STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 1. Identify and apply the principles of resource planning.

 2. Identify and describe the principles of distribution and supply systems.

 3. Explain and recognize the principles of warehousing, i.e storage and inventory optimization and efficiency.

 4. Identify and describe the principles of transport optimization.

 5. Explain network analysis and describe the spatial principles associated with distribution, supply, and transportation.

 6. Demonstrate asset/fleet tracking, scheduling, and routing by employing industry methods and tools.

 7. Construct and test models of storage and traffic optimization.

 8. Analyze models of transportation and evaluate for efficiency.

 9. Design a warehouse model and evaluate for efficiency.

 10. Formulate a logistics plan using a database management system.

 11. Operate a logistics plan and evaluate for efficiency.

 12. Interpret and measure results of efficiency tests.

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I. Assess resource planning and accurately measure efficiency.

 II. Select and employ appropriate distribution and supply system models.

 III. Select and employ appropriate warehousing and inventory models.

 IV. Use knowledge of industry standards to employ database theories and designs.

 V. Design and test logistics plans.

 VI. Use industry methods and techniques to analyze transportation networks.

 VII. Compare and select efficiency models.

 VIII. Evaluate data and models for optimal distribution, supply and warehousing.

 IX. Use results of optimization evaluations for logistics decision making.