Supply Chain Manager: history and fun facts
Everything a curious kid might want to know about this job.
Did you know?
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Many things you use every day, like toys and cereal, can take a long trip by truck, ship, and plane before they reach your home!
Through history
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Long ago
People used to carry goods by horse, boat, and cart. Planning long trips was hard, so people had to think carefully about every step.
Tools of the trade
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Digital Route Map
A map on a computer shows roads, ship routes, and warehouses. It helps pick the best path for a delivery.
A day in the job
- 8:00 AMThe supply chain manager checks the computer screens to see which trucks are on the road and which deliveries are coming next.
Words to know
- Supply chain
- A supply chain is the whole journey of a thing, from the factory where it is made to the place where you buy it. Each step is like one link in a chain.
Quiz time
A supply chain manager can never find a new road when a highway is blocked.