Introduction to Logistics for Fall 2011
Movement Drives Business Success
- LOG 110-01: Introduction to Logistics
- August 15 – December 11, 2011
- 6-8:50 p.m.
- CPCC Central Campus
Movement is everywhere. And yet, many of us haven’t thought about how the items that surround us each day get there. Retailers across the country are charged with having an inventory that meets consumer demand; but where do their items come from?
Enroll in Central Piedmont Community College’s (CPCC) Introduction to Logistics course (LOG 110-01) and explore the field of logistics. You’ll learn how global and business supply chains are responsible for the ongoing movement of goods and products across water, land, and air.
During this 16-week class, instructors will lead you through the many areas of logistics, including the study of traffic management, warehousing, inventory control, material handling, global logistics, the shipment and storage of goods, and more.
Upon completion, you will have gained a firm understanding of this growing field while earning college credit that may be applied toward CPCC’s two-year degree program in either International Business, Business Administration, or Accounting.
About the instructor
Steve Kessler, part-time instructor, Business and Accounting Division
Steve, an instructor in the CPCC’s renowned international business program, brings more than 30 years of global logistics and supply chain management experience to the classroom. Previously an employee with Reliant Energy, he is a past president of Duke Power’s merchandising unit who recently contributed his logistical talents to the grand opening of the internationally-acclaimed Bechtler Museum of Modern Art in Charlotte, N.C. A resident of Davidson, N.C., Steve has a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Houston.
A need exists in the business community for students with logistical skill sets. Just ask the following local employers:
- Continental Tire
- The Carlyle Group
- SPX
- Nucor Corporation
- Goodrich
- Maersk
- Siemens
- Family Dollar
- Tesa Tape
- Ikea
- Solectron
- SemaCS (Semantic Component Selection )
Individuals rely on supply chains to work seamlessly behind the scenes to ensure that their favorite new toy, clothing item or breakfast cereal is available. Supply chains are utilized each day, creating a demand for employees knowledgeable in the logistics field. As a result, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Outlook Handbook projects the field to see a labor force increase in the next decade, resulting in more opportunities for employment across all areas of the industry, including the following careers:
- Purchasing manager; annual salary - $89,160
- Warehousing and storage; annual salary - $28,320
- Industrial production managers; annual salary - $83,290
To learn more about CPCC’s Introduction to Logistics course (LOG 110-01), please contact Nadine Russell at 704.330.6585 or nadine.russell@cpcc.edu.
