2014 – 2015
Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Program Title:	Supply Chain Management
Career Cluster:	Transportation, Distribution and Logistics

AS	
CIP Number	1652020900	
Program Type	College Credit	
Standard Length	64 credit hours	
CTSO	SkillsUSA	
SOC Codes (all applicable) 	53-1031 – First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators
11-3071 – Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers	
Targeted Occupation List	http://www.labormarketinfo.com/wec/TargetOccupationList.htm 	
Perkins Technical Skill Attainment Inventory	http://www.fldoe.org/workforce/perkins/perkins_resources.asp 	
Statewide Articulation	http://www.fldoe.org/workforce/dwdframe/artic_frame.asp 	

Purpose

This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the Transportation, Distribution and Logistics  career cluster; provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of the Transportation, Distribution and Logistics career cluster. 

The content includes but is not limited to: related business and accounting practices such as standard policies and operating procedures, negotiation techniques, planning, organizing, logistics concepts, purchasing and inventory control theory.  Emphasis is placed on the development of business and managerial skills necessary for the efficient and effective performance of all operations within a company’s supply chain.

The purpose of this program is to prepare students for initial employment with an occupational title or to provide supplemental training for persons previously or currently employed in these occupations with cross-functional skills necessary for planning, acquisition, flow and distribution of goods and services. 

This program prepares students for employment in occupations such as:  Integrated Logistics Planner, Purchasing Analyst, Cargo Scheduler, International Logistics Specialist, Quality Manager, Claims Associate, Inventory Control Manager, Rail Fleet Management Specialist, Contract Specialist, Logistics Analyst, Sourcing Agent, Customer Service Manager, Materials Analyst, Supply Chain Engineer, Director of Inventory Management, Materials Manager, Supply Program Manager, Dispatcher, Operations Research Manager, Supply Technician, Distribution Area Manager, Operations Supervisor, Traffic Manager, Distribution Center Operations Manager, Order Fulfillment Supervisor, Transportation Coordinator, Distribution Planning Analyst, Packaging Supervisor, Transportation Manager, Expedited Cargo Sales, Plant Receiving/Shipping Supervisor, Transportation Solutions Director, Facilities Supervisor, Procurement Clerk/Technician, Warehouse Operations Supervisor, Forecaster Product Manager-Tracing and Tracking, Warehouse Shift Supervisor, Import/Export Analyst, and Purchasing Agent.

Additional Information relevant to this Career and Technical Education (CTE) program is provided at the end of this document.

Program Structure

This program is a planned sequence of instruction consisting of 64 credit hours.

Standards

After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:

01.0	Demonstrate an understanding of professional development and networking.
02.0	Demonstrate an understanding of professional effectiveness.
03.0	Demonstrate an understanding of logistics, and supply chain management basics.
04.0	Demonstrate an understanding of transportation systems.
05.0	Demonstrate an understanding of warehousing and materials handling.
06.0	Demonstrate an understanding of packaging.
07.0	Demonstrate an understanding of inventory and supply planning.
08.0	Demonstrate an understanding of supply chain management.
09.0	Demonstrate an understanding of reverse logistics.
10.0	Demonstrate an understanding of purchasing/contracting.
11.0	Demonstrate an understanding of production.
12.0	Demonstrate an understanding of product management.
13.0	Demonstrate an understanding of pricing.
14.0	Demonstrate an understanding of customer relationship management.
15.0	Demonstrate an understanding of appropriate finance skills.
16.0	Demonstrate an understanding of management practices.
17.0	Demonstrate an understanding of risk management.
18.0	Demonstrate an understanding of project and quality management.
19.0	Demonstrate an understanding of business law, ethics and legal issues.
20.0	Demonstrate an understanding of economics.
21.0	Demonstrate an understanding of marketing information management.
22.0	Demonstrate an understanding of market research.
23.0	Demonstrate an understanding of writing documentation.
24.0	Demonstrate an understanding of information technology applications.
25.0	Demonstrate an understanding of knowledge-management.

