Special Note

Course Description

This course prepares students in the basics of transportation operations and the role of transportation within an organization’s overall supply chain.  The course includes review of the key elements of transportation such as: modes of transportation, transportation technology, company roles and operations within the transportation field, the impact of transportation on the overall economy, sustainability in transportation, and how the field is evolving to meet future needs.

Who Should Attend

Receiving, Shipping, Putaway, Picking, and Packing Clerks, Operators, Analysts, Supervisors, and Managers Customer Service, Order Management, Warehouse, Terminal, Crossdock, and Distribution Center  administrators, clerks, analysts, supervisors, and managers. Supply Chain and Logistics Managers, Analysts, Consultants, Supervisors, Technologists Planners and Engineers Business and Systems Analysts Supply Chain Education and Human Resource Management personnel Inventory Planners Distribution and Warehouse Operations Managers, Supervisors, Planners, Consultants, and Analysts Order Management Supervisors, Managers, Analysts Demand Planners, Supply Planners, Forecast Analysts, Forecasting Managers Service Operations supervisors, Service Operations Managers Inventory Managers, Inventory Clerks, Inventory Analysts Transportation Planners, Transportation Clerks, Transportation Analysts, Transportation Managers

How You Will Benefit

This course prepares students in the basics of transportation operations and the role of transportation within an organization’s overall supply chain.  The course includes review of the key elements of transportation such as: modes of transportation, transportation technology, company roles and operations within the transportation field, the impact of transportation on the overall economy, sustainability in transportation, and how the field is evolving to meet future needs.

What is Covered

Learning Block 1: Business and Economy 3 Learning Block 2: Transportation Modes 4 Learning Block 3: Transportation Economics 4 Learning Block 4: Transportation Service Markets -4 Learning Block 5: Transportation Technology 3 Learning Block 6: Transportation Regulations 4 Learning Block 7: Transportation and Global Supply Chains 4 Learning Block 8: Risk Management and Security in Transportation 4 Learning Block 9: Sustainability Issues in Transportation 3 Learning Block 10: Transportation Sourcing and Management 4 Learning Block 11: The Future of Transportation 3

Course Prerequisite and Related Certificate Information

None.

Course Times

This course is offered in an online format.

Course Materials

Provided online.