This virtual course is designed to provide students with mid‐level technical knowledge of the world of supply chain logistics. It covers the material handling aspect of the global supply chain and describes the mid‐level technical knowledge that front‐line material handling workers should master to perform well. It is designed to give students more practical insight into the industry and how the frontline worker fits into that environment. (Prerequisite -CLA Certification) 30 clock hours
The Manufacturing Skills Standards
Council (MSSC)
Certified Logistics Technician (CLT) certification (Mid‐technical level instruction)
The curriculum is designed to provide students with mid‐level technical knowledge of the world of
supply chain logistics. This course covers the material handling aspect of the global supply chain and
describes the mid‐level technical knowledge that front‐line material handling workers should master to
perform well. It is designed to give students more practical insight into the industry and how the
frontline worker fits into that environment.
Unit Subject Description
1 Product Receiving
Covers the activities involved in receiving products into a logistics
facility. Students will learn how the receiving activity is important to all
aspects of logistics including: production, inventory control and quality
control. They will also learn the types of documentation used in the
receiving department.
2 Product Storage
Covers the activities involved in stocking products. Students will learn
what factors affect how products are stored including: product shelf‐life,
hazards, weight and size. They will also learn about the importance of
proper routing of products and safe storage.
3 Order Processing
Explains the product order cycle. Students will learn about various
picking processes and how they impact warehouse operations. They will
also learn about the importance of picking accuracy and common order
picking forms.
4 Packaging and
Shipment
Explains packaging and shipping procedures. Students will learn what
types of packaging are best suited to products. They will also learn about
shipping documentation and basic load distribution principles.
5 Inventory Control
Explains how inventory control affects overall operation. Students will
learn basic inventory management principles, stock rotation and
inventory tracking methods. They will also learn about the technology
used to control and monitor inventory.
6 Safe Handling of
Hazardous Materials
An overview of the safe handling of hazmats. Students will learn about
hazmat classifications. They will also learn about the rules and
regulations that affect hazmat storage and transport.
7
Evaluation of
Transportation
Modes
Explains, in detail, the various transportation modes used to transport
products throughout the supply chain. Students will learn the
advantages and disadvantages of common transport methods. They will
also learn about the rules and regulations that affect transport of goods.
8 Dispatching and
Tracking Operations
Explains how products are managed during transport, both domestically
and internationally. Students will learn about basic customs
documentation and the rules and regulations guiding international
transport of products. Students will also learn about intermodal
transportation.
9 U.S./Metric
Conversions
Explains basic measurement techniques. Students will also learn how to
convert measurements between U.S. and metric systems.