Course Description

Transportation can be defined as the actual, physical movement of goods and people between two points, is pivotal to the successful operation of any supply chain because it carries the goods, literally, as they move along the supply chain. Transportation influences, or is influenced by, the logistics activities such as warehousing, inventory management. Transport management focuses on buying and controlling of transportation services by either a shipper or consignee.

Learning Outcome

Participants will be able to:

1. Identify five modes of transportation and learn about their respective characteristics.
2. Discuss intermodal transportation.
3. Explain how different types of regulations impact transportation.
4. Discuss how rates are determined and
5. Understand different types of transportation documentations.

Target Audience

Anyone in procurement and supply role or looking at enhancing their knowledge in procurement and supply.