Lightning Learning

We call it Lightning Learning, because this 2-hour course will help you to learn real-world strategies to reduce your company's air freight spend in quick, concise modules. 

We know that your time is valuable and that you want to see immediate results.

Target Audience: persons working in a manufacturing environment with responsibility for a transportation budget using air freight and small parcel (UPS, FedEx, DHL, etc.). 

The course requires basic math skills as we work with dimensional weight calculations and its impact on final cost.

We've developed 3 sections to help you master this topic!

 

  • we'll show you how the airlines charge you for air freight and what that means for your cost

 

  • we'll show you how you can ensure that your material is packaged properly to optimize the air freight cost

 

  • we'll show you the different service levels offered and tell you how choosing the right service level can save you money

 


We have designed this class as a multi-media experience with a case study (from an Ikea packaging challenge) and 2 quizzes in order to help you quickly learn these concepts. 

 

And we have included 3 “Insider Savings Tips” that you can implement at your company for immediate cost savings!



Senior Instructor

Sebastian Piela

Many years of experience in Fortune 1000 companies, especially in the logistics and I.T. areas of manufacturing companies. Through process improvements, Sebastian has been able to identify and implement savings opportunities worth up to $10 million. Feel free to contact me at [email protected]

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Chapter 1: Introduction

    • 1.01 Introduction of Topics

    • 1.02 Scope of the Class
  • 2

    Chapter 2: Understand How the Airlines Charge for Air Freight

    • 2.01 When is 50 lbs. not 50 lbs.?

    • 2.02 What is Dimensional Weight?

    • 2.03 How Dimensional Weight is Calculated

    • 2.04 Dense or Bulky

    • 2.05 Video Explanation of Dimensional Weight

    • 2.06 Quiz

    • 2.07 Insider Savings Tip Number 1
  • 3

    Chapter 3: Ensure Optimized Packaging

    • 3.01 Ensure Optimized Packaging

    • 3.02 Ikea Glimma Tea Packaging Case Study

    • 3.03 Quiz

    • 3.04 Insider Savings Tip Number 2

    • 3.05 Insider Savings Tip Number 3
  • 4

    Chapter 4: Air Service Levels and How They Impact Cost

    • 4.01 Choose the Right Service Level

    • 4.02 Service Levels: What They Mean

    • 4.03 How Can You Reduce Small Parcel Expenses at Your Company?

    • 4.04 End