Certified in Logistics, Distribution and Transportation (CLTD)

The APICS CLTD Learning System is a comprehensive professional development and exam preparation program. It consists of nine reading modules and interactive, web-based study tools that reflect the APICS CLTD Exam Content Manual (ECM). This program provides a comprehensive body of knowledge and standards for those in the logistics, transportation, and distribution industries.

Module Content

Module 1: Logistics Fundamentals and Strategy

Section A: Recognize Logistics Fundamentals
Section B: Discern the Role, Value, and Cost of Logistics
Section C: Develop Logistics Strategy within the Supply Chain

Module 2: Demand Management and Supply (Capacity Management)

Section A: Forecast Demand
Section B: Understand Demand Management
Section C: Translate Demand into Logistics Capacity Planning
Section D: Support Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)
Section E: Support Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP)
Section F: Understand Master Scheduling and Material Requirements Planning
Section G: Facilitate Sourcing and Procurement

Module 3: Customer and Order Management

Section A: Enable Customer and Relationship Management (CRM)
Section B: Enable Outbound and Inbound Order Management

Module 4: Warehouse Distribution/Fulfilment Centre Management

Section A: Identify Warehouse Strategy, Ownership, and Roles
Section B: Formulate Warehouse Processes and Order Flow
Section C: Evaluate Warehouse Facility Layout Decisions and Manage Performance
Section D: Incorporate Packaging
Section E: Incorporate Materials Handling and Warehouse Automation

Module 5: Inventory Management

Section A: Understand Inventory Management Fundamentals
Section B: Develop Inventory Strategy and Policy and Implement Inventory Control

Module 6: Transportation Management

Section A: Understand Transportation Fundamentals
Section B: Identify Road Transportation Characteristics
Section C: Identify Rail Transportation Characteristics
Section D: Identify Air Transport Characteristics
Section E: Identify Water (Ocean and Inland Waterway) Transportation Characteristics
Section F: Identify Multimodal, Multi-Stop, and Characteristics of Other Modes
Section G: Implement Transportation Management
Section H: Conduct Transportation Administration

Module 7: Global Logistics

Section A: Characterize the International Environment and Global Infrastructure
Section B: Incorporate Regulations into Global Logistics Processes
Section C: Facilitate Export/Import, Customs Clearing, and Documentation
Section D: Understand Finance, Payment, Currency, and Tax Options/Implications

Module 8: Sustainability, Reverse Logistics, and Risk Management

Section A: Apply Sustainability Principles
Section B: Incorporate Reverse Logistics
Section C: Incorporate Risk Management Principles

Module 9: Logistics Framework, Metrics, Network Design, Transformation, and Improvement

Section A: Design the Logistics Framework
Section B: Coordinate Strategic Performance Management
Section C: Facilitate Facilities Planning and Network Design
Section D: Coordinate Digital Transformation and Continuous Improvement