Logistics - Milwaukee Area Technical College

Logistics from Milwaukee Area Technical College is a Campus Associate Management and Innovation degree that prepares you for a Business career. Overview ? Logistics is an associate degree program that will prepare you for employment in the exciting fields of transportation or materials management . If you want to pursue a career in transportation, distribution, purchasing, production or inventory control, this program will interest you. Taking the transportation courses will assist you in developing skills necessary for success in a career in transportation or distribution. Materials management courses prepare you for a career in purchasing, inventory or production control. Certificates are also available in transportation, materials management and purchasing. Career Outlook ? The projected employment outlook in the field of logistics is very optimistic. It is projected that over 50,000 new employees will be added to the transportation and distribution labor force alone over the next decade. In addition, the area of logistics provides many career options. Typical job titles include transportation manager, transportation sales representative, terminal manager, rate analyst, claims manager, buyer, production planner, inventory control analyst and warehouse supervisor. Opportunities abound for those who are ambitious. Program Learning Outcomes ? Employers expect you as a graduate to be able to: Demonstrate problem-solving and decision-making skills Demonstrate an overall knowledge of logistics in the areas of marketing, transportation, purchasing and customer service Apply computer technology to assist in identifying logistics solutions Exhibit effective communication skills, both written and oral Possible Careers: Buyer Inventory Supervisor Production Planner Purchasing/Materials Manager Research and Development Transportation Manager Warehouse Supervisor View more details on Milwaukee Area Technical College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Management and Innovation courses.