Transportation Management Best Practices Training Course -V 0.3

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1 Best Practices Training Course -V 0.3

2 2 Table of Content 1. Introduction 3 2. Who Should Take it 3 3. Benefits 3 4. Course Structure 3 5. Course Outline 4

3 3 1. Introduction When is a refrigerator not a refrigerator? When it is in Dubai at the time it is desired in Jeddah. Transportation activities do not only impact fulfillment systems and delivery times but often constitute a large chunk of logistics costs incurred by any company. The timely distribution of goods and services as well as a well-designed transportation network are essential to the success of any enterprise. The Best Practices course offers its attendees the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively plan, manage and control all transportation activities carried out by their companies. 2. Who Should Take it This course is directed to personnel with average knowledge or no knowledge of transportation management concepts. The information presented proved very beneficial to Transportation Managers, Distribution Managers, Transportation Planners, Dispatchers, etc. 3. Benefits: Audience who has completed the course will: Have extensive knowledge of the world of transportation. Be familiar with most of the terminologies used in transportation. Be familiar with most common transportation modes and transportation services. Learn fundamental transportation costing and pricing techniques. Be able to determine which transport modes and services best fit their companies. Be able to assess the transportation needs of their companies in terms of vehicles and equipment. Be familiar with essential concepts and techniques of route planning and scheduling. Be familiar with available systems for effective transportation management. 4. Course Structure: The course duration is 1 full day. The course is presented in the form of a power point presentation. The course includes a Q&A session and some evaluation quizzes.

4 4 5. Course Outline: 5.1 Transportation Definitions and Basics Role of Transportation in Logistics Key Decisions 5.2 Transportation Alternatives Intermodal Transportation Transportation Modes Head-to-Head Selecting and Managing Transportation Providers Scorecarding and Carrier Evaluation Basic Modes of Transportation 5.3 Transportation Services Terminal Services Consolidation Dispersion Shipment Services Vehicle Services Interchange Loading & Unloading WeighingTracing/Expediting Line-Haul Services Reconsignment Diversion Pooling Stopping in Transit Transit Privilege 5.4 Transportation Documentation Domestic International 5.5 Fleet Development and Management Selection of Vehicle and Equipment Procedures for Repair and Maintenance Recruitment Selection and Management of Drivers Fleet Management Replacement and Lifecycle Management 5.6 Transportation Costing and Pricing Transportation Costing and Pricing Concepts Key Cost Drivers Modal Rate Development Activity Based Costing 5.7 Transportation Performance Analysis Symptoms of Poor Main Key Performance Indicators

5 5 5.8 Routing and Scheduling Importance and Benefits of Route Planning and Scheduling Vehicle Routing and Scheduling Problems The Traveling Salesman Problem Principles of Effective Route Planning and Scheduling 5.9 Information Technology in Fleet Management Systems Route Planning Systems Tracking Systems Proof Delivery Systems Systems