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WHY EVERY SUPPLY CHAIN PROFESSIONAL NEEDS THE APICS CLTD CERTIFICATION

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WHY EVERY SUPPLY CHAIN PROFESSIONAL NEEDS THE APICS CLTD CERTIFICATION

PRESENTERS:

▪ Cathy IammartinoDirector, Product Development

▪ Gabriela Welch, MPA, CAEDirector, Certification

▪ Meghan Glass, PMPProduct Manager, APICS Learning Systems

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Our presenters

Gabriela Welch, MPA, CAE

Director, Certification

▪ Responsible for all APICS credential programs

▪ 10 years in certification and test development

▪ 10 years in not-for-profit and association management

Meghan Glass, PMP

Product Manager, APICS Learning Systems

▪ CLTD 2018 Learning System project manager

▪ 10 years project managing academic programs and curriculum development

▪ Former College & University Instructor

Cathy Iammartino

Director, Product Development

▪ Responsible for APICS courseware product development

▪ 15 years academic and professional publishing and product development

▪ 12 years working in association management


What we’ll cover today

▪ What is the APICS CLTD certification program?

▪ Why should I earn the CLTD ?

▪ How do I earn the CLTD ?

▪ A few more questions you may have…

▪ Q&A session

WHAT IS CLTD?


Inside the four walls of your company?

– Product Forecasting

– Master Scheduling

– MRP

– Scheduling Operations

– Cycle Counting

– Inventory Movement

– Receiving

– Capacity Planning

Outside the four walls of your company?

– Supply Chain Design

– Supplier Management

– 3PL, 4PL

– Transportation

– Customs

– Distribution Channels

– Customer Management

Work in the “Deliver” and “Return” part of your company?

– Logistics Management

– 3PLs and Logistics

Services

– Direct or Indirect

Manufacturing

– Transportation

– Distribution Channels

– Importers/Exporters

APICS Certification Programs – What is your area of focus?


CLTDCPIM

▪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

People Advancing Supply Chain Today

▪ Buyer/Planner

▪ Materials Manager

Operations Manager

Supply Chain Manager

Operations Manager

▪ Customer Service

Manager

CSCP


What is the CLTD program?

Focus “Deliver” and “Return” focus

Benefits

▪ Expand your outlook in the logistics field and bring new

ideas to your workplace

▪ Demonstrate your long term commitment to the growing

logistics, transportation and distribution profession

Exam ▪ 1 exam

EligibilityEligibility requirements: work experience or education.

Complete the form at apics.org/eligibility

Maintenance5 year certification maintenance period. More information

at apics.org/maintenance

http://www.apics.org/credentials-education/credentials/eligibility

http://www.apics.org/credentials-education/credentials/maintenance/eligible-events


Top 10 job titles of CLTD certification holders:

1. Logistics Director

2. President / CEO

3. Logistics Manager

4. Global Transportation Manager

5. Materials Manager

Who is the APICS CLTD program designed for?

Source: APICS certification

6. Supply Chain Manager

7. Operations Manager

8. Production Manager

9. Traffic Analyst

10.Consultant

WHY SHOULD I EARN CLTD?


Why APICS CLTD is critical to logistics success

▪ Provides a body of knowledge, technology know-how, and standards for

those in the logistics, transportation and distribution industries

▪ Reduces the logistic industries skills gap and assists employers in

developing the personnel needed to meet customer demand

▪ Develops the knowledge to effectively manage the integration of inbound

materials management, outbound distribution, and reverse logistics to

maximize a company’s value chain

▪ Demonstrates mastery of logistics best practices


Gartner’s Top Predictions for Global Logistics Organizations

▪ "While logistics operations might be out of sight, out of mind, logistics is

under significant pressure to deliver near-perfect performance, while

business conditions continue to become more complex, risky and difficult.”

- C. Dwight Klappich, Gartner research vice president

▪ Top issues expected to affect global logistics organizations:

– Environmental and emissions impact reporting

– Need for Chief Compliance and Risk Management Officer

– International flow optimization

– Supply chain execution convergence strategy

Source: SupplyChainBrain.com: Gartner's Top Predictions for Global Logistics Organizations


CLTD Benefits to Individual Employees

▪ APICS CLTD helps individuals develop

– knowledge to effectively manage the integration of

logistics activities in a global environment

– skills necessary to strategically assess the logistics

activities and make decisions that maximize efficiencies

and impact profits

– greater on-the-job confidence and earning potential

– a network of logistics professionals for collaboration


CLTD Benefits to Organizations

▪ APICS CLTD helps organizations by

– aligning logistics initiatives with business objectives to

streamline operations and drive profits

– creating common understanding, vocabulary, processes

and frameworks within their teams to address logistics

challenges and opportunities

– building logistics practices on a foundation based on

global standards

– boosting productivity, collaboration and innovation

HOW DO I STUDY FOR THE CLTD PROGRAM?


