Logistics is the management of the flow of goods, information and other resources in a cycle between the point of origin and the point of consumption.

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Why study Logistics at Arizona Western College?

1. High job demand locally & regionally
2. Strong internship programs locally
3. Great student experience
4. Qualified and engaging faculty
5. Certificate, Advanced Certificate, Associate and Transfer opportunities
6. Advance to your Bachelor's degree with NAU-Yuma right here!

Logistics in the News:

• April, 2010, Yuma Sun article on AWC's program
• December 2010 story in Arizona Republic about three Amazon.com warehouses in the Phoenix valley
• Two January 2011 articles in the Wall Street Journal about job growth in Logistics & Supply Chain Management here and here 
• Job news from Riverside County, California

What classes are available in the AWC Logistics program?

• Introduction to Logistics - LGS 101
• Inventory Control - LGS 102
• Freight Claims and Contracts - LGS 103
• Computerized Logistics - LGS104
• Warehouse Management - LGS 105
• Transportation/Traffic Mgt - LGS 106
• Introduction to Purchasing - LGS 107
• Skills for Logistics Careers - LGS 109
• Logistics Internships - LGS 190

 Check class schedule for current offerings.

What kinds of jobs are available in the Logistics field?

• Logistics Managers
• Logistics Engineers
• Logistics Analysts
• Logisticians
• Cargo and Freight Agents
• Production, Planning and Shipping Clerks
• Shipping, Receiving and Traffic Clerks
• Supply Chain Managers
• Purchasing Managers
• Stock Clerks - Stockroom, Warehouse, Storage Yard

Source: US Department of Labor O*NET OnLine, Department of Economic Security

 

Who teaches Logistics at AWC?

Robert Haven

Robert Metcalfe

Chester McGinnis

Sandra Hernandez

Ricky Keeling