Supplemental Resources for the APICS Global Logistics Associate (GLA) Certificate
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Keywords
Warehousing , Distribution , Logistics , Transportation , Material Handling , Shipping , Receiving , Putaway , Inventory Management
Project
Logistics Training & Education Center (LTEC) Initiative
Authors
Date Submitted
2015
Material Type
Assessment Tool
Secondary Material Type
Assignment
Quiz/Test
Case Study
Quiz/Test
Case Study
Institution
Vincennes University
Industry Partner
The GLA was selected because APICS has an employer board that reviews and validates all certifications offered through their organization. In addition, LTEC has a strong partnership with MHI, who has several high schools and community colleges that utilize the GLA content. In addition, the GLA content was also presented to LTEC's Employer Leadership Group (companies such as: Full Beauty Brands, Frito Lay, EmployIndy, The Excel Center, etc.)
License
CC BY
Funding Source
TAACCCT Round 2
Additional Public Access
Abstract
The following are supplemental resources to be utilized with the Global Logistics Associate (GLA) program, a nationally-recognized certification program sponsored by APICS (Association for Operations Management). The GLA program is a turn-key (copyrighted) program; however, the following resources have been created to enhance the GLA program and focus on key concepts within the program. There are several different formats this course can be taught in, ranging from two weeks (full-time) to 16 weeks (part-time/3 hours per day). The various resources are intended to be utilized based on the available time. There are several terminology worksheets for students and those key terminology/concepts are intended to be reinforced in VU LTEC's fully-functioning warehouse, where student's receive hands-on application to better understand the terminology. In addition, there are quizzes that accompany the terminology worksheets to measure knowledge gained. There are also class exercises and projects focusing on communication, preparing for and finding applicable jobs, and a "Build Your Own Company" project. Lastly, many of VU LTEC's GLA courses conclude with an internship or work experience at a logistics employer. A "Student Intern Monthly Evaluation" form is included for employers to evaluate their interns. In addition, the "Student Intern Monthly Journal Assignment" is for students to document how their hands-on application in a logistics internship is relevant to what they learned in the GLA program.
Industry (NAISC)
Wholesale Trade -- Warehousing and Storage -- Warehousing and Storage (4931)
Occupation (SOC)
Production Occupations (51-0000)
Instructional Program (CIP)
Transportation and Materials Moving (49)
Credit Type
Credential Type
Credential
Educational Level
1st year Community College or equivalent