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Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD)

Validate your ability to lead

The APICS CLTD program addresses the market need for additional training, knowledge and expertise in the expanding field of logistics and transportation. Developed in tandem with subject matter experts, the new certification will set the global standard for logistics best practices and aims to elevate knowledge and skills in logistics, transportation and distribution practitioners. The APICS CLTD designation will equip individuals and teams with essential knowledge to reduce costs, increase customer satisfaction and achieve recognition as a logistics expert.

Why you need to earn the APICS CLTD designation

The APICS CLTD program sets the standard for logistics certification. As an APICS CLTD designee, you will stand out from your peers, and demonstrate a commitment to advancing both your career and your company’s operations.

An APICS CLTD designation will help you:

          • Master essential logistics, transportation and distribution knowledge to elevate performance
          • Expand your outlook in the logistics field and enable you to bring new ideas to your organization
          • Keep current with global logistics trends and developments
          • Apply knowledge to reduce costs and positively impact operations
          • Demonstrate and recognize subject matter expertise

How to get there

The APICS CLTD program consists of eight modules with an exam that reflects critical areas in logistics, transportation and distribution for the roles and responsibilities of logistics managers. The exam consists of 150 multiple-choice questions (130 operational and 20 pretest). Candidates will have 3.5 hours to complete the exam. To earn the APICS CLTD certification, you must master each of the following:

MODULE 1:  Logistics Overview and Strategy

MODULE 2:  Logistics Network Design

MODULE 3:  Sustainability and Reverse Logistics

MODULE 4:  Capacity Planning and Demand Management

MODULE 5:  Order Management

MODULE 6:  Inventory Management

MODULE 7:  Warehouse Management

MODULE 8:  Transportation

    • The ASCM New Haven Chapter delivers instructor-facilitated courses in Connecticut so you’ll benefit from the experiences of APICS instructors as you prepare for the APICS CLTD exam.

Contact: Jim Timmons
Email: jtimmons.newh@gmail.com
Phone: 203.915.5998

The APICS CLTD Learning System is a comprehensive professional development and exam preparation program divided into eight modules across four books and includes web-based study tools that reflect the entire APICS CLTD Exam Content Manual (ECM). Benefits of the APICS CLTD Learning System include:

            •  Best practices in the day-to-day functions of logistics professionals
            •  Technologies that drive improvement in logistics, transportation and distribution
            •  Techniques necessary to maximize your organization’s efficiency and impact bottom-line results

For more Information about the learning system used to become Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD)