Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Program Title:	Logistics and Transportation Specialist
Career Cluster:	Transportation, Distribution and Logistics

CCC	
CIP Number	0652020901	
Program Type	College Credit Certificate (CCC)	
Program Length	18 credit hours	
CTSO	SkillsUSA	
SOC Codes (all applicable) 	Please see the CIP to SOC Crosswalk located at the link below.	
CTE Program Resources 	http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml	

Purpose

This certificate program is part of the Supply Chain Management AS degree program (1652020901).  

A College Credit Certificate consists of a program of instruction of less than sixty (60) credits of college-level courses, which is part of an AS or AAS degree program and prepares students for entry into employment (Rule 6A-14.030, F.A.C.).

The purpose of this program is to prepare students for further education and employment in the Transportation, Distribution and Logistics career cluster. The program is designed to develop the student’s general employability by improving their work attitudes, communication, critical thinking, technical skills, problem-solving skills and occupation-specific skills relative to supply chain management. 

The program content is broad-based to reflect the cross-functional relationships prevalent in supply chain management.  Students are exposed to related business practices such as standard operating procedures, negotiation techniques, planning, organizing, and accounting concepts, purchasing, sustainability, warehousing, project management, quality control, import/export, and asset management theory.  Emphasis is placed on understanding the planning, acquisition, flow, and distribution of goods and services while managing the complexity of operational linkages in a fast-paced global supply chain. Learning is promoted via team work, case studies, practitioner guest lectures, and visits to work sites.

This program prepares students for employment in roles such as:  Integrated Logistics Planner, Purchasing Analyst, Cargo Scheduler, International Logistics Clerk, Quality Associate, Inventory Control Manager, Logistics Analyst, Junior Buyer, Customer Service Associate, Materials Analyst, Material Manager, Supply Manager, Dispatcher, Supply Technician, Operations Supervisor, Order Fulfillment Associate, Transportation Coordinator, Distribution Planning Analyst, Packing Supervisor, Transportation Clerk, Cargo Sales, Receiving/Shipping Supervisor, Transportation Specialist, Procurement Clerk, Product Tracing and Tracking Clerk, Warehouse Shift Supervisor, Import/Export Clerk, and Purchasing Agent.

The content includes but is not limited to related business and accounting practices such as:  standard policies and operating procedures, negotiation techniques, planning, organizing, logistics concepts, purchasing and inventory control theory.  Emphasis is placed on the development of business and managerial skills necessary for the efficient and effective performance of all operations within a company’s supply chain.

Additional Information relevant to this Career and Technical Education (CTE) program is provided at the end of this document.

Standards

After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:

01.0	Demonstrate an understanding of personal development and professional networking.
02.0	Demonstrate an understanding of professional effectiveness.
03.0	Demonstrate an understanding of logistics, and supply chain management basics.
04.0	Demonstrate an understanding of transportation systems.
05.0	Demonstrate an understanding of warehousing and materials handling.
06.0	Demonstrate an understanding of packaging.
07.0	Demonstrate an understanding of inventory and supply planning.
08.0	Demonstrate an understanding of reverse logistics.
09.0	Demonstrate an understanding of procurement/contracting.
10.0	Demonstrate an understanding of production.
11.0	Demonstrate an understanding of product management.
12.0	Demonstrate an understanding of pricing.
13.0	Demonstrate an understanding of customer relationship management.
14.0	Demonstrate an understanding of management practices.
15.0	Demonstrate an understanding of supply chain risk management.
16.0	Demonstrate an understanding of project and quality management.
17.0	Demonstrate an understanding of domestic and global business law, ethics, and legal issues.
18.0	Demonstrate an understanding of writing and presenting documentation.
19.0	Demonstrate an understanding of the differences between a manufacturing and a services supply chain.

Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Program Title:	Logistics and Transportation Specialist 
CIP Number:	0652020901
Program Length:	18 credit hours

This certificate program is part of the Supply Chain Management AS degree program (1652020901).  At the completion of this program, the student will be able to:	
01.0	Demonstrate an understanding of personal development and professional networking.  The student will be able to:	
01.01	Explore career pathways in supply chain management.	
01.02	Explore professional development opportunities for a supply chain management professional.	
01.03	Prepare for career advancement in supply chain management.	
02.0	Demonstrate an understanding of professional effectiveness.  The student will be able to:	
02.01	Explain professional responsibilities in supply chain management. 	
02.02	Develop self-management skills. 	
02.03	Demonstrate appropriate work ethics as they apply to supply chain management.	
02.04	Apply problem-solving techniques. 	
02.05	Manage stressful situations. 	
02.06	Build professional communication skills. 	
02.07	Disseminate information. 	
02.08	Develop and achieve goals.	
02.09	Manage change. 	
02.10	Identify time-management skills.	
03.0	Demonstrate an understanding of logistics, and supply chain management basics.  The student will be able to:	
03.01	Define and characterize supply chain management and logistics.	
03.02	Describe the role of other business functional areas in supply chain management. 	
04.0	Demonstrate an understanding of transportation systems.  The student will be able to:	
04.01	Assess the importance of the transportation system. 	
04.02	Explain the scope of the domestic and global transportation system. 	
04.03	Describe various services in the transportation industry and how these services are coordinated. 	
04.04	Explain the infrastructure and equipment used by the various modes of transportation.	
04.05	Determine the costs/benefits of company-owned versus for-hire transportation.	
04.06	Explain the scope and complexities of international transportation.	
04.07	Explain the general costs included in transportation rates. 	
04.08	Calculate and analyze rate structures and transportation possibilities using electronic spreadsheets.	
04.09	Determine multimodal rates. 	
04.10	Explain common transportation documents. 	
04.11	Explain procedures to expedite deliveries and conduct follow-up procedures as needed.	
05.0	Demonstrate an understanding of warehousing and materials handling.  The student will be able to:	
05.01	Explain the reasons for maintaining warehousing. 	
05.02	Explain the functions of warehouses and distribution centers. 	
05.03	Compare and contrast public and private warehouses. 	
05.04	Explain common warehouse documents. 	
05.05	Describe materials handling functions. 	
05.06	Explain the elements that influence space layout in warehousing (e.g., productivity, damage, safety, security, etc.)	
05.07	Create a cost-benefit analysis. 	
05.08	Explain the product characteristics that impact logistics. 	
05.09	Explain order fulfillment procedures. 	
05.10	Analyze rate structures.	
06.0	Demonstrate an understanding of packaging.  The student will be able to:	
06.01	Assess types of packaging including customer requirements, and industry required labels. 	
06.02	Explain the functions of packaging. 	
06.03	Explain how packaging influences other logistic activities.	
07.0	Demonstrate an understanding of inventory and supply planning.  The student will be able to:	
07.01	Explain the importance of inventory.	
07.02	Explain how inventory is measured and managed.	
07.03	Analyze just-in time (JIT) inventory process. 	
07.04	Understand the use and output of various resource planning systems.	
07.05	Calculate, analyze, and incorporate various inventory management tools, including spreadsheets, in order to understand the impact on logistics. 	
08.0	Demonstrate an understanding of reverse logistics.  The student will be able to:	
08.01	Assess the nature and scope of reverse logistics. 	
08.02	Explain the waste management process.	
08.03	Explain the disposition of assets.	
09.0	Demonstrate an understanding of procurement/contracting.  The student will be able to:	
09.01	Develop a procurement/acquisition plan.	
09.02	Analyze organizational requirements for procurement requisitions.	
09.03	Determine appropriate methods of procurement. 	
09.04	Work collaboratively to develop and review specifications, statements of work, performance terms, and/or acceptance criteria.	
09.05	Identify and select potential sources of materials or services. 	
09.06	Explain competitive bids, quotations, and proposals. 	
09.07	Prepare and solicit competitive bids, quotations, and proposals.	
09.08	Evaluate competitive bids to determine the best offer. 	
09.09	Conduct supplier visits and/or evaluations to determine suitability when needed.	
09.10	Analyze elements of contracts. 	
09.11	Issue contracts. 	
09.12	Review legal implications of contracting, including the difference between a business decision and legal case.	
09.13	Manage contracts and purchase orders from award to completion. 	
09.14	Resolve contract and/or purchase order differences with suppliers. 	
09.15	Explain payment problems with suppliers and user departments.	
09.16	Discuss the scope of compliance requirements. 	
09.17	Conduct a negotiation. 	
10.0	Demonstrate an understanding of production.  The student will be able to:	
10.01	Explain the relationship between manufacturing, purchasing, and logistics.	
10.02	Explain the concept of production. 	
10.03	Plan production. 	
10.04	Apply best practices for production operations. 	
10.05	Explain impact of new production technology for profitability. 	
10.06	Analyze job costing using appropriate application software.	
11.0	Demonstrate an understanding of product management.  The student will be able to:	
11.01	Describe the factors involved in product/service operations. 	
11.02	Plan product/service management strategies. 	
11.03	Explain types of products and their impact on logistics. 	
11.04	Explain the impact of packaging on product/service management. 	
11.05	Explain the impact of product promotions within supply chain and logistics.	
12.0	Demonstrate an understanding of pricing.  The student will be able to:	
12.01	Explain pricing fundamentals. 	
12.02	Evaluate pricing fundamentals. 	
12.03	Explain how logistics cost can influence pricing decisions. 	
12.04	Determine prices for products/services. 	
13.0	Demonstrate an understanding of customer relationship management.  The student will be able to:	
13.01	Explain basic customer relationship management (CRM) concepts. 	
13.02	Demonstrate quality customer service focus. 	
13.03	Describe the concept of order cycle time. 	
13.04	Explain the importance of logistic performance on customer service in generating revenue and managing profit and loss.	
13.05	Explain the role of technology in order processing, tracking, and customer research.	
13.06	Process orders and returns. 	
14.0	Demonstrate an understanding of management practices.  The student will be able to:	
14.01	Explain basic management concepts. 	
14.02	Assess and manage human resources and integrated teams at domestic and international levels.	
14.03	Provide leadership to procurement, acquisition, logistic, and supply chain management employees at domestic and international levels.	
14.04	Apply sound decision-making strategies. 	
15.0	Demonstrate an understanding of supply chain risk management.  The student will be able to:	
15.01	Explain types of risk. 	
15.02	Explain risk management. 	
15.03	Analyze safety/security risks. 	
16.0	Demonstrate an understanding of project and quality management.  The student will be able to:	
16.01	Plan and coordinate the diverse components of a project. 	
16.02	Assess and manage a project. 	
16.03	Build interpersonal skills with individuals and teams.	
16.04	Explain quality assurance. 	
16.05	Select and employ quality methodologies and tools. (i.e., Lean, Six Sigma, TL9000/ISO9001, etc.)	
16.06	Examine quality cost implications. 	
17.0	Demonstrate an understanding of domestic and global business law, ethics, and legal issues.  The student will be able to:	
17.01	Review and discuss current legal and ethical considerations as they relate to supply chain management.	
17.02	Evaluate policies for managing privacy and ethical issues. 	
18.0	Demonstrate an understanding of writing and presenting documentation.  The student will be able to:	
18.01	Assess report writing requirements. 	
18.02	Create, write, and present reports using APA format. 	
19.0	Demonstrate an understanding of the differences between a manufacturing and a services supply chain.  The student will be able to:	
19.01	Describe the basic concepts of manufacturing and service operations and their role in meeting customer needs.	
19.02	Define the key elements and processes in manufacturing and service operations.	
19.03	Describe how to assess the performance of manufacturing and service operations.	

