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Logistics Management

91Թ Ozark | Logistics Management

Logistic Managers analyze and coordinate an organization’s supply chain – the system that moves a product from supplier to consumer. They manage the entire life cycle of a product, which includes how a product is acquired, distributed, allocated, and delivered. Logistics are used in nearly every industry. 

Heather Nelson Heather
Nelson
Program Chair (479) 508-8500 ext 6650 hnelson1@atu.edu

Technology and Academic Support Building

1700 Helberg Lane

Ozark, AR 72949

career options

You could work as a(n): 

  • Operations Manager
  • Procurement & Supply Coordinator
  • Transportation Coordinator
  • Warehouse & Inventory Specialist

Alumni of our program work at: 

  • ArcBest
  • Dancor Transit
  • Landstar
  • Marten Transport
  • USA Trucks
  • Walmart DC

Credentials that stack with this degree: 

  • Bachelor of Applied Science
  • Bachelor of Professional Studies
  • Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness

skills you will learn

  • Demonstrate basic understanding of logistic software systems and applications, including common applications, components, uses, processes, infrastructures, and e-Commerce management tools.
  • Demonstrate the ability to perform demand management to improve efficiency, perform inventory control measures, and optimize warehouse layouts. 
  • Explain the impact of logistics and supply chain operations on a firm's profitability, identifying the steps necessary for strategic procurement to evaluate and purchase a product or service, global sourcing, and strategic supplier evaluations, as well as complete basic cost-benefit analysis. 
  • Explain the role of transportation management and identify the resources needed for domestic and global transactions and shipments.
  • Demonstrate employability skills including effective communication, planning, critical thinking and problem solving, quality customer service skills, conflict resolution, ethical practices, and decision making. 
  • Exhibit ability to work on a team project, develop and complete a project plan with budget, present a professional presentation, as well as demonstrate effective use of digital literacy tools/resources, including data bases, spreadsheets, software systems, and reporting. 
  • Explain and define the relationships of the key participants in logistics and the supply chain as a whole, and differentiate the processes that connect each participant, including sourcing, production and distribution, operations management, modality management, technological services, and strategic alliances. 

industry credentials

  • Manufacturing Skill Standards Council
    • Certified Logistics Associate (CLA)
    • Certified Logistics Technician (CLT)
  • Council of Supply Chain Management (CSCMMP) SCPro Fundamentals
    • Customer Service Operations (CSO)
    • Transportation Operations (TO)
    • Supply Management & Procurement (SMP)
  • Microsoft Office Specialist
    • Excel