Distribution Manager: history and fun facts
Everything a curious kid might want to know about this job.
Did you know?
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Many boxes travel on several different vehicles before they reach your door, like a truck, then a train, then another truck!
Through history
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Long ago
People first moved goods by boat, on foot, and with animals pulling carts. Planning how to move things has always been important!
Tools of the trade
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Big Map Screen
A big screen shows roads, trains, and planes. It helps the manager see where every truck is and find the fastest way to go.
A day in the job
- LunchtimeOver lunch, the manager talks on the phone with drivers and warehouse workers to fix any problems, like a road that is closed.
Words to know
- Route
- A route is the path a truck, train, or plane takes to get from one place to another.
Quiz time
A Distribution Manager helps make sure food stays fresh on its trip.