Assess carriers

Evaluate carrier performance; evaluate strengths and weaknesses, network and infrastructure.

assess performance of carriers
execute carrier performance assessments
conduct assessments of carrier performance
carry out evaluations of carrier performance
execute carrier performance evaluations
evaluate performance of carriers
evaluate carriers
conduct evaluations of carrier performance
assess carrier performance
evaluate carrier performance
undertake assessments of carrier performance

skill/competence

sector-specific

Assess carriers is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Forwarding manager: Forwarding managers plan and organise cargo shipments within national and international areas. They communicate with carriers and negotiate the best way to send the cargo to its destination which can be a single customer or a point of distribution. Forwarding managers act as experts in supply chain management. They know and apply the rules and regulations for each specific type of cargo and communicate the conditions and costs to the clients.
International forwarding operations coordinator: International forwarding operations coordinators implement and monitor international forwarding operations by resolving problems and taking decisions related to transport and support activities. They deal with administrative burdens associated with international operations such as regulations in different national contexts for imports and exports. They provide business support, project coordination, evaluation and management of current systems and international supply chain management and procedures as required.

Assess carriers is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

References

1. Assess carriers – ESCO