Challenges and Solutions in Transportation

DATE

June 11-12, 2012
8:00 am – 5:00 pm (both days)

LEARNING LEVEL

Basic-Intermediate
Participants who attend this workshop will have little to moderate knowledge of transportation.  

This workshop qualifies for 12 SCPro™ continuing education units (CEUs). Please retain the Certification of Completion as documentation of your attendance. Learn more about CSCMP’s SCPro™ Certification and CEUs.

OBJECTIVES

Learn tactics and strategies to mitigate the downsides of pressures in fuel costs, capacity constraints, driver supply and retention, re-shoring, near-shoring, in-sourcing, shipper/carrier/service provider relationships, managing mode mix and rates, and more!

You will:

• Learn the history and evolution of transportation, and their roles in supply chain management.
• Understand the legacy of transportation regulation, and the outcomes of deregulation.
• Take home principles of mode mix and portfolio management; understand the alternatives and relationships among marine, rail, highway, and other transport.
• Learn the value of TMS. Unravel the mysteries of rates and discounts. Explore current issues and future trends in TL, LTL, and parcel shipments.

Become a CSCMP Member today and receive member pricing! Simply choose the new member option matching your designated membership category (regular, associate, or student) upon checkout. Your credit card will be charged for a one-year membership in addition to the workshop. Note: the member workshop price depends on your membership category. Verification required for new associate and student members.

Use promo code CST612 to receive $100 off your registration! Offer expires May 11, 2012.