TRANSPORTATION, DISTRIBUTION & LOGISTICS
The Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics cluster is all about moving people and things from one location to another quickly, safely, and at a low cost.Workers in this industry design transportation systems, operate or repair equipment, plan how to move materials, and take care of storing products. Transportation systems included in this cluster include aircraft, railroad, waterways, over the road, and pipelines.
How is automation influencing jobs in the cluster?
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Human workers in transportation, distribution, and logistics careers are finding that automation helps make many aspects of their work more efficient, for example: Bar codes track goods for shipping and distribution.
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Automated navigation equipment helps operate ships and aircraft safely.
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GPS technology is heavily relied on for jobs in delivery, logistics, ride hailing services, and many more.
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