e-Transport - Introduction to distribution & transport - The five dimensions of transport


🎯 Learning objectives
After completing this e-learning package, you will be able to:
- Understand the role of transport in the supply chain: Explain how network design and distribution channels give rise to specific transport routes and goods flows.
- Make strategic outsourcing decisions (Make or Buy): Weigh the advantages and disadvantages of own-account transport versus outsourcing and determine the right collaboration level (1PL to 5PL) or management model, such as Control Towers.
- Apply the five dimensions of transport management: Weigh and balance decisions on distance, speed, risk, cost and information to manage a shipment optimally.
- Analyse & manage transport costs: Understand the structure of shipment and route costs, including fixed/variable costs and surcharges, and calculate Total Logistic Cost (TLC) and the trade-off between inventory and transport costs.
- Assess risks & current developments: Understand the basics of transport insurance, liability and the impact of legislation on digitalisation (eFTI) and sustainability, including CO2 emissions and distance-based road charging.
- Structure data flows throughout the life cycle: Understand the incoming and outgoing information and document flows involved in international transport.