About the Course
Global transport and logistics is a vital component of millions of enterprises, large and small. a great percentage of organizationÂ’s supply chain costs are attributed to transportation activities. transportation function therefore, must be handled right, through proper planning, executing, and controlling the movement and storage of goods as a key function of logistics in the entire supply chain. The value in the logistics and transport functions has a direct impact on any organization's overall competitive edge.
This training on transport and logistics with Skyrokers Training & Consultancy Institute will equip the participants with skills, knowledge and practical approaches that will facilitate effective management of planning transport logistics and flow of materials in and out of the organization in a timely and efficient manner.
Target Participant
This course is recommended for fleet owners, company directors, fleet and transport managers, finance managers, fleet administrators/ supervisors, transport planners and coordinators, logistics managers, route inspectors, administration managers, safety managers and fleet operations professionals who want to excel in their transport and logistics field.
Course Duration
- Classroom: 5 Days
- Online: 5 Days
What You Will Learn
By the end of this course the learners will be able to:
- Understand the fundamentals of transportation and logistics management
- Understand the various functions of logistics
- Manage client relationships for long-term benefits
- Learn the fundamental aspects of inventory control and materials handling
- Determine important expense control calculations for depreciation, maintenance, and fuel
- Identify the essential negotiating skills for effective operations management
- Develop an understanding of the role that transportation plays in the economy
- Effectively plan and schedule transport related operations in land, air, sea and rail
- Be able to identify and manage risks in transport and logistics
- Know the practice and management of transportation hubs as well as shipping pricing standards
- Implement appropriate health and safety measures in transport management
Course Outline
Major topics to be Covered:
- Introduction to Transport and Logistics Management
- Logistics and Customer Value
- Measuring Logistics Costs and Performance
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Negotiation Skills
- Inventory Planning and Management
- Managing Warehouse Operations
- Transport Economics
- Transport and Distribution Planning and Scheduling
- Transport Management Systems
- Tracking and Monitoring Vehicles
- Road, Rail and Freight Transport Laws and Permits
- Transport and Logistics Management for Airline, Ports and Inland Waters
- Optimizing Costs and Improving Fleet Maintenance
- Health and Safety in Transport Management
- Trends, Challenges and Best Practice in Transport Management
Training Approach
This course is delivered by our experience training professionals who are expert specialists in transport & logistics field. The course is taught through a mix of practical activities, theory, group works and case studies. Training manuals and additional reference materials are provided to the participants , who will also be awarded a certificate of participation from Skyrokers Training & Consultancy Institute at the end of the course.
