This manual is designed for use in preparing for the Certified Professional Logistician (CPL) exam. Written in a clear, straightforward manner, entry-level, candidate logisticians will acquire the basic knowledge they need to pass the CPL exam and move ahead to more complex logistics systems methodologies that will be required for career advancement. The book offers a thorough understanding of logistics principles and applications, and fully explores the broad areas that will be required for career advancement. The book offers a thorough understanding of logistics principles and applications, and fully explores the broad areas of systems engineering, acquisition and production, and systems management and operations. Aspiring logisticians will find detailed coverage of such essential topics as logistics statistics; reliability, maintainability, and availability; safety engineering; quality assurance; contracting and purchasing; the critical path method; inventory management; logistics support analysis; and much more. It also includes appendices containing a glossary, engineering formulas and algorithms, logarithm tables, categorical references for the CPL exam, and a directory of professional organizations.