2-Day Course

Strategizing Shipping Operations ~ Sustaining Overall Profitability  

Time : 9 am ~5pm / Venue : Hotel/s in PJ

Introduction

• In the global trade, encompassing the intricacies of import and export operations, sourcing and delivering aggressively will not lead to much success anymore. With the impact of globalization and cross-boarder market liberalization, managing the pipeline from initial supplier to ultimate consumer need strategy and proactive skills.
•  An insight of proper documentation, process monitoring and value chain enhancement will assist in sustaining overall profitability. Transport, Logistics and Supply Chain Management is equally vital as a corporate tool in eliminating hidden costs in global trade.      

Who Should Attend 

This workshop is designed for all businessmen or entrepreneurs who are to venture into import & export business or already in the business of international trade. It would be useful for Directors and all Management staff who are involved in

• Import/Export/ Shipping operations
• Purchasing & Supply Chain Activities
• Transporting
• Bill Processing
• Trade Documentation
• Manufacturing
• Sales Administration
• Marine Insurance
• Finance & Administration.

Course Outline 

1. UNDERSTANDING THE CROSS-BORDER TRADING

·        Principles of International Customs  

·        Principles of International Transport 

2. RE-DEFINING THE ROLE OF FREIGHT FORWARDERS

·        Principles Of Freight Forwarding

·        The Liabilities And Responsibilities

GLOBAL AIRFREIGHT ANDSEAFREIGHT OPERATIONS 

·        The Import Export Process Flow   

·        Comprehending The AWB and OBL     

3. THE HIDDEN LOGISTICS COSTS AND RISKS

·        Logistics And Supply Chain In A Company

·        Logistics And Supply Chain Strategy 

4. PRINCIPLES OF MARINE INSURANCE

·        Understanding The Types Of Risks

·        Understanding the Types Of  Coverage  

5. PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICAL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

·        Dominant Flow Of Products And Services

·        Main Functions Of Types Channels  

6. UNDERSTANDING THE TERMS OF TRANSACTIONS

·        The Terms Of Payment

·      The Terms Of Delivery

·       The Terms Of Sale           

MANAGING DISCREPANCY IN  DOCUMENTATION

·        The Commercial Invoice 

·        The Export Shipping Instruction  

7. CRITERIA IN SELECTION OF OUTSOURCED PARTY               

·        Selection Of Logistics Providers  

·        Selection Of Major Carriers  

8. MANAGING INTER FUNCTIONAL RELATIONSHIP

·        Internal Coordination Basics

·        External Cooperation Basics  

Course Leader ~ Steven Kum     

Mr Steven Kum (MBA, USA) is a fellow of the Inst of Freight Forwarders (UK), the Inst of Logistics & Transport (UK), Inst of Business Administration (UK), Professional  member of the Logistics & Supply Chain Management  Society (Australia) and former  Vice Chairman of Persatuan Logistik Selangor.He has more than 25 years of hands-on experience in the field of international trade and procurement, freight and logistics operations.

He was the managing director of Transaltas Group, a network of logistics service provider (3 PL) with regional offices in UK, USA, Australia and Asia. His recent contractual appointment includes Business Development Manager for Lensveld Logistics of Holland, Country Manager for esprit Shipping of Hong Kong and Director of Sales for Karl Schroff Associate of USA.

He is now affiliated with Cambridge International College (UK) and Durham Logistics college 9UK) as training Consultant for Malaysia and with Logis Supply Chain Solutions 9Singapore) as Associate Consultant.    

Course Fee

(CLAIMABLE UNDER HRDF / SBL SCHEME)

• RM 880.00 per participant
• RM 830.00 Per Participant for 2 or more  participants