Supply Chain Management : Transport Management In A Supply Chain
Supply Chain Management : Transport Management In A Supply Chain | CPD Accredited | 10 CPD Points/Credits
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Supply Chain Management Transport Management
The physical transportation of goods is one of the most important elements in a wider logistics strategy. Effective, intelligent transport management can have a positive impact on the overall efficiency of the supply chain from beginning to end. These days, even the smallest of business have endless options to consider for the transportation of their goods. Making the right choice is a matter of considering an extensive range of inter-connected variables, including that of whether to outsource logistics. As logistics in general is in a constant state of evolution, transport management is a specialist field that focuses on continuous improvement, optimisation and service-improvement.
Discover the role transport management plays at the heart of business operations with this inspiring tutorial. Explore the various modes of transport an organisation can utilise, along with intermodal transport and how to determine optimum transport frequency. Learn how additional service providers can play a role in transport management, including the option of outsourcing logistics (partially or completely) to third-party organisations.
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Objectives
- Discuss the Transport Rate in the Context of Transport Management.
- Describe the kinds of transport used in supply chains
Programme Content
Topics
- Transport Rate
- Mode of Transport
- Intermodal Transport
- Other Types of Intermodal Transport
- Third-Party Carriers
- Choice of Ownership
- Other Services
Course Benefits
- Full Tutor Support
- Self paced, no fixed schedules
- Available to students anywhere in the world
- 24/7 Access to the LMS ( Learning Management System )
- Easy to understand quality e-learning study materials
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You will be continually assessed throughout the course. Your assignment will be marked by your tutor and independently moderated. The feedback on your assignment will then be sent to you. On receipt of this, you may wish to contact your tutor to discuss the feedback.
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When you enrol on a course with Brentwood Open Learning College you are allocated your personal tutor. Tutor’s help and support will be available throughout your studies with the college. He/she will assess your work and will provide you with regular feedback on your progress.
Who is this course for?
- Managers, supervisors and team leaders
- Confident , self motivated and passionate candidates
- Supply chain workers seeking for CPD
- Logistics managers looking to expand knowledge and skills
- Candidates looking to enhance their CVs
- Anyone interested in developing knowledge and skills
Requirements
No prior knowledge is required to take this course.
*Note: This is an independent unit not a complete course so does not equalize to a course. This will give you 10 CPD points to add on your CV. At the end of the unit, you can claim CPD Accredited unit by paying £35 accreditation fee and postal charges (£9 for UK students, £15 for outside UK).
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