Applied Logistics

Course Description

ETI4205 — Applied Logistics is a 3-credit upper-division (senior-level) course in the Daytona State College Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology, Industrial Engineering Technology concentration (BSET-IET). The course meets approximately 3 hours per week, accumulating 45 total contact hours over a 15-week semester. The BSET-IET program, launched in Fall 2024 through the Angela & D.S. Patel School of Engineering Technology, is the first BSET-IET program offered in the Florida College System and is delivered in a fully online format suitable for working professionals as well as on-campus students.

The course emphasizes practical applications of logistics engineering principles, taking a systems engineering approach to the full life cycle of products and systems. Topics include systems engineering methodology, cost/systems effectiveness analysis, reliability and maintainability integration, system functional analysis, integrated logistic support (ILS), and life cycle cost (LCC) analysis. The course addresses the complete spectrum of logistics-engineering responsibilities: organizing the manpower needed to run a management system, planning maintenance, meeting equipment needs, and maintaining technical documentation. The applied focus is appropriate to a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology — students develop competency in logistic-system analysis tools and methods as practicing logistics technicians and engineers, rather than developing the mathematical-research orientation of an industrial engineering bachelor's program.

The BSET-IET program operates on a 2+2 model, building on a completed associate degree (typically an A.S. in Engineering Technology or related field) plus the lower-division engineering technology core. ETI4205 sits in the senior-year sequence and pairs with the program's broader industrial engineering technology curriculum, including Engineering Quality Assurance (ETI3116), Applied Reliability (ETI4186, which deepens the reliability components introduced in ETI4205), Operations Management (ETI4640), Project Management and Senior Design (ETI4448 / ETG4950C), Technical Administration (ETI4635), and Occupational Safety (ETI4704). The program is designed to prepare graduates for technical positions in Florida's expanding industrial operations, manufacturing, defense, and aerospace sectors, with particular attention to the Volusia and Flagler County manufacturing corridor and the broader Florida advanced-manufacturing economy.

Learning Outcomes

Required Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• Apply systems engineering methodology to logistics problems, including the systems engineering process (requirements, functional analysis, synthesis, verification), the system life cycle, and the role of logistics within the broader systems engineering framework.
• Conduct system functional analysis, including the decomposition of system requirements into functional and physical architecture; the development of Functional Flow Block Diagrams (FFBDs); the identification of functional interfaces and their logistics implications.
• Perform cost/systems effectiveness analysis, including the trade-off between system performance, cost, and effectiveness; the use of measures of effectiveness (MOE) and measures of performance (MOP); the development of cost-effectiveness ratios.
• Apply life cycle cost (LCC) analysis, including the identification of cost categories across the system life cycle (research and development, production, operation and support, disposal); the development of cost breakdown structures (CBS); discounting and time-value-of-money considerations; LCC trade-off analysis.
• Apply reliability, maintainability, and availability (RMA) concepts within the logistics context: MTBF, MTTR, inherent and operational availability, the relationship between reliability/maintainability and logistic support requirements.
• Conduct Logistic Support Analysis (LSA), including the LSA process per MIL-STD-1388-1A (legacy), GEIA-STD-0007 (current commercial), or equivalent frameworks; the identification of logistic support elements; the development of LSA records.
• Plan maintenance support, including levels of maintenance (organizational, intermediate, depot); preventive vs. corrective maintenance; the maintenance task analysis (MTA); maintenance manpower and skill requirements; the integration of reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) concepts.
• Plan manpower and personnel for the operation and maintenance of systems, including the analysis of manning requirements, skill levels, training requirements; the integration of human factors engineering (HFE) and the development of personnel and training requirements documents.
• Plan equipment and supply support, including spares provisioning, support and test equipment (S&TE) requirements, packaging/handling/storage/transportation (PHS&T) considerations, and supply chain integration.
• Manage technical documentation, including the development and configuration management of technical manuals (operator, maintenance, supply, training); the integration of digital technical documentation; the role of S1000D, MIL-STD-3001 (digital tech manuals), and emerging interactive electronic technical manual (IETM) frameworks.
• Apply integrated logistic support (ILS) concepts, including the ten integrated logistic support elements: maintenance planning, manpower & personnel, supply support, support & test equipment, training & training support, technical data, computer resources support, facilities, packaging/handling/storage/transportation, and design interface.
• Communicate logistics analysis results in professional engineering reports, including the development of LSA reports, LCC analyses, maintenance plans, and ILS plans appropriate to industry and Department of Defense documentation standards.

