At the end of this course, the participants should be able to:
- Adapt to the ever-evolving technological advancements in the industry.
- Understand international trade and customs regulations.
- Solve Problem, use critical thinking, and make decisions in transportation and logistics
- Understand international trade and customs regulations.
- Navigate complex trade agreements and handle the challenges of global logistics.
- Contribute to a greener and more responsible logistics industry.
The different modes of transportation.
- Intricacies of air, sea, road, and rail transportation
- The advantages and disadvantages of air, sea, road, and rail transportation </li >
- The rules and regulations associated with air, sea, road, and rail transportation.
- How to make informed decisions about selecting the most appropriate mode of transportation based on factors such as:
- Cost
- Time sensitivity
- Product characteristics.
- Supply chain management.
- The spectrum of activities involved in the movement of goods, from sourcing raw materials to delivering finished products to end consumers.
- Understanding inventory management, warehousing, packaging, and reverse logistics.
- A holistic understanding of the supply chain.
- How to optimize the movement of goods and reduce costs.
- Problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making in transportation and logistics
- Optimizing the route and ensuring timely deliveries.
- Solving problems related to storage, distribution, and supply chain management.
- How to minimize costs, maximize productivity, and ensure timely deliveries?
- Analyze information, evaluate multiple perspectives, and synthesize data to develop innovative solutions to transportation and logistics.
- Importance of technology in transportation and logistics management
- Various software systems, such as transportation management systems (TMS)
- Warehouse management systems (WMS).
- How to leverage technology to track shipments, manage inventories, analyze data, and ensure timely delivery?
- Technology in cross-border operations, customs documentation, and compliance requirements.
- Importance of sustainable logistics.
- Green supply chain practices
- Alternative fuels, and the implementation of environmentally friendly technologies.
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