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APICS Certified in Logistics, Transportation, and Distribution (CLTD) Program

APICS-Chicago July 20, 2017 Webinar

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Agenda

About APICS

APICS CLTD Program

APICS CLTD Exam Preparation

APICS CLTD Exam

Questions


Leading the Industry

APICS and APICS Supply Chain Council are the leading

professional associations for supply chain and operations

management and the premier provider of research,

education and certification programs that elevate supply

chain excellence, innovation and resilience.

APICS Products and Services

Membership

Research and Publications

Education

Certification


APICS At-a-Glance

Membership

46,000+ members

100+ countries

Channel Partners

195 North American chapters

103 international channel partners

47 countries, 5 continents

About APICS

Professional association

$27.6 MM annual revenue in 2015

2,000+ active volunteers

90+ staff

Headquartered in Chicago

Founded in 1957

Certifications

Certified in Production and Inventory Management – CPIM

Certified Supply Chain Professional – CSCP

Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution - CLTD


Partial APICS Client List

3M

BASF

Boeing

Caterpillar

Cisco

Coca Cola

Dell

Dow Chemical

DuPont

GlaxoSmithKline

HP

IBM

Ingersoll Rand

Intel

Johnson & Johnson

Lenovo

Nestle

Northrop Grumman

P&G

PepsiCo

PwC

Royal Dutch Shell

Samsung Electronics

Schlumberger

Starbucks

Unilever


APICS Body of Knowledge

The APICS Operations Management Body of Knowledge (OMBOK)

Framework is the basis for global industry standards in supply chain

and operations management.

The APICS Dictionary establishes accepted terminology including

more than 4,000 terms for inter-organizational communication.

Standard terminology = clear communications = better solutions


APICS Education

Create consistency and foster collaboration through shared best

practices and common terminology

Reduce inventory and overhead costs

Acquire ERP functional expertise to increase efficiency

Improve contractor management processes


APICS Certification Programs

APICS Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM)

Demonstrates an in-depth understanding of internal operations

APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)

Validates mastery of supply chain and operations management

concepts

APICS Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution

(CLTD)

Validates mastery in the day-to-day functions of logistics, distribution

and transportation


CLTD CPIM

•Master Planner

•Master Scheduler

•Demand Manager

•Forecaster

Plan

•Procurement Mgr

•Procurement Outsourcing Mgr

Source •Production Manager

•Production Scheduler

Make

•Distribution Mgr

•Transportation Mgr

•Warehouse Mgr

Deliver •Reverse Logistics Manager

Return

•Buyer/Planner

•Materials Manager

Operations Manager

Supply Chain Manager

Operations Manager

•Customer Service

Manager

CSCP

APICS Certification Relationship


APICS Certification Relationship

APICS CPIM APICS CSCP APICS CLTD

Internal focus

Primarily

manufacturing

operations

Depth within specific

manufacturing,

service and

operations topics

External focus

Encompasses end-to-

end supply chain –

including suppliers

and customers

Breadth across many

topics, including

globalization, IT

enablement, logistics,

service industry and

more

External focus

Evaluate and improve

logistic, transportation

and distribution

activities within an

organization’s global

operations framework.

Knowledge and best

practices for today’s

logistic, transportation

and distribution

challenges.

About the APICS CLTD Program


APICS CLTD Certification Program Development

Program Goals and Purpose

Advance APICS mission; foster advancement

of the profession

Extend APICS value in additional domains of

the supply chain

─ Create additional APICS-AST&L merger

value

─ Serve existing members, attract new

members

Elevate awareness, professionalism, and

knowledge/skills of Logistics, Transportation

& Distribution practitioners

─ Serve as voice of the Logistics profession

─ Meet the market needs for a larger audience

of Logistics practitioners and their employers

─ Set the global standard for Logistics best

practices

APICS Vision Statement APICS—the world’s leading

community for end-to-end

supply chain excellence.

APICS Mission

Fostering the

advancement of end-to-

end supply chain

management through a

body of knowledge,

innovative research,

systems, and methods to

create value for

customers, members, and

organizations


Body of Knowledge Development

Overall Approach

Market Needs Assessment (Market

Research, Demographic Analysis,

Interviews of Key Stakeholders)

BOK Research

– Reviewed Core References

– Reviewed Job Listings to Identify Core

Competencies, KSAs

– Reviewed APICS Distribution and Logistics

Managers Competency Model for alignment

Logical Job Analysis

– Selected World-Class SME Team

– Completed BOK Outline Development

– Validated and Finalized Core Reference

List

BOK Weighting and Exam Specification


What is the APICS CLTD Program?

