Logistics Technology, C.T.S.

CERTIFICATE OF TECHNICAL STUDIES PROGRAM
DIVISION: BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY

The Logistics Technology program is designed to prepare students for a multitude of career opportunities in distribution, transportation, and manufacturing organizations. “Logistics means having the right thing, at the right place, at the right time.” The program is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills to address the current and future supply-chain needs within today’s industries. Graduates of the certificate program will qualify for positions in governmental agencies, manufacturing, and service organizations. Employment opportunities include entry-level positions in materials management, warehousing, inventory, and as transportation coordinators.

All courses in the Certificate program may be applied to the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Business & Management, with a concentration in Logistics Management.  Learn more about this program.  

Student Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of the Logistics Technology Certificate of Technical Studies program, the learner will be able to:

• Utilize effective communication skills in the workplace including the use of technology (SLO # 1)
• Describe the steps in proper product receiving, storage, and inventory control (SLO # 2)
• Evaluate most effective transportation modes (SLO # 3)
• Apply proper procedures for packaging, shipment, dispatch, and tracking (SLO # 4)
• Describe logistics function of raw materials requirements planning, production planning, and manufacturing and service management (SLO # 5)
• Describe the critical success factors for managing the global supply chain (SLO # 6)