Resources by Generation Logistics
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1D and 2D barcodes
This resource introduces pupils to the uses of 1D barcodes and 2D barcodes (Quick response or QR codes). Pupils are asked to research the 2 types of barcodes, their advantages and disadvantages. They are then directed to websites to create their own 1D and 2D barcodes. The tasks in the resource could be used in...
Data Handling - Lorry value
This task is a real-world example of how spreadsheets can be utilised effectively to simplify data handling and calculation tasks.
Pupils are provided with information about the number of items being transported in a lorry and their individual value. Pupils have to create a spreadsheet to calculate the total...
Data handling - stock control
This task is a real-world example of how spreadsheets can be utilised effectively to simplify data handling and calculation tasks.
Pupils are provided with information about the numbers of items in stock in a warehouse and the weekly sales of the items over a month. This task requires pupils to add the stock...
Everything you ever wanted to know about logistics careers
This engaging and well thought-out booklet highlights the wide variety of careers and job roles available in the logistics and transportation industries. It is full of useful information and guidance to help pupils make decisions about their future subject and course choices and how these lead into future job roles...
Generation Logistics is an initiative from the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transportation to demonstrate to students and teachers the relevance of the logistics industry to their lives and the wide variety of career opportunities available.
The resources contained within this collection apply real-...
This collection of computing resources have been designed to show how computing and technology is used in the real-world context of logistics and transportation.
Further education resources that link the world of logistics to suitable lessons and subjects in school can be found on the...
This series of logic puzzles requires students to read a story and extract relevant pieces of information to determine which person did what action in the story.
The logic puzzles can help build students' problem solving skills, extract information from longer more involved situations and break larger...
This group of mathematical problem-solving activities use the context of Norwest, a small chain of mini supermarkets serving small towns in the North West of England. The activities show how mathematics can be applied to practical situations in the world of logistics.
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This group of packing problems, sometimes referred to as bin packing problems, show how mathematics can be applied to practical situations in the world of logistics.They are an accessible gateway to solving problems in such a manner to find the greatest or least solution. Once students are familiar with simple...
How will parcels be delivered in the future?
In this research task students are asked to describe how drones and autonomous vehicles can be used for parcel deliveries. They have to consider the legal and ethical implications of using this type of technology and list the advantages and disadvantages of each. Finally they have to evaluate whether drones and...