TRANSPORT MANAGEMENT
 
Lectured in 2nd year Business managementSection shipping, distribution and transport
2de jaar Bedrijfsbeheer optie expeditie, distributie en transport
Theory [A] 25.0
Exercises [B] 25.0
Training and projects [C] 0.0
Studytime [D] 125
Studypoints [E] 5
Language of instruction Dutch
Lecturer Paul DIRKS
Reference RGBBRE02A00977
 
Key words
Transportmanagement

Objectives
To introduce the student to all aspects of the management of a transport company or division. To show that the management greatly influences return, and the contributing factors.
Show techniques and practical solutions in the optimising of transport.
Show financial repercussions of decisions regarding transport.

Topics
Introduction : Trends within the transport world

Part 1:
the organisation of the transport world

Part 2:
optimising transport at the level of a company
Customer optimum
Dropsize
Costing in transport firms; price setting
Delays and planning
Fleetmanagement and investing in vehicles

Part 3:
Telematics

Part 4:
Cases

Prerequisites
none

Final Objectives


Materials used
Syllabus

Study costs
Copies at current price determined by Hogeschool.

Study guidance
Exercises are solved in-class. The lecturer is available for extra guidance.

Teaching Methods
Gaining knowledge, gaining insight, practising, integrating
Self-study of professional literature and websites

Assessment
First exam session: year work 30% + written exam 70%
Second exam session: written exam 100%
Examination Board Flemish Community: First and second exam session: written exam 100 %

Lecturer(s)