Services Transport, Operations and Logistics

Service Provider Selection and Development for Forwarding Training

SAQA US 252260 | NQF 5 | Credits 8 | Duration 5 Days
From $1,242 per delegate

Description

This course equips learners with the competencies to select and develop service providers for forwarding operations. It covers criteria for provider selection, performance monitoring, and relationship management to ensure efficient and compliant supply chains.

Learning Outcomes

  • Apply criteria to evaluate and select service providers for forwarding operations.
  • Analyze service provider performance against agreed service level agreements.
  • Evaluate development needs of service providers to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Design a service provider development plan aligned with organisational goals.
  • Implement monitoring mechanisms to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
  • Demonstrate effective communication and negotiation with service providers.

Target Audience

This course is designed for logistics managers, supply chain coordinators, and forwarding professionals responsible for selecting, contracting, and developing third-party service providers.

Prerequisites

None — open enrollment.

Course Outline

Day 1: Introduction to Service Provider Selection in Forwarding

Objectives:
• Understand the role of service providers in the freight forwarding industry
• Identify key criteria for selecting service providers
• Recognize the importance of service level agreements (SLAs)
• Learn the regulatory framework governing service provider relationships in South Africa

Topics:
• Overview of the freight forwarding value chain
• Types of service providers: carriers, warehousing, customs brokers
• Criteria for selection: cost, reliability, capacity, compliance
• Introduction to Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
• Regulatory requirements: SAQA, SARS, and transport legislation
• Ethical considerations in provider selection
• Stakeholder analysis and communication
• Case study: Selecting a carrier for cross-border transport

Day 2: Developing Service Provider Evaluation Frameworks

Objectives:
• Design a structured evaluation framework for service providers
• Apply quantitative and qualitative assessment methods
• Understand risk management in provider selection
• Use tools like RFQs and RFPs effectively

Topics:
• Components of a provider evaluation framework
• Quantitative metrics: cost per unit, transit time, error rates
• Qualitative metrics: responsiveness, flexibility, reputation
• Risk assessment: financial stability, operational risks
• Request for Quotation (RFQ) and Request for Proposal (RFP) processes
• Weighted scoring models
• Due diligence and background checks
• Workshop: Creating a provider scorecard

Day 3: Negotiating and Contracting with Service Providers

Objectives:
• Develop negotiation strategies tailored to forwarding services
• Draft key contract clauses and understand legal implications
• Establish performance monitoring mechanisms
• Manage provider relationships effectively

Topics:
• Negotiation principles: BATNA, ZOPA, and tactics
• Key contract terms: pricing, liability, termination, force majeure
• Legal considerations: South African contract law, Incoterms
• Performance monitoring: KPIs, dashboards, and reporting
• Relationship management: communication, conflict resolution
• Service level agreement (SLA) development
• Case study: Negotiating a warehousing contract
• Role-play: Contract negotiation simulation

Day 4: Managing Service Provider Performance and Development

Objectives:
• Implement performance management systems for providers
• Conduct performance reviews and provide constructive feedback
• Develop improvement plans and foster continuous improvement
• Understand the role of technology in provider management

Topics:
• Performance management cycle: plan, monitor, review, improve
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for forwarding providers
• Conducting effective provider performance reviews
• Corrective actions and improvement plans
• Technology tools: TMS, dashboards, data analytics
• Collaborative improvement: joint business planning
• Escalation procedures and dispute resolution
• Workshop: Designing a provider scorecard and review process

Day 5: Strategic Provider Selection and Development Integration

Objectives:
• Integrate provider selection with overall supply chain strategy
• Apply best practices in provider development
• Prepare for audit and compliance requirements
• Consolidate learning through a capstone project

Topics:
• Strategic alignment: provider selection with business goals
• Supplier development programs: training, capacity building
• Sustainability and ethical sourcing in provider selection
• Compliance audits: SAQA, ISO, and industry standards
• Capstone project: Develop a provider selection and development plan
• Presentation of capstone projects
• Course review and assessment
• Action planning for implementation

Practicals

No practicals for this training.

This course is made up of exercises and case studies delivered alongside the theory — no separate practical sessions are required to complete it.

Summatives

Each delegate is assessed continuously throughout the course and a final summative test at the end.

Daily Exercises — 30%

Every training day ends with a multiple-choice exercise scored out of 100%. The scores from each daily exercise are averaged across the duration of the course to produce a Daily Average mark, which contributes 30% to the final total.

Final Test — 70%

On the last day a final summative test is written. It is a multiple-choice paper with multiple-answer questions: each question may have more than one correct option, and a single wrong selection on a question marks the entire question wrong — no partial credit. The final test is scored out of 100% and contributes 70% to the overall mark.

Final Total
Component Out of Weight
Daily Average (multiple choice) 100% 30%
Final Test (multi-answer multiple choice) 100% 70%
Final Total 100%

All marks are recorded on the AATICD LMS and visible to each learner under their account.

Certificate

Certificate of Completion

Awarded to delegates who achieve an overall mark of 50% or higher on the Final Total (Daily Average 30% + Final Test 70%).

How it works
  • Certificates are auto-generated on the AATICD LMS as soon as the marks pass the 50% threshold.
  • Each certificate is a branded PDF with the delegate's name, the course title, the unit standard ID, NQF level, credits, and the date of issue.
  • You can download or print your certificate from your LMS dashboard at any time after issue — there's no reissue fee and no expiry date.
  • If you scored under 50% you can sit the final test again at the next scheduled session at no extra cost.
Where to find it

Sign in to the LMS, open your dashboard, and your certificates appear under My Certificates. Each entry has a View / Download button and a print option.

Training Discounts

Group discounts apply automatically — the more delegates you enrol, the greater the saving. Discounts are calculated at 3% per 5 delegates, scaling up to 40% off for 100+ delegates.

Delegates Discount
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10 6% off
15 9% off
20 12% off
25 15% off
30 18% off
50 30% off
75 35% off
100 40% off

3% discount per 5 delegates, up to 40% off for 100+ delegates. Contact us for a custom group quote.

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