Supplying Workforce Needs
The Creation of the: NSF/ATE National Center for
Supply Chain Technology Education
This center is sponsored by the National Science Foundation’s Advanced Technological Education Program under Award No. 1104176.
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MISSION The National Center for Supply Chain Technology Education will identify and develop skills-based educational pathways, facilitate professional development, and will disseminate educational materials with the goal of increasing the number of skilled supply chain technicians.
VISIONThe Center aspires to increase the number of skilled technicians by serving as the national leader for supply chain technology education
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Norco College2001 Third Street
Norco, CA 92860
951.739.7880
Oakton Community College1600 East Golf Rd.
Des Plaines, IL 60016
847.635.1975
Tacoma CommunityCollege6501 South 19th Street
Tacoma, WA 98466
253.566.5253
Sinclair Community College444 West Third StreetDayton, H [email protected]
PARTNERING COLLEGES
Jefferson Community &Technical College1000 Community College Dr.
Louisville, KY 40272
502.213.7280
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DEFINITION OF A SUPPLY CHAIN TECHNICIAN
SUPPLY CHAINTECHNOLOGY
Information TechnologyWarehouse Mgmt. Systems,Wireless Cloud Computing,
Bluetooth, ERP.
A person who installs, operates, supports, upgrades, or
maintains the software, hardware, or material handling
equipment which supports the supply chain.
Automation ControlSensors & Robotics
Communications,Entrepreneurship,
Soft Skills
Manufacturing Production
Geospatial(GPS, RFID)
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OBJECTIVES
1. Conduct a gap analysis of existing technician training,
identify technologies being used and develop training modules
2. Develop and deliver professional development training
related to these technologies.
3. Disseminate information to students, educators, and industry
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ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBERS
7 NATIONAL PARTNERS MAP
Categories of Supply Chain Technology
Software systems: Forecasting, transportation, warehousing, inventory
management
e-business technologies: Automated shipping notices, e-data interchange, web portals, e-invoicing
Visibility & productivity: Advanced bar codes, RFID, voice and light picking systems, event management
Process advances: Entire chain process advances (Lean, Six Sigma), collaborative planning, forecasting, replenishment
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A 21st Century Warehouse
Automated & Green
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Robotic order fulfillment
Mobile robotic automation
Unmanned robotic forklifts
Hydrogen fuel cell forklifts
Moveable, programmable shelving units
Skechers Warehouse Skechers Conveyers Skechers Robot Pickers
A 21st Century Warehouse
Information Technology Wireless infrastructure
Bluetooth connectivity
Cloud-based IT
Web-based Warehouse Management Systems with graphical display dashboards
Geospatial systems (RFID and GPS, satellite uplink/downlink)
IBM Food Tracking IBM Prescription Tracking
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Technologies Supporting Production, Distribution &
Retail Digital imaging
LAN/Bluetooth
Portable printing
Speech recognition
2D bar coding/RFID
Remote management
Real time location system
Wireless and device security
Voice/GPS communication integrated into rugged computers
Retail Example
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SCTE Objective 1Implement a model 2+2+2 career pathway through high school/community college/university partnerships to meet the industry’s needs for educated technicians.
Programs of study will be based on:
Input from industry, stakeholders and center partners
Supply-Chain Operations Reference model (Supply-Chain Council, 2008)
Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics Competency Model (U.S. Department of Labor, 2008)
Human Capital Strategy and Core Logistics Competencies and Proficiencies (U.S. Department of Defense, 2008).
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“Pipeline” Student-Centered
Partnerships & Relationship Management
Advisory Boards & Councils
Align curriculum (Articulations)
Mentorships/Internships/Co-ops
Capstones
Scholarships
Faculty development
Organizational Assessment
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Curriculum Development Process
Based on the TCP process Research Future Career fields
Convene Futuring Panel
Draft Document
Convene Business/Industry/Labor Review Panel
Conduct Technical Educator Review
Conduct Stakeholder Review
Conduct Academic Alignment Review
Disseminate Career Field Standards Document
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Associate Degrees and CertificatesSupply Chain Technology
Area of Emphasis in Geospatial Technology
(including RFID and GPS/GIS)
Area of Emphasis in Information Systems
(including cyber security, warehouse information systems,
modeling and simulation, data warehousing)
Area of Emphasis in
Military Acquisitions
(including acquisitions, logistics, and contracting)
Articulated High SchoolSupply Chain Programs
Model Supply Chain TechnologyCareer Pathway
Area of Emphasis in Operations
Management (including
manufacturing and performance-based logistics)
Area of
Emphasis in Automation &
Control Technology (including
sensors, robotics for lights out warehousing)
Capstone Experiences (co-op, internships)
Baccalaureate Degree and CertificateSupply Chain Technology
Basic Core Courses (STEM, communications, humanities, arts)
Articulated Noncredit Workforce Development
Supply Chain Courses
Employment as technicians and technologists
Recruitment of college students with emphasis on
the underserved
NCSCTE Objective 2Increase the number of high school & college faculty participating in supply chain technology professional development.
Workshops
Webinars
Faculty training
Development & distribution of curriculum
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NCSCTE Objective 31. Disseminate best practices in
training
Project Website: www.supplychainteched.org
Best practice documents
White papers
Newsletters
Curricula
2. Sustainability through consulting
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Bob SheehanTech Prep Program Manager Sinclair
Community College(937) 512-5161
This project funded by