APICS adds certification program for transportation and distribution
Supply chain research and education group APICS has
filled a gap in its portfolio of certification programs by creating a transportation and logistics exam, the group said.
“APICS has been in the supply chain areas for some years,
By adding a certification in logistics, transportation, and
distribution—known as CLTD—APICS has extended its
range of professional training courses to cover the entire
supply chain, the Chicago-based organization said. The
group is already known for its certification programs, such
as its Certified in Production and Inventory Management
(CPIM) and Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
programs.
APICS had first moved to create the new CLTD program in 2015 when it merged with the American Society of
Transportation and Logistics (AST&L), known for its own
Certified in Transportation and Logistics (CTL) designation.
On July 11, APICS launched a CLTD learning system that
includes a set of online courses and books. The coursework
includes quizzes, flashcards, and mock exams to help students prepare for the test, either in self-paced work or study
groups. Applicants can start taking the test itself on Oct. 1.
Developed to help businesses train people for their logistics, transportation, and distribution operations, the CLTD
certification program is designed for professionals at the
manager level, although it could also apply to aspiring managers or vice presidents, Collins said.
Over the past nine months, the group has worked to
further develop the program in collaboration with subject
matter experts, who determined best practices and defined
the most current knowledge necessary for a career in transportation and distribution, said Bob Collins, APICS’ senior
director of professional development.
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Applicants who earn the CLTD designation must pass a
comprehensive exam that covers eight modules: logistics
and supply chain overview; capacity planning and demand
management; order management; inventory and warehouse management; transportation management; global logistics considerations; logistics network design; and
reverse logistics and sustainability.
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