Logistics and Distribution (5913)
The next time you’re in a store or supermarket, think about
the thousands of products on the shelves. How did they all get there? How does the
inventory remain stocked so you can find the products you want, when you want them?
Those are the questions answered by the logistics and distribution industry.
It’s an exacting discipline that involves precise coordination of land, sea
and air transportation. Logistics and Distribution is a new certificate program
that Florida Community College developed with the help of forty leading
transportation companies — companies that will be looking for qualified job
candidates in the future.
Because we created the program by working closely with leading logistics companies,
our curriculum has been designed to meet their needs precisely. This means graduates
of our program will have all the qualifications they need to enter the industry
successfully. And if you’re already working in a transportation-related
business, the program can help you advance your career. In fact, the local
transportation employers we’ve worked with strongly support the idea of
additional education for their employees.
If you’re on a fast track, this Workforce Credit Certificate can be completed
in just 12 months. If you’re thinking about earning a degree, in just two years
you can earn an Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in business administration, with
a concentration in logistics and distribution. Both programs are designed to meet
the needs of employers, including skills in logistics, computer applications,
teamwork and communications.
The demand for logistics and distribution professionals is expected to be strong
for years to come. As our economy grows, so grow the opportunities in this exciting
field. The pay is outstanding, too. Just take a look at the mean and entry-level
salaries for five representative jobs in the field:
| Job Title |
Mean Hourly
Wage |
Entry-level
Hourly |
| Business Operations Specialist |
$25.82 |
$15.77 |
| Customer Service Representative |
$12.73 |
$9.47 |
First Line Supervisor of Production
and Operating Workers |
$23.56 |
$14.59 |
Industrial Truck and Tractor
Operators |
$14.34 |
$9.94 |
Transportation, Storages and
Distribution Managers |
$37.34 |
$22.53 |
Estimated tuition is $2,619 (for Florida residents as of 7/06). Contact the program manager for additional costs (lab fees, books, materials).
| Professional Courses |
Contact Hours |
Workforce Credits |
| *VPI 0100 |
Basic Reading Skills |
|
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| *VPI 0200 |
Basic Mathematical Skills |
|
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| *VPI 0300 |
Basic Language Skills |
|
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| TRA 0140 |
Regulatory Compliance for
Logistics Managers |
150 |
5.00 |
| TRA 0011 |
Transportation |
75 |
2.50 |
| TRA 0097 |
Warehouse Management |
150 |
5.00 |
| MNA 0215 |
Inventory Management |
75 |
2.50 |
| TRA 0130 |
Purchasing for Logistics
Managers |
75 |
2.50 |
| TRA 0150 |
Operations Management |
150 |
5.00 |
| |
Total Contact Hours |
675 |
22.50 |
* Students who have satisfactory test scores are not required to take these courses.
