EXSCMA 5633 - SMT Transportation
1027175
Language of Delivery
English
Delivery Options
Online - Bichronous
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Course Description
Participants will learn the advantages and limitations of the 4 modes of transportation: road, rail, air and water, as well as intermodal transportation. Topics covered include the role of freight forwarders, brokers and integrated transportation companies. This course will introduce Participants to transportation documentation and allow them to experience basic load planning. Participants will gain an overview of contracts, insurance, customs clearance and letters of credit. The fundamentals of lncoterms 2010 and their impact on buyer-seller responsibility for transportation will also be examined.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, students should be able to:
- 🗸 Describe how transportation contributes to a well-managed supply chain.
- 🗸 Describe the key attributes of road, rail, ocean, air, pipeline, and intermodal transportation.
- 🗸 Demonstrate the basics of load and route planning.
- 🗸 Demonstrate an understanding of weight and volume calculations as it impacts cargo rate calculations.
- 🗸 Describe key aspects of special and dangerous goods transportation.
- 🗸 Describe the attributes of proper cargo insurance.
- 🗸 Describe the impact of cargo security especially on cross-border freight.
- 🗸 Demonstrate an understanding of how Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) and Incoterms 2010 impact and define the transportation department’s responsibilities.
Applies Towards the Following Programs
- Supply Management Training Diploma : Technical Courses
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