Optional Outcomes

Depending on instructor emphasis and time available, students may also:

• Begin preparation for the SOLE — The International Society of Logistics Certified Professional Logistician (CPL) credential.
• Begin preparation for the APICS / ASCM (Association for Supply Chain Management) Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) or Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) credentials.
• Apply logistics modeling and simulation, including discrete-event simulation of logistics systems and the use of tools such as ProModel, Arena, or AnyLogic.
• Explore supply chain logistics, including inventory theory (EOQ, multi-echelon inventory), supply chain network design, and the relationship between operational logistics and strategic supply chain management.
• Apply logistics in specific industry contexts — defense logistics (DoD ILS framework), aerospace logistics (commercial aviation MSG-3 maintenance program development), medical device logistics (FDA Quality System Regulation context), or theme-park operations logistics.
• Conduct an independent logistics analysis project applying the techniques of the course to an instructor-approved system.

Major Topics

Required Topics

• Logistics Engineering Fundamentals — definitions, the role of logistics engineering, the relationship between logistics engineering and systems engineering, the system life cycle perspective.
• Systems Engineering Process Overview — requirements analysis, functional analysis and allocation, synthesis, verification and validation; the systems engineering "V" model; the relationship of logistics to each phase of the systems engineering process.
• System Functional Analysis — Functional Flow Block Diagrams (FFBDs), N² diagrams, functional decomposition, allocation of functions to physical components, identification of functional interfaces.
• Cost/Systems Effectiveness — definitions of effectiveness, measures of effectiveness (MOE), measures of performance (MOP), cost-effectiveness analysis methodology, trade-off studies between performance, cost, and other system attributes.
• Life Cycle Cost (LCC) Analysis — life cycle phases (R&D, production, operation and support, disposal), cost breakdown structure (CBS), discounting and present value, sensitivity analysis, the role of LCC in design decisions, the typical LCC distribution (operation and support typically dominates total LCC).
• Reliability, Maintainability, Availability (RMA) — MTBF, MTTR, inherent vs. operational availability, the relationship between RMA and logistic support requirements; the integration of ETI4186 Applied Reliability content into logistics planning.
• Logistic Support Analysis (LSA) — the LSA process; LSA records; logistic support analysis record data elements (per legacy MIL-STD-1388-2B, current GEIA-STD-0007); the LSA "ten elements" framework.
• Maintenance Planning — levels of maintenance (organizational, intermediate, depot per the traditional three-level maintenance concept; or two-level maintenance in modern commercial practice); preventive vs. corrective maintenance; reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) introduction; condition-based maintenance.
• Maintenance Task Analysis (MTA) — task decomposition, task time estimation, manpower and skill requirements, special tool requirements, parts and consumables identification.
• Manpower, Personnel, and Training — manning analysis, skill level identification, training requirements analysis, the integration of human factors engineering, the development of personnel and training requirements documents.
• Supply Support and Spares Provisioning — provisioning calculation methods, the role of demand forecasting, support and test equipment (S&TE) requirements; packaging/handling/storage/transportation (PHS&T) considerations.
• Technical Documentation Management — technical manual types (operator, maintenance, supply, training); configuration management of documentation; the transition to digital technical manuals (S1000D, MIL-STD-3001); interactive electronic technical manuals (IETM).
• Integrated Logistic Support (ILS) — The Ten Elements — maintenance planning, manpower & personnel, supply support, support & test equipment, training & training support, technical data, computer resources support, facilities, PHS&T, design interface.
• Logistics Documentation and Engineering Reports — LSA reports, LCC analyses, ILS plans, maintenance plans, supply support plans.

Optional Topics

• Logistics Modeling and Simulation — discrete-event simulation of logistics systems using ProModel, Arena, AnyLogic, or equivalent tools.
• Supply Chain Logistics — inventory theory (EOQ, ROP, safety stock), multi-echelon inventory, supply chain network design, the SCOR (Supply Chain Operations Reference) model.
• Defense Logistics — DoD ILS framework, weapon system logistics, the Defense Logistics Agency role.
• Aerospace Logistics — commercial aviation maintenance program development (MSG-3 methodology), airline ILS, performance-based logistics (PBL).
• Medical Device Logistics — FDA Quality System Regulation (21 CFR Part 820) logistics requirements, post-market surveillance.
• Theme Park / Hospitality Operations Logistics — the distinct logistics challenges of high-volume guest-facing operations.
• SOLE Certified Professional Logistician (CPL) Examination Preparation.
• APICS / ASCM CPIM or CSCP Examination Preparation.
• Independent Logistics Analysis Project — student-designed analysis of an instructor-approved system.

