Certified Transport Manager

Why Select this Training Course?

Transport managers are entrusted with the responsibility of directing, coordinating, planning, and supervising transportation-related duties and operations within an organisation. Their role includes overseeing the implementation, guidance, and synchronisation of all transportation affairs inside the business. A transportation manager is responsible for strategising and overseeing the movement of goods, including planning and managing shipments, scheduling efficient routes, tracking orders, coordinating with warehouse staff, monitoring transportation expenses, ensuring adherence to shipping standards, and maintaining accurate records. In addition, they manage logistics software, do safety assessments, and coordinate training sessions for personnel. They play a vital role in overseeing the transportation component of the supply chain and guaranteeing the efficient and punctual delivery of goods.

This Rcademy Certified Transport Manager focuses on essential practical skills and theoretical information that may be immediately applied in real-world situations after completing the course. The training will be conducted by one of our highly skilled trainers, who possess extensive knowledge of all facets of transport management, which has been acquired through years of experience in the field.

What is the difference between logistics and transport?

Transportation and logistics are closely interconnected elements in the field of supply chain management, working together to enable the efficient transportation and delivery of commodities. The primary goal of a transport manager is to guarantee the fast and optimal delivery of commodities to their designated destinations. Logistics, on the other hand, takes a holistic approach, similar to orchestrating hidden coordination that synchronises all aspects of the supply chain. This comprehensive field demands careful planning, organisation, and coordination to synchronise the numerous components in motion. Its duties include managing inventory, strategically choosing transportation routes and modes, optimising storage and warehousing, and ensuring a smooth overall flow.

What is the difference between a transport and a fleet manager?

Transport management is a highly operational aspect of road transport that focuses on the structural and systems-driven elements. Transport management focuses on the timely dissemination of information, effective incident control, and adherence to daily protocols. Transport management compiles data for fleet management to analyse in relation to strategic fleet policies. Fleet management involves making strategic decisions that affect the company’s fleet assets. A significant portion of road transport operates inefficiently, serving as a benchmark for scheduled maintenance. The operational systems are driven by the strategic goal of the fleet rather than the other way around.

Who Should Attend?

This Rcademy Certified Transport Manager course is designed for specialists in transport and logistics sectors like:

• Business owners and entrepreneurs tasked with managing transport activities.
• Directors and managers seeking to enhance their professional competencies and optimise their company’s operating systems.
• Maintenance managers assigned the responsibility of keeping vehicles in optimal condition to facilitate efficient transportation.
• Customer serviceaccountable for ensuring that your customers have a favourable delivery experience.
• Logistics manager tasked with coordinating and overseeing the implementation, guidance, and synchronisation of all transportation affairs inside the business.
• Inventory manager responsible for receiving and documenting new goods as they are delivered or shipped out.
• Supply-chain manager liable for overseeing the logistics of moving items from suppliers to customers.
• Managers and supervisors.

What are the Course Objectives?

The aims of this Rcademy Certified Transport Manager course are to empower professionals to:

• Develop communication competency and the necessary knowledge to effectively train others in transportation management and services.
• Enhance the capability to collaborate with innovative concepts and technology to achieve greater efficiency.
• Develop the capacity to examine an organisation’s present procedures and make modifications to ensure maximum quality and effectiveness.
• Identify the essential aspects and procedures involved in transportation operations management and their interactions.
• Comprehend the significance of technology in transport operations, management and product flows.

How will this Course be Presented?

This Rcademy Certified Transport Manager course is designed to provide participants with a valuable learning experience that will improve their knowledge. We will utilise various methods and strategies to promote active learning among participants during the training. The course will be taken by professionals who have extensive practical experience in the field. The modules are created based on thorough research and analysis of the subject matter.

This Rcademy Certified Transport Manager course combines theoretical knowledge with practical learning through slides, real-life scenarios, lecture notes, and additional resources. Participants will engage in several activities, including presentations, quizzes, seminar workshops, and ongoing feedback, to assess their level of satisfaction with the lessons taught.

What are the Topics Covered in this Course?

Module 1: Functions of Transportation Management System (TMS)

• Efficient warehouse management
• Optimising route planning and execution
• Load optimisation and consolidation
• Enhanced customer service
• Real-time tracking and visibility
• Cost management and reduction

Module 2: Logistics Operations

• Logistic process
• Importance & functions of logistic
• Freight classifications
• Supply chain agility
• Distribution structures
• Steps involved in designing a logistics strategy
• Export management
• Inventory
• Importance & methods of environmental conservation
• Difference between logistic & supply chain management
• Supply chain and IoT
• Big data analytics
• Warehousing
• Packaging
• Shipping contracts

Module 3: Transportation Management System (TMS)

• What is a transportation management system?
• Significance of a TMS?
• Benefits of transportation management system
• Functions of transportation management system
• Process of TMS
• Service delivery
• Gathering information
• Processing information

Module 4: Features of Transport Management System (TMS)

• Route optimisation
• Carrier management
• Execution
• Analytics
• Business intelligence
• Carrier booking
• Interlinked shipment monitoring
• Freight
• Audit
• System integration
• Planning
• Cargo tracking
• Freight rate management
• Key Performance Indicator identification
• Load planning

Module 5: Managing Delivery Operations

• Importance of delivery management
• Pillars of delivery management
• Route planning
• Driver scheduling
• Dispatch management
• Customer communication
• Cost optimisation
• How to lower cost per delivery
• Features of delivery management system
• Order fulfilment process
• Outsourcing supply chain operations
• Effective delivery schedule planning & Significance

Module 6: How Shipping Companies Use TMS

• Schedule and track drivers
• Plan and optimise routes
• Lower shipping costs
• Track inventory

Module 7:  Warehousing

• Optimising logistics operations
• Various types of warehouses and their corresponding processes
• Components of warehousing
• Basic warehouse operations
• Categories and objectives of material handling

Module 8: Inventory Management

• Inventory vs. Stock
• Types of inventory
• LIFO & FIFO
• Decoupled inventory
• Quantity of economic order
• Demand forecasting
• ABC analysis
• ERP inventory
• Backorders and stockouts
• Overstocking
• JIT inventory

Module 9: Inventory Management Techniques and Terms

• Safety stock
• Reorder point formula
• Forecasting
• Dropshipping
• Bulk shipments
• Minimum order quantity
• Consignment
• Cycle counting
• Lean manufacturing
• Inventory control
• Batch tracking

Module 10: Distribution Management

• The channels of distribution
• Supply chain distributions
• Functions in marketing
• Market strategy development
• Marketing channel relationships
• Fundamentals of pricing
• Effective pricing strategies
• Financial risk management

Module 11: New Trends and Technologies in TMS

• Internet of Things fleet monitoring
• Digital assistants
• Adaptive intelligence and machine learning
• Blockchain
• Cold chain management
• Robotics
• Automation
• Last-mile delivery
• Autonomous vehicles usage
• Predictive analysis application
• Mobile-First