Course Outline

Module 1: Elements of Transport Economics and Transport

• Structure of the transport sector: Characteristics of transport modes

• The road transport sector: Bus industry, trucking industry, taxi industry

• Issues in road transport: Road safety

Case Study: Analyzing the impact of transport policies on road safety performance in selected regions

Module 2: Key Issues in Road Transport

• Energy and fuel economy challenges in transport

• Customer service management in road transport

• The role of management functions in transport operations

Case Study: Examining fuel efficiency strategies implemented by leading logistics firms

Module 3: Fleet Operations and Cost Management

• Costing in fleet operations: Fixed and variable costs

• Cost structures for scheduled and non-scheduled transport

• Using cost analysis for pricing, rate determination, and decision-making

Case Study: Evaluating a company’s fleet cost structure and identifying cost-saving opportunities

Module 4: Fleet Planning and Scheduling

• Vehicle purchase and replacement: Outright purchase vs. leasing

• Strategic fleet planning

• Optimizing fleet scheduling for operational efficiency and cost reduction

• Implementing a fleet management information system

Case Study: Developing a fleet scheduling plan to maximize efficiency and reduce costs

Module 5: Fleet Maintenance and Workshop Management

• Principles and best practices in vehicle maintenance

• Maintenance planning and scheduling

• Effective workshop management and administration

• Spares inventory management for cost optimization

Case Study: Implementing an effective fleet maintenance strategy to reduce downtime and improve reliability