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Logistics/Transportation
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Integrating Transportation Strategy with Supply Chain Strategy #TRN101, Member: $79 Non-Member: $119 (1.5 CEHs)
This Expert On Demand course highlights the relationship between transportation and supply chain management, focusing on how the strategies of each relate. Discussed first in this course is supply chain and logistics management, in order to provide a proper perspective and element background for looking at how transportation strategy is integrated with supply chain strategy. The course then covers the topic of transportation management strategy – what are some of the major areas of strategic interest and concern to those managing transportation activities? Next, the training highlights the third party logistic industry. Finally, the course covers information technology capabilities, along with tips and key ideas toward the objective of leveraging transportation to supply chain success. |
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Logistics in the Supply Chain #TRN105, Member: $79 Non-Member: $119 (1.5 CEHs)
This Expert On Demand course provides an introduction to logistics in the supply chain. The course starts by introducing the key elements and components of logistics, as well as the growth and development of logistics. The course then reviews the relative importance of logistics - by different sectors and countries. Next, it discusses integration and trade-offs in logistics - followed by the relationship between customer service and logistics. Finally, the course will address the different logistics channels and the implications of different competitive positions. |
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Securing International Intermodal Supply Chains #TRN209, Member: $79 Non-Member: $119 (1 CEH)
Since the terrorist attacks of 9/11, security has become a focus of local, national and international governments. This course will examine foreseeable threats, security within the intermodal transportation supply chain context, and security activities that are currently underway. |
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Transportation Activity Based Costing #TRN502, Member: $99 Non-Member: $149 (2 CEHs)
During this two-hour Online Self-Study you will learn about activity based costing within the transportation field. You will gain valuable insights into the purpose, design, and use of ABC methods. In order to reap its benefits, you need to understand the ABC approach. The first topic of the training course will provide some general background information on ABC – its purpose, unique features, applications, and benefits. |
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Transportation Planning #SCP403, Member: $99 Non-Member: $149 (2 CEHs)
The goal of transportation planning is to ensure that sufficient capacity exists to deliver goods at the lowest possible cost for a given level of service. This course explains how transportation planning achieves this goal by, 1) ensuring transportation mode availability, 2) balancing the space requirements of holding inventory at each delivery location, and 3) meeting sales force commitments to customers. |
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Transportation Routing and Scheduling #TRN410, Member: $99 Non-Member: $149 (2 CEHs)
Effective transportation routing and scheduling can have a huge impact on customer satisfaction, supply chain performance, and organizational success. This Online Self-Study explains how managers can best get raw materials, production parts, and finished goods to their intended destination efficiently and effectively. |
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Transportation Scorecarding/Carrier Evaluation #TRN501, Member: $79 Non-Member: $119 (1.5 CEHs)
Transportation performance scorecarding is the process by which companies develop and maintain key reports on the cost and quality of the services rendered by their external carrier base. These key reports, called carrier scorecards, provide an ongoing evaluation of a transportation provider’s ability to meet key customer requirements (e.g., damage rates, on-time delivery percentages, billing accuracy, etc.). |
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