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Learn about the APICS CLTD certification, its benefits, exam preparation resources, and costs. Explore how this certification can enhance your logistics, transportation, and distribution skills.
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Agenda Agenda • Changes and Update to CPIM • CSCP Update • New CLTD Certification • What is it? • Benefits? • Who Should Consider? • Exam Preparation • Materials • Costs • Exam Specs • Eligibility • Certification Costs
APICS’ Vision and Mission Vision:The world’s leading community for end-to-end supply chain excellence • Mission:Fostering the advancement of end-to-end supply chain management through • A body of knowledge • Innovative research • Systems, and methods to create value for customers, members and organizations
Leading the Industry APICS Products and Services • Membership • PLUS • CORE • STUDENT • Research and Publications • APICS magazine • APICS Dictionary • APICS Operations Management Body of Knowledge (OMBOK) Framework • Production and Inventory Management Journal • Education and Certification • CPIM (Certified Production & Inventory Management) • CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional) • CLTD (Certified Logistics, Transportation, Distribution)
APICS Global Presence – 298 Partners • APICS channel partners by region Europe (39) North America (195) Asia Pacific (30) Middle East & Africa (20) Central and South America (11)
APICS Certification Programs • APICS Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM)Demonstrates an in-depth understanding of internal operations • APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)Validates mastery of supply chain and operations management concepts • APICS Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD) Validates mastery in the day-to-day functions of logistics, distribution and transportation PLAN SOURCE MAKE DELIVER RETURN
APICS Certification Relationship • Buyer/Planner • Materials Manager • Customer Service Manager Source Deliver • Master Planner • Master Scheduler • Demand Manager • Forecaster • Procurement Mgr • Procurement Outsourcing Mgr • Production Manager • Production Scheduler • Distribution Mgr • Transportation Mgr • Warehouse Mgr • Reverse Logistics Manager Plan Make Return CLTD CPIM CSCP Operations Manager Supply Chain Manager
Salaries for SCM ($US in USA) Average annual salary for Supply Chain Manager ($US) In Position: $91,762 - $119,970 $80,745 – 134,634 Median: $73,726 - $103,864 Entry Level: $45,000 - $55,000 www.glassdoor.com/Salaries/supply-chain-manager-SRCH_KO0,20.htm
Reconfiguration of Exam Objectives • The CPIM Part 1 exam (previously known as the Basics of Supply Chain Management) will remain as a standalone exam expanded to 150 questions and 3 ½ hours to introduce new technology-enhanced item types. • The CPIM Part 2 exam will cover the content contained in MPR, DSP, ECO and SMR (weighing 25% each) through a sampling process that we currently use for existing exams and be expanded to 150 questions and 3 ½ hours. • The CPIM body of knowledge would be minimally impacted and candidates will still be required to master the same knowledge, skills and abilities as in the current CPIM Certification.
New CPIM Timeline (Feb 15, 2017) Jun 1, 2017 – New ECM Available for purchase Jul 7, 2017 – Legacy BSCM ATTs and ECs begin expiration countdown to 1/7/18 Q3 2017 – *New Part 1 and 2 Learning System & Instructor Materials available *Discontinue sale of BSCM courseware to all *Discontinue sale of Legacy MPR/DSP/ECO/SMR exams to those have not taken any of the four exams or hadn’t purchased one module of the courseware *Discontinue sale of Legacy MPR/DSP/ECO/SMR courseware to those have not take any of the four exams or hadn’t purchased one module of the courseware
New CPIM Timeline (Feb 15, 2017) Oct 14, 2017 – Cut Score for Part 2 Nov 11, 2017 – New Part 1 and 2 Exams available for purchase Dec 1, 2017 – Part 2 cut score ratified Jan 7, 2018 – Last day to take Legacy BSCM exam - BSCM Simulator no longer available Jan 8, 2018 – New Part 1 and 2 Exams delivered Jul 1, 2018 – Discontinue selling Legacy 4 mods Courseware and Exams Dec 31, 2018 – Discontinue delivery of Legacy 4 mods Exams & Simulators
CPIM Learning System Components Instructor Materials Instructor materials will include instructor Resource Books with facilitator notes, PowerPoint slides, classroom exercises, student slide books and an optional final exam. Participant Materials The CPIM body of knowledge will follow the two-part configuration identified in ECM v6.0. The reading materials will be available in print and e-reader formats. Online Materials and Resources The online component will provide tests, exercises, and additional resources for both learning and teaching. Premium features will support a blended learning experience.
