The mission of the Longwood Logistics Center is to develop logistics professionals who will design and lead the future of supply chain. The LLC serves as an academic research partner to the Commonwealth Center for Advanced Logistics Systems (CCALS).

Focus:

• Supply Chain Management
• Logistics Planning and Analysis
• Transportation Management
• Warehouse Operations Management
• Inventory Planning and Control
• Purchasing and Materials Management
• Global Logistics Management
• Production Planning and Operations
• Customer Service Management
• Information Systems and Control
• Logistics Services, Marketing, and Sales
• Third Party Logistics
• Logistics Consulting
• Active-duty and Civilian Roles within the United States Military

Current and Planned Activities:

• Community Outreach – Seminars on Logistics for small and medium businesses
• Secondary Education Outreach – Programs to promote Logistics Education
• Research and Incubation Center – Focus on public/private partnerships and joint ventures
• International Conference
• International Journal
• Online and On-Campus Classes

News:

• Longwood Involved in Statewide Effort in Collaborative Research in Logistics
• Longwood College of Business and Economics Instrumental in Founding Statewide Effort in Collaborative Research in Logistics
• Training Future Leaders: Longwood Establishes Logistics Center
• Longwood University to Offer Online Logistics Certificate

 References:

• United States Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupation Outlook
• Commonwealth Center for Advanced Logistics Systems (CCALS)
• Careers in Logistics/Supply Chain Management