This past month on “Road Scholar” there was a special installment on the Dave Nemo radio show about the supply chain network.

He interviewed American Public University Professor Oliver Hedgepeth on the meaning of logistics and how it was referenced as long ago as the middle ages. Read the full story

Students interested in maritime, compliance, logistics, and management should registerfor this unique webcast. You can get a new perspective on a constantly evolving topic and industry.

This special webcast will be taking place on Wednesday, February 16 from 11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. ET.

Maritime stakeholders face complex day-to-day challenges. Maintaining a healthy bottom line in the face of a myriad of regulatory, environmental, and operational risks has become “Job #1″. Preventing the loss of vessel and crew from acts of piracy, catastrophic accidents, natural disasters, or the loss of infrastructure resulting in down time – which hinders or suspends essential activities – are just some of the tasks confronting today’s maritime professional.

[Learn more about degree options in transportation and logistics.]

This interactive webcast featuring maritime experts Joseph Keefe (Maritime Professional) and Donald McKay (American Public University) will promote discussion, heighten awareness, and present solutions to these challenges faced by logisticians. These will include:

• Standards of Training and Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) Compliance
• Cost-Effective education of the entire maritime workforce
• Utilizing technology to more effectively deliver content
• Optimizing operational efficiency while minimizing vulnerability

Register today to attend this special webcast event.

Live Webcast -Tuesday, December 7, 2010 11 am – 12:15 pm ET

In this interactive discussion, industry experts Victor Deyglio (The Logistics Institute) and Irvin Varkonyi (American Public University), will present solutions to the challenges faced by logisticians. These will include:

• Building a competent labor market to sustain competitive global leadership
• Hiring a skilled workforce for new economies based on the flow of goods, money, and information
• Producing competitive bench strength through a competent workforce
• Developing competency-based careers

Following the presentation, join us for a question and answer session with the speakers.

Can’t make the live event? Register now to receive a link to the recording 3-5 days after the live webcast.

Discover the dynamic job market for logisticians.

Tuesday, June 29, 2010 – 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. ET

Our global, 24/7 economy provides growing career opportunities in the transportation of goods and people along with the need for professional logisticians to manage the integration of transportation assets, technology, the workforce, and multiple stakeholders. Listen and interact in this webcast with three experts from the transportation and logistics field who will cover a variety of career possibilities and opportunities available in this industry.

Dr. Oliver Hedgepeth, Program Director for Transportation and Logistics Management at American Public University, and author of RFID Metrics – Decision Making Tools for Today’s Supply Chains, will be joined by APU Adjunct Professor, Irvin Varkonyi and our special guest from Panther Expedited Services. Mr. Phil Ratcliff, VP Strategic Resources of Panther Expedited Services, will share his own perspectives and employers’ expectations, including desirable capabilities, training, and skills that will make you stand out in the hiring process.

Your takeaways from the webcast will enable you to expand your concept of career possibilities in an growing and innovative industry that calls upon aspiring professionals to understand the convergence of operational efficiency, security, and technology.

Make plans to attend this special, free, webcast. With expert speakers and high level information in the field, it can give you an edge over those competing in the same market.

- Online Learning Tips Staff