Containerization Concept and Importance Role in Foreign Trade

• To give knowledge of effective international sourcing / importing practices
• To enable analysis and examination of current operations
• To make organisational improvements

•  Those having some responsibility for buying from overseas and for forwarding/import activities.
• Traffic managers, forwarding managers, shipping managers, logistics/supply chain managers and expeditors.
• Those existing managers/supervisors, who need a “confirmation” of their current operation
• Supply, Buying, Purchase, Logistics, Materials and Supply Chain Managers
• Those who are looking for business gains and benefits from managing their supply chains more effectively

Understanding the Supply Chain·         Definitions of logistics and Supply Chain management

·         The interrelations and connections of Buying, Making, Moving, and Selling activities

·         History and the development

·         A view of the future.

 

Key Aspects of Supply Chain Management

·         The cost/service balance

·         Customer service principles

·         Lead times throughout the supply chain

·         Adding value

·         Production options/changes

·         Trade off opportunities

·         Rules for effective supply chain management

 

The Benefits of adopting a Supply Chain approach

·         Understanding the sub functional conflicts

·         Benefits within and between functions

·         Taking a supply chain view of total acquisition costs

·         Accepting that competitive advantage comes from the Supply Chain

 

International Trading

Reasons for International Trade

·         Why do people Buy/Sell overseas

·         Features of International Trade

·         Supply/Demand variables

 

 

International Trade Terms of Sale and Delivery

·         Incoterms

·         Payments

·         Documents

·         Insurance

·         Logistics viewpoints

 

Customs and Excise in International Trade

·         Calculations and Nomenclatures

·         Systems and process

·         Operational activity

 

Legal Documentation aspects

Legal aspects and Liabilities

·         Agent and principal relationships

·         Agent and carrier liabilities

·         Terms and conditions of trading

·         Contract terms used in International Trade

 

The Documentation Chain

·         Shipping instructions

·         Letters of credit

·         Banking procedures

·         Movement documents

·         Consular

·         Invoices

·         Packing lists

·         Import licenses and controls

·         Rent and demurrage charges

·         Processing for customs clearance

 

Freight Logistics

Freight Transport Operations

·         Mode characteristics and key features

·         Full load movements to parcels and use of couriers

·         Chartering, liner and Shared/Network services

·         Freight calculations

·         Costing operations

·         Best practice

·         Models for transport planning

·         Service frequency

·         Service provider variables

Selecting the Logistics Carrier

·         What is available?

·         Specifications/Tenders

·         Negotiation/Selection

·         Agreement/Contracts

Monitoring performance of the Logistics carrier

·         Performance reports

·         Partnerships

·         Inspections

 

Improvements

The 6 step Model for International freight

·         Understand the Freight Market

·         Appreciate what influences this market

·         Consider customs implications

·         Select the Supplier

·         Look for Added Value

·         Monitor & Review

 

A 5 step Model for Supplier and Supply Chain Development

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·         Should we?

·         Benefits and Drawbacks

·         Internal Issues

·         Key Issues

·         And Finally