Techniques for Transport Managers: Best Practice

Date Format Fees  
17 Dec - 20 Dec, 2019 Classroom ₦150,000 Register
21 May - 24 May, 2019 Classroom ₦150,000 Register
17 Dec - 20 Dec, 2019 Classroom ₦150,000 Register
05 Feb - 08 Feb, 2019 Classroom ₦150,000 Register

Event Details

On completion successful participants will:

  • Have an understanding of the volume of freight distributed by different modes of transport in various regions, globally.
  • understand the transportation techniques which are required to produce optimal, cost effective routes and be able to apply these techniques in various situations
  • have a knowledge of the information technology systems available to assist companies decide on the optimum location(s) of their distribution centres and produce optimum vehicle delivery
  • understand the impact of the various transport modes on today’s environment
  • understand the advantages and disadvantages of outsourcing distribution services and the companies involved in this market
  • be fully aware of the performance measures used within the transport sector
  • understand the costs associated with road freight transport
  • understand the role of a freight forwarder in global transportation

 

CONTENT:

  • Traffic volumes in various countries
  • Transportation techniques (railway, road, sea, air, intermodal)
  • Selection of transport techniques for different distribution problems
  • Route planning demonstrations
  • Impact of freight transport on the environment and its future challenges
  • Information technology in the transport sector
  • Advantages and disadvantages of outsourcing within the transport sector
  • Performance measures in freight transport

 

TRAINING METHODOLOGY

The training methodology combines lectures, discussions, group exercises and illustrations. Participants will gain both theoretical and practical knowledge of the topics. The emphasis is on the practical application of the topics and as a result participant will go back to the workplace with both the ability and the confidence to apply the techniques learned to their duties.

 

DATE:

1ST BATCH:              5th - 8th February, 2019

2ND BATCH:             21st – 24th May, 2019

3RD BATCH:             17th – 20th September, 2019

  • Venue

    Alpha Partners Professional Training Conference Centre. 200, Muritala Mohammed Way (3rd Floor), Yaba Lagos.

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