2014 – 2015
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Program Title:	Supply Chain Management
CIP Numbers:	1652020900
Program Length:	64 credit hours
SOC Code(s):	53-1031; 11-3071

The AS degree requires the inclusion of a minimum of 15 credits of general education coursework according to SACS, and it must be transferable according to Rule 6A-14.030 (2), F.A.C.  At the completion of this program, the student will be able to:	
01.0	Demonstrate an understanding of professional development and networking--The student will be able to:	
01.01	Explore career pathways in procurement, acquisition, logistics, and supply chain management.	
01.02	Explore professional development opportunities for a procurement, acquisition, logistics, and supply chain management professional.	
01.03	Utilize professional marketing/research resource materials.	
01.04	Prepare for career advancement in procurement, acquisition, logistics, and supply chain management.	
02.0	Demonstrate an understanding of professional effectiveness--The student will be able to:	
02.01	Explain professional responsibilities in procurement, acquisition, logistics, 	
02.02	Develop self-management skills. 	
02.03	Demonstrate appropriate work ethics as they apply to procurement, acquisition, logistics, and supply chain management.	
02.04	Apply problem-solving techniques. 	
02.05	Manage stressful situations. 	
02.06	Build professional communication skills. 	
02.07	Disseminate information. 	
02.08	Develop and achieve goals.	
02.09	Manage change. 	
03.0	Demonstrate an understanding of logistics, and supply chain management basics--The student will be able to:	
03.01	Characterize the nature of business. 	
03.02	Describe the role of marketing. 	
03.03	Explain the nature and scope of logistics. 	
04.0	Demonstrate an understanding of transportation systems--The student will be able to:	
04.01	Assess the importance of the transportation system. 	
04.02	Explain the scope of the domestic and global transportation system. 	
04.03	Describe various services in the transportation industry and how these services are coordinated. 	
04.04	Explain the infrastructure and equipment used by the various modes of transportation.	
04.05	Determine the costs/benefits of company-owned versus for-hire transportation.	
04.06	Explain the scope of international transportation. 	
04.07	Explain the complexities of international transportation. 	
04.08	Explain the general costs included in transportation rates. 	
04.09	Analyze rate structures. 	
04.10	Determine line-haul rates. 	
04.11	Explain various transportation documents. 	
04.12	Explain procedures to expedite deliveries and conduct follow-up procedures as needed.	
05.0	Demonstrate an understanding of warehousing and materials handling--The student will be able to:	
05.01	Explain the reasons for maintaining warehousing. 	
05.02	Explain the functions of warehouses. 	
05.03	Compare and contrast public and private warehouses. 	
05.04	Explain various warehouse documents. 	
05.05	Describe materials handling functions. 	
05.06	Explain the elements that influence space layout in warehousing (e.g. productivity, damage, safety, etc.)	
05.07	Use the various methods to conduct cost-benefit analysis. 	
05.08	Explain the product characteristics that impact logistics. 	
05.09	Explain order fulfillment procedures. 	
06.0	Demonstrate an understanding of packaging--The student will be able to:	
06.01	Assess types of packaging. 	
06.02	Explain the functions of packaging. 	
06.03	Explain how packaging influences other logistic activities.	
07.0	Demonstrate an understanding of inventory and supply planning--The student will be able to:	
07.01	Explain the importance of inventory.	
07.02	Explain how inventory management is measured. 	
07.03	Analyze just-in time (JIT) inventory process. 	
07.04	Analyze the materials requirement planning (MRP) system.	
07.05	Analyze types of products and their impact on logistics. 	
07.06	Explain the disposition of assets. 	
08.0	Demonstrate an understanding supply chain management--The student will be able to:	
08.01	Explain the concept of supply chain management (SCM). 	
08.02	Evaluate supply chain management (SCM). 	
09.0	Demonstrate an understanding of reverse logistics--The student will be able to:	
09.01	Assess the nature and scope of reverse logistics. 	
09.02	Explain the waste management process.	
10.0	Demonstrate an understanding of purchasing/contracting--The student will be able to:	
10.01	Develop a procurement/acquisition plan.	
10.02	Analyze organizational requirements for purchasing requisitions.	
10.03	Determine appropriate methods of procurement. 	
10.04	Work collaboratively to develop and review specifications, statements of work, performance terms, and/or acceptance criteria.	
10.05	Identify and select potential sources of materials or services. 	
10.06	Explain competitive bids, quotations, and proposals. 	
10.07	Prepare and solicit competitive bids, quotations, and proposals.	
10.08	Evaluate competitive bids to determine the best offer. 	
10.09	Conduct supplier visits and/or evaluations to determine suitability when needed.	
10.10	Analyze elements of contracts. 	
10.11	Issue contracts. 	
10.12	Review legal implications of contracting. 	
10.13	Manage contracts and purchase orders from award to completion. 	
10.14	Resolve contract and/or purchase order differences with suppliers. 	
10.15	Explain payment problems with suppliers and user departments.	
10.16	Discuss the scope of compliance requirements. 	
10.17	Conduct a negotiation. 	
11.0	Demonstrate an understanding of production--The student will be able to:	
