APICS CLTD
APICS CLTD is a course for people that build and improve different kinds of logistics and distribution processes. CLTD stands for Certified in Logistics, Transportation, and Distribution. It is a global program that sets the standard for logistics certification.
In the next few years, there is a growing demand for trained professionals in the field of logistics, transportation, and distribution. APICS CLTD meets the need for high-level professionals that can implement and maintain innovative concepts in their supply chains. These innovations are necessary to take advantage of the rapid developments in transportation and distribution, such as e-commerce, globalization, and shorter lead time.
About APICS & ASCM
An APICS certification is the standard for training in operations management & production logistics. All over the world, APICS is regarded as the go-to training for Supply chain professionals working in operations and supply chain management. Association for Supply Chain Management is the full name of ASCM and aims to help supply chain managers by enabling them with information and courses. Members of the association for supply chain management receive special benefits, such as discounts on APICS exams and access to additional information. ASCM connects the world through supply chain management education.
Visie Partners collaborates with ASCM as a Premier Training Partner and authorized ASCM consulting partner. We work together with companies around the world towards supply chain excellence. We do this by using supply chain organizational transformation and innovation.
Benefits of a CLTD certification
Our CLTD program has many learning objectives, of which these are some:
- Designing logistic systems that match the supply chain strategy.
- Knowing the trade-offs concerning the delivery performance, inventory levels, and the usage of logistics capacity.
- Analyzing the costs and benefits of policy adjustments.
- Finding possibilities to shorten or improve the logistics processes.
- Report on the effectiveness of processes by using performance indicators.
- Indicate how IT can be helpful to achieve logistics goals.
- Make risk assessments based on the understanding of cost patterns.
Made for:
The course is made by APICS for those responsible for transportation and distribution management. Most of our CLTD students are managers or engineers in the following areas:
- Logistics
- Supply chain logistics
- Traffic
- Transportation
- Fleet
- Warehouse operations
- Distribution
- Reverse logistics
Required knowledge
To follow the APICS CLTD course, the student should have English reading skills (the study material and exams are in English). It also helps if students have some experience in logistics management.
Contents
The program consists of 8 modules and is examined with a single exam. The course focuses on the design of the logistics network and how it can be adapted to the developments in the internal and external environment. Based on this design, attention is paid to how managers should control processes such as order management, transportation, warehousing, and reverse logistics. For a calculation needed for logistics capacity, forecasting will be explored. For the various processes, methods are discussed for the optimal use of logistical capacity. During the course, aspects of international logistics will be discussed with topics such as Incoterms, duties, taxes, and differences in legislation and regulations. The course also addresses determining the optimal use of modes of transportation to meet the organizational and logistical goals.
Please find below an overview of the modules:
Module 1: Logistics and Supply Chain Overview
- Managing logistics as a cohesive system
- Understanding trade-offs 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 with 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
Study options
Besides the classroom courses, it is also possible to follow the course as e-learning, self-study or in-company.
- Class: APICS CLTD courses are given as day or evening courses. The course always takes place at the same location and day of the week. In the course, an APICS trained instructor teaches his knowledge using practical examples (from students and instructor). The instructor has followed a specific training that taught how they can transfer their knowledge in the best way. Because of the interactive approach with their fellow students and the by APICS recommended number of study hours Visie Partners ensures informative course evenings. The students also have access to the Visie Partners online learning system. All of this results in a high passing rate.
- Online classroom: We also offer APICS CLTD as instructor supported online classes. The same quality as in a physical class, but you can participate from everywhere like, the office, home or on a business trip. More information about “online classrooms”.
- E-learning (blended learning): you can determine your own schedule and the contact moments are personally guided with one of our experienced and recognized teachers. Contact can be established using e-mail, web conference software, or a phone. You can start and finish your course at your preferred time and recieve instructor support when needed.
- Self-study: with self-study, you study the available learning materials and you have access to the online learning environment. You will study all the material by yourself. You can start at any time.
- In-company: When a company has a sufficient number of participants, it is also possible to take this course as in-company training. This saves time and travel costs and we can also offer an in-company course at a reduced price per participant. Special emphasis can be placed on elements of the training that are important to the company. You can contact us for a tailor-made offer.
