AST&L

University of North Florida

Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Logistics and distribution skills training to begin and advance your career

Certification in Transportation and Logistics Cohort Program The UNF Certification in Transportation and Logistics (CTL) Cohort Program is a jointly sponsored program by the American Society of Transportation and Logistics, the University of North Florida Coggin College of Business, Transportation and Logistics Flagship Program and the Division of Continuing Education.

CTL certification is known as the premier credential in the transportation/logistics industry. The CTL certification recognizes professionals who demonstrate a deeper understanding of the fundamentals of the profession through successful completion of the program.

Modules include:• Understanding Business • Transportation • Supply Chain Management • International Logistics • Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Who should attend:This program is designed for leaders and supervisors in the logistics and supply chain industry or individuals wanting to pursue or advance their career in transportation and logistics. A special focus is on first through mid-level leaders in an organization.

Certification eligibility requirementsTo be eligible, you must possess a B.S. or B.A. degree from any accredited college or have three years of professional experience and successfully complete all modules. Individuals with a college degree or appropriate experience in a related field and are unemployed or underemployed are also eligible.

TuitionThe tuition includes all course handouts and registration fees for American Society for Transportation and Logistics (ASTL). Discounts are available for UNF alumni and ASTL members. Please contact (904) 620-4200 or unfce@unf.edu for more information.

Upon the successful completion of the program, participants will earn their professional designation of CTL. Graduates of this ASTL-sponsored program will not have to sit for certification exam for the designation.

Logistics and Supply Chain ManagementThe smart career choice.The supply chain industry, including logistics, distribution and transportation, is one of the fastest-growing industries in Florida, needed by virtually every company and government. Benefits of pursuing a career in this field include:

Employment expected to grow 22 percent from 2012 to 2022.

Workers in Florida transportation, trade and logistics industries earn 30 percent higher wages than the state average.

Trade, transportation and logistics industries are facing worker shortages as current workforce retires.

The skills needed to fill the upcoming vacant positions are outpacing the education of the current workforce.

Jobs require advanced training, most often in a certificate program.

Employment opportunities available locally, nationally and around the world.

The Global Logistics Training Resource Network at the University of North Florida Division of Continuing Education is dedicated to providing the highest level of quality education for each student by delivering essential training for today’s industry needs. The Network works beside globally recognized entities, including: American Society of Transportation and Logistics, UNF Coggin College of Business and the Transportation and Logistics Flagship Program.

For complete course descriptions and registration, visit the Global Logistics Training Resource Network online at www.unf.edu/ce/logistics, or call (904) 620-4200.

Customized learning solutions for logistics and supply chain management

Our staff and faculty will work with your company to develop a specialized training program. Courses can be offered at your facility or in one of our professional classrooms. Benefit from our resources including, curriculum, instructors and technology. We offer extensive selections of up-to-date, industry-specific training and educational programs.

COURSE TOPICS INCLUDE , BUT NOT LIMITED TO:• The Three C’s: communication,

coaching and counseling• Supervisory training• Strategic planning• Succession planning• Managing supply chain

conflict • Supply chain analysis

certification• Import/export certificate• Lean Six Sigma for

warehousing• Customer service• Leadership programs

Freight Agent

A freight agent is someone who coordinates shipments of freight. When asked to handle a load, the agent gets information about the load and makes a decision about which shipping method would be most effective.

A freight broker is a person who sells transportation, without actually providing it. They typically act as an intermediary between those who have freight to be transported and freight transportation providers.

The Freight Agent/Broker Training program is a great option for you to start your own home-based business. This course is designed to give you an overview of the transportation industry and supply chain management. Get what it takes to be a successful freight agent or freight broker.

Course topics include• The how-to’s of building a freight

brokerage or agency

• Operations process

• Broker laws

• Marketing, prospecting, sales and establishing rates

• Negotiating shipper, carrier and consignee challenges

• Transportation terminology

Who Should Attend• Ambitious and disciplined individuals seeking

to start their own home-based business

• Individuals wishing to start a career in a high-demand field

ScheduleThe course consists of 40 classroom hours of instruction and 100 hours of self-learning

TuitionTuition includes course materials.

Information Technology for the Supply Chain

This course is intended for the non-IT logistics professional. The course will review the supply chain data and technology that can manage inbound material moves through outbound distribution and final delivery to the end consumer. The course will also review reverse logistics technology and services. Focus areas will include discussions on RFID technology, EDI messaging and how the Cloud can be used in supply chain services.

Learning objectives include• Composition of supply chain information

flows

• Composition of execution systems in the supply chain

• Warehouse systems and automation

• Transportation, load planning, dispatching and carrier management systems

• Freight management systems, track and trace technologies

• E-commerce solutions and emerging trends

• Event and disruption management

• Business intelligence and the supply chain

• Technology tools — RFID, the cloud, open systems, geo-fencing, mobile devices and other web-based technologies

• Latest supply chain tools, challenges and benefits

Who should attendThis course is intended for logistics students or professionals, IT students or professionals interested in logistics. This course is not recommended for experienced IT logistics professionals.

Brett Harper, CTL has nearly 30 years of business experience in logistics, finance, operations and sales. He worked at APL/GATX Logistics,

Smith Barney and Frito-Lay. In 2007, Brett formed R&B Business Services with Ron Shamlaty, a company that helps develop and expand the UNF Continuing Education logistics training program.

Featured Instructors

Ron Shamlaty, CTL has more than 40 years of logistics, sales, marketing and training experience. He spent 21 years with Xerox and six

years as president and COO of Jim Walters Papers. Prior to co-founding R&B, he spent the last 17 years with APL/GATX Logistics, first as vice president of public warehousing operations and later as vice president of worldwide marketing.

Start here.1. Visit www.unf.edu/ce/logistics for

more information and view the informative video about the future of logistics.

2. Attend a free information session. Check the website for upcoming dates and times.

3. Call (904) 620-4200 and our customer care team will help you with the enrollment process, or simply enroll online.

Global Logistics Training Resource Network

UNF Adam W. Herbert University Center12000 Alumni Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32224

Get started today:Call: (904) 620-4200

Online: www.unf.edu/ce/logistics