2025-2026 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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LOG 151 - Intro to Logistics & Warehouse Mgt
Credit Hours: 3
Billable Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites: RDG 090 and ENGL 090 or qualifying scores on accepted placeement tests
Session Cycle: FW
The course aims to give students an understanding of supply chain functions and warehouse management processes, preparing them for certification and practical application. The course focus includes a full range of topics related to supply chain management, including safety protocols and risk mitigation; quality control processes to meet industry standards; enhancing internal and external communication; teamwork and good workplace conduct to promote collaboration, professional behavior, and ethical standards; computer systems used to manage inventory, warehouse processing, transportation functions, and data management; procurement to manage goods and services acquisition; warehouse processing, including receiving, material management, inventory control, and order processing; and transportation processing, including modes of transportation, customs, dispatch, and shipment tracking. This course will prepare students for CLA and CLT certifications provided by MSSC.
Notes: Business Division
Theory Hours: 45
Learning Outcomes:
1. Safety: Students will understand workplace safety protocols to prevent accidents.
Applies to Logistics & Warehouse Management, A.A.S. Outcome C.
2. Quality Control: Students will learn inventory processes to meet standards and customer expectations.
Applies to Logistics & Warehouse Management, A.A.S. Outcome C.
3. Communications: Students will learn how to enhance internal and external communication.
Applies to Logistics & Warehouse Management, A.A.S. Outcome A.
4. Teamwork and Workplace Conduct: Students will learn to promote effective collaboration and adhere to professional behavior and ethics.
Applies to Logistics & Warehouse Management, A.A.S. Outcome C.
5. Key Computer Systems: Students will develop a basic understanding of software for supply chain operations (Inventory, Warehouse, and Transportation).
Applies to Logistics & Warehouse Management, A.A.S. Outcome B.
6. Procurement: Students will understand managing the acquisition of goods and services.
Applies to Logistics & Warehouse Management, A.A.S. Outcome E.
7. Warehouse Processing:
- Receiving: Handling and processing incoming goods.
- Material Management: Organizing and storing goods efficiently.
- Inventory Control: Balancing stock levels to meet demand.
- Sales Order Processing: Managing customer orders from start to finish.
- Handling Hazardous Material: Safe management of dangerous goods.
Applies to Logistics & Warehouse Management, A.A.S. Outcome E.
8. Transportation Processing:
- Modes of Transportation: Understanding various methods (air, sea, rail, etc.).
- Customs: Navigating international shipment regulations.
- Dispatch: Coordinating deliveries.
- Tracking: Monitoring shipment status throughout the transportation network.
Applies to Logistics & Warehouse Management, A.A.S. Outcome G.
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