APICS CLTD 

Module 1: Logistics Fundamentals and Strategy

• Recognize Logistics Fundamentals: Learn logistics history, definitions, scope, total cost concepts, and drivers of logistics.
• Role, Value, and Cost of Logistics: Explore logistics in supply chain management, the value of logistics management, and cost management.
• Develop Logistics Strategy: Align logistics strategy with goals, identify value propositions, optimize costs and services, and incorporate product life cycles.

Module 2: Demand Management and Capacity Planning

• Forecast Demand: Develop forecasting processes and interpret forecasts.
• Understand Demand Management: Study demand components and contribute to the management process.
• Logistics Capacity Planning: Shape logistics demand and conduct transportation and capacity planning.
• Support S&OP and DRP: Learn sales and operations planning, distribution requirements planning, and inventory processes.

Module 3: Customer and Order Management

• Customer Relationship Management (CRM): Understand CRM, customer segmentation, and service management.
• Order Management: Optimize outbound/inbound orders and enhance distribution strategies.

Module 4: Warehouse Management

• Warehouse Strategy and Roles: Apply warehousing strategies and evaluate ownership types.
• Warehouse Processes: Optimize receiving, storage, replenishment, and dispatch processes.
• Facility Layout and Performance: Design warehouse layouts, manage space, and implement WMS.
• Packaging and Automation: Understand materials handling, picking systems, and safety.

Module 5: Inventory Management

• Inventory Fundamentals: Study inventory types, roles, and costs.
• Inventory Strategy: Implement inventory control, perform classification, and monitor metrics.

Module 6: Transportation Management

• Transportation Fundamentals: Understand cost structures, carrier types, and transportation modes.
• Road, Rail, Air, and Water Transport: Learn characteristics, infrastructure, and challenges of various modes.
• Multimodal and Transportation Management: Optimize multimodal solutions, negotiate carriers, and manage documentation.

Module 7: Global Logistics

• International Environment: Study macro-environmental factors and global infrastructure.
• Regulations: Understand trade agreements, safety regulations, and compliance.
• Export/Import and Finance: Explore customs processes, payment methods, and currency implications.

Module 8 und 9 

Module 8: Sustainability, Reverse Logistics, and Risk Management

• Sustainability: Support sustainability in the supply chain.
• Reverse Logistics: Optimize returns handling and develop reverse logistics processes.
• Risk Management: Identify risks, implement mitigation strategies, and ensure business continuity.

Module 9: Logistics Framework and Continuous Improvement

• Framework Design: Synchronize supply chain design and manage logistics relationships.
• Strategic Performance Management: Set KPIs, benchmark, and use financial metrics.
• Network Design: Design or redesign logistics networks and validate performance.
• Digital Transformation: Explore methodologies for transformation and continuous improvement.