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Transportation Sourcing: Strategy and Tactics

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Seminar #4381
August 7 - 8, 2013
San Diego, CA

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Overview

After cost of goods purchased, transportation is one of the largest components of product cost. Therefore, managing transportation strategy, operations and the resulting cost is a key aspect of running an effective supply chain. Managing transportation costs begins with identifying potential carriers, selecting the most appropriate one and then negotiating with the best partners. This course shows you how to better source transportation services for better service levels and lower costs.

Who Should Attend

Anyone new to the transportation field or new to supervising people in the transportation field. Those looking to brush up on current transportation issues and strategies, including analysts, transportation managers, and non-transportation personnel who are interested in learning more.

You Will Learn...

The importance of transportation in the supply chain — the largest expense in a supply chain (after cost of goods sold)
What's going on in the transportation industry including economic and regulatory issues
What modal options make the most sense for your company and its products
How carriers price their service
How you can negotiate and arrange for your freight needs to lower costs and increased service

You Will Earn...

14 continuing education hours

Course Outline

Overview of economic issues like capacity and fuel as well as legislative issues like CSA 2010 and hours of service — all of which have significant impacts on domestic transportation costs
Current international transportation issues for air and ocean shipping (capacity, intermodal, and fuel issues
Key transportation modes: truckload (TL), less than truckload (LTL), parcel, rail, ocean and intermodal — including key providers in each mode
Demystifying transportation pricing including types of transportation pricing methods (per mile, per pound, FAK)
Creating bids: RFI and RFP processes
Negotiating with carriers

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Hotel Information

Embassy Suites San Diego Bay - Downtown
601 Pacific Highway
San Diego, CA 92101
619/239-2400

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Second Day:	8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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Second Day:	8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Third Day:	8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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Seminar #4381	Regular Price	Member Price
Cost:	$1,699.00	$1,399.00

Early Bird*:	-$200.00	-$200.00

Total:	$1,499.00	$1,199.00

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