Additional Information

Laboratory Activities

Laboratory investigations that include scientific inquiry, research, measurement, problem solving, emerging technologies, tools and equipment, as well as, experimental, quality, and safety procedures are an integral part of this career and technical program/course. Laboratory investigations benefit all students by developing an understanding of the complexity and ambiguity of empirical work, as well as the skills required to manage, operate, calibrate and troubleshoot equipment/tools used to make observations. Students understand measurement error; and have the skills to aggregate, interpret, and present the resulting data. Equipment and supplies should be provided to enhance hands-on experiences for students.

Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)

SkillsUSA is the co-curricular career and technical student organization for providing leadership training and reinforcing specific career and technical skills.  Career and Technical Student Organizations provide activities for students as an integral part of the instruction offered.  

Accommodations

Federal and state legislation requires the provision of accommodations for students with disabilities to meet individual needs and ensure equal access. Postsecondary students with disabilities must self-identify, present documentation, request accommodations if needed, and develop a plan with their counselor and/or instructors. Accommodations received in postsecondary education may differ from those received in secondary education. Accommodations change the way the student is instructed. Students with disabilities may need accommodations in such areas as instructional methods and materials, assignments and assessments, time demands and schedules, learning environment, assistive technology and special communication systems. Documentation of the accommodations requested and provided should be maintained in a confidential file.