Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD)
The Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD) program will position the candidate as a recognized expert in the logistics, transportation and distribution fields. Certification demonstrates in-depth knowledge of a broad range of topics to set you apart from your colleagues and will provide you with a high level of knowledge and skills. You’ll be a more valuable asset to your organization, keeping you and your organization more competitive in today’s global economy. The course covers in-depth knowledge of logistics fundamentals, developing a logistics strategy within the supply chain, lean logistics, six sigma, aligning supply & demand, translating demand into capacity planning for transportation and distribution operations, sourcing and procurement of inventory, customer order management, inbound & out bound transportation, customer service management, inventory management in logistics, warehousing strategy & operations, packaging & material handling, transportation modes, transportation management, global logistics, regulations, customs clearing & documentation, finance & payment options, facilities planning & network design, risk management, reverse logistics, and sustainability. This class provides the students with 40 contact hours of training and helps the participants prepare for the CLTD Certification Exam.
CLTD Course Outline:
Module 1: Logistics and Supply Chain Overview
Section A: Logistics Fundamentals
Topic 1: Logistics Introduction
Topic 2: Supply Chain Management and the Role of Logistics
Topic 3: The Value of Logistics Management
Topic 4: Logistics Costing
Section B: Logistics Strategy within the Supply Chain
Topic 1: Goals
Topic 2: Value Propositions
Topic 3: Cost and Service Optimization
Topic 4: Segmentation
Topic 5: Product Life Cycles
Topic 6: Organizational Design and Supply Chain Synchronization
Topic 7: Logistics Relationships
Topic 8: Risk Management
Topic 9: Performance Management and Key Performance Indicators
Section C: Lean Logistics
Topic 1: Lean Principles
Topic 2: Agile Supply Systems
Topic 3: Six Sigma
Module 2: Capacity and Demand Management
Section A: Aligning Supply and Demand
Topic 1: How and Why Forecasts Are Created
Topic 2: Interpreting Forecasts
Section B: Translating Demand into Capacity Planning
Topic 1: Information Flow
Topic 2: Transportation Considerations
Topic 3: Warehousing Considerations
Section C: Demand Management
Topic 1: Demand Characteristics
Topic 2: Planning and Scheduling
Section D: Sourcing and Procurement of Inventory
Topic 1: Procurement Processes
Topic 2: Purchasing Strategy
Topic 3: Supplier Selection
Topic 4: Contracts
Topic 5: Coordinated Logistics
Topic 6: Procurement Technology
Topic 7: Key Metrics
Module 3: Order Management
Section A: Customer Relationship Management
Topic 1: What is CRM
Topic 2: Implementing the CRM Process
Section B: Order Management
Topic 1: Inbound Order Management
Topic 2: Intracompany Orders
Topic 3: Outbound Order Management
Section C: Customer Service Management
Topic 1: Meeting Customer Needs
Topic 2: Sales and Marketing Support
Topic 3: Technical Support
Topic 4: Performance Measurements
Module 4: Inventory and Warehouse Management
Section A: Inventory Management in Logistics
Topic 1: Defining Inventory
Topic 2: The Functions of Inventory
Topic 3: Costs of Inventory
Topic 4: ABC Analysis of Inventory
Topic 5: Inventory Control
Topic 6: Inventory Counting
Topic 7: Inventory Management Metrics
Section B: Warehousing Strategy and Management
Topic 1: Warehouse Strategy
Topic 2: Warehouse Types
Topic 3: Warehouse Processes
Topic 4: Facility Layout Decisions
Topic 5: Warehouse Operation
Topic 6: Warehouse Automation
Topic 7: Warehouse Performance Metrics
Section C: Packaging and Materials Handling
Topic 1: Product Characteristics
Topic 2: Packaging Fundamentals
Topic 3: Unit Loads
Module 5: Transportation
Section A: Transportation Fundamentals
Topic 1: Transportation Cost Structure
Topic 2: Transportation Stakeholders
Topic 3: Transportation Capabilities/Intermediaries
Topic 4: Carrier Types
Topic 5: Freight Classifications
Section B: Modes of Transportation
Topic 1: Road Transportation
Topic 2: Rail Transportation
Topic 3: Air Transport
Topic 4: Water (Ocean or Waterways)
Topic 5: Pipeline
Topic 6: Intermodal and Multi-modal Transportation
Topic 7: Parcel, Courier, and Express Services
Section C: Transportation Management
Topic 1: Transportation Network Design and Mode Selection
Topic 2: Carrier Selection
Topic 3: Insurance
Topic 4: Rate Structures
Topic 5: Documentation
Topic 6: Tracking, Tracing, Expediting, and Consolidating
MODULE 6: GLOBAL LOGISTICS CONSIDERATIONS
Section A: Infrastructure and Systems
Topic 1: Macro-environmental Factors Influencing International Logistics
Topic 2: International Infrastructure
Section B: Regulations
Topic 1: International Trade
Topic 2: International Trade Regulations
Topic 3: Transportation Safety
Topic 4: Entering Global Markets\
Section C: Customs Clearing and Documentation
Topic 1: Invoices
Topic 2: Import Documents (Sales Documents)
Topic 3: Export Documents
Topic 4: International Transportation Documents
Topic 5: Customs Clearance
Section D: Finance and Payment Options
Topic 1: Currency Translation
Topic 2: Transfer Pricing
Topic 3: Free/Foreign Trade Zones
MODULE 7: LOGISTICS NETWORK DESIGN
Section A: Facilities Planning and Network Design
Topic 1: Logistics Network Design Process
Topic 2: Transportation Requirements and Network Size
Topic 3: Facility Location Decisions
Topic 4: Determining Appropriate Facility Type
Topic 5: Modeling Approaches
Section B: Risk Management
Topic 1: Logistics Risks and Common Responses
Topic 2: Risk Management Processes
Topic 3: International Security Measures
Topic 4: Business Continuity Planning
MODULE 8: REVERSE LOGISTICS AND SUSTAINABILITY
Section A: Reverse Logistics
Topic 1: Key Considerations in Handling Returns
Topic 2: Reverse Logistics Activities
Topic 3: Closed-Loop Supply Chains
Topic 4: Optimizing Reverse Logistics
Section B: Sustainability
Topic 1: Logistics Social Responsibility Considerations
Topic 2: Sustainability in the Supply Chain
See our class schedule to view all available class dates.
If you are interested in attending this type of class, please register. For additional questions call Jack Kerr at (937) 272-4604.