Cleveland Clinic Student Tour
June 2022
On Monday June 13th, the BridgePort’s Supply Chain Logistics, Technology & Warehouse (SCLT&W) students took a trip to the Cleveland Clinic’s warehouse to gain real-life experience of what it would be like to work as a supply chain manager within a warehouse. Steve Pullman, the Chief Operating Officer, hosted the tour showing the students around Cleveland Clinic’s warehouse campus. Students were able to see real world examples of what they have been studying within the 9-week SCLT&W Certification Program. They were able to observe the logistic operations, the processes of getting items off the truck to where the clinic stores the items for everyday use.
Throughout the tour, everyone was also able to observe how the Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV) were able to coexist within the supply chain space. These AGV’s are used to move materials around the Cleveland Clinic grounds efficiently and quickly. The Automated Guided Vehicles work and move along magnetic tracks placed throughout the facility and even have sensors to sense if there are people walking so it knows to go around.
The students attending were from two cohorts, one near completion and one just beginning. By visiting warehouses throughout the program’s timeline, students can witness their knowledge growing and have the ability to ask deeper questions. During this time together, it also allowed seasoned students to mentor new students. Cleveland Clinic and BridgePort work closely together to be able to provide jobs for the students in the program. After the tour there was an hour-long Q&A with Steve Pullman to gain further knowledge of supply chain and warehouse operations. Students asked questions regarding hiring and discovered how to one day become a part of the Cleveland Clinic team. Throughout the tour they were about to ask the COO questions and learn how a successful warehouse is run.
BridgePort’s SCLT&W program is hosted at Tri-C with the majority of students receiving full tuition with additional resource support. Each cohort is exposed to tours of local facilities and industry guest speakers in order to help the students network and have a greater understanding of diversity within the industry. The 8-10 week program is available to businesses wanting a professional to train their employees, 18-year-old students who have graduated high school, and anyone searching for a program that will give them above entry level career benefits. During the program students will:
Learn the basics of the global supply chain and the technology needed to manage logistics
Understand warehouse management systems for receiving, stocking, and distribution
Learn the process for managing hazardous materials and safety planning
Learn the basics of artificial intelligence, RFID, OCR bar code scanning, and EPC technology
Gain an understanding of various types of forklifts and warehouse equipment in a lab environment
Develop teamwork, collaboration, and customer service skills
BridgePort’s SCLT&W program is designed to prepare & certify students in CLA, CLT, Forklift Operator, OSHA-10, CPR & First Aid exams and certifications.
If you or your business would like to learn more about attending the BridgePort SCLT&W program, setting up custom training for your employees or establishing a training for workforce development at or for your location.
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Written by Kye Harrell, June 2022