CLTD Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution
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CLTD Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution Course
Introduction:
The Certified in Logistics, Transportation, and Distribution (CLTD) certification is designed to equip professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to tackle the complex challenges of modern supply chain logistics. Developed by APICS in collaboration with a team of subject matter experts, the CLTD designation encompasses a comprehensive body of knowledge that establishes the global standard for best practices in logistics, transportation, and distribution.
The APICS Certified in Logistics, Transportation, and Distribution (CLTD) program has been providing professionals with this esteemed designation since 2016. It is the preferred choice for ambitious individuals who are actively involved in logistics, transportation, and distribution and aspire to enhance the logistics function within their organizations.
To earn the CLTD designation, candidates are required to pass a comprehensive exam consisting of 150 questions. Successful completion of the exam demonstrates a deep understanding of the principles and practices essential for effective logistics, transportation, and distribution management.
By earning the CLTD certification, professionals not only validate their expertise but also gain access to a network of like-minded individuals and resources that foster continuous professional development. This certification serves as a testament to one's commitment to excellence in the field of logistics and opens doors to new opportunities for career advancement.
Join the ranks of industry leaders by pursuing the APICS Certified in Logistics, Transportation, and Distribution (CLTD) certification. Expand your knowledge, enhance your skills, and position yourself as a valuable asset in the dynamic world of supply chain logistics.
Course Objectives:
By the end of this workshop, participants will understand the following:-
- Logistics and Supply Chain Overview
- Capacity Planning and Demand Management
- Order Management
- Inventory and Warehouse Management
- Transportation
- Global Logistics Considerations
- Logistics Network Design
- Reverse Logistics and Sustainability
Who Should Attend?
The CLTD is designed for logistics professionals across all industries, especially:
- Logistics managers/engineers
- Supply chain logistics managers
- Traffic managers
- Transportation / fleet managers
- Warehouse operations/distribution managers
- Reverse logistics managers
Course Outlines:
LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN OVERVIEW
Logistics is the core of supply chain management.
Fundamental concepts include managing logistics as a cohesive system, understanding tradeoffs to present a logistics strategy that aligns with organizational strategy, and finding the most effective mix of revenue-producing services for the cost of providing that service. Measurement and continuous improvement are emphasized as ways to meet and exceed the pressures of globalization and the steadily increasing customer expectations for logistics.
- Logistics Fundamentals
- Logistics Strategy within the Supply Chain
- Lean Logistics
CAPACITY PLANNING AND DEMAND MANAGEMENT
Logistics capacity planning and related decisions rely on efficient forecasts, so it is important to understand the concepts behind forecasting and its application to logistics decisions. This involves understanding how logistics can help direct and prioritize in order to better match supply to demand. The effective acquisition of inventory also requires collaboration between procurement and logistics.
- Aligning Supply and Demand
- Translating Demand into Capacity Planning
- Demand Management
- Sourcing and Procurement of Inventory
ORDER MANAGEMENT
At the core of the logistics process is the customer order, which serves as the trigger setting logistics in motion. Order management activities include a variety of tasks aimed at planning, designing, and controlling processes that manage and execute customers’ orders. At the core of these processes is customer relationship management since every decision and activity that logistics takes should be with the customer in mind. By developing a customer service management strategy, logistics can deliver on the seven rights of customer service which enhances long-term customer satisfaction and creates lifetime customers.
- Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
- Order Management
- Customer Service Management (CSM)
INVENTORY AND WAREHOUSE MANAGEMENT
Inventory and warehouse management involves maintaining inventory levels in a manner that aligns with the business strategy and goals, supporting the coordination of supply and demand, while protecting inventory value. Warehouse management also entails the movement of materials and goods into and out of storage efficiently, safely, and with minimal inventory damage. As business practices and technology evolve, inventory and warehouse management must adapt to new distribution channels and customer/consumer expectations by creating new processes that deliver the desired results.
- Inventory Management in Logistics
- Inventory Management Methods
- Inventory Control
- Warehouse Strategy and Management
- Packaging and Materials Handling
TRANSPORTATION
Transportation moves goods and services across geographic lines, between where products are produced and where they are consumed, while allowing for competitive growth. At home and abroad, advances in transportation through technology and design have broadened the markets for both domestic and international competition. The wider a product’s distribution and the greater its demand, the more manufacturers can leverage transportation’s economies of cost. Logistics professionals are responsible for moving inventory throughout the firm’s supply chain and to the firm’s customers. They can use a combination of private and purchased transportation services with access to various modes of transportation, offering flexible solutions for transporting product from origin to destination.
- Transportation Fundamentals
- Modes of Transportation
- Transportation Management
GLOBAL LOGISTICS CONSIDERATIONS
For the global logistics manager, successful participation in international trade requires awareness and knowledge of a number of key components, including but not limited to:
The infrastructure and systems of the countries to which it will export goods, the regulations which govern each country that its shipments will travel through, the customs clearing and documentation requirements for each shipment as dictated by each country and transportation mode used »» an understanding of how it can reach mutual agreement on the terms of sale, methods of payment and finance terms trade participants; and »» the process of determining the currency to be used for payment, transfer pricing and potential understanding of how free/foreign trade zones influences duties paid and total landed costs.
Coordinating these international trade elements is an essential skill set for today’s logistics professionals.
- Infrastructure and System
- Regulations
- Customer Clearing and Documentation
- Currency and Tax Consideration
LOGISTICS NETWORK DESIGN
The design of the network of warehouses and transportation lanes enable supply to be provided at the place and time of demand most effectively. This involves choosing the optimal number, location, and type of warehouse facilities, which can be supported by using both manual and automated decision support tools. Risk management helps logistics professionals determine how they can help minimize uncertainty and provide more reliable organizational results.
- Facilities Planning
- Distribution Network Design
- Risk Management
REVERSE LOGISTICS AND SUSTAINABILITY
Companies around the globe use reverse logistics to manage their product returns in ways that actually turn the reverse flows into quantifiable value streams that not only contribute to the profitability of the organization but also strengthen its triple bottom line (TBL) and its commitment to sustainability and social responsibility. These efforts make the organization more attractive to customers, suppliers, other supply chain participants, and shareholders who value green initiatives, reduced carbon footprints, and wiser usage of the world’s finite resources.
- Reverse Logistics
- Sustainability