Fundamentals of Transport Logistics 2011

Transport logistics is a critical aspect in business and trade as it provides the link between supply and demand. It is therefore a foundational enabler in economic trade, involving the movement of goods and product trade on a national or international scale. The growth of global production off-shoring, to countries like China, in recent years has brought freight transport into a sharper focus as organisations increasingly try to balance cost with service reliability and inventory stock levels.

The methods and processes used in transport logistics can be complex, involving large amounts of capital expenditure in equipment and infrastructures; therefore operators look to maximise returns from freight revenues, whilst operating in a highly competitive freight supplier market.

This distance learning course provides a comprehensive grounding in all aspects of the transport logistics industry. After a broad overview of the role of transport in trade and economies, it introduces the rules needed to ensure effective fit with supply chain management. Next, it looks at the factors involved in selecting methods of transport and considers the key features of each transport mode, including the different aspects found in freight calculations. It then continues with an examination of the commercial considerations and the role of customs in international trade before looking at aspects such as packing, security, customer service and added value; before finally concluding with a look ahead into developments and trends affecting the industry’s future.

Delivered by distance learning, the programme offers the flexibility of learning in your own time and environment, so you can easily be part of a broad range of people who will benefit from studying it. If you are just starting in the industry, it will provide a comprehensive introduction to every aspect of transport logistics. Perhaps you already work in one segment of the supply chain and would like to gain a wider understanding of your industry, or are changing roles and seek a deeper knowledge of an unfamiliar field. Professionals working in associated industries such as consultants, lawyers and policy-makers will also benefit from a clear overview of this indispensable industry.