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Course Description

Discover the vital role that distribution and warehousing practices play in global economies, optimizing efficiencies, and safeguarding goods. Learn how companies gain a competitive edge through warehouse and distribution network design. Explore innovative strategies for integrating warehousing into supply chain excellence. Delve into diverse job roles and exciting career paths within this dynamic field.

Course Outline

In this course you will: 

  1. Introductions and discussions of goals for the session
  2. A multi-slide presentation provided by the Instructor
  3. Open discussion and Q&A throughout the session
  4. A short quiz at the completion of the presentation and discussion to assess learnings
  5. A brief course survey about your experience

Learner Outcomes

  • Understand the meaning and nature of general distribution and warehousing as part of today's business operations.
  • Review existing and potential distribution and warehouse network strategy and model options and evaluate the challenges and opportunities of each.
  • Describe the varied stages involved in a typical warehouse environment.
  • Explain several options businesses have available for the distribution of their product.
  • Understand the ways that organizations can develop risk mitigation strategies within their warehouse and distribution environments.
  • Review the types of operational metrics and key performance indicators (KPI's) associated with these environments.
  • Describe the types of roles and career opportunities that exist within the distribution and warehouse environments.
  • Identify future trends developing within these industries.
Scholarship Opportunity 

This class is part of a scholarship program through the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) Paths to College and Career grant program.

Apply here at least 2 weeks before the start date of your desired class to find out if you are eligible for a scholarship. Funding is limited.

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Instructors

  • Steve Schoultz

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Section Title
Procurement and Logistics Essentials
Type
In-Person
Days
W
Time
5:30PM to 8:30PM
Dates
Jun 18, 2025
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Contact Hours
3.0
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Course Fee(s)
Tuition and Fees non-credit $159.00 Click here to get more information
CEUs
0.3 CEUs
Instructors
  • Steve Schoultz
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