Cognicert Transport and Supply Chain Manager

Plan transport operations, coordinate supply-chain activities and evaluate performance, risks and resource needs.

Connect these tasks to the transport and supply chain manager role. Use the detailed programme to identify the methods, exercises and application areas most relevant to your work.

• Describe the different modes of transportation and the functions of transportation management
• Identify the components of a supply chain, and the resources and planning involved in managing a supply chain
• Importance of transportation planning, operations and monitoring in effective supply chain management
• Plan transportation including journey management, routing and scheduling
• Manage effective transport operations like effecting controls, maintenance and performance
• How software systems are used to make supply chain decisions and improve processes
• Monitor and evaluate transport performance
• Improve transport performance

• Definitions of Supply Chain Management
• Understanding the Supply Chain Dynamics
• Supply Chain Operations Reference Models (SCOR)
• The Theory of Constraints (TOC)
• The Role of Transportation in Supply Chain
• Types of Mode or Intermodal System
• Concept of Reverse logistics

• International Commercial Terms in Transportation and the Liabilities
• Air carrier selection criteria
• Ocean carrier selection criteria
• Transport risks and insurance coverage

• Vehicle utilisation, routing and scheduling systems

• Operations Management
• Loading and load security
• Vehicle maintenance and administrative systems
• Managing Transport Fraud
• Transport operational controls: processes and procedure development and improvement.
• Site safety and security according to ISO 39001 (Road Traffic Safety Management System)
• Transport documents and record management

• Documentation in Transportation
• Hazardous Materials Transportation

• Transportation Success Factors
• Measuring transportation performance
• Monitoring and auditing techniques and evidences
• Use of ICT in Transport Management
• Monitoring and evaluating financial and other performance
• Evaluating and Reviewing Transport Activities

• Implementing Corrective actions
• Risk Mitigation and Preventive actions

• Case Study
• Individual and Group Exercises

• one-hour examination. Passing the exams qualifies the candidate for Cognicert Transport and Supply Chain Manager (CPD Certificate)
• Practical experience of 25 days with activity log qualifies participants for our Cognicert Transport and Supply Chain Manager (Implementer Category) I.D Card and Certificate
• Practical experience of 50 days with activity log qualifies participants for our Cognicert Transport and Supply Chain Manager (Lead Implementer Category) I.D Card and Certificate

Use the current training and examination calendar below for dates and fees.

Refund and transfer conditions are set out in the current policy.

3 Days