International Transport and Logistics

Summary
Program
Nomad' Network
Testimony

Who Should Attend

Commercial directors, export directors, sales directors and managers responsible for the international development. Any personnel charged of recruiting and motivating the international sales forces.

What's more?

Innovative and effective online tools:
Nomad' Profile®: Cultural Profile, Comparison tool, Country Packs
Nomad' Network®: preparing & following the training
Theoretical as practical and concrete approach
Strategies: pros and cons of each one
Personalized action plan

Benefits of Attendance

Analyzing the costs and making the right decisions in terms of logistics
Being capable of chosing the appropriate means of transportation
Insuring the merchandise and dealing with the financial risks

International Transport and Logistics

MODULE 1: SETTING AN EFFECTIVE LOGISTICS

1. Knowing the international transports

Understanding the specificities of sea transport
Assessing the characteristics of terrestrial transport
Identifying the peculiarities of air transport
Chosing the means of transportation
Apprehending the various import transport operations

2. Mastering the incoterms

Knowing the different groups :
- Group « E »
- Group « F »
- Group « C »
- Group « D »
Assessing the obligations meant in every group
Identifying the consequences on costs of the incoterm chosen

3. Dealing with customs operations

Exporting
Importing
Determining the special customs arrangements :
- The returns
- The commercial samples
- Bonded goods
- Temporary admission
Clearing through customs

MODULE 2: INSURING AND DEALING WITH PAYMENT RISK

1. Insuring the exportations

Insuring the specific risks
- Assurance prospection
- Assurance foire
- Other guarantees
Providing against ordinary risks
- Merchandise transport insurance
- Security guarantee
Understanding the working of the insurance credit policy
Gathering information on COFACE insurance policies

2. Knowing the main market guarantees

3. Guaranteeing the export operations payment

Identifying the various modes of payment (transfer, check, negotiable instrument)
Understanding the techniques (encashment, documentary bill, documentary credit)
Making one's choice

4. Securing the payment

Insuring oneself against exchange risk
Providing against credit risk

International Transport and Logistics

1. A personal online space to prepare your training

You will find :

the logistical information
a preparatory questionnaire
educational materials
a mailbox to contact the consultant

Inscription au Flash Info Akteos - Management interculturel

It is also an area for information and exchanges reserved to Akteos' clients and experts with a forum, a directory, news, a multimedia library and tips.

2. The Nomad' Profiler©, an essential intercultural tool

The Nomad' Profiler© allows to fully apprehend the cultural differences and to develop your intercultural skills.

The model developed by Akteos around 10 cultural dimensions is the pillar to its teaching and brings together:

The Cultural Profile
This reading grid allows you to identify your cultural preferences in a professional context.

The Intercultural Comparator
With this tool, you can compare yourself to other cultures, evaluate the differences and anticipate any comprehension difficulties.

The Country Packs
A few clicks to get the essential information on the cultural codes and the business life of your next destination.

The possibilities of using the Nomad' Profiler are various, whether it is before, during or after the training. It is a true travel companion across cultures.

3. A network to extend your training

After your training, go back to the Nomad' Network, ask questions, expand your contacts, find information, etc.

Faced with the reality of the field, you can at any time address yourself to the Nomadians and to Akteos experts via the Nomad' Network forum.
They can share their own experience and help you put into practice the acquired elements of your training.

With the Nomad' Profiler©, discover other country packs, compare your cultural profile with other cultures and continue developing your intercultural skills.