Directions: Use the Internet to find a current news article that relates to warehouses and one of the three main divisions of supply, production, or distribution systems. Start by looking in sources that are dedicated to the warehousing industry such as trade journals and industry specific news sources. You will submit a summary describing the content of the article, the specific contribution the article has in regards to the topic, and the potential impact the article’s content may have on the industry in the future.
Submission: The essay should be 5-7 paragraphs in length, not including the title or reference pages, and include an introduction with a thesis statement and a conclusion that summarizes the main ideas. Each paragraph should have a topic sentence supported by 3-5 sentences that offer additional details, explanation, and examples. The essay should be free of errors in grammar, sentence structure, and other mechanics.