Certified In Logistics Transportation And Distribution (CLTD) Training

About Course

The Certified in Logistics, Transportation, and Distribution (CLTD) certification, offered by APICS (Association for Supply Chain Management), is for professionals specializing in logistics and supply chain management. CLTD validates expertise in logistics strategy, transportation management, warehouse operations, and distribution channels. Holders of CLTD demonstrate proficiency in optimizing logistics networks, reducing costs, and enhancing supply chain efficiency. This certification enhances career opportunities by confirming skills in managing logistics processes, improving customer service through efficient distribution, and ensuring effective transportation management across various industries globally, including manufacturing, retail, and logistics service providers.

Course Content

Module 1 – Logistics and Supply Chain Overview

Managing logistics as a cohesive system
Understanding tradeoffs to present a logistics strategy that aligns with the organizational strategy
Finding the most effective mix of revenue producing services for the cost of providing that service
Developing strong relationships across the supply chain
Designing key performance indicators to encourage desired behaviors
Using continuous improvement to exceed customer expectations

Module 2 – Capacity Planning and Demand Management

Module 3 – Order Management

Module 4 – Inventory and Warehouse Management

Module 5 – Transportation

Module 6 – Global Logistics Considerations

Identifying macro-environmental factors of global logistics that impact countries and organizations around the world to better manage logistics service providers, related transportation costs, and substitute product offerings
Working knowledge of international trade theories and practices, including trade agreements and trading blocs
Understanding the infrastructure, systems and regulations of the countries to which goods are imported/exported
Understanding customs clearing and documentation requirements for each shipment as dictated by each country and transportation mode used
Preparing all required documentation needed to ensure shipments arrive safely, securely, without damage, and on time at their final designation
Using the Harmonized System Classification codes to properly specify the goods for export and dictate the corresponding tariff rates charged
Identifying which financing and payment options are most appropriate and amenable to the parties involved
Deciding what currency will be most appropriate for global trade participants, balancing levels of risk exposure between buyers and sellers

Module 7 – Logistics Network Design

Module 8 – Reverse Logistics and Sustainability

Developing a comprehensive reverse logistics strategy
Recommending whether the reverse logistics strategy can be handled internally by creating a central returns center or by hiring a third-party provider to coordinate the activities
Managing product returns in ways that turn the reverse flows into quantifiable value streams, to contribute to profitability and strengthen commitment to sustainability and social responsibility
Demonstrating social responsibility that is valued by customers, shareholders, and the community, to help the organization be a good environmental steward for the long-term
Implementing sustainability initiatives to impact the organization’s triple bottom line (TBL)
Choosing suppliers and other supply chain members according to the organization’s commitment to implement sustainable processes and practices

About Course

What Will You Learn?

Course Content

Module 1 – Logistics and Supply Chain Overview

Managing logistics as a cohesive system

Understanding tradeoffs to present a logistics strategy that aligns with the organizational strategy

Finding the most effective mix of revenue producing services for the cost of providing that service

Developing strong relationships across the supply chain

Designing key performance indicators to encourage desired behaviors

Using continuous improvement to exceed customer expectations

Module 2 – Capacity Planning and Demand Management

Understanding the concepts behind forecasting and its application to logistics decisions

Creating efficient forecasts to better align supply to demand

Translating demand information into high-level capacity plans for warehousing and transportation

Collaborating between procurement and logistics

Understanding key processes, including S&OP, MPS, MRP and DRP

Delivering customer service at a consistent level

Module 3 – Order Management

Planning, designing and controlling processes which manage and execute customers’ orders

Implementing a customer relationship management (CRM) process

Understanding key logistics systems, such as EDI and TMS to enable visibility throughout the order process

Tracking and measuring supplier and carrier performance to improve efficiency and effectiveness

Managing relationships with the supply chain partners

Developing a customer service management strategy

Enhancing long-term customer satisfaction and creating lifetime customers

Module 4 – Inventory and Warehouse Management

Maintaining inventory levels to align with the business strategy and goals, supporting the coordination of supply and demand, while protecting inventory value

Creating an inventory management strategy that meets competing goals of minimizing inventory costs and maximizing customer service

Managing the movement of materials and goods into and out of storage efficiently, safely, and with minimal inventory damage

Adapting to new distribution channels and customer expectations by creating new processes that deliver the desired results

Implementing efficient and effective warehouse processes, while utilizing appropriate warehouse technology

Using appropriate packaging to promote safe and efficient materials handling during storage and transportation

Module 5 – Transportation

Understanding transportation fundamentals, including key stakeholders, intermediaries and carriers involved in transporting product from origin to destination

Understanding the characteristics of the different transportation modes to make appropriate selections based on speed, availability, dependability, capability, frequency and cost

Moving goods and services throughout a firm’s supply chain, between where products are produced and where they are consumed, while allowing for competitive growth

Effectively manage the entire transportation process—from long-range strategies and operational planning to day-to-day execution

Utilizing transportation technology to manage and control visibility and communication between multiple stakeholders and transportation managers

Module 6 – Global Logistics Considerations

Identifying macro-environmental factors of global logistics that impact countries and organizations around the world to better manage logistics service providers, related transportation costs, and substitute product offerings

Working knowledge of international trade theories and practices, including trade agreements and trading blocs

Understanding the infrastructure, systems and regulations of the countries to which goods are imported/exported

Understanding customs clearing and documentation requirements for each shipment as dictated by each country and transportation mode used

Preparing all required documentation needed to ensure shipments arrive safely, securely, without damage, and on time at their final designation

Using the Harmonized System Classification codes to properly specify the goods for export and dictate the corresponding tariff rates charged

Identifying which financing and payment options are most appropriate and amenable to the parties involved

Deciding what currency will be most appropriate for global trade participants, balancing levels of risk exposure between buyers and sellers

Module 7 – Logistics Network Design

Designing the network of warehouses and transportation lanes to enable supply to be provided at the place and time of demand

Analyzing transportation and distribution requirements, while understanding key tradeoffs, to assist in planning and deployment of network

Using decision support tools to determine the optimal number, location, and type of warehouse facilities

Employing modeling techniques to help find the right balance among competing needs of involved stakeholders

Implementing risk management strategies to minimize uncertainty and provide more reliable organizational results

Creating prevention and mitigation plans, as well as providing business continuity if a risk event occurs

Module 8 – Reverse Logistics and Sustainability

Developing a comprehensive reverse logistics strategy

Recommending whether the reverse logistics strategy can be handled internally by creating a central returns center or by hiring a third-party provider to coordinate the activities

Managing product returns in ways that turn the reverse flows into quantifiable value streams, to contribute to profitability and strengthen commitment to sustainability and social responsibility

Demonstrating social responsibility that is valued by customers, shareholders, and the community, to help the organization be a good environmental steward for the long-term

Implementing sustainability initiatives to impact the organization’s triple bottom line (TBL)

Choosing suppliers and other supply chain members according to the organization’s commitment to implement sustainable processes and practices