Logistics Management Specialist

Course Introduction

The ever-changing landscape of the logistics field makes it one of the most dynamic and complex industry niches present in today’s business environment. Inefficiencies in physical distribution in the supply chain management system can often pose significant threats to overall business performance and undermine organizations against leading contenders. A manager’s ability to integrate coordination between various channels of distribution, including transportation, storage of products, and the seamless implementation of data processing systems is vital to the growth and development of logistics firms.

Effective operations managers must posses excellent analytical skills, coupled with a firm aptitude to solve problems within the finance, marketing, production, transportation, inventory control, and quality control sectors. An in-depth understanding of algebra and financial mathematics are also a key corner stone in the development of logistics decision modeling.

Logistics managers must ensure they are able to adapt to rapidly changing work environments, especially when focusing on the transport component of an organization. Individuals in this field must have a concrete understanding of the cost structures of various carriers and their respective modes of transportation and how to adequately allocate resources and make beneficial pricing decisions under pressure. Managers are also required to have a firm understanding of the legislation and policies governing the transport sector.

Course Description

The Avaal Trucking Logistics Specialist course is an intensive diploma program that prepares students for the challenges they will face in the multi-dimensional logistics industry. Students will learn how to integrate technology and various software packages to manage the daily functions of large-scale logistics operations. The course focuses on implementing strategies to economize the integration between divisions in an organization while exploring the concept of supply chain management and its various elements. In addition, students will acquire the necessary problem solving and analytical skills that prepare them to efficiently process large volumes of data and utilize effective decision making techniques to contain problematic situations.

Students will explore the historical and present situation in the Canadian logistics industry and reflect on advancements throughout various timelines that have revolutionized current processes. The course will explain the concept of globalization and the movement of freight between various nations and the impact of such activity on the overall economy. Various modes of transport will be explored with a key emphasis on the over-the-road transport sector, and the various strategies carriers use to organize large transfers of freight amongst several destinations.

Students will also have the opportunity to transform their theoretical knowledge into practice though an intensive “hands-on” component that requires students to manage operations through the utilization of complex software packages, used for inventory control, warehouse, and fleet management.

Domestic Students

Admission Requirements

Students interested in enrolling in the Avaal Trucking Logistics Specialist Course must ensure they meet the requirements as listed below. Mature students must successfully complete the Level D CAAT (Canadian Adult Achievement Test), to ensure they posses the necessary written and mathematical skills to complete the program. Avaal will help students select examination centers close to their area of residence. Students will also be mailed training materials to help prepare for the examination.

Prerequisites

(Students who meet the following requirements automatically qualify for entrance into the program).

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with courses from College (C), University/ College (M), University (U) pathways, or OSSD at or above the general level, or equivalent, or mature student status
• ENG4C or ENG4U, or Grade 12 English at or above the general level. If English is not your first language refer to the English Language Proficiency Policy in this publication

International Students

Admission Requirements

The admission requirements and fee structure for international students differ from domestic students, and are listed below. Students who require additional information on the entrance requirements are encouraged to contact Avaal for further assistance.

Prerequisites

In order to qualify for admission into Avaal College, you will require the following:

• A minimum high school graduation or higher (this includes courses taken at college or university)
• Either a TOEFL score of 500 (paper based) or 173 (computer based) or any other internationally approved English test, or English studies at the advanced level.
• Copies of your transcripts of your studies must be submitted with your Application Form.

Fees

Course Curriculum

(The core modules that the course will cover are listed below. For further information on a particular subject area, please click on the course title).

Each individual module can be taken as a certification course. Successful completion of all seven modules is required to obtain a certified, government recognized diploma.

Course Code	Course Title
ATLSC 100	Logistics Fundamentals
ATLSC 102	Introduction to Information Technology
ATLSC 104	Inventory Management
ATLSC 105	Warehouse Management
ATLSC 106	Transportation
ATLSC 107	International Logistics
ATLSC 108	Supply Chain Management: Introduction