Introduction

The APICS Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD) program is the premier logistics educational program that provides a comprehensive body of knowledge that sets the global standard for logistics best practices for professionals in the logistics, transportation and distribution industries.

Objectives

• To understand how successful logistics, transportation and distribution adds value to an organization
• To learn how to develop a logistics strategy which aligns with corporate strategy
• To explore how to design, plan, execute, control, and monitor supply chain activities
• To evaluate the process constraints and choices within global logistics to establish a plan linked to overall strategy
• To understand natural dynamics within the supply chain and the strategic importance of inventory and warehouse management
• To learn the collaboration between different logistics, transportation and distribution techniques to provide maximum profit to the company

Contents

• Module 1: Logistics and Supply Chain Overview

1. Section A: Logistics Fundamentals
2. Section B: Logistics Strategy within the Supply Chain
3. Section C: Lean Logistics

• Module 2: Capacity Planning and Demand Management

1. Section A: Aligning Supply and Demand
2. Section B: Translating Demand into Capacity Planning
3. Section C: Demand Management
4. Section D: Sourcing and Procurement of Inventory

• Module 3: Order Management

1. Section A: Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
2. Section B: Order Management
3. Section C: Customer Service Management (CSM)

• Module 4: Inventory and Warehouse Management

1. Section A: Inventory Management in Logistics
2. Section B: Inventory Management Methods
3. Section C: Inventory Control
4. Section D: Warehousing Strategy and Management
5. Section E: Packaging and Materials Handling

• Module 5: Transportation

1. Section A: Transportation Fundamentals
2. Section B: Modes of Transportation
   Section C: Transportation Management

• Module 6: Global Logistics Considerations

1. Section A: Infrastructure and System
2. Section B: Regulations
3. Section C: Customs Clearing and Documentation
4. Section D: Finance and Payment Options
5. Section E: Currency and Tax Considerations

• Module 7: Logistics Network Design

1. Section A: Facilities Planning
2. Section B: Distribution Network Design
3. Section C: Risk Management

• Module 8: Reverse Logistics and Sustainability

1. Section A: Reverse Logistics
2. Section B: Sustainability

Target Audience

• Business Heads
• Business Process Designers and Implementers
• Change Managers and Implementers
• Consultants in Operations Management
• Consultant in Supply Chain Management
• Customer Service Managers
• Demand Managers
• Distribution Managers
• Inventory Managers
• Logistics Managers
• Material Managers
• Material Planners
• Operations Heads
• Operations Managers
• Operations Planners
• Supply Chain Managers
• Transportation Managers
• Warehouse Managers
• Individuals preparing for APICS CLTD exam

Prerequisites

• None. However, for the best learning experience, it is recommended that participants completely go through the print and online contents of participant hand-out before coming to the class.

Participant Hand-outs

• APICS CLTD learning system that contains print modules (8 modules, 4 books),E-flash cards, practice test bank of more than 900 multiple choice questions, online access to pre-test, module & section specific quizzes, online progress report and post-test assessment questions required to complement APICS CLTD learning experience.

Duration

• Minimum time required to cover the course materials: approx. 30 hours (5 days)
• An additional 1 day is required for more discussions
• An additional 1 days is required for performance check at the end of each session
• An additional 0.5 day is required for pre-test
• An additional 0.5 day is required for post-test
• An additional 0.5 day is required for optional problem solving in participant workbook
• An additional 0.5 days is required for vocabulary check in participant workbook
• An additional 2 days are required for mutual experience sharing by participants
• An additional 14 days are required to prepare and cover a live case study based on actual working of the company with actual examples

Logistics

• A laptop with a USB port, MS-Office PowerPoint software and a projector
• PowerPoint presenter with laser pointer
• White-board with markers
• Flip chart with at least 20 blank sheets
• Digital camera
• All participants must carry a laptop with Internet access for accessing online content from the class
• Sign-up sheets
• Name tents
• Feedback forms

Awards

A certification of participation is awarded by APICS after successful completion of this course.