Business Logistics Principles
We all talk about the role of the logistics process in national and
multi-national businesses as well as government activity but how well is
this understood? During this course you will be provided with knowledge
to allow you to recognize the characteristics of the elements of
logistics and their interrelationships within the supply chain. In
addition you will have the opportunity to enhance your analytical and
problem solving skills necessary to develop and evaluate solutions for a
variety of logistical problems. As you proceed with your studies, you
will to learn to recognize areas in which logistics process can be
improved to gain competitive advantage in the marketplace for your
firm.
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Business Logistics Systems Analysis
How good is your analytical prowess? This is the course that will you
help you to develop and enhance your analytical and problem solving
skills. This proficiency is necessary to address a variety of logistical
problems and you will also learn about the overall logistics system and
interrelated functional areas. The text, The Management of Business
Logistics, 7th Edition is recognized as one of the finest textbooks
being used today, one you will want to keep as a desk reference.
Upon successful completion of this course and all associated materials,
you will have the knowledge to be able to describe the full meaning and
value of logistics in a highly competent and skillful manner.
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Export Management
Many firms are exporters and this course will allow you to gain the
knowledge to add this service to your product offerings. When you
successfully complete this course, you will have an overall
understanding of the export process. As with import, exporting is guided
by regulation and statute so you will examine the law as it relates to
shipments from the United States. In addtion, you will gain the
operational knowledge of the documentation, credit, insurance, terms of
sale, and transportation issues to enable you to successfully export
shipments of your customers. The primary text, entitled
Export/Import: Procedures and Documentation and shared with the
Import course, will be a great desk reference.
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Freight Claims Management
Freight claims are as much a part of transportation as trucks or
trains and sooner or later, you will have to deal with one. Are you
ready? What do you really know about the liability of domestic and
international carriers; contracts of carriage; the liability terms
contained in the bill of lading; tariff rules pertaining to liability?
It’s too late to start leaning when the claim lands on your desk.
In addition to dealing with the foregoing topics, this course will
review the process of preparing and filing claims and the options
available for recovering monetary damages.
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Fundamentals Of Transportation and
Logistics
It's always useful to review the basics and this course will do just
that. From an in-depth review of the various modes of
transportation, we will review pricing development and techniques.
This course will provide a review of negotiation techniques and
strategies. Terms of sale for both domestic and international
shipments will be examined as well as international terms of sale and
freight terms. In this era of Global trade, you will review export
compliance requirements, international transportation documentary
requirements and the complexities of import traffic. The course
offers the student an opportunity to review the fundamentals of
warehousing, inventory management, Information Technology (IT) from a
logistics perspective will touch on outsourcing.
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Global Logistics Management
You only need to look at the “Country of Origin” labels
in the products you buy to understand that we are part of a global
supply chain and you will need to understand the role of logistics in
global business. As part of your studies, you will become aware of the
economic and service characteristics of international transportation
providers. Your understanding of government's role in the international
supply chain is critical. This course will also cover
documentation and terms of sale used in global business and determine
the fundamentals for effective management of exporting and
importing.
INCOTERMS 2000 are the terms of sale in global commerce and are far more
complex than are the domestic ones. As part of this course you will
examine this and no professional in global Logistics can be effective
without mastering this knowledge.
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Hazardous Materials Compliance
Are you in compliance? If your company is involved in any way with
the transportation of hazardous materials, you must meet the criteria
for hazardous material training as mandated by the Department of
Transportation. These regulations state that new employees must be
trained within 90 days of entering a job involving management or
handling of hazardous materials and retraining is required at least once
every 3 years (49 CFR Parts 107 and 171-180). This course is written by
the leading hazardous materials experts in the country and explains the
importance and consequences of adherence to the Federal Regulations.
After successfully completing this course, you should be competent in
accessing and using the applicable governing regulations.
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Import Management
Learn how to import into the United States from anywhere on the
globe. So much of the import process is driven by the presence of U.S.
