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VOA 574 - Automated Facilities Technician - Part I


8 Continuing Education Units (CEU). This course is not for Credit(s).

This course is designed to enable the student to learn about complex automated manufacturing and distribution systems used in modern facilities, how these facilities fit into the larger supply chain field,  the role of the consumer in supply chain management, equipment used in automated systems, good work habits and related ethical concepts in the manufacturing and distribution environments. Topics include understanding the technological changes in automated facilities, the role of the automated facility technician, troubleshooting and maintenance of complex electromechanical systems, OSHA standards for safety, timeliness, attitude, communication with supervisors and co-workers, work relationships, stress, and emotions, handling ethical dilemmas.

Course Objectives:

1. define the basic principles of cost-effectiveness throughout the supply chain, 2. identify the four main international security initiative for logistics, 3. identify the main federal safety organizations, 4. describe how to document a quality control problem, 5. identify computer and software systems commonly used in logistics, 6. describe common receiving and transportation documentation, 7. explain safe load procedures including load distribution, 8. describe the most common inventory control systems, 9. explain six key work habits with examples from industry, 10. describe the correlation between good work habits and personal/team/organizational success, and 11. define an ethical dilemma and illustrate with examples from industry.



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