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Program Name: Logistics Management

|Logistics Management |CF |K |

|MC – Montgomery College |CFC - Cy-Fair College |DL - Distance Learning |

|[pic]Total Certificate or Degree Offered [pic]- Some Courses Offered |

Definition of Occupation:

Logistics management is a unique business management program that prepares graduates for employment in the areas of logistics management, inventory control, materials handling and distribution.

Logistics is the universal thread or “pipeline” that plans and coordinates the delivery of products and services to customers all over the world. Logistics professionals manage and coordinate activities in this global pipeline to ensure an effective and efficient flow of materials and information from the time a need arises until it is satisfied and beyond. Some of the many activities involved in logistics include: Customer service, warehousing, inventory control, transportation materials handling, forecasting, purchasing and strategic planning.

The goal of these logistics activities is to satisfy the needs of the ultimate consumer—you.

Logistics is that part of the supply chain process that plans, implements, and controls the efficient, effective flow and storage of goods, services, and related information from the point of origin to the point of consumption to meet customers’ requirements. Logistics is involved every time you purchase a product, whether it’s food, medicine, or clothing. It doesn’t matter how you shop—at a store, by mail order, through direct sales, or via the Internet—you are being served by the logistics pipeline. The items you purchase have been transported from manufacturers near and far to get to you—and logistics professionals have managed each of these journeys.

Description of typical work activities/transferable skills:

▪ Inventory management

▪ Customer service

▪ Distribution

Levels of Education:

Certificate: First Line Leader Certificate

Associate: Associate of Applied Science in Logistics Management

PLEASE NOTE: Transferability of degree or certificate to other institutions will vary depending on the institution and the department. Speak to a counselor or advisor for options.

Special Admissions/Prerequisite Courses:

The Logistics Management certificate and degree do not have special admissions criteria. Students must follow the prerequisites listed in the catalog to take specific classes.

Method of Delivery:

Traditional/On-Campus

Distance Learning

Distance Learning and Traditional

Fast - Track

Some typical job titles for Logistics Management:

Certificates:

▪ Driver/Courier

▪ General Warehouse

▪ Customer Service

▪ 1st Line Supervisor

Associate Degree:

▪ Cargo Agent

▪ Inventory Control

▪ Materials Manager

▪ Transportation and Distribution Manager

Types of Companies that typically hire graduates:

Almost every Fortune 500 company is a potential employer. Graduates can expect employment with various small package carriers and also carriers in air freight, trucking, water, rail, and manufacturing.

Companies like Wal-Mart, Coca Cola, and Nike attribute a great deal of their success to their global logistics systems. They realize that integrating activities within the organization and across the logistics pipeline, building strong relationships with product suppliers, and working with customer-focused logistics service providers are all critical to building a competitive advantage through logistics.

Workplace Skills:

The increasing importance of analytical, strategic, and technological activities also makes logistics an attractive career to more people. A broad base of business skills, knowledge of the logistics process, and relevant internship/work experience will give you ample opportunity to begin your career with a manufacturer, retailer, carrier, third party logistics firm, or other organization.

As a logistics manager, you will work with people, processes, and information. Thus, you’ll need a broad set of skills to build a successful career in logistics management. Interviews with current logistics managers revealed that some of these skills and traits are universal while others are position-specific. You need to possess these universal skills to be successful in any logistics related position. They include:

• People skills

• Analytical skills

• Communication skills

• Computer skills

• Flexibility

The following information is provided for individuals seeking career counseling. The MBTI provides information regarding an individual’s personality preferences and the Holland code provides information regarding an individual’s interest. If you are interested in learning more about how your interests and personality fit in with this and other career options, please see a career counselor at any of the NHMCCD campuses

Myers-Briggs Type (MBTI):

▪ INFJ

▪ INTJ

▪ ENFJ

▪ ENTJ

     

Holland Interest Code:

▪ Enterprising

▪ Conventional

     

Working Condition Requirements:

Working conditions for Logistics Management will vary depending on the type of industry and/or setting of the company. Some may work in an office setting; others may work in a warehouse setting.

Industry Certification/Licenses:

None required

Earnings:

Annual earnings for a two-year graduate range from $21,120 to $35,000. The earning potential for the field of logistics is greater depending on the level of education and practical work experience. $27,200 is average annual salary in Houston.

Source: CLM Career Guide

PLEASE NOTE: Earnings and salaries will vary with industry, region and experience of employee.

Employment Outlook:

The employment change from 2006 to 2016 is estimated to be +3.7%.

A total of 21,256 average annual openings are expected for this occupation between 2006 and 2016.

Source: access.choices 2008

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