Customs, that a large emphasis will be placed on understanding the role
of Customs as it relates to importing. Importing, like its mirror image
discipline, exporting, is documentation intensive. This course will
cover the most common documents required in an import transaction and
explain their purpose and application. The primary text is a shared text
between this course and its sister course, Export Management,
appropriately entitled Export/Import: Procedures and Documentation by
Thomas E. Johnson (Ex/Im). This text will be supported by a several U.S.
government publications entitled, U.S. Import Requirements, Importing
into the United States: A Guide for Commercial Importers, Marking of
Country of Origin on U.S. Imports, Temporary Importation under Bond and
U.S. Customs Bonded Warehouse.
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Information Technology
Want a solid foundation in Information Technology and
Supply Chain Logistics? Learn the critical importance and
value of Information Technology in Supply Chain Logistics and how both
elements are necessary for the successful implementation of profitable
business strategies in our global economy. You will be able to share
your new expertise from the knowledge gained from this course within
your business. This material is process-driven, and it is not about
theory. It will enable you to utilize this knowledge for "real
world" on-the-job application.
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Inventory Management
The tight management of inventory has been one of the most
significant business initiatives of the past 20 years. It has also been
one of the most successfully implemented ones. Just-in-time is not about
“theory” but a reality for many companies. This course will
illustrate the principles of managing inventory effectively and
accurately. For any business to be successful in the hyper-competitive
environment in which we work today, their inventories must be optimized.
This course will show you how to achieve this.
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Law 1 - Rail and Motor
The transportation industry remains highly regulated by several
different agencies as well by the states. The law you don't know can be
the one that hurts your business. This course covers both US
Statues and Regulations that govern the domestic movement of freight,
from contracting issues to examining Bill of Lading terms and
conditions.
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Law 2 - Intermodal and
Intermediaries
Given the global market place and the growth of off-shore sourcing,
this course will give you the opportunity to gain a working knowledge of
air and ocean carriers, including the role of intermediaries working
with shippers and carriers. Major topics covered in
this course are U.S. Statutes and Regulations governing the movement of
goods to, from and within the U.S. and its Territories and
Possessions.
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Warehousing
Management
In today's market it is becoming even more important for
you and your employees to have a strong understanding of every aspect of
your business. Let TIA help you with your training needs. Enroll
your employees today in our new Warehousing Management course. This
course is designed to cover all aspects of Warehouse Management from
space utilization all the way through to effective/efficient
scheduling of Inbound and Outbound Carriers.
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Motor Carrier
Operations
Trucks transport over 87 percent of all freight in the United States.
This course will enable you to gain a strong understanding of costing
and pricing; statutory regulations impacting motor carrier operations;
driver's logs and hours of service rules. The course will also address
maintenance, safety requirements, terminal cost elements. You will also
learn how to differentiate between the "core value" work in motor
carrier operations versus tasks which might better be performed through
third parties.
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Transportation Management
A through understanding of both the Transportation Management and
Business Logistics processes has never been more critical, particularly
in light of the sweeping changes that have occurred in the industry,
affecting carrier-shipper interactions and transportation pricing. Never
before has solid economic knowledge of the cost and service components
of transportation pricing been more important. As trucking accounts for
nearly 80 percent of freight transported by revenue, the course will
look at both private and for hire motor carriers. During this
course you will review carrier operations and be able to grasp the
managerial implications of carrier negotiations and future strategic
transportation directions.
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Transportation System
What do you really know about the four basic modes of transportation?
In this course, you will gain detailed knowledge of each as well as how
and when they can work together. Develop an awareness of the economic
and service characteristics of the basic forms of transportation
including intermodal and specialized carriers. While the role of
government in economic regulation may have changed, what about safety
and other such issues? During this course, you will see how
transportation affects the economy, what creates the demand for
transportation, and how it shapes and is shaped by our economy.
This course will allow you to develop an understanding of basic
economics of the transportation system so as to permit effective
management of the transportation process, including the emerging role of
Third Party Logistics firms.
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