The APICS CLTD Learning System

Web-based study tools

▪ Access educational activities to

support reading module content with

over 850 practice questions

–Pretest and Posttest

–SmartStudy plan and Reporting track progress

–Section quizzes, Glossary and Flashcards

–Practice exam - emulate the weighting and timing

of the 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

Module 1 Logistics and Supply Chain Overview

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

Module 7 Logistics Network Design

Module 8 Reverse Logistics and Sustainability

Reading Materials (print and digital)

▪ Approximately 950 pages reflect the

most current APICS CLTD body of

knowledge


Steps to success

1. Choose your Study Method

2. Plan your Studies

3. Study the Materials

4. Practice the Concepts

5. Take the Exam


Step 1: Choose Your Study Method

▪ Combine self-study materials with expert instruction▪ Discuss topics with your peers▪ Classes offered by APICS Partners worldwide

Instructor-Led Courses

Delivery options to match your learning style and budget:

▪ Study where and when your schedule allows▪ Reading materials and online study tools

Individual Self-Study Program

▪ Group ordering available▪ Choose self-study or instructor-led format▪ Track group progress

Corporate/Group Delivery


Step 2: Create a study plan

How much time will you need to study?

▪ Every person learns differently and at a different pace.

▪ Recommended study time approximately 65-70 hours

▪ The new CLTD Learning System is designed for adult learners.

▪ Learning System design:

– Condenses the time it takes to prepare.

– Helps you identify and focus on topics that you need to master.

▪ SmartStudy tool provides customized study plans tailored to your

availability.


Step 2: Create a Study Plan

PRETEST: Take the Pretest and review your results in the report.


Step 2: Create a Study Plan

SMARTSTUDY TOOL: Input your scores into the SmartStudy tool for a personalized

study plan.


Step 3: Study the materials

There is no substitute for reading the modules – either printed

or digital version.


E-reader

Step 3: Study the materials


Step 4: Reinforce the concepts


▪ Complete all online quizzes

▪ Review your online reports

— Click the “Reports” button in the online menu

— Take note of the sections where you had the lowest scores

— Be sure to look at the rationales for the correct answers

▪ Focus your final review on low scoring sections

— Go back to the reading materials and review the sections

where your quiz and test scores were the lowest

— Re-take the corresponding online quizzes

▪ Take the Practice Exams



Key Tips for Exam Success

▪ Choose the right study method for your learning style

▪ Set your exam date to avoid procrastination

▪ Set a study plan, enter it into your calendar, and

commit to it

▪ Know your strengths and weaknesses

▪ Study the Exam Content Manual

▪ Determine your “knowledge gaps” and use the

SmartStudy Tool to spend extra study time in these

areas.

▪ Understand how to apply concepts; go beyond

memorization

▪ View the Techniques for Successfully Taking APICS

Exams video

▪ Be prepared for the testing center and the test

format


Additional CLTD Study Resources

CLTD Exam Exam Handbook APICS Dictionary

Content Manual (ECM) Exam Procedures 15th Edition

▪ Dictionary App. Available free through the Apple App

Store for iPhone and Google Play for Android

▪ APICS test-taking tips

Dictionary APP

http://www.apics.org/apics-for-individuals/apps/apics-dictionary-app

http://www.apics.org/credentials-education/credentials/credential-supporting-docs/test-taking-tips


▪ APPLY FOR ELIGIBLITY

▪ Submit an eligibility application before entering the program (application approvals never

expire!) apics.org/eligibility

▪ To be eligible for the APICS CLTD, a candidate must meet ONE of the following criteria:

– 3 years of supply chain related business experience, OR

– Bachelor’s degree or the international equivalent OR

– CPIM, CSCP (includes APICS Fellows level certifications), CTL, CIRM, SCOR-P, C.P.M.,

CSM or CPSM designations

Supply Chain and Logistics Related Business Experience:

