Technical Standards for Supply Chain Management
Our program technical standards have been developed to help students understand nonacademic standards, skills, and performance requirements expected of a student in order to complete this particular curriculum.
If an accommodation is necessary to participate in the program, it is imperative to identify a reasonable accommodations to those students who qualify under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonableness is determined by Accessibility Resources and the program on a case-by-case basis utilizing the program technical standards. The accommodation needs to be in place prior to the start of the program, or it may delay your ability to start the program. It is the student’s responsibility to contact Accessibility Resources and request accommodations.
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Motor Skills | Have the stamina to sit or stand for extended periods. Be able to lift up to 50 pounds as needed. Regularly use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. |
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Technological | Students must have a working knowledge of basic computers skills and advance software programs appropriate for the course. |
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Communication skills must include: Written Verbal And Articulation |
Demonstrate effective and professional communication skills that includes written, verbal and articulating information effectively. The Supply Chain Industry operates on precision. One digit off, the absence of paperwork (MSDA sheet or, BOL) can cause a major catastrophe and a major bottleneck in the Supply Chain. Students must feel empowered to communicate correctly to get the best information at all times and must select the best medium to provide the accurate information even when barriers exists. |
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Critical Thinking/ Problem Solving | Use critical thinking skills to make individual and group decisions. |
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Interpersonal Skills | Student must be able to establish and foster cooperative relationship with other and all stakeholders. Student must remain calm and in stressful situations due the nature of Supply Chain Management environments. Students must manage emotion and demonstrate stability in character. |
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Environmental Tolerance which includes physical strength and abilities |
Students must be able to adjust to varying room temperatures and different environments like a warehouse or a distribution setting. Student should also be able to use different furniture, equipment and industry specific tool/equipment that will be designed for instruction and learning. |
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This document is intended to serve as a guide regarding the physical, emotional, intellectual and psychosocial expectations placed on a student. This document cannot include every conceivable action, task, ability or behavior that may be expected of a student. Meeting these technical standards does not guarantee employment in this field upon graduation. Ability to meet the program’s technical standards does not guarantee a student’s eligibility for any licensure, certification exam, or successful completion of the degree program.