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2020-2021 Catalog 
    
2020-2021 Catalog Archived

LOG 111 - Warehouse and Distribution Center Operations


Class: 3 Credits: 3
This course examines warehouse distribution centers and the information systems that are used. The student will understand the factors that determine the location of facilities, safety requirements and practices, concepts of warehouse design, material flow, inventory management and packaging.

Prerequisite(s): Take ENG 032 , RDG 032  and MAT 032  with a minimum grade of C.
Course Topics:

  • Supply Chain Management
  • Distribution Centers
  • Warehousing Management
  • Design and Layout
  • Transportation
  • Personnel Needs
  • Packaging and Handling
  • Locations
  • Safety and Security

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site
Required Materials:

  • Computer with Internet access
  • Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher or other current browser
  • Java, word processing software (must be able to save Word format), and anti-virus software

Grading System:
An overall grade of C or higher is required for transferability.

A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59


Student Learning Outcomes:

  1. Identify the foundations of warehousing and distribution centers.
  2. Describe the warehousing and distribution center management elements.
  3. Identify the warehousing and distribution center components.
  4. Describe strategies associated with warehousing and distribution center operations.
  5. Explain important elements associated with safety and security.

For SCC Online Courses:
If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Policies that include:

  • Required materials for all online courses
  • Mandatory Attendance Requirement
  • Proctored Exams

Face Covering Requirements:
All faculty, staff and students must wear a face mask/covering at all times (absent a medical condition) on all SCC campuses when safe social distancing measures are not possible or difficult to follow. For further details, refer to the Student Guidelines for Face Coverings and Social Distancing on the SCC Coronavirus COVID-19 Information page.
Standard SCC Course Policies:
Please review the Standard SCC Course Polices on the following topics:

  • Academic Integrity
  • Academic Misconduct
  • Add/Drop period
  • Appeals Process
  • Class Attendance
  • Classroom Behavior (traditional and online)
  • Classroom Conduct/Expectations
  • Lab Procedures (general SCC policy regarding this)
  • Online Confidentiality
  • Services For Students with Disabilities
  • Withdrawal Policy


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2020-2021