This course explores how logistics integrates multi-modal transportation within the broader, interdependent supply chain to ensure safe, timely, and cost-effective movement of goods and information. Through practical coursework, you’ll develop the skills to optimize key variables, enhance daily operational efficiency, and manage logistical risks and responsibilities.
Whether navigating straightforward modal choices or coordinating complex multi-carrier, multi-modal projects, you’ll learn to move materials, finished products, and data seamlessly across all stages of the supply chain—before, between, and beyond transportation links. The course emphasizes national and international logistics strategies, preparing you to support end-to-end movement from source to destination.
This micro-credential is a component of the Professional Certificate Logistics and Supply Chain Management and can be used towards earning CCLP designation.
Program Information
What you’ll learn studying LOGISTICS PROCESSES:
- Examine the factors that influence logistics-related decisions and explain how logistics contributes to an integrated supply chain strategy
- Demonstrate the ability to analyze warehousing and materials handling decisions on behalf of an organization
- Recognize the procurement processes related to logistics and identify the fundamental components of contracts
- Evaluate risk in logistics and describe the specific elements of marine insurance
- Interpret the process of customs compliance and articulate the role and responsibilities of a customs broker
- Discuss the primary elements of international trade, including trading terms and payment methods
LOGISTICS PROCESSES for:
- Logistics Coordinators and Managers
- Trade Development Managers
- Market Development Managers
- Warehouse Managers
- Supply Chain Analysts
- Purchasing Managers
- Transportation Planners
- Freight Forwarders
- Customs Brokers
- Operations Managers
- Business Development Managers
- Trade Compliance Specialists
- Inventory Specialists
Module 1:
Transportation Management
Module 2:
Warehousing
Module 3:
Materials Handling and Unitization
Module 4:
Procurement
Module 5:
Contracts
Module 6:
Risk Management
Module 7:
Marine Insurance
Module 8:
Customs and Compliance
Module 9:
International Trade
Module 10:
Logistics and Supply Chain
How to Access the CITT eBook
To purchase the course text: Logistics Processes: A Canadian Perspective (2023) visit Textbooks – CITT
Once you have added your course materials to your basket, follow the checkout process to complete the purchase. Once done, you will receive an email with instructions on how to access your materials
A fully asynchronous online course does not require real-time communications. Asynchronous online courses do not have the required on-campus components, including assessments. The course will have a set start and finish date and set due dates for assignments and assessments. Please see the registration page for more details.
Prerequisites
- No prerequisites are required to take this course.
Technology Requirements
For in-person and online studies:
- Laptop: Minimum Windows 10 or equivalent operating system. Recommended 8GB of RAM and at least 16 GB of free hard disk space and Wi-Fi capabilities.
Online studies only:
- Access to reliable high-speed broadband internet access (Cable, DSL, LTE) with a minimum bandwidth of 15 Mbps is recommended.
- Laptop must include integrated webcam and microphone.
To earn the Professional Certificate in Logistics and Supply Chain management you will need to successfully complete all required components. Your progress will be continuously evaluated using a variety of formative and/or summative assessments to receive a final mark. Information about these assessment methods will be provided in the Learning Management System on the first day of the program.
IMPORTANT: For those who are pursuing the CCLP® (CITT-Certified Logistics Professional) designation, upon successful completion of your Brock course, you will be required to complete an exam through CITT Canada’s Logistics Association. Details about the exam will be provided at the end of the course.
Accredited by Canada’s Logistic Association.
| Course Detail | Course Info |
|---|---|
| Code | PCSL 9N576 |
| Price | $800 |
| OSAP Eligible | Yes |
| Delivery Mode(s) | ASY - Asynchronous Online |
| Duration | 8 weeks |
| Intake Details | More Info |