11.01	Explain the relationship between manufacturing, purchasing, and logistics.	
11.02	Explain the concept of production. 	
11.03	Plan production. 	
11.04	Apply best practices for production operations. 	
11.05	Explain impact of new production technology for profitability. 	
11.06	Analyze job costing. 	
12.0	Demonstrate an understanding of product management--The student will be able to:	
12.01	Describe the factors involved in product/service operations. 	
12.02	Plan product/service management strategies. 	
12.03	Explain types of products and their impact on logistics. 	
12.04	Explain the impact of packaging on product/service management. 	
12.05	Use selling processes and techniques. 	
12.06	Explain the nature and scope of promotion. 	
13.0	Demonstrate an understanding of pricing--The student will be able to:	
13.01	Explain pricing fundamentals. 	
13.02	Evaluate pricing fundamentals. 	
13.03	Explain how logistics cost can influence pricing decisions. 	
13.04	Determine prices for products/services. 	
14.0	Demonstrate an understanding of customer relationship management--The student will be able to:	
14.01	Explain basic customer relationship management (CRM) concepts. 	
14.02	Demonstrate quality customer service focus. 	
14.03	Describe the concept of order cycle time. 	
14.04	Explain the importance of logistic performance on customer service in generating revenue.	
14.05	Explain the role of technology in order processing, tracking, and customer research.	
14.06	Process orders and returns. 	
15.0	Demonstrate an understanding of appropriate finance skills--The student will be able to:	
15.01	Explain how logistic costs impact net profit. 	
15.02	Utilize various inventory valuation methods. 	
15.03	Explain the impact of logistics on time value of money. 	
16.0	Demonstrate an understanding of management practices--The student will be able to:	
16.01	Explain management concepts. 	
16.02	Assess and manage human resources and integrated teams. 	
16.03	Provide leadership to procurement, acquisition, logistic, and supply chain management employees.	
16.04	Apply sound decision-making strategies. 	
17.0	Demonstrate an understanding of risk management--The student will be able to:	
17.01	Explain types of risk. 	
17.02	Explain risk management. 	
17.03	Analyze safety/security risks. 	
18.0	Demonstrate an understanding of project and quality management--The student will be able to:	
18.01	Plan and coordinate the diverse components of a project. 	
18.02	Assess and manage a project. 	
18.03	Build interpersonal skills with individuals and teams.	
18.04	Explain quality assurance. 	
18.05	Select and employ quality tools.	
18.06	Examine quality cost implications. 	
19.0	Demonstrate an understanding of business law, ethics and legal issues--The student will be able to:	
19.01	Review and discuss current legal and ethical considerations as they relate to procurement, acquisition, logistics, and supply chain management.	
19.02	Evaluate policies for managing privacy and ethical issues. 	
20.0	Demonstrate an understanding of economics--The student will be able to:	
20.01	Compare basic features of different economic systems. 	
20.02	Explain importance of resources to the economy. 	
20.03	Explain concept of organized labor and business. 	
20.04	Apply business economic concepts. 	
20.05	Analyze economic indicators and trends. 	
20.06	Explain measures used to analyze economic conditions. 	
20.07	Explain the nature of international trade. 	
20.08	Explain the impact of cultural and social environments on world trade.	
20.09	Compare/contrast influences on a nation’s ability to trade. 	
21.0	Demonstrate an understanding of marketing information management--The student will be able to:	
21.01	Explain procurement, acquisition, logistics, and supply chain management information management.	
21.02	Explain use of databases in organizing marketing data. 	
21.03	Use database information analysis. 	
21.04	Write marketing reports. 	
21.05	Present marketing report findings and recommendations. 	
21.06	Explain the scope of demand forecasting. 	
21.07	Forecast demand. 	
21.08	Examine data using common statistical procedures. 	
21.09	Develop a marketing plan.	
22.0	Demonstrate an understanding of market research--The student will be able to:	
22.01	Describe market research. 	
22.02	Differentiate between basic market research tools. 	
22.03	Use online market research tools. 	
22.04	Use data collection methods. 	
22.05	Analyze information from various sources. 	
22.06	Evaluate and conduct research. 	
23.0	Demonstrate an understanding of writing documentation--The student will be able to:	
23.01	Assess report writing requirements. 	
23.02	Write reports. 	
24.0	Demonstrate an understanding of information technology applications--The student will be able to:	
24.01	Explain the concepts and use of various information technologies in logistics.	
24.02	Describe the impact of technology on society.	
24.03	Describe types of business software.	
24.04	Describe Internet-based business.	
24.05	Select and apply information technology application for procurement, acquisition, logistics, and supply chain management.	
24.06	Access the Internet. 	
24.07	Utilize Internet services. 	
25.0	Demonstrate an understanding of knowledge-management--The student will be able to:	
25.01	Explore knowledge-management. 	
25.02	Analyze importance of capture and transfer of strategic knowledge.	
25.03	Analyze organizational culture and the role of knowledge-management.	
25.04	Determine barriers that affect knowledge-management implementation.	
25.05	Evaluate various knowledge-management measurement approaches. 	
25.06	Measure intellectual capital.	

