CLTD

APICS Certified in Logistic, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD)

What is APICS Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD) Certification?

The APICS Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD) certification is another recognized worldwide premier logistics, transportation and distribution education and certification program.

Supply Chain Operations Areas Most Suited for CLTD Designation

Logistics Services
Transportation
Government & Military
Distribution channels
3PL, 4PL

What does APICS CLTD (Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution ) Designation/Program meant to you and your employer?

To YOU

Demonstrate your knowledge and your competency in the field of Logistics, Transportation and Distribution
Emerge as Logistics Expert with specialized high -level knowledge and skills
Create opportunity for career advancement
Help you increase your earning
Ability to handle work related issues confidently

To YOUR Employer

Demonstrate skillful, knowledgeable and competent employees
Increase employee confidence
Increase customer confidence
Grow company's financial performance

Outcomes

After earning the CLTD you will be able to:

improve Logistics efficiency
maximize Technology ROI
streamline the operations ... all through the use of comprehensive body of knowledge, best practices and standards in the field of logistics, transportation and distribution

Educational / Professional Prerequisites

None (no bachelor’s degree or international equivalent is required)

HOW DO I TEST?

You need to sit for for 1 exam on CLTD
The CLTD exam consists of 150 multiple choice questions answered within 3.5 hours
You will receive your results immediately after completing the exams. With a passing score, start using your new CLTD credential to set yourself apart

MODULE CONTENT

Module 1: Logistics Overview and Strategy

Outlining the principles that make logistics useful, including economic drivers
Understanding how logistics fits within supply chain management
Managing logistics strategy, including the logistics value proposition
Developing flexible logistics frameworks and collaborative relationships
Exploring strategic-level risk management
Using fundamental performance measurements and benchmarking
Implementing reengineering and continuous improvement philosophies

Module 2: Logistics Network Design

Implementing a logistics network design process
Considering transportation requirements driving logistics network plans
Using tools and analyses to select node patterns and links
Adopting risk management • Planning for network security and business continuity

Module 3: Sustainability and Reverse Logistics

Understanding how logistics plays a key role in demonstrating organizational social responsibility
Managing the triple bottom line, including carbon footprint reductions and green initiatives
Selecting vendors based on sustainable practices
Demonstrating responsibility when handling and managing hazardous and dangerous materials

Module 4: Capacity Planning and Demand Management

Understanding the basics of forecasting including various types of forecasts
Shaping demand for logistics services
Translating demand information into planning for transportation and warehousing capacity
Providing input during S&OP and participating in collaborative planning, forecasting, and replenishment
Planning for distribution requirements
Managing supply, including ERP master scheduling
Developing a process and selecting a purchasing strategy

Module 5: Order Management

Performing customer relationship management during order management activities
Implementing CRM to strengthen relationships
Meeting customer needs
Achieving service levels according to customer demand
Managing the process steps and logistics decision points of inbound, intracompany, and outbound order management

Module 6: Inventory Management

Understanding inventory management, planning, and control
Contrasting stakeholder expectations for inventory management
Summarizing the different functions or purposes inventory serves in a business
Illustrating the major types of inventory costs
Differentiating approaches to safety stock and determinations of when to order
Performing calculations related to standard deviation, economic order quantity, and reorder points
Describing lean, just-in-time, ABC, vendor-managed inventory, and other alternative approaches
Listing common performance metrics

Module 7: Warehouse Management

Understanding warehousing strategies and determining which to use
Considering physical aspects and tactics related to warehousing design
Exploring warehousing challenges and trends
Summarizing warehouse ownership types and functions
Determining warehouse operations performance measures
Diving deep into warehouse processes, layouts, materials handling, systems and automation, and packaging

Module 8: Transportation

Outlining transportation fundamentals including cost structure, stakeholders, capabilities, carrier types, mode classifications, and selection considerations
Diving deep into the modes of transportation including road, rail, air, water, pipeline, intermodal, and parcel/courier
Managing transportation according to guiding principles
Considering tradeoffs when designing transportation networks, selecting carriers and modes, and planning routes and schedules

Module 9: Global Logistics Considerations

Examining current factors in the global logistics space
Staying competitive while balancing cost and level of service
Exploring the history of international trade theories and infrastructure
Discussing global logistics performance indicators and trade specialists
Complying with international trade regulations
Preparing customs documentation
Discussing finance, payment options, terms of sale, payment methods, currency issues, trade zones, and hedging

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