Course approach
The participant studies the subject prior to the session and can make questions in the online learning environment. Through the learning environment, the teacher can monitor the progress of the participants. Insights from practice are used in the preparation of the course, in addition to the course material. There is plenty of room for personal input and discussion. The course is given in English and ends with an exam training.
Course material
During the course, we use the most recent version of the official APICS learning system and APICS CLTD student slides. The materials are all in English
APICS online learning system:
- Online exam questions and module-specific tests
- Online glossary
- Concept tests (e-flashcards)
- Online study guide
- APICS CLTD practice exams and reports to be able to analyze the results
- Download course books for e-reader or tablet
- Study planning tool based on a knowledge test
- App: online dictionary
Online learning environment Visie Partners. Visie Partners has developed its own online learning environment. This unique learning environment offers Visie Partners online study opportunities with background information and practice questions. These extra exercises provide the participant and teacher insight into the study progress. This online learning environment is available for e-learning participants and participants who attend course sessions.
Time investment
The study time of APICS CLTD will be between 90 and 140 hours. The study time varies on the experience and training of each participant. The study effort will consist of the following:
- Day course (approx. 7 hours) or evening course (3 hours)
- Preparation course meeting (approx. 5 - 10 hours)
- Exam preparation
Financial investment
The costs of the course are mentioned below and include course materials, online learning environments, exam training, and coffee/tea. The daytime course includes lunch.
Online lessons
€ 2.795
excl. VAT and exam
APICS CLTD learning system
Highest pass rates
Interactive quizzes
Best for remote workers
12 online sessions of 3 hours
On site lessons
€3.150,-
excl. VAT and exam
APICS CLTD learning system
Highest pass rates
Lots of examples
12 evening sessions or 6 days
Self-study
€ 1.200
excl. VAT and exam
€ 2.010
incl. Exam Bundle, excl. VAT
APICS CLTD learning system
upgrade possible to e-learning
upgrade possible to online or traditional classes
Guided E-learning
€2.315,-
excl. VAT and exam
APICS CLTD learning system
4 coaching sessions
Questions by e-mail
Upgrade possible to online or traditional classes
All prices mentioned are exclusive of VAT and exam fees unless otherwise stated. VAT is calculated according to the rules of the country where the purchase is made. For companies outside the Netherlands with a valid VAT number, we can invoice VAT-free.
The following is included in the price of our products:
- One 1-year ASCM membership includes a certification upgrade (individual price €200,-). The benefits of membership can be found on our ASCM membership page.
- Current Page Name Learning System with additional online material such as quizzes and flashcards. Access is valid for 1 year.
- Support from Visie Partners in accessing the course material.
- Shipping costs of the material to an address within the European Union or the United Kingdom, excluding Greece, Cyprus, and Malta.
If you wish to order the materials in Greece, Cyprus, Malta, or outside the EU, please get in touch with us for options. If you do not wish to receive physical books, please let us know via our contact form before registration.
Please note that the membership automatically ends after 1 year. If you are already an ASCM member with a Certification Upgrade, you will receive a €200 discount. You will receive a €100 discount if you are a Base Member. If you wish to renew your membership immediately, please indicate this via our contact form!
option: Individual online exam training of approximately 3 hours for € 250, which can be booked at any time.
To purchase an exam, you need to go to our exam portal apics-exam.eu. On this page, you can also see the current exam pricing. When the exam request form has been filled, it is possible after three working days to plan your exam from your ascm account. . When you opt to purchase an ASCM membership, it can take up to a week.
Our general terms and conditions apply. All prices mentioned are excluding VAT. We reserve the right to change the course and exam fees as long as no agreement has been reached.
Exam and maintenance
After passing the APICS CLTD exam, you receive the official certificate and are officially certified for 5 years. After completion, you can use the course name as a title. The certificate can be extended by 5 years if the student maintains the acquired knowledge. Examples to do this are organizing or attending supply chain related activities or participating in courses.
We offer certified professionals that have obtained their certificate via Visie Partners the opportunity to earn maintenance points for maintaining their title. Customers of Visie Partners have the opportunity to take part in company visits and network meetings related to operations- or supply chain management. No membership is required for this.
Participants can register for the exam via www.apics-exam.eu. On this website, all exam prices and information about the exam registration procedure can be found.
After you've finished the course and choose not to take the exam, we can hand out a participation certificate.
