Why A Career in Logistics Will Never Disappear

Why A Career in Logistics Will Never Disappear

June 13, 2026 · 57 min · Season 1 · Episode 39

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Kochat Narendran shares insights from his 35 years in logistics, discussing career paths, essential skills, and the impact of technology in the industry.

What does a career in logistics really look like? How do products move across countries, industries, and continents? And what does it take to go from selling photocopiers to helping launch a cargo airline? In this episode of My First Job , we speak with Kochat Narendran, a logistics and supply chain professional with more than 35 years of experience across automation, consumer electronics, freight forwarding, express logistics, and aviation. Narendran shares how an unexpected career path led him into one of the world's most essential industries. From his early days at Xerox learning the fundamentals of sales and customer relationships, to helping build market-leading logistics businesses, he explains the skills that matter most in a rapidly changing world. This conversation explores careers in logistics, supply chain management, freight forwarding, cargo transportation, international trade, sales, operations, and leadership. Narendran discusses how technology has transformed logistics, why relationship-building remains a competitive advantage, and how young professionals can create long-term career growth through adaptability and continuous learning. You will also hear…

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