Logistics Management

Logistics Management
Associate degree | atu ozark

The Logistic Management AAS is a sequence of courses that will prepare students for careers in the logistics profession. Logistics Management (LGM) focuses on the logistics of planning, implementing, and controlling the effective and efficient flow of goods and services.

Areas covered in this degree comprise basic fundamentals of supply chain management including procurement, executing global supply chains, logistics, manufacturing, warehousing and transportation. It also includes business management, project management, business communications, economics of supply and demand, computer fundamentals and data management skills.

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.

Hands-on Learning Opportunities

150-hour internship in the industry

Skills You Will Learn

Demonstrate basic understanding of logistic software systems and applications.
Demonstrate employability skills including effective communication, planning, critical thinking and problem solving, quality customer service skills, and conflict resolution.
Demonstrate the ability to perform demand management to improve efficiency, perform inventory control measures, and optimize warehouse layouts.
Exhibit the ability to work on a team project, present a professional presentation, and understanding of the sales process.
Explain the impact of logistics and supply chain operations on a firm's profitability, identifying the steps necessary to evaluate and purchase a new product or service, as well as complete a project plan, basic budget, and presentation.
Explain the role of transportation and identify the resources needed for domestic and global transactions and shipments.

Students living in states bordering Arkansas receive in-state tuition.

Financial Aid is available for those who qualify. The Arkansas Tech University school code to use on the FAFSA is 001089.

The AR Futures grant could cover your expenses for this credential.Check credential eligibility.

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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

View the links below to better understand the courses, the course timeline, and who your faculty will be when you enroll as an ATU student.

Credentials that stack with this degree:

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

Point of Pride

The Logistics Management Program has received recognition as one of the top 10 Associate Degrees in the nation by Best Colleges.

Best Online Associate's Degree in Logistics Badge

The Logistics Management Program has also received recognition as SupplyChainManagementEDU.org Supply Chain Management Editor's Choice Associate Degree.

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program faculty

Nelson

Heather Nelson
Program Chair

Technology and Academic Support Building
1700 Helberg Lane
Ozark, AR 72949

(479) 508-8500 ext. 6650
hnelson1@atu.edu

ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS

	Anna Byars Warehouse Manager/CSR, Spartan Logistics
	Amanda Bohannan Walmart & Sam's Club Team-Bentonville
	jazmyne Crouch Accounts Payable, Post Winery, Inc.
	Jerry Schoe Planning and Fulfilment Manager, ABB
	Scott Chatelain Operations Manager, Rockline Industries