Additional Information

Laboratory Activities

Laboratory activities are an integral part of this program.  These activities include instruction in the use of safety procedures, tools, equipment, materials, and processes related to these occupations.  Equipment and supplies should be provided to enhance hands-on experiences for students. 

Special Notes

Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)

SkillsUSA is the appropriate career and technical student organization for providing leadership training and reinforcing specific career and technical skills.  Career and Technical Student Organizations provide activities for students as an integral part of the instruction offered.  The activities of such organizations are defined as part of the curriculum in accordance with Rule 6A-6.065, F.A.C.

Accommodations

Federal and state legislation requires the provision of accommodations for students with disabilities as identified on the secondary student’s Individual Educational Plan (IEP) or 504 plan or postsecondary student’s accommodations’ plan to meet individual needs and ensure equal access.  Postsecondary students with disabilities must self-identify, present documentation, request accommodations if needed, and develop a plan with their counselor and/or instructors.  Accommodations received in postsecondary education may differ from those received in secondary education.  Accommodations change the way the student is instructed.  Students with disabilities may need accommodations in such areas as instructional methods and materials, assignments and assessments, time demands and schedules, learning environment, assistive technology and special communication systems.  Documentation of the accommodations requested and provided should be maintained in a confidential file.

Articulation

To be transferable statewide between institutions, this program must have been reviewed, and a “transfer value” assigned the curriculum content by the appropriate Statewide Course Numbering System discipline committee.  This does not preclude institutions from developing specific articulation agreements with each other. 

For details on articulation agreements which correlate to programs and industry certifications refer to http://www.fldoe.org/workforce/dwdframe/artic_frame.asp.

Program Length

The AS degree requires the inclusion of a minimum of 15 credits of general education coursework according to SACS, and it must be transferable according to Rule 6A-14.030 (2), F.A.C.  The standard length of this program is 64 credit hours according to Rule 6A-14.030, F.A.C.

Certificate Programs

A College Credit Certificate consists of a program of instruction of less than sixty (60) credits of college-level courses, which is part of an AS or AAS degree program and prepares students for entry into employment (Rule 6A-14.030, F.A.C.).  This AS degree program includes the following College Credit Certificates:

Logistics and Transportation Specialist (0652020901) – 18 credit hours

Standards for the above certificate programs are contained in separate curriculum frameworks.