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Certified Supply Chain Professional + Freight Broker/Agent Training

Train to become a Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) in this comprehensive course bundle as you cover all facets of supply chain management and prepare for the CSCP exam. You will also prepare to enter the freight/logistics industry and learn how to start your own freight broker business or become a freight agent.

Certified-Supply-Chain-Professional-plus-Freight-Broker-Agent-Training

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                                220 Course Hrs
                            

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                                    GES446
                            
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                                12 Months
                            
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Overview

Our all-inclusive online Certified Supply Chain Professional + Freight Broker/Agent Training course will provide a complete view of supply chain management and freight broker training. In addition, you will be prepared for the Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) exam and learn the skills needed to be a successful freight broker or agent.

In this supply chain management certification course, you will learn how to translate the connection between planning, sourcing, manufacturing, and delivering into an integrated supply chain. By completion of your supply chain course, you will have a firm understanding of mitigation strategies, operationalize risk management practices and implement cost reduction measures. This combination of skills will drive the efficiency of your supply chain and give you a competitive edge in the market, including helping you obtain your supply chain management certification (CSCP) exam through the Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM).

The Certified Supply Chain Professional + Freight Broker/Agent Training provides you with the comprehensive training needed to gain valuable knowledge for building a successful freight brokerage or freight brokerage agency. This freight broker training course is designed to educate the student about the foundational aspects of brokering shipments. From learning the laws and terminology, setting up your business, learning about valuable tools and software, contracts and forms, how to find shippers and do ratings, and much more, it will provide you with the knowledge, insight, and direction to help you stand out in this growing industry.

By completion of this freight broker and supply chain training, you will understand the steps of setting up carrier and shipper packets and contracts, marketing and advertising avenues, rate quotes, how to interact with shippers and carriers to keep lines of communication open, and valuable negotiation skills.

Job Opportunity and Resources for Freight Broker/Agent Training

Brooke Transportation Training Solutions hosts a Broker/Agent Resources Day event, which includes a virtual option held one Friday a month, exclusively for course graduates. During this virtual option, all Freight Broker/Agent course graduates have the opportunity to join in on this Resource Day to hear participating brokers give presentations regarding agent opportunities with their company. Graduates are provided with additional valuable resources that can significantly benefit them in their freight brokerage/agency operations. Brooke Transportation is the only training provider currently offering this excellent resource.

Objective

Syllabus

Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
1. Introduction to Supply Chain Management
  1. The Origins of Supply Chain
  2. Supply Chain Management Accounting and Finance
  3. Supply Chain Strategy
  4. Supply Chain Planning and Execution
  5. Business Strategy
2. Purchasing Management
  1. Management Roles
  2. Purchasing, Procurement
  3. Supplier Negotiation
  4. Outsourcing
  5. Purchasing Decisions
3. Creating and Managing Supplier Relationships
  1. Supplier Relationship Management
  2. Supplier Relationship Development
  3. Establishing Criteria
  4. Distributors
  5. Supplier Contracts
4. Ethical and Sustainable Sourcing
  1. Sourcing
  2. Sustainability
  3. Benchmarks
  4. Social and Environmental Impacts of Sourcing
  5. Customer Impacts of Ethical and Sustainable Sourcing
5. Demand Forecasting
  1. Demand Forecasting Concepts and Techniques
  2. The Importance of Forecasting
  3. Demand Planning
  4. Forecasting Methods
  5. Forecasting Models
6. Purchasing Management
  1. Project Management
  2. Creating and Managing Supplier Relationships
  3. Resource Planning Systems
7. Inventory Management
  1. Inventory Management
  2. Financial Statements
  3. Inventory and the Flow of Materials
  4. Inventory Tracking Methods
8. Midterm
9. Process Management – Lean and Six Sigma
  1. Lean Thinking
  2. Kanban Systems
  3. Quality Management and Quality Control
  4. Six Sigma
  5. Statistical Tools
10. Domestic U.S. and Global Logistics
  1. Transportation Fundamentals
  2. Internal Supply Chain Management
  3. International Import Export Standards
  4. Modes of Transportation
  5. Corporate Social Responsibility
11. Customer Relationship Management
  1. Customer Relationship Management
  2. Customer Value
  3. Designing a Successful CRM Program
  4. The Supply Chain Role in Customer Satisfaction
  5. Predicting Customer Behaviors
12. Global Location Decisions
  1. Global Location Decisions
  2. Direct Shipment Strategies
  3. Intermediate Storage Point Strategies
  4. Distribution Channels
13. Service Response Logistics
  1. Service Industries
  2. Supply Chain Services and Management
  3. Methods to Improve Service Productivity
  4. Service Location and Layout Strategies
14. Supply Chain Process Integration
  1. Integration Model
  2. Network Optimization
  3. Overcoming Obstacles
  4. New Product Integration
15. Performance Measurements
  1. Compliance
  2. Supply Chain Metrics
  3. Measure, Analyze and Improve the Supply Chain
  4. Risks
  5. Balanced Scorecard and SCOR Model
16. Your Career Roadmap (optional)
  1. Your Skills and Talents
  2. Your Resume
  3. The Cover Letter
  4. Using Email and Social Media
  5. Networking
  6. Acing the Interview
  7. Negotiating Your Salary
  8. After You Land the Job
17. Final Exam
Freight Broker/Agent Training
1. The Basics of Freight Brokering
2. Setting Up Your Business
3. Setting Goals for Your Business
4. Setting Up Your Shipper Packet and Your Carrier Packet
5. Operations and Using Operations Software
6. Types of Freight and Exploring Niche Markets
7. Transportation Law
8. Broker-Carrier Contracts
9. Broker-Shipper Contracts
10. Insurance for Carriers and Brokers
11. Recordkeeping, Accounting, and Financial Management
12. Determining Your Rate Quotes
13. Carrier Relations and Solutions for Success
14. Sales and Profitability
15. Advanced Marketing
16. Develop Your Negotiation Skills

