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Procurement

Describe the effects of supply and demand on markets, including interdependency and influencing factors.

Compare the advantages and disadvantages of just-in-time/just-in-sequence (JIT/JIS) and maintaining stock when facing capital decisions and cost of inventory.

Develop a procurement process incorporating the main steps of obtaining goods or services from external sources, including researching suitable suppliers, requesting and evaluating quotes, listing legal requirements, and processing sales contracts.

Identify and differentiate among the basic functions of information technology applications in the procurement process.

Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Foundational Standards

Incorporate safety procedures in handling, operating, and maintaining tools and machinery; handling materials; utilizing personal protective equipment; maintaining a safe work area; and handling hazardous materials and forces.

Demonstrate effective workplace and employability skills, including communication, awareness of diversity, positive work ethic, problem-solving, time management, and teamwork.

Explore the range of careers available in the field and investigate their educational requirements, and demonstrate job-seeking skills including resume-writing and interviewing.

Advocate and practice safe, legal, responsible, and ethical use of information and technology tools specific to the industry pathway.

Participate in a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) to increase knowledge and skills and to enhance leadership and teamwork.

Apply literacy, mathematical, and scientific principles and precision measurements when diagnosing problems and making repairs.

Work independently, collaboratively, and in teams to explore concerns, find causes, and take appropriate action by applying principles of STEM.

Green Logistics

Analyze the impact of logistics on the environment and discuss ways to reduce the environmental footprint.

Identify and compare the provisions of international environmental laws and regulations.

Investigate and assess the roles and responsibilities of an environmental, health, and safety management system.

Research and discuss trends in green logistics.

E-Commerce

Compare and contrast the three types of e-commerce (business-to-business, business-to-consumer, and consumer-to-consumer) and give examples of each.

Research examples of e-commerce applications in logistics and evaluate their impact on globalization.

Key Performance Indicators (KPI)

Identify various key performance indicators and indicate how they are utilized in tracking operational and individual performance.

Develop a system of key performance indicators incorporating exemplars routinely utilized in logistics.

Calculate key performance indicators from a given sample data set and interpret the results.

Analyze a company’s performance by benchmarking against a set of industry-wide standards.

IT Systems

Identify and distinguish among common information technology systems found in logistics.

Future Trends in Logistics

Investigate and report on innovative technologies in logistics.

Identify and differentiate among innovative trends in logistics.

Outline and compare characteristics of traditional, modern, and future logistics.

Industry-Specific Logistics Processes

Foundational Standards