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 9 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 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.
Modules 8 and 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.
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.
