Supply Chain Technician

What is the Supply Chain Technician program?

Students receive an introduction to logistics through a systems approach to managing activities associated with traffic, transportation, inventory management and control, warehousing, packaging, order processing, and materials handling. An emphasis on physical distribution and total supply chain management; training includes warehouse operations management, hardware and software operations, bar codes, organizational effectiveness, just-in-time manufacturing, continuous replenishment, and third party. An overview of the principles and practices of transportation and its role in the distribution process is also covered. Emphasis on the physical transportation systems involved in the United States as well as on global distribution systems includes topics such as carrier responsibilities and services, freight classifications, rates, tariffs, and public policy and regulations. As well as logistical geography and the development of skills to solve logistical transportation problems and issues.