Supply Chain Operations Specialist

Learn all about supply chain operations: the flow of goods and information from point of origin to the point of consumption. You'll learn about transportation, inventory control, materials management, operations management, purchasing, international business, logistics management and sustainability for the supply chain. You'll be ready to take the APICS Basics of Supply Chain Management exam.

COURSE LIST

Course list for reference only. Current students please refer to your individualized program plan or see your advisor.
**Outside effort hours are an estimate based on state standards, and may vary from person to person.

Technical Studies (19 Credits)

Course Title
Course Number
Credits
Instructional Hours
Outside Effort Hours**
Early College Credit Options
Prior Learning Credit Eligibility
• Principles of Inventory Management

  10-182-118

  3Credit

  54

  108

  N/A

  N/A

  • Instructional Hours: 54
  • Outside Effort Hours: 108
  • Course Number: 10182118
  • Credits: 3.00

  N/A

  Provides an operational knowledge and understanding of inventory management principles and techniques, sourcing strategies, the fundamental role of purchasing, purchase order management, ordering and stocking techniques, roles and responsibilities, and the impact inventory has on a business. The course provides practical examples and exercises, giving participants an opportunity to learn and practice inventory management techniques and concepts.

• Principles of Operations Planning

  10-182-119

  3Credit

  54

  108

  N/A

  N/A

  • Instructional Hours: 54
  • Outside Effort Hours: 108
  • Course Number: 10182119
  • Credits: 3.00

  N/A

  Provides a fundamental knowledge and understanding of the basic inventory planning principles and techniques that are used at each level in the planning process, from strategic to tactical. The course provides practical examples and exercises, giving participants an opportunity to practice and enhance their own planning skills.

• Principles of Manufacturing Management

  10-182-120

  3Credit

  54

  108

  N/A

  N/A

  • Instructional Hours: 54
  • Outside Effort Hours: 108
  • Course Number: 10182120
  • Credits: 3.00

  N/A

  Introduces the manufacturing environment and key manufacturing planning and control activities including material requirements planning, capacity management, capacity requirements planning, and lean manufacturing environments. Through discussion and interactive problem solving participants will gain a functional competency of production activity control and management.

  Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ANY of the following options:

  • ACCTG 10101145 - Spreadsheets, Beginning

  • Student is in progress in Supply Chain Operations Specialist (20-182-1) Program of Study

• Principles of Managing Operations

  10-182-121

  3Credit

  54

  108

  N/A

  N/A

  • Instructional Hours: 54
  • Outside Effort Hours: 108
  • Course Number: 10182121
  • Credits: 3.00

  N/A

  Focuses on the systems, information technologies, and process management tools involved in designing and operating the manufacturing and distribution environment. This course is concerned with the design of systems to produce goods and services and the operation of those systems. Explore relationships within business with an emphasis on ordering and distribution systems.

• Principles of Distribution and Logistics

  10-182-122

  3Credit

  54

  108

  N/A

  N/A

  • Instructional Hours: 54
  • Outside Effort Hours: 108
  • Course Number: 10182122
  • Credits: 3.00

  N/A

  Introduces the foundations of planning and control in distribution and logistics. Explore the basics of logistics management, designing supply and distribution channels, and the principles and activities of warehousing and transportation management. Through discussion and problem solving, participants will learn about the role of logistics in supply chain management.

• Supply Chain Career Exploration

  10-182-123

  1Credit

  18

  36

  N/A

  N/A

  • Instructional Hours: 18
  • Outside Effort Hours: 36
  • Course Number: 10182123
  • Credits: 1.00

  N/A

  Acquaints students with career options and related job skills, salaries and employment trends in the Supply Chain field. Familiarizes them with the different aspects that make up the supply chain and the various career path options.

• Purchasing Fundamentals

  10-182-138

  3Credit

  54

  108

  N/A

  N/A

  • Instructional Hours: 54
  • Outside Effort Hours: 108
  • Course Number: 10182138
  • Credits: 3.00

  N/A

  In this course, students will explore the impact of purchasing activities on the success and profitability of the organization, and consider the demands made on purchasing by various internal and external stakeholders. Activities include the purchasing process, tactical purchasing versus strategic procurement, strategic sourcing, supplier development and maintenance. Students will also explore contractual, ethical, legal, risk management, and sustainability issues faced by today's purchasing professionals.