Article Title

What is a logistics analyst? A perspective from one British university on increasing student awareness and knowledge of logistics education and career opportunities

Authors

John Dinwoodie, University of Plymouth

Abstract

Many sophomore Transport students at a British university were unfamiliar with the role of the logistics analyst. This paper discusses the current extent of student knowledge of some employment roles within intermodal distribution and the processes by which students acquire an understanding of it,providing new information for logistics teachers and career advisors. Qualitative analysis of student descriptions of relevant roles revealed a schema whereby concepts evolved, enabling a teaching package to be devised which accelerated the learning process. The assistance of practitioners, and similar studies by other academics are needed in attempting to raise the awareness of future students.

Recommended Citation

Dinwoodie, John. (1997). What is a logistics analyst? A perspective from one British university on increasing student awareness and knowledge of logistics education and career opportunities. Journal of Transportation Management, 9(2), 9-15. doi: 10.22237/jotm/873072180

DOI

10.22237/jotm/873072180