Course description

Distribution and logistics management is a critical company function. Professionals in this field play a key role in fulfilling customer demands, ordering and managing inventory, controlling inbound and outbound shipments, reducing costs, saving time, and meeting company objectives. This course will not only show you how to create and operate a logistics function, but it will also show you how to achieve success through a combination of strategies and tactics. All elements of distribution and logistics management will be covered, including physical distribution, warehouse selection, material handling, packaging, order fulfilment, customer service, inventory management, receiving, production stores, and returned goods. The course will also address key technology issues such as enterprise resource planning (ERP), bar coding, electronic data interchange (EDI), electronic commerce (e-commerce), and distribution resource planning (DRP).

Course details

Hours: 24
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

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Starts: Oct. 14, 2026
Ends: Dec. 14, 2026
Day/Time: –
Campus: Online
Cost: $224.00
Starts: Nov. 11, 2026
Ends: Jan. 11, 2027
Day/Time: –
Campus: Online
Cost: $224.00
Starts: Dec. 16, 2026
Ends: Feb. 15, 2027
Day/Time: –
Campus: Online
Cost: $224.00

Registration dates

Not all courses are offered each term.

Fall 2026 registration is open.
Winter 2027 registration opens November 2, 2026.

Delivery options

In person: classes held in person on a campus/site in a classroom/lab/shop/studio for the course duration

Online - Asynchronous: ​100% online delivery, no scheduled day or time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates

Online - Synchronous: 100% online delivery, scheduled day and time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates

Hybrid: any combination of in person, timetabled, on campus, online, and hyflex delivery