This all-inclusive online 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 exam and learn the skills needed to be a successful freight broker or agent 100% online and at your own pace!

By course completion, 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. Within the freight broker portion of this training course students gain an understanding 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.

Course Objectives

• Understand purchasing and supplier management, ethical and sustainable sourcing, and customer relationship management and globalization
• The basics of freight brokering, including documents and software commonly used
• Transportation law, insurance, and agreements and contracts fundamentals
• How to set up and run your business, including recordkeeping, determining quotes, and negotiation and marketing techniques