Module 12
This module aims to develop knowledge and understanding of the role of logistics
including an understanding of air,sea,road and rail freight and courier
services. It will explore the advantages and disadvantages of using the
different modes of transport the world of international trade. This includes
packaging and shipping, regulations, documentation, insurance, route
optimisation, inventory management, warehousing, freight forwarding , tracking
and monitoring shipments and risk management. this module aims to develop
knowledge and understanding of air,sea,road and rail freight and courier
services. It will explore the advantages and disadvantages of using the
different modes of transport.
Indicative contents
* Inventory management
* CMR
* Bill of Lading
* Airway Bill
* Customs entry.
* Road
* Rail
* Ocean
* Air
* Courier
* Transit warehousing
* Bonded warehouses
* Route planning
* Packaging and shipping.
* Transit documentation.
* Groupage
* CMR
* Full loads
* Euro pallets
* Standard pallets
* Transit documentation
* Pricing
* Sustainability
* Environmental
* Advantages
* Disadvantages
* Pricing
* Bill of lading
* Cost
* Containerisation
* Reliability
* Pricing
* Airway bill
* Speed
* Cost
* Advantages
* Pricing
* Proof of delivery
* Digital trade
* Express delivery.
* Pricing
Examination:
Certificate on completion and Pass on Multiple Choice
Multiple choice questionnaire
Credits: 1