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August 10, 2007

Marketing Transportation Brokerages Services:  The Marketing Strategy Course for Transportation Brokers begins August 13

 This course was designed for those who want to learn more about how to market transportation brokerage services.  The heart of the course is the book Marketing Transportation Brokerage Services by Dr. John Drea and Dr. Joe Hanna, which was specifically developed for this course. 

 

Students have 16 weeks to complete this entirely web-based course.  The cost for TIA members is $350 plus $80 for the textbook; for non-Members the cost is $475 plus $105 for the textbook.

 

To view a sample of the course go to http://www.tianet.org/docs/TIAFoundationMarketingTransDocument.pdf.   Click here for a registration form.  If you have questions, call Tia Johnson, TIA Administrative Assistant, at (703) 299-5701 or email johnson@tianet.org.

   

Emergency Preparedness Webinar

Is Your Business Prepared for the “Defining Moments” ?

Would You Like to Learn how to protect Your Shareholder Value from a Disaster?

Get Your Copy of the TIA Emergency Preparedness Webinar, with all the exhibits, Checklists and Forms:

  • Determine your company’s level of Preparedness
  • Evaluate your current resources and risk management plans to survive the three phases of a disaster
  • Learn and use a unique process designed to match your risks, likely damage and the ultimate impact on your business
  • Protect your cash flow, customer and vendor relationships
  • Learn how to maintain your people, processes, profitability and productivity during and after a disaster. 

September is National Emergency Preparedness Month. Natural Disasters, Terrorists attack, or everyday fires can leave a business in ruins, even if not directly damaged.

Check out this valuable CD designed specifically for 3PL’s here

   Mark Your Calendar:

 International Freight Forwarding Boot Camp

Space Limited to 30 Participants

 

The TIA Foundation has rescheduled the second International Freight Forwarding Boot Camp to October 12-14, 2007.  The boot camp is designed to give senior leadership at 3PLs the tools they need to move their companies into the expanding field of international logistics. 

Formally a one-day course, the international freight forwarding seminar has been redesigned into an intensive two-part, six day seminar.  The second part of the course will begin October 12, 2007 and will be held again at the Hyatt Regency Tech Center in Denver, CO.  Attendance for the first boot camp is not a requirement to attend the 2nd boot camp!  The cost to attend is $1,100 per part.

 

For more information or to access the registration form, click here.  If you have questions, contact Cindy Amos at (703) 299-5710 or email amos@tianet.org.

 

We want to hear from you!

 

The TIA Foundation Education Committee is developing topics for the 2008 Convention.  We want to know what you want to learn.  Any topic will be considered.  Just send your suggestions to Cindy Amos at amos@tianet.org.

 

Professional Reading Delivered to Your Door!

You've heard a lot about it, but do you own a copy of Bill Augelos' Transportation, Logistics and the Law?  

 

What about the Dictionary of International Trade

 

If you would like to purchase either of these books, click here to access an order form.

 

Looking to increase your knowledge about moving International Freight?

The World Academy is a premier international logistics and compliance educational training academy.  Live seminars are offered on the following topics and more: 

  • C-TPAT Awareness Programs & Implementation
  • IATA Endorsed Dangerous Goods Training
  • Import/Export Trade Compliance

For more information on course dates and descriptions, please click here. If you have questions, call Tracy Lenok at 877-265-0070 or email info@theworldacademy.com

TIA Foundation Education Committee is developing the topics for the 2008 Convention and would like you to know what you education sessions you want.  Send your suggestions to Cindy Amos at amos@tianet.org.

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