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.