Professional development,

education and certification program

Validates mastery in the day-to-day

functions of logistics, distribution and

transportation

Elevates the awareness,

professionalism, and

knowledge/skills of Logistics,

Transportation & Distribution

practitioners


Benefits of APICS CLTD Education

Employer benefits

– Employees gain understanding to evaluate logistic, transportation and

distribution activities within an organization’s global operations.

– Improve efficiency, maximize technology ROI and streamline operations

to address today’s supply chain logistics challenges.

Candidate benefits

– Gain essential knowledge needed for today’s logistic, transportation and

distribution challenges.

– Learn how to implement best practice approaches to increase logistic

efficiencies for your organization and impact profits.


What Can the APICS CLTD Program Do for Employers?

Companies that sponsor the APICS CLTD program for their employees

find that the program creates consistency and fosters collaboration

through

Best practices,

Common terminology

Improved efficiencies

within their organizations and throughout their logistics processes.


What Can the APICS CLTD Program Do for Employees?

Expertise in logistics areas that are broader than the normal scope

One comprehensive source of reference material that is unbiased

by special interests of consultants

Stay up-to-date on advances and evolution of knowledge in this field

with conferences, publications

Gain a network of contacts from different industries who have all

also completed the APICS CLTD program


Who Should Consider CLTD? Employer Types

3PLs and logistics services – Asset based, non-asset based

Manufacturing firms – Direct or indirect

Retailers

Government/military

Mega-construction

Energy production/supply

Large distributors

Importers/exporters

Service industry providers

Consulting firms

Industry Sectors

Automotive

Commodities & industrial

Defense & government

Food & beverage

Healthcare

Energy, oil, & gas

Pharmaceuticals &

chemicals

Retail

Technology

Humanitarian aid

Transportation/Distribution

Subdomains

Air cargo

Contract logistics

Freight forwarding

Intermodal

IT solutions

Road freight

Ocean freight

Warehousing

Job Titles

Logistics manager/engineer

Logistician/analyst

Logistics planner/specialist

Distribution manager

Global sourcing, import/export

Inventory and logistics

Key Geographic Areas

North America

Europe

Africa

Middle East

Japan & Korea

SE Asia & Australia

Brazil/CESA

China/Hong Kong

Supply chain logistics

Traffic manager/analyst

Transportation/fleet mgr

Vendor managed inventory

Warehouse operations mgr

Warehousing distribution

Reverse logistics

More information at learncltd.com/consider-cltd/


APICS CLTD Program

APICS CLTD Learning System

Reflects the current APICS CLTD

ECM

Approximately 950 pages of

printed content

Combines 8 reading modules (4

books) with interactive web-based

tools to provide customized

learning

New for 2016 – 2017

APICS CLTD Exam

3.5-hour exam

150 multiple choice questions

Eligibility requirements

APICS CLTD ECM

Computer-based testing at

Pearson Vue worldwide

Exams scheduled within 6 month

window that the Authorization To

Test (ATT) is valid.

APICS CLTD Exam Preparation



Student Materials

Reading Materials – 8 modules covering key domains

– Approximately 950 pages

– Available in print and e-reader

formats

Web-based reinforcing study

tools and practice questions

Edition 2017, Version 1.0


The APICS CLTD Learning System

Reading Modules (print and digital)

Eight modules with approximately

950 pages reflect the APICS CLTD

body of knowledge

Web-based study tools

Access educational activities to

support reading module content.

– Pretest and posttest

– SmartStudy plan

– Section quizzes, Glossary and eFlashcards

– Progress reports

– Practice exams - emulates the actual

computer-based exam format

– Resource Center includes a complimentary

download of APICS CLTD ECM

– Mobile access to reading modules, study tools

and resources

– Online access for one year

MODULES

1: Logistics and Supply Chain Overview

2: Capacity Planning and Demand Management

3: Order Management

4: Inventory and Warehouse Management

5: Transportation

6: Global Logistics Considerations

7: Logistics Network Design

8: Reverse Logistics and Sustainability


APICS CLTD Preparation Resources

APICS Dictionary APICS CLTD

Certification Bulletin

APICS CLTD Exam

Content Manual (ECM)


CLTD Group Learning Options

Instructor-Led

APICS chapters in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, and APICS international

partners outside North America began offering APICS CLTD preparation courses early

2017.

