Saddleback College - Logistics & Distribution Programs

AS Degree & Certificate Programs in Logistics and Physical Distribution at Saddleback College, Mission Viejo

Located at Mission Viejo, and since Saddleback College first opened its doors to students in 1968, more than half a million students have made us their first choice in higher education. Saddleback College’s rigorous and stimulating academic curriculum is taught by a faculty renowned for its expertise and experience.

The students have access to over 300 degree and certificate programs to help them define and reach their educational, professional, and personal goals.

Of the 112 California Community Colleges, Saddleback College ranks 8th in transfers to the University of California and 17th in transfers to the California State University. Of the nine community colleges in Orange County, Saddleback College ranks first in transfers to UC Santa Barbara, UC Santa Cruz, San Diego State University, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, USC, and ASU and ranks second to UC Berkeley, UCLA, and UC San Diego. The career/technical education programs combine classroom experience with on-the-job training to teach the students the practical skills they need to succeed in the job market.

Saddleback College offers Career Technical Education (CTE) programs that provide students with entry-level and advanced knowledge and skills critical for success in the work place. The College offers a wide variety of CTE programs, certificates, and courses that may be all you need to get started down a rewarding career path.

Saddleback College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

Logistics Programs

• AS is Logistics and Physical Distribution: The Logistics and Physical Distribution Associate of Science degree prepares students to manage and coordinate logistical functions in an enterprise, ranging from acquisitions to receiving and handling, through internal allocation of resources to operations units, to the handling and delivery of output. Topics include integrated Supply Chain Management (SCM), demand planning, logistics, transportation and distribution systems, supply management, warehousing, inventory management, order fulfillment, and customer service.
• Certificate in Logistics and Physical Distribution: The Logistics and Physical Distribution Certificate of Achievement prepares students to manage and coordinate logistical functions in an enterprise, ranging from acquisitions to receiving and handling, through internal allocation of resources to operations units, to the handling and delivery of output. Among the jobs supported by this program are assistants, clerks, supervisors, and managers of acquisitions and purchasing, inventory control, storage and handling, just-in-time manufacturing and distribution, logistics planning, shipping and delivery, transportation, quality control, resource estimation and allocation, and budgeting.

LAST UPDATED ON Sept 5, 2023