Outcomes
Demonstrate soft skills performances attendance, coursework completion, classroom communication
Explain product receiving, product storage, order processing, packaging and shipment, and Inventory control methodologies in the logistics industry
Apply safe manufacturing workplace practices and take corrective actions
Demonstrate basic measurement in manufacturing through geometric dimensioning and tolerance
Apply lean and quality practices in the manufacturing industry
Describe the purpose of preventive and predictive maintenance in the manufacturing industry
Explain the various manufacturing processes in the manufacturing industry
Describe the key elements of production workflow, production planning, and production control in the manufacturing industry
Describe the roles of management and productions workers in the manufacturing industry
Identify global supply chain logistics life cycle in the logistics environment
Program Overview
Through general education and core courses, the Manufacturing Technology: Transportation/Warehousing /Distribution /Logistics (TWDL) Specialization is designed to provide the student with fundamental theories of manufacturing related to transportation, supply chain, the economy, modes of transportation, special carriers, global transportation, costing, pricing, carrier strategy and information management, exporting and importing skills, integrated supply chain management, process and capacity planning and control, inventory planning, forecasting, just-in-time philosophy, push vs. pull program, total quality management, enterprise resource planning and security related systems. The curriculum also includes practical skills in rigging, forklift operation, lubrication, and computer programs.
The core competencies of manufacturing production taught in this program are based on the Manufacturing Skill Standards Council criteria. The MSSC is an industry-led, training, assessment and certification system focused on the core skills and knowledge needed by the nation’s front-line production and material handling workers.
Students can finish a number of short-term training certificates as they progress through the program, and can join the program at multiple points, depending on assessment results and educational goals. To be successful in the Transportation/Warehousing/Distribution/Logistics (TWDL) Specialization, students should first complete the Manufacturing Logistics Certificate.
This program was created as part of the Illinois Network for Advanced Manufacturing, which includes 21 Illinois community colleges.
Additional Program Information
Students who successfully pass the two assessments (TWDL 1113 and TWDL 1223) will be recognized as a Certified Logistics Technician (CLT) by the Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC).
Program Requirements
Major Courses
General education
| COMM 1553 | Introductory Speech | 3 Credits |
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| COMM 1603 | Business Communication | 3 Credits |
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| BSNS 2423 | Internship Experience | 3 Credits |
| ENGL 1613 | English I | 3 Credits |
| MATH 1103 | Technical Mathematics | 3 |
| SPAN 1503 | Basic Spanish | 3 Credits |
| General Education Course | 3 Credits |
| Technical Electives | 6 Credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 24 |
Total Credit Hours: 63
Suggested Course Sequence
Fall semester
Spring semester
Summer term
Fall semester
| BSNS 1553 | Introduction to Business | 3 Credits |
| COSC 1372 | Excel | 2 Credits |
| TWDL 1003 | Transportation & Physical Distribution | 3 |
| TWDL 1203 | Introduction to Import/Export | 3 |
| Technical Elective | 3 Credits |
Spring Semester
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