Course Syllabus

1. COURSE DESCRIPTIONS:

Catalog Description:

Introduces students to warehouse operations and logistics. Topics include warehousing, software information systems used in warehousing, and warehouse safety. The class will include hands-on activities in relation to logistics and warehousing. Transfer credit: CSU.

2. STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOME(S) (SLO'S):
   Upon successful completion of this course, a student will meet the following outcomes:
   1. Demonstrate knowledge of the functions of a warehouse, such as storage, movement, control and protection.
   2. Compare and contrast the relationships between warehousing safety regulations and actual potential safety hazards in warehousing.
   3. Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the fundamentals of logistics in the following areas: domestic transportation, shipping/receiving, warehousing/inventory management, warehousing and logistics technology, 3PL, and key performance indicators.

3. SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONAL OBJECTIVES:
   Upon successful completion of this course, a student will be able to:
   1. Define the jobs and their functions in a warehouse.
   2. Demonstrate knowledge of work safety in a warehouse setting.
   3. Recognize the types of warehouse equipment.
   4. Understand the movement of goods within a warehouse, preparation for pick-up and distribution from the warehouse to final destination.
   5. Comprehend the steps necessary in managing and controlling shipping/ receiving operations.
   6. Demonstrate knowledge of logistics technology and outsourcing.
   7. Explain the importance of OSHA in providing a safe and healthful workplace to workers covered by OSHA

4. COURSE CONTENT:

Lecture Content:

1. Functions of a warehouse
   1. Storage
   2. Movement
   3. Control
   4. Protection
2. Jobs and functions of a warehouse
3. Work Safety in a Warehouse
4. Setup and maintaining a working warehouse
5. Warehouse safety regulations and safety hazards
   1. Shipping and receiving hazardous materials
6. Good work habits
7. OSHSA requirements
8. Fundamentals of Logistics
   1. Domestic transportation
   2. International logistics
   3. Export/Import
   4. Warehousing/Inventory Management
   5. Logistics technology
   6. Logistics outsourcing
   7. Negotiation strategies
   8. Shipping products

Lab Content:

9. Functions of a warehouse
10. Work safety in a warehouse setting
11. Warehousing/Inventory Management
12. Warehousing storage
13. Movement of warehouse goods
14. Setup and maintain a working warehouse

5. REPRESENTATIVE METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:

Typical methods of instruction may include:

1. Lecture
2. Lab
3. Discussion

6. REPRESENTATIVE ASSIGNMENTS

Representative assignments in this course may include, but are not limited to the following:

Writing Assignments:

• A written paper
• Written homework assignments
• Final Exam
• Quizzes

Reading Assignments:

• Outside reading assignments from the textbook

Other Outside Assignments:

• Group Project and Presentation

7. REPRESENTATIVE METHODS OF EVALUATION
   Representative methods of evaluation may include:
   1. Class Participation
   2. Class Work
   3. Exams/Tests
   4. Group Projects
   5. Homework
   6. Oral Presentation
   7. Papers
   8. Projects
   9. Quizzes

REPRESENTATIVE TEXT(S):
Required and/or Recommended:

Allan Howie. Fundamentals of Warehousing & Distribution An Introductory Course in Material Handling. A Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA).  2008.

Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA) Fundamentals of Warehousing & Distribution, Volume 2: Warehouse Operations, 2012

Material Handling Industry (MHI) and Material Handling Education Foundation, Inc (MHEFI) Fundamentals of Warehousing & Distribution, Volume 3: Warehouse & Personal Performance, 2013