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direct logistical functions

skills

management skills

organising, planning and scheduling work and activities

managing transport and logistics activities

direct logistical functions

Description

Description

Coordinate logistic operations related to product life cycles, such as distribution, delivery and final disposal of products or resources.

Alternative Labels

direct logistical functions for brand life cycles

direct logistical functions for commodities life cycles

direct logistical functions for merchandise life cycles

direct logistical functions for product life cycles

direct logistical functions for stock life cycles

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skill

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sector specific skills and competences

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ESCO is a Europe 2020 initiative.

DG Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion of the European Commission developed ESCO in collaboration with stakeholders and with the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop).

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Current version: ESCO v1.1.2 (Last update 22/02/2024)