Warehousing and Distribution Center Operations

Careers in Warehousing and Distribution Center Operations focus on the operation of transportation and distribution facilities including ports, terminals, warehouses, and other types of facilities. All cargo needs to be tracked, sorted, labeled, and loaded accurately and safely. Timing is also important, since many loads must adhere to a schedule in order to satisfy the needs of the customer.

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Continuing Education

Wisconsin Technical Colleges
- Fox Valley Technical College
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  Associate of Science - University Transfer AAS
University of WI System Campuses
- UW-Stout
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- UW-Superior
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- UW-Whitewater
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Associate in Applied Science Degree
- Associate of Science - University Transfer Fox Valley Technical College
  
  Associate of Science - University Transfer
  
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Bachelor's Degree
- Occupational & Environmental Safety & Health UW-Whitewater
  
  Occupational & Environmental Safety & Health
  
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- Transportation And Logistics Management UW-Superior
  
  Transportation And Logistics Management
  
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Master's Degree

Waukesha County Technical College
- Automotive Technology
- Industrial Maintenance Pathway

Sample Career Plan

Secondary

English / Language Arts

English/ Language Arts I

Math

Algebra I

Geometry

Science

Biology

Social Studies / Sciences

State History Civics

Career and Technical Courses

Introduction to the Transportation, Distribution and Logistics Industry Information Technology Applications

English / Language Arts

English/ Language Arts II

Math

Algebra II

Geometry

Science

Chemistry

Social Studies / Sciences

U.S. History

Career and Technical Courses

Health, Safety and Security in the Transportation Industry

English / Language Arts

English/ Language Arts III

Math

Algebra II or Pre-Calculus or Trigonometry

Science

Physics

Social Studies / Sciences

World History Economics

Career and Technical Courses

Transportation, Distribution and Logistics Systems Technological Systems

English / Language Arts

English/ Language Arts IV

Math

Pre-Calculus or Trigonometry or AP Calculus Statistics

Science

AP Science

Social Studies / Sciences

World Geography or AP History

Career and Technical Courses

Ethics and Legal Issues Inventory Control and Management

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English / Language Arts	English/ Language Arts I	English/ Language Arts II	English/ Language Arts III	English/ Language Arts IV
Math	Algebra I Geometry	Algebra II Geometry	Algebra II or Pre-Calculus or Trigonometry	Pre-Calculus or Trigonometry or AP Calculus Statistics
Science	Biology	Chemistry	Physics	AP Science
Social Studies / Sciences	State History Civics	U.S. History	World History Economics	World Geography or AP History
Career and Technical Courses	Introduction to the Transportation, Distribution and Logistics Industry Information Technology Applications	Health, Safety and Security in the Transportation Industry	Transportation, Distribution and Logistics Systems Technological Systems	Ethics and Legal Issues Inventory Control and Management

Post Secondary

English / Language Arts

English Composition English Literature

Math

Business Calculus or Operations Research Statistics

Science

Chemistry

Social Studies / Sciences

Psychology

Career and Technical Courses

Specialized Study in Air, Water, Rail, Roadway, Mass Transit, Space or Combination

Shipping and Receiving

English / Language Arts

Speech/ Oral Communication

Math

Computer Fundamentals of Technology Linear Programming

Science

Biological Science Physics

Social Studies / Sciences

American History

Career and Technical Courses

Warehousing and Distribution Quality Control

Compliance and Regulations

Personnel Management

English / Language Arts

Math

Science

Social Studies / Sciences

Career and Technical Courses

English / Language Arts

Math

Science

Social Studies / Sciences

Career and Technical Courses

Complete Warehousing and Distribution Center Operations Major (4-Year Degree Program)

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English / Language Arts	English Composition English Literature	Speech/ Oral Communication
Math	Business Calculus or Operations Research Statistics	Computer Fundamentals of Technology Linear Programming
Science	Chemistry	Biological Science Physics
Social Studies / Sciences	Psychology	American History
Career and Technical Courses	Specialized Study in Air, Water, Rail, Roadway, Mass Transit, Space or Combination Shipping and Receiving	Warehousing and Distribution Quality Control Compliance and Regulations Personnel Management	Complete Warehousing and Distribution Center Operations Major (4-Year Degree Program)