Corporate Group contacts

Organizations looking to educate small or large groups of employees using the APICS

CLTD training materials and take advantage of volume discounts for groups of two or

more can contact:



APICS CLTD Instructor-led Course Benefits

Certified instructors are industry practitioners with high level of real-

world experience

Networking opportunities with peers from a variety of industries

Convenient hours and a paced course for busy professional

Set schedule to keep participants on track

Group reports option to track participant progress


APICS CLTD Instructor-led Courses

Financial investment

APICS CLTD course fees and schedule

<<include pricing and date information if applicable>>

APICS CLTD program: apics.org/cltd

Local contact:

Eric Schaudt, CFPIM, CSCP, CLTD, SCOR-P,

– VP Education APICS-Chicago,

– 847.989.8055,

– [email protected],

– apics-chicago,org

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.apics-chicago.org/



Taking the APICS CLTD Exam


APICS CLTD: Exam Specification

Diagnostic

part Main topic

Percentage

of exam

I Logistics and Supply Chain Overview 8%

II Capacity Planning and Demand Management 8%

III Order Management 10%

IV Inventory and Warehouse Management 17%

V Transportation 22%

VI Global Logistics Considerations 17%

VII Logistics Network Design 10%

VIII Reverse Logistics and Sustainability 8%

Eight content areas make up the CLTD exam, with the

following relative weighting:

Exam Content Manual (ECM) Preview available online at: www.apics.org/ecm-previews


APICS CLTD: Eligibility Requirements

Apply to take the APICS CLTD exam

To earn your APICS CLTD designation, you must pass one comprehensive exam. Prior to

taking the exam, you must be eligible. Eligibility applications must be received two weeks

prior to the day you register for the exams.

To be eligible for the APICS CLTD designation, you must have ONE of the following:

3 years of related business experience or

Bachelor’s degree or the international equivalent*, or

CTL, CSCP, CPIM, CFPIM, CIRM, SCOR-P, C.P.M., CSM or CPSM designations

*APICS defines the international equivalent of a Bachelor’s degree as the level of study

that would qualify an individual for a graduate program in the country where the

undergraduate degree was earned.


APICS CLTD Exam

Computer-based testing globally

with Pearson VUE

Offered on demand

Will contain 150 multiple-choice

questions (20 pre-test questions)

Candidates have 3.5 hours to complete

Scaled score range 200-350, minimum passing score is

300

Unscored CLTD Exam Available: October 1, 2016

Scored CLTD Exam Available: January 1, 2017


APICS CLTD Certification Exam

Test information

Required eligibility application and approval

Visit apics.org > certification > APICS CLTD > Apply to take the APICS CLTD exam

Required Authorization to Test (ATT)

Visit apics.org > certification > APICS CLTD> Take APICS CLTD exam


APICS PLUS Member: $475

APICS CORE and Nonmember: $525

APICS CLTD Exam Pricing


Prepare for the Exam

Passing the APICS CLTD exam requires significant preparation

Create a study plan and stick to it

Utilize the APICS CLTD Learning System

CLTD study estimates are similar to the CSCP course. You can refer to

CSCP preparation statistics.

– For the CSCP exam, 100 hour study time investment is estimated

– 56% of APICS CSCP candidates surveyed said they studied 75 or more

hours

Join a study group or instructor-led course for more support

– learncltd.com/classes-offered

http://www.learncltd.com/classes-offered




CLTD Program Information

For more information on the CLTD certification program and

preparation options visit:

learncltd.com

apics.org/cltd

apics.org/education-selector/cltd

View the online demo:

learncltd.com/free-demo

http://www.learncltd.com/

http://www.apics.org/careers-education-professional-development/certification/cltd/cltd-testing

http://www.apics.org/careers-education-professional-development/certification/cltd/cltd-testing

http://apics.org/education-selector/individuals/cltd




http://www.learncltd.com/free-demo




Get Started Today!

Visit learncltd.com/getting-started where you will find resources to help

you get started with your APICS CLTD designation.

http://www.apics.org/cscpgettingstarted




APICS CLTD Certification Exam

Submit an eligibility application

Visit apics.org > certification > APICS CLTD > Apply to take the APICS CLTD

exam

Exam offered across the globe via computer-based testing

– Visit apics.org > certification > APICS CLTD > Take APICS CLTD exam

Decide when to take the exam and request an Authorization to Test

(ATT) to get started

Visit apics.org > certification > authorization to test


APICS CPIM OR CSCP Maintenance Points for APICS CLTD Participation

30 points

Successful completion* of

the APICS CLTD Learning System earns

30 APICS maintenance

points.

OR

Up to 40 points

Successful completion of an instructor-

led course earns 1 point per contact hour up to a

maximum of 40 points.

20 points

Passing the APICS CLTD certification

exam earns an additional 20

APICS maintenance

points.

Up to 60 points

The maximum maintenance

points allowed is 60 points (40 contact hours plus 20 points for passing the APICS CLTD

exam)

*Successful completion is defined as earning 80 percent or higher on the Learning

System online posttest.


Questions?

Visit apics.org/cltd to learn more

Eric Schaudt, CFPIM, CSCP, CLTD, SCOR-P,

– VP Education APICS-Chicago,

– 847.989.8055,

– [email protected],

– apics-chicago,org

mailto:[email protected]




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