EXAMINATION SYLLABUS

GROUP 2

MULTI-MODAL TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS

AIM

1) To ensure a thorough knowledge and understanding of the role of multi-modal transport and its importance in supply chain management.

2) To develop relevant communication skills.

INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION

The structure of distribution and the role of logistics.

The evolution of the global economy, the supply chain concept.

Concepts of multi modal transport: different transport modes, modal interfaces.

Basic intermodal systems – road/rail/sea; sea/air; road/air; road/ rail.

Inventory control pressures.

PHYSICAL OPERATION

Vehicles and equipment, trucks, trains, aircraft and ships. Swap bodies, double stacks, trailer types, container types.

Intermodal interfaces and terminals; depots, warehouses and cargo handling equipment.

TRADE ROUTES

Relative importance of main trade routes and commodities. Container routes, rail routes including land bridges, road/rail competition.

The role of short sea shipping. The role of air freight.

Road haulage - international, domestic trunk and local delivery.

Specialist businesses e.g. hanging garments, bonded, perishables, cars, directories etc

THE PRACTIONERS

Liner operators, NVOC`s, parcel/courier services, railroads, airlines.

The advantages and disadvantages of public versus private sector ownership; single company versus networks; joint services versus alliances.

Internal provision or outsourcing.

THROUGH TRANSPORT PRICING

Sea versus road versus air competition, cost-benefit-speed assessment.

Market share, revenue.

Pricing strategy - contribution or volume led.

Price discrimination. Distribution and carrier service contracts.

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