CLA and CLT Textbooks
The MSSC has developed textbooks for both CLA and CLT credentials which are included in the cost of the MSSC courses.
The textbook for CLA is entitled, “Supply Chain Logistics: Foundational Knowledge,” anddescribes the foundational-level knowledge that front-line workers in supply chain logistics should understand. This text instructs students on the foundational knowledge they must have to be competent in the critical work activities common across all facilities within the supply chain: safety, quality control, communications, teamwork, good workplace conduct and familiarity with the key computer systems that underpin supply chain operations.
The textbook for CLT is entitled, “Supply Chain Logistics: Mid-level Technical Knowledge” and describes the knowledge and skills that mid-technical level workers in supply chain logistics should understand. This text describes a higher level of knowledge by front-line workers. The responsibilities of mid-technical level workers could go up to first line of supervision. They would require deeper, more detailed competency in supply chain logistics operations including: product receiving, product storage, order processing, packaging and shipment, inventory control, safe handling of hazardous materials, evaluation of transportation modes, customs, and dispatch and tracking operations.
Both of these textsare aligned with MSSC standards for CLA and CLT and should help individuals learn topics covered by those standards and the related certification assessments. However, these books should be viewed just as primers for their respective levels. One of their purposes is to generate interest and further education in this field, so that workers will continuously enhance their knowledge and improve the performance of their companies.
The PDF version will be available to instructors and to students enrolled in the CLA/CLT courses described above. There is an additional cost to purchase the hardcopy versions of these textbooks.
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