Step 5: Take the Exam

▪ raw materials extraction

▪ transportation and logistics

▪ Procurement

▪ Manufacturing

▪ warehousing

▪ distribution

▪ retail

▪ customer service

▪ software design and support

▪ management

▪ sales

▪ quality control

▪ skilled craft work (technician)

apics.org/eligibility



▪ Exam offered across the globe

– Pearson VUE test centers around the world

▪ Decide when to take the exam

– Registration always open

– On demand testing

▪ Purchase the exam

▪ Schedule and take the exam

– One 3.5-hour timed exam

– 150 multiple-choice questions; 130 scored questions

– Results delivered instantly at test center



▪ All questions are based on the current

CLTD body of knowledge, as defined in the

CLTD Exam Content Manual

▪ First, read the directions carefully

▪ Read each question carefully and

thoroughly

▪ Choose the BEST answer

▪ Skip questions that are unfamiliar or seem

too difficult

▪ Return to the unfamiliar or difficult ones

later


Checklist for exam day

✓ Arrive at the test center at least 30 minutes early

✓ Bring the proper IDs (see Handbook)

✓ Online calculators will be provided

✓ Only translation books are allowed

✓ Phones and dictionaries are not allowed (see Handbook)

✓ No breaks unless test center manager is notified (timing of test will not stop)

✓ You’ll receive results immediately

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

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


After exam day

▪ Email notification sent

▪ Proudly show off your new

designation in LinkedIn

▪ APICS credentials

verification

▪ Maintenance program

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

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

A FEW COMMON QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE…


CLTD Program Investment

CLTD Learning System (Self-study) Total

APICS PLUS Member $895 (US)

APICS CORE and Nonmembers $1,245 (US)

CLTD Exam Total

APICS PLUS Member $475 (US)

APICS CORE and Nonmembers $625 (US)

Retake Exam $250 (US)

Instructor-led courses include the Learning System and total costs vary by provider – visit

www.learncltd.com/classes-offered to find a local class and inquire about fees.

Volume discounts available for 2 or more programs. Visit learncltd.com/corporate to find out more.

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

http://www.learncltd.com/corporate


NEW! CLTD Bundle – Learning System, Exam, 2nd Chance Exam Total

APICS PLUS Member Bundle $1,200 (US)

APICS CORE - Membership Upgrade + Bundle $1,240 (US)

Nonmembers – PLUS membership + Bundle $1,420 (US)

INTRODUCING THE NEW CLTD BUNDLE!

What does the bundle include?

▪ Learning System

▪ Exam Credit/Voucher

– The Exam Credit/Voucher must be

redeemed for your ATT within 6 months of

your initial purchase. The ATT will be valid

for an additional 6 months.

▪ 2nd Chance Exam

– To qualify for the 2nd Chance Exam,

you MUST schedule and take your exam

within 90 days of receiving your ATT. Your

2nd Chance Exam will be valid for 6

months from the date of issue.

PLUS members SAVE $420!

Not a PLUS member? Nonmembers and

APICS CORE members save too with

the Bundle + Membership option

HOW TO ORDER

▪ Visit learn.apics.org/cltd

▪ Call 888-266-9079 (toll-free in the US)

or +1-651-905-2664 (outside US),

Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. CT,

UTC/GMT-6


How can I find the money to earn the CLTD?

▪ Tap into Tuition Reimbursement – APICS Chapters and College/University

partners across the country offer on-site, instructor-led courses that may

qualify for employer tuition reimbursement programs.

▪ Corporate Training Budgets at Your Company – Many companies have

budgets set aside for corporate training programs that are different from

tuition reimbursement funds.

▪ Job Training Programs and Military benefits – Depending on your

situation, you may qualify for job training programs or military benefits

through your state or country.

▪ PayPal – Get 6 months to pay for your learning system plus no interest.

Terms and conditions apply. Must be approved through PayPal credit.


How do I find the time to earn the CLTD?

▪ Rarely a perfect time to commit to certification.

▪ Preparation for the certification exam doesn’t have to take over your entire life.

▪ We recommend studying a minimum of 75 hours for the CLTD exam. And taking the exam within 3 months of finishing the Learning System.

▪ SmartStudy tool included in the CLTD Learning System helps you create a realistic study plan that works for your life. Focus on the areas you need to study most.

▪ Learning System is great for adult learners that are busy professionals. It takes you down the path you need to work through the content and get you to exam day.


Q&As

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Phone: 1-800-444-2742 or +1-773-867-1777

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