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Level 3 Diploma in Logistics, Supply Chain and Operations Management

Operational Process Planning and Freight Controls

LSC306 · International Trade and Freight Management — Week 11 of 16

CourseLSC306
Week11 of 16
SemesterII
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This week’s topics

Operational Process Planning and Freight Controls

  1. Compiling end-to-end shipping document packs
  2. Freight movement process mapping
  3. Monitoring landed cost and billing variance
  4. Compliance audits and delivery risk controls
  5. Transport Document Mistakes| Avoiding Discrepancies in Documentary Credit
  6. Letter of Credit Discrepancy Guide: Mastering the Rule of Strict Compliance
  7. ICC ISBP 821 Explained: Standard Banking Practice for Document Examination
  8. Tools for project planning

What you will be able to do

  • 4.2 Prepare an outline document pack and process plan for the movement of goods.
  • 4.3 Recommend controls to manage cost, compliance and delivery risk.

Activity

Start with this week’s 4 videos, then: Seminar, guided reading and a short written task: prepare an outline document pack and process plan for the movement of goods.

Study materials

Videos

  • Transport Document Mistakes| Avoiding Discrepancies in Documentary Credit · YouTube · Vanijja | Trade Insights · 6 min · for registered students
  • Letter of Credit Discrepancy Guide: Mastering the Rule of Strict Compliance · YouTube · Vanijja | Trade Insights · 10 min · for registered students
  • ICC ISBP 821 Explained: Standard Banking Practice for Document Examination · YouTube · Vanijja | Trade Insights · 5 min · for registered students
  • Tools for project planning · Oak National Academy, Key Stage 4 (GCSE level) · for registered students

Further resources

  • Managerial Accounting, ch. 10: How Do Managers Evaluate Performance Using Cost Variance Analysis? · PDF · Saylor Academy, textbook chapter; pp. 619–709 · for registered students
  • Risk Management for Enterprises and Individuals, ch. 4: Evolving Risk Management: Fundamental Tools · PDF · Saylor Academy, textbook chapter; pp. 142–184 · for registered students
  • Principles of Management, ch. 17: Organizational Planning and Controlling · PDF · OpenStax, textbook chapter; pp. 501–542 · for registered students
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Course plan
  • Week 1: Fundamentals of International Trade
  • Week 2: Key Parties and Operational Terminology
  • Week 3: International Freight Transport Modes
  • Week 4: Incoterms and Commercial Contracts
  • Week 5: International Trade Documentation
  • Week 6: Customs, Security and Regulatory Compliance
  • Week 7: Risk Assessment and Mitigation in Transit
  • Midterm: Midterm evaluation
  • Week 9: Customer Communication and Service Delivery
  • Week 10: Selecting Freight Solutions for Customer Requirements
  • Week 11: Operational Process Planning and Freight Controls
  • Week 12: Applying International Trade and Freight Management in prac…
  • Week 13: Assignment workshop: research, planning and referencing
  • Week 14: Assignment workshop: drafting, feedback and improvement
  • Week 15: Review and coursework completion
  • Final: Final assessment and submission
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