Online Logistics & Supply Chain Management Programs in Canada

Applied Customs & Logistics Inc.:
Based in Toronto, Ontario, Applied Customs & Logistics Inc. (ACLI) is a logistics, customs and supply chain organization that offers online certificate courses in logistics fundamentals, customs procedures and purchase management to students and logistics professionals. The courses are offered online with flexible schedules available. The course programme helps participants / students to fully understand the logistics and customs principles and procedures. Our objective is to provide the most recent advances in the industry to clients in an economical way. Applied Customs & Logistics Inc. courses will help students develop new skills and / or refresh their existing skills, improve performance and extend their career opportunities. The customized subjects are carefully analyzed and selected according to Supply Chain industry and companies' requirements.

Online Certificate Courses (For Canadian & International Students)
Courses are flexible, cost effective and quality alternative to traditional classroom instruction. Special emphasis is given to freight audit, freight ratings and carrier selection. We offer 24/7 access to unlimited tutorial assistance to our students. Courses enable participants to achieve a practical understanding and specialized knowledge in the key areas of supply chain management.

Each certificate course is minimum 12 week duration and includes online assessment tests each week and an end term exam.

Fundamentals of Transportation and Logistics Online Certificate (10 weeks)
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to understand functional pieces of business logistics. The course includes various modes of transportation and types of carriers, documents used in the transportation of goods, basics of warehouse operations, general understanding of the inventory management; and recent concepts in logistics operation.

Instruction:
• Various modes of transportation and their application
• Freight rate analysis
• Shipping documents, their purpose and use
• Domestic and international terms of sale/freight terms/INCO terms
• Warehousing and Distribution
• Packaging and Material Handling
• Logistics Management
• Integrated Logistics

Customs Procedures Online Certificate (10 weeks)
This course is designed for those who are interested in pursuing a career in customs and International trade. The course explains the role of different players, namely the importer, exporter, Canada Border Services Agency, and the customs broker, and how other government departments affect the importing and exporting of goods.

Following are the major topics covered in this course:
• The Principal Acts Involved in the Importation and Exportation of Goods
• The Canadian Customs Tariff Classification System
• Tariff Treatments and Trade Agreements
• NAFTA
• AMPS and CSA
• Refunds, Drawbacks, Self-corrections
• Export and Import Permits
• Export Documentation

Format: Online, and assissted by Virtual Classroom. Students may enroll at any time in this program.

Forecasting and Inventory Management (10 weeks)
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to understand forecasting methods and inventory models.

Topics included
• Demand & Forecasting
• Forecasting methods
• Inventory Management Models
• Selective Inventory Control
• MRP

Format: Online, Students may enroll at any time in this program.

Freight Broker Course Online (10 weeks)
The course explains procedure, legal implications, marketing and financial aspect of starting your own Freight Broker/logistics Service provider business. 

Instruction:
• Freight broker / agent job description.
• Starting your own business.
• Players in freight forwarding business.
• Marketing your business.
• Finding Shippers / Customers.
• Freight rate calculations.
• Documentation between Broker and carriers.
• Softwares in industry.

Freight Audit Course Online (4 weeks online & in Virtual Class)
• Freight Audit process & methods
• Third party auditing service providers
• Freight rates
• Fuel surcharge
• Accessorial charges
• Rate agreements
• Freight Invoice Analysis
• Accounting procedures for Freight auditing

Format: Online and Virtual classroom course
Course Duration: 4 weeks online & in Virtual Class, if required.

Freight Claim Management Course (4 weeks online & virtual class)

Learning Outcome:
Upon successful completion of the course, the participants will be able to understand the concept of freight Claim process in the event of freight loss, damage or delays.

Instruction:
• Carrier liability & responsibilities
• Shipper responsibilities
• Consignee responsibilities
• Freight Claim procedures
• Insurance and Liability limitations