Certification Programs / Retail
CLTD
Certified In Logistics Distribution & Transportation
Course Methodology
The Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD) course utilizes a variety of individual and team exercises, case studies, assessments, videos and group discussions.

Course Objectives
Upon completing this supply chain certification, participants will be able to:
- Gain insights into the dynamic global Logistics and Transport networks
- Stay current on the latest trends and practices in Logistics
- Understand global logistics strategies
- Plan and execute effective logistics network design
- Practice sustainability and reverse logistics
- Master capacity planning and demand management
- Adopt optimal inventory management tactics
- Exercise effective warehouse management
Target Audience
CLTD is designed for anyone engaged in the logistics sector, aspiring to ascend to leadership roles like Logistics Director, President/CEO, Logistics Manager, Global Transportation Manager, Materials Management, Supply Chain Manager, Operations Manager, Production Manager and Traffic Analyst.
Target Competencies
Logistics Network Design
Reverse Logistics
Capacity Planning
Demand Management
Order Management
Warehouse Management
Inventory Management
CLTD
Certified In Logistics Distribution & Transportation
Introduction
CLTD is a highly sought-after certification course for logistics professionals which prepares them to assume leadership roles in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution. Earning a CLTD credential will set one apart in terms of industry expertise and technical skills. The comprehensive training program has 9 modules:

Module 1
- Outlining the principles that make logistics useful, including economic drivers
- Understanding how logistics fits within supply chain management
- Managing logistics strategy, including the logistics value proposition
- Developing flexible logistics frameworks and collaborative relationships
- Exploring strategic-level risk management
- Using fundamental performance measurements and benchmarking
- Implementing reengineering and continuous improvement philosophies
Module 2
- Implementing a logistics network design process
- Considering transportation requirements driving logistics network plans
- Using tools and analyses to select node patterns and links
- Adopting risk management
- Planning for network security and business continuity
Module 3
- Understanding how logistics plays a key role in demonstrating organizational social responsibility
- Managing the triple bottom line, including carbon footprint reductions and green initiatives
- Selecting vendors based on sustainable practices
- Demonstrating responsibility when handling and managing hazardous materials
Module 4
- Understanding the basics of forecasting including various types of forecasts
- Shaping demand for logistics services
- Translating demand information into planning for transportation and warehousing capacity
- Providing input during S&OP and participating in collaborative planning, forecasting, and replenishment
- Planning for distribution requirements
- Managing supply, including ERP master scheduling
- Developing a process and selecting a purchasing strategy
Module 5
- Performing customer relationship management during order management activities
- Implementing CRM to strengthen relationships
- Meeting customer needs
- Achieving service levels according to customer demand
- Managing the process steps and logistics decision points of inbound, intracompany, and outbound order management
Module 6
- Understanding inventory management, planning, and control
- Contrasting stakeholder expectations for inventory management
- Summarizing the different functions or purposes inventory serves in a business
- Illustrating the major types of inventory costs
- Differentiating approaches to safety stock and determinations of when to order
- Performing calculations related to standard deviation, economic order quantity, and reorder points
- Describing lean, just-in-time, ABC, vendor-managed inventory and other alternative approaches
- Listing common performance metrics
Module 7
- Understanding warehousing strategies and determining which to use
- Considering physical aspects and tactics related to warehousing design
- Exploring warehousing challenges and trends
- Summarizing warehouse ownership types and functions
- Determining warehouse operations performance measures
- Diving deep into warehouse processes, layouts, materials handling, systems and automation, and packaging
Module 8
- Outlining transportation fundamentals including cost structure, stakeholders, capabilities, carrier types, mode classifications, and selection considerations
- Diving deep into the modes of transportation including road, rail, air, water, pipeline, intermodal, and parcel/courier
- Managing transportation according to guiding principles
- Considering trade-offs when designing transportation networks, selecting carriers and modes, and planning routes and schedules
Module 9
- Examining current factors in the global logistics space
- Staying competitive while balancing cost and level of service
- Exploring the history of international trade theories and infrastructure
- Discussing global logistics performance indicators and trade specialists
- Complying with international trade regulations
- Preparing customs documentation
- Discuss finance, payment options, terms of sale, payment methods, currency issues, trade zones, and hedging.
Association / Affiliation
International Purchasing and Supply Chain Management Institute - IPSCMI
International Purchasing and Supply Chain Management Institute - IPSCMI
The International Purchasing and Supply Chain Management Institute (IPSCMI) offers globally recognized certifications that set the golden standard in the purchasing and supply chain industry. With over 20,000 firms preferring IPSCMI-certified professionals, these programs provide the expertise and credibility needed to excel in procurement and supply chain roles worldwide.
Blue Ocean Academy has an exclusive tie-up with the US-based International Purchasing and Supply Chain Management Institute (IPSCMI) to offer logistics & supply chain professional courses in UAE and other GCC countries.
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