Resources & Tools

• Standard textbooks — Benjamin S. Blanchard and John E. Blyler, System Engineering Management (5th ed., Wiley); Benjamin S. Blanchard, Logistics Engineering and Management (6th ed., Pearson); James V. Jones, Integrated Logistics Support Handbook (3rd ed., McGraw-Hill); David A. Madu, House of Quality in a Minute. The Blanchard textbooks are the dominant adoptions for U.S. industrial engineering technology programs covering applied logistics.
• Defense and government standards — MIL-STD-1388-1A (Logistic Support Analysis, legacy); GEIA-STD-0007 (Logistics Product Data, current commercial); MIL-HDBK-502 (Acquisition Logistics); SAE TA-STD-0017 (Product Support Analysis); Defense Acquisition Guidebook (DAG) supplementary guidance.
• Industry standards — SAE J2980 (Considerations for ISO 26262 ASIL Hazard Classification); ARP4761 for aerospace safety assessment; MIL-STD-882E for system safety; ISO 14224 for reliability data collection in process industries; S1000D for international technical publication standard; ATA 100 / S2000M for aviation maintenance data.
• Logistics modeling and simulation software — ProModel, Rockwell Arena, AnyLogic for discrete-event logistics simulation; Microsoft Project for logistics planning; Logistic Support Analysis software including LOGSA-Web (DoD).
• Professional organizations — SOLE — The International Society of Logistics (Certified Professional Logistician credential, sole.org); APICS / ASCM (Association for Supply Chain Management) (CPIM, CSCP, CLTD credentials, ascm.org); CSCMP (Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals) (cscmp.org); INCOSE (International Council on Systems Engineering) (Certified Systems Engineering Professional credential).
• Open educational resources — the U.S. Defense Acquisition University (DAU) provides extensive free online courses in acquisition logistics and ILS (dau.edu); MIT OpenCourseWare and MITx offer related systems engineering and logistics content.
• Daytona State BSET-IET online learning platform — Canvas LMS with integrated discussion, video lectures, simulation-based exercises, and online proctored examinations supporting the fully-online BSET-IET delivery model.

Career Pathways

ETI4205 prepares BSET-IET graduates for logistics-engineering positions across Florida's diverse industrial economy:

• Logistics Engineer / Logistics Technician — entry- and mid-level positions in manufacturing, defense, aerospace, healthcare, and supply chain organizations. Florida statewide industrial engineering technologist median wages typically range from $60,000 to $85,000+ annually depending on industry, experience, and certifications; specialized defense and aerospace logistics roles often command premium wages.
• Defense Logistics — Florida's defense sector employs significant logistics engineering staff. Patrick Space Force Base, MacDill AFB (Tampa), Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Naval Air Station Pensacola, and the U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM, MacDill) all employ contractor logistics engineers through major defense contractors (Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Boeing, L3Harris, Booz Allen Hamilton, Leidos). Many defense logistics positions require security clearance.
• Aerospace Logistics — Florida's aerospace cluster (Space Coast: SpaceX, Blue Origin, Boeing, ULA, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, L3Harris) requires extensive integrated logistic support engineering for launch operations, ground support equipment, and spacecraft sustainment.
• Commercial Aviation Maintenance Logistics — Florida hosts major commercial aviation maintenance operations (Embraer in Melbourne and Jacksonville; FAA Part 145 repair stations statewide; commercial airline maintenance bases).
• Medical Device and Pharmaceutical Logistics — Florida's medical device industry (B. Braun, Stryker operations, Boston Scientific operations) and biopharmaceutical manufacturing require FDA-compliant logistics engineering for product distribution, recall management, and post-market surveillance.
• Supply Chain Engineering — Florida's role as a U.S. gateway to Latin America makes the state a major supply chain hub. Major employers include Walmart, Amazon, Publix, the Port of Miami (PortMiami), Port Everglades, Port of Jacksonville, and Port Tampa Bay.
• Theme Park Operations Logistics — Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, and SeaWorld employ logistics engineers for ride maintenance scheduling, parts provisioning, and operational logistics.
• Utility and Power Industry Logistics — Florida's electric utilities (Duke Energy Florida, FPL, TECO, JEA, OUC, Gulf Power) employ logistics engineers for plant maintenance logistics and outage support.
• Graduate Study — ETI4205 supports graduate study in industrial engineering, systems engineering, supply chain management, or operations management at Florida public universities and elsewhere.

Special Information

Program Context

ETI4205 is offered in the Daytona State College Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology, Industrial Engineering Technology concentration (BSET-IET), the first BSET-IET program in the Florida College System. The program is administered through the Angela & D.S. Patel School of Engineering Technology within the College of Business, Engineering, and Technology at Daytona State College.

