Transport Manager
Course
Distance
Description
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Type
Course
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Level
Advanced
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Methodology
Distance Learning
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Class hours
260h
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Duration
Flexible
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Start date
January
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Online campus
Yes
A single ineffective or broken link in the Transport is enough to bring even the most established organisations to a grinding halt. These days, the average business is unable to operate without the consistent and reliable involvement of any number of third parties. The job of the Transport manager being to establish, monitor, control and optimise even the most complex of supply chains. The more capable and efficient the supply chain, the more profitable the respective organisation. Train to become a qualified supply chain manager and lifelong success follows naturally!
Transport Management - Diploma Course Benefits
When studying for a fully-endorsed Transport Management Diploma with STS Courses, every learner benefits from:
The strongest start to a rewarding career with an intensive introduction to the profession. Explore supply chain management in comprehensive detail.
No deadlines or time restrictions to worry about – learners are free to study in their own time and at their own pace.
24/7 access to our exclusive digital learning platform, which provides all study materials and resources required to complete the course.
The support of an experienced tutor with extensive professional experience, along with the wider STS Courses support team.
Study from anywhere in the world for a recognised qualification from a leading awarding body, improving your CV and career prospects for life.
Important information
Price for Emagister users: On successful completion of the course you can pay the Endorsed/Accreditation certificate fee in order to claim the certificate.
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About this course
Upon successful completion of this Logistics - Diploma course, candidates take away a series of crucial industry-specific skills, talents and knowledge including:
A detailed understanding of the contemporary supply chain
An understanding of the role/importance of supply chain operations
Knowledge of logistical/transportation issues and responsibilities
How to approach and handle key administrative duties
The confidence to monitor, manage and optimise a supply chain
Essential problem-solving and risk-management competencies
Advanced warehousing and material-handling skills
The opportunity to step into a position of leadership
There is no particular entry requirement for Transport Manger.
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Subjects
- Materials
- Benefits
- Market
- Supply
- Transport Logistics
- Inventory Management
- Transport Management
- Transport Planning
- Logistics
- Transport cost analysis
- Transport Manager
- Logistics and Supply
- Transportations
Teachers and trainers (1)
Cpd Tutor
Tutor
Course programme
Unit 1 Introduction to Transport Management
This unit covers the following key topics:
- Introduction to Transport Management
- Transport Rate
- Mode of Transport
Unit 2 Logistics Strategy & Operations
This unit covers the following key topics:
- Types of Decision
- Strategic Role Of Logistics
- Logistics Strategy
- Strategy Options
- Other Strategies
- Environmental Protection Strategies
- Designing a Logistics Strategy
- Developing the Strategy
Unit 3 Transport Management
This unit covers the following key topics:
- Intermodal Transport
- Choice of Ownership
- Other Services
- Plus more
Unit 4 Managing Delivery Operations
This unit covers the following key topics:
- Production Scheduling (Make)
- Facility Management (Make)
- Order Management (Deliver)
- Delivery Scheduling (Deliver)
- Delivery Sources
- Supply Chain Operations Can Be Outsourced
Unit 5 Managing Delivery Operations
This unit covers the following key topics:
- Production Scheduling (Make)
- Facility Management (Make)
- Order Management (Deliver)
- Delivery Scheduling (Deliver)
- Delivery Sources
- Supply Chain Operations Can Be Outsourced
Unit 6 Warehousing and Material Handling
This unit covers the following key topics:
- Fitting into the Logistics Strategy
- Activities within a Warehouse
- Aims of Warehousing
- Materials Handling
- Packaging
Unit 7 Inventory Management
This unit covers the following key topics:
- Introduction to Inventory Management
- Buffering Supply and Demand
- Types of Stock
- Costs of Carrying Stock
- Economic Order Quantity
- Sensitivity Analysis
- Weaknesses of this Approach
- Uncertain Demand and Safety Stock
- Periodic Review Systems
- Effort of Stock Control
- Vendor Managed Inventory
- Plus more
Unit 8 Distribution Management
This unit covers the following key topics:
- What is Distribution?
- The Channels of Distribution
- Market Distribution in the Supply Chain
- Marketing Functions
- Market Distribution Strategy Development
- Market Distribution Channel Design Process
- Channel Relationships
- Pricing Fundamen
Additional information
Transport Manager