Cognicert Transport and Supply Chain Manager

• Build a clear working understanding of Transport and Supply Chain Manager.
• Apply relevant principles, requirements and good practice in realistic organisational contexts.
• Prepare participants to contribute confidently to implementation, assurance or professional practice.

• 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

The programme draws on recognised international standards, professional guidance and current good practice relevant to Transport and Supply Chain Manager.

• Stronger practical capability and professional confidence
• A structured approach that can be transferred to the workplace
• Assessment and a verifiable Cognicert certificate where the course requirements are met

• 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

• 2 hours open 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