Online Delivery

The BSET-IET program is delivered in a fully online format, suitable for working professionals who continue full-time employment while completing the degree. ETI4205 employs asynchronous online instruction with synchronous discussion sessions, video lectures, case-study analyses, and online proctored examinations. Students access course materials through the Canvas Learning Management System.

Prerequisites

Students should have completed the lower-division Engineering Technology core (typically an A.S. in Engineering Technology), college-level statistics, and the BSET-IET 3xxx-level coursework (including ETI3116 Engineering Quality Assurance and Technical Economics Analysis ETI3671) before enrolling. ETI4205 pairs particularly well with concurrent or prior enrollment in ETI4186 (Applied Reliability), since reliability and maintainability are foundational inputs to logistics planning.

Industry Certifications

The course content prepares students for several industry-recognized credentials:

• SOLE — The International Society of Logistics Certified Professional Logistician (CPL) — the foundational logistics-engineering credential covering integrated logistic support, life cycle cost, supply support, and maintenance planning.
• APICS / ASCM Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) — production and inventory management foundation credential.
• APICS / ASCM Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) — broader supply chain credential.
• APICS / ASCM Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD) — logistics-specific credential.
• CSCMP SCPro Certification — Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals credential.
• INCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) — for graduates pursuing systems engineering careers; CSEP requires substantial work experience but BSET-IET coursework provides foundational preparation.

2+2 Articulation Model

The BSET-IET program admits students with a completed associate degree (A.S. in Engineering Technology preferred; A.A. or A.A.S. acceptable with appropriate prerequisites). The program is designed to facilitate transfer from any Florida public college's A.S. Engineering Technology program, with seamless articulation of the lower-division engineering technology core.

ABET Accreditation

The BSET-IET program is designed for ABET Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission (ETAC) accreditation, the standard for engineering technology programs in the United States. ABET ETAC accreditation is essential for graduates seeking certain federal, state, and industry positions and supports professional engineering technology recognition.

Florida Industry Context — Defense Logistics Emphasis

Florida is one of the largest defense states in the nation, with major active-duty military installations (Patrick Space Force Base, MacDill AFB, Eglin AFB, Hurlburt Field, Tyndall AFB, NAS Jacksonville, NAS Pensacola, NAS Whiting Field, NAS Mayport, NS Mayport, Camp Blanding), a substantial contractor ecosystem (Lockheed Martin Orlando, Northrop Grumman Melbourne, L3Harris Melbourne, Boeing Jacksonville, Raytheon Fort Lauderdale), and the Special Operations Command headquarters at MacDill. The Department of Defense framework for integrated logistic support (ILS) and life cycle logistics is therefore particularly relevant to Florida BSET-IET graduates, many of whom will work directly on DoD systems through contractor positions.

Florida Industry Context — Aerospace Logistics Emphasis

Florida's Space Coast aerospace sector (Kennedy Space Center, Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, SpaceX, Blue Origin, Boeing, United Launch Alliance, Lockheed Martin) operates on launch-vehicle logistics paradigms that emphasize launch readiness, ground support equipment maintainability, and rapid logistics turnaround. The commercial space sector's transition from disposable to reusable launch vehicles (SpaceX Falcon 9, Blue Origin New Shepard, Starship) is driving substantial innovation in aerospace logistics that BSET-IET graduates are well-positioned to support.

Time Commitment

A 3-credit upper-division engineering technology course conventionally implies approximately 9-12 hours per week of out-of-class study, including textbook reading, case-study analyses, LSA exercises, LCC modeling, and exam preparation.

AI Integration

Generative-AI tools have substantial applications in logistics analysis. AI tools can assist with cost modeling, identify logistics considerations for systems, summarize standards documentation, and help develop maintenance plans. However, AI tools often produce generic logistics recommendations that lack the systems-specific engineering judgment that effective logistics engineering requires. The integrated logistic support framework is particularly sensitive to system-specific design choices that AI tools cannot infer without substantive system knowledge. The use of AI-generated logistics analyses without independent verification is professionally hazardous and is generally a violation of academic integrity policy. The fundamental skills of logistics engineering — systems thinking, life cycle perspective, integration of reliability/maintainability/manpower/training/supply considerations, and engineering judgment grounded in specific system understanding — are irreducibly the student's responsibility.

Program Contact

For program-specific questions, students should contact the BSET program office at bset@daytonastate.edu or the Angela & D.S. Patel School of Engineering Technology directly. Dr. Nabeel Yousef serves as the current Chair of the Angela & D.S. Patel School of Engineering Technology.