Training 18 February 2010

Freight Transport Training for a Global Audience

Are you too busy to take time out from work for training? Do you want to develop your employees without losing them to a classroom? A new distance learning course has been released by IBC Global Academy that provides the answer. The Fundamentals of Freight Transport is a 12-week course offering a thorough introduction to the freight transport sector – totally delivered by distance learning. This unique programme starts on 6 July 2010 and has just opened for enrolment at the IBC Global Academy.

Led by Stuart Emmett, a respected consultant and author of over 20 books on management and supply chain topics, the Fundamentals of Freight Transport will benefit freight transport users and operators alike, helping them make informed decisions about how they move freight through the supply chain. “We all know that constructing a strong supply chain with efficient transport links is essential for business success,” says Mr. Emmett. “Only those companies that build integrated, aligned and coordinated supply chains with visibility will survive and thrive, especially in the current challenging economic environment.”

“With the programme materials being delivered by distance learning, you can fit your studies around your everyday activities at a pace and in a location convenient to you, allowing you to invest in your future without having to leave your current role. The course has an online forum so you can interact with fellow participants and share experiences and knowledge. You will also benefit from expert online support from the dedicated course tutor.”

For anyone involved with or dependant on a supply chain, it is crucial to stay informed and educated about this complex and ever-changing field. The Fundamentals of Freight Transport is an essential introduction for professionals involved in transporting or shipping materials and products by road, rail, sea or air, wherever they are in the world.

After a broad overview of the role of transport in trade and economies, the course 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 view forward into developments and trends affecting the industry’s future.

The Fundamentals of Freight Transport joins the Fundamentals of Freight Forwarding and the Diploma in Logistics Management as currently enrolling courses from IBC Global Academy’s logistics portfolio. The freight forwarding course provides a thorough grounding in this major logistics function which is all too often taken for granted by many shippers. This 12 week course will ensure freight forwarders and the users of their services gain the most from their partnership. Students can obtain further details and enrol at www.ibcglobalacademy.com/ffpr.

The Diploma in Logistics Management, delivered with the Maritime Operations and Logistics Centre of North West Kent College, enables logistics managers to understand and streamline the many and complex components of their organisation’s supply chain, balancing cost, effectiveness and risk to deliver improved customer service levels. Bringing together some of the foremost practitioners and academics, the programme offers a comprehensive one year qualification in the major disciplines of logistics management. The start date is 12th July 2010, with details and enrolment available at www.ibcglobalacademy.com/lmpr.

More information
www.ibcglobalacademy.com/fftpr

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