The timely distribution of goods and services along with a well-designed transportation network are essential to the success of any enterprise. Therefore, it is important to have an insight into the functions related to transportation management.

Transportation systems are the key to moving goods through the supply chain whether locally or globally. In this module students will learn about the variety of available transportation options and their associated advantages and disadvantages. The planning and management of transportation needs of an organization, within an increasingly complex global environment, where unforeseen events can have major impacts on operations, profitability as well as business relationships will also be explored.

On successful completion of the unit, students should be able to:

• Discuss the different roles and responsibilities in transportation management.
• Describe the role of transportation management in logistics and supply chain management.
• Analyse the transportation models utilised in logistics operations.
• Research and provide responses to complex scenarios and make proposals based on professional guidelines.
• Design principles and strategies for establishing efficient, effective and sustainable transportation operations.
• Discuss requirements and challenges of planning and moving goods between countries.
• Evaluate best practices for assessing performance using standard metrics and frameworks.