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Instructor

Wayne Durr

Wayne Durr is a global supply chain manager with over 30 years of supply chain experience with the US Army, the US Government, Fortune 500 companies and startups. In his tenure as supply chain professional, he has held the titles strategic buyer, senior demand forecaster and ISO 9001 auditor, amongst others. Wayne has Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) (ABD), an MBA in supply chain and operations and Six Sigma Master Black Belt.

Tony Swaim

Tony Swaim has helped many clients, colleagues, and students reach their professional and personal goals. He has been an online instructor since 1998 and has taught at colleges and universities across the United States since 1981. His focus areas are project management, Six Sigma, and supply chain management. Tony manages a successful consulting firm, and his industry experience includes 20 years of supply chain management. He earned a Doctorate in Business Administration from Kennesaw State University and holds professional certifications in six disciplines, including the Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI)® and Certified Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB)® from the American Society for Quality (ASQ)®.

Jan Roach

Jan Roach entered the transportation field and became a partner in a freight brokerage operation in 1995. For over 10 years, she ran a brokerage/freight agency, overseeing sales, marketing, accounting and claims, and day-to-day operations. Roach holds a Bachelor of Science from Baylor University and has provided training for the freight industry since 2001.

Jeff Roach

Jeff Roach has been in the transportation and freight brokerage industry since 1986. He founded operating his own freight brokerage in 1995, after working as the vice president of national accounts for a major truckload carrier with an air freight division. He grew his brokerage into a multimillion-dollar business and began developing freight broker courses in 2001. Roach is a graduate of Abilene Christian University, holding a Bachelor of Science.

FAQs

What is the average salary of a supply chain manager?

According to Indeed, the average salary of a supply chain manager is $88,499 a year.

What is the average salary of a freight broker?

According to ZipRecruiter, the average salary of a freight broker is $66,677 a year.

What is the average salary of a freight agent?

According to ZipRecruiter, the average salary of a freight agent is $51,214 per year.

Does this course prepare you for a certification?

Yes. To earn the CSCP designation, you must pass the Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) comprehensive exam offered by the Associate for Supply Chain Management (ASCM).

The freight broker portion of this course does not require a certification to enter the field.

What is a freight broker?

A freight broker arranges and makes provision for the transportation of shipments, but they don't actually provide the transportation. Instead, they help the shipper and the motor carrier company negotiate on both sides and earn a fee for their work. Freight brokers use their expertise to set up the shipment, negotiate the terms of the transaction, and manage the shipment from its origin to its destination.

What does a freight broker do?

The freight broker works within the company to manage the day-to-day tasks required to move goods from place to place. They hire carriers and monitor financial aspects such as invoicing, paying agents, and monitoring credit. The government may require additional fees and paperwork for a brokerage license, but not for becoming a freight agent.

What is a freight brokerage company?

Freight brokerage companies act as a liaison between a "shipper," or a business with goods to move, and a "carrier," or the business that has the ability to move those goods. They help the shipping industry run efficiently and smoothly.