Objectives and Intended Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course participants will be able to:

• Describe the elements of transportation and logistics and the potential opportunities for cost savings.
• Define freight and logistics terms and conditions with internal and external clients and vendors.
• Analyze the requirements for a project and determine which transportation and logistics processes provide the best solutions for the agency. 
• Identify the key points that need to be in each transportation contract.
• Design and develop a cost effective logistics and transportation program.

Description

The private sector has been doing this for years. Government agencies have now begun to realize the value of evaluating the total cost of procuring goods which may include transportation costs, carrying costs, or disposal costs. Today’s negotiations now involve consideration of these costs. Public procurement professionals are often unaware of the opportunities to improve the terms and reduce the expenses associated with the delivery of contracted products. This course focuses on the benefits of contracting product transport services independent of the product itself through understanding the nature of logistics contracting, the processes of the responsibilities and legal aspects, and the competitive market environment of transportation carriers. Practical examples, discussion, group exercises and case studies will be used throughout the course.

​Prerequisites

​None