What is the APICS CSCP Program? • Professional development, education and certification program • First certification program to focus on the end-to-end global supply chain • The global standard in supply chain education and certification since its introduction in 2006
APICS CSCP Learning System Contents Web-based study tools • Access educational activities to support printed content with more than 1,200 test questions: • Pretest and Posttest • SmartStudy Tool • Chapter & module quizzes • 2 Practice Exams, one using retired CSCP exam questions. Both emulate the actual certification exam format • Complimentary download of APICS CSCP ECM through Resource Center • Progress reports • Online glossary & Flashcards (online and printable • Resource center • Mobile access to tools and tests Comprehensive reading materials Three easy-to-understand reading modules that cover the entire APICS CSCP ECM. • Five books with approximately 1,100 pages of content. • Progress check questions at the end of each section. • Organized information from more than 350 references. Module 1—Supply Chain Design Module 2—Supply Chain Planning and Execution Module 3—Supply Chain Improvement and Best Practices
About the NEW APICS CLTD ProgramCertified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution
APICS CLTD Certification Program Development Program Goals and Purpose • Advance APICS mission; foster advancement of the profession • Extend APICS value in additional domains of the supply chain • Create additional APICS-AST&L merger value • Serve existing members, attract new members • Elevate awareness, professionalism, and knowledge/skills of Logistics, Transportation & Distribution practitioners • Serve as voice of the Logistics profession • Meet the market needs for a larger audience of Logistics practitioners and their employers • Set the global standard for Logistics best practices
What is the APICS CLTD Program? • Professional development, education and certification program • Validates mastery in the day-to-day functions of logistics, distribution and transportation • Elevates the awareness, professionalism, and knowledge/skills of Logistics, Transportation & Distribution practitioners
Benefits of APICS CLTD Education • Employer benefits • Employees gain understanding to evaluate logistic, transportation and distribution activities within an organization’s global operations. • Improve efficiency, maximize technology ROI and streamline operations to address today’s supply chain logistics challenges. • Candidate benefits • Gain essential knowledge needed for today’s logistic, transportation and distribution challenges. • Learn how to implement best practice approaches to increase logistic efficiencies for your organization and impact profits.
What Can the APICS CLTD Program Do for Employers? • Companies that sponsor the APICS CLTD program for their employees find that the program creates consistency and fosters collaboration through • Best practices, • Common terminology • Improved efficiencies within their organizations and throughout their logistics processes • .
What Can the APICS CLTD Program Do for YOU? • Expertise in logistics areas that are broader than the normal scope • One comprehensive source of reference material that is unbiased by special interests of consultants • Stay up-to-date on advances and evolution of knowledge in this field with conferences, publications • Gain a network of contacts from different industries who have all also completed the APICS CLTD program
Who Should Consider CLTD? - Employers 3PLs and logistics services • Asset based, non-asset based Manufacturing firms • Direct or indirect Retailers Government/military Mega-construction Energy production/supply Large distributors Importers/exporters Service industry providers Consulting firms More information at learncltd.com/consider-cltd/
Who Should Consider CLTD? – Industry Sectors Automotive Commodities & Industrial Defense & government Food & Beverage Healthcare Energy, Oil, & Gas Pharmaceuticals & Chemicals Retail Technology Humanitarian Aid More information at learncltd.com/consider-cltd/
Who Should Consider CLTD? – Job Titles • Logistics manager/engineer • Logistician/analyst • Logistics planner/specialist • Distribution manager • Global sourcing, import/export • Inventory and logistics • Supply chain logistics • Traffic manager/analyst • Transportation/fleet manager • Vendor managed inventory • Warehouse operations manager • Warehousing distribution • Reverse logistics More information at learncltd.com/consider-cltd/
Who Should Consider CLTD? Transportation/Distribution Subdomains • Air cargo • Contract logistics • Freight forwarding • Intermodal • IT solutions • Road freight • Ocean freight • Warehousing More information at learncltd.com/consider-cltd/
Who Should Consider CLTD? – Key Geographic Areas North America Europe Africa Middle East Japan & Korea SE Asia & Australia Brazil/CESA China/Hong Kong More information at learncltd.com/consider-cltd/
APICS CLTD: Eligibility Requirements • Eligibility applications must be received two weeks prior to the day you register for the exams. • To be eligible for the APICS CLTD designation, you must have ONE of the following: • 3 years of related business experience or • Bachelor’s degree or the international equivalent*, or • CTL, CSCP, CPIM, CFPIM, CIRM, SCOR-P, C.P.M., CSM or CPSM designations • Required eligibility application and approval visit: apics.org > certification > APICS CLTD > Apply to take the APICS CLTD exam • Required Authorization to Test (ATT) visit: apics.org > certification > APICS CLTD> Take APICS CLTD exam
The APICS CLTD Learning System Reading Modules (print and digital) • Eight modules with approximately 950 pages reflect the APICS CLTD body of knowledge 1: Logistics and Supply Chain Overview 2: Capacity Planning and Demand Management 3: Order Management 4: Inventory and Warehouse Management 5: Transportation 6: Global Logistics Considerations 7: Logistics Network Design 8: Reverse Logistics and Sustainability
The APICS CLTD Learning System Web-based study tools • Access educational activities to support reading module content. • Pretest and post test • SmartStudy plan • Section quizzes, Glossary and eFlashcards • Progress reports • Practice exams - emulates the actual computer-based exam format • Resource Center includes a complimentary download of APICS CLTD ECM • Mobile access to reading modules, study tools and resources • Online access for one year
The APICS CLTD Learning System Mobile Study Tools: • iPhone • iPad • Android-based phones and tablets • No “app” required; the web-based tools auto format to your device
CLTD Learning Options Instructor-Led Evening Classes: Thirteen 3.5 hour sessions (including breaks) Weekend Classes: Six 8 hour sessions (including breaks) Customized dates and times Study Groups As an alternate study option, our chapter will be offering study groups. Please Email Lori McCluskey at lorimccluskey123@gmail.com Corporate Group contacts Organizations looking to educate small or large groups of employees using the APICS CLTD training materials and take advantage of volume discounts for groups of five (5) or more can Email Ben Schlussel at schlusselb@aol.com
APICS CLTD Instructor-led Course Benefits • Certified instructors are industry practitioners with high level of real-world experience • Networking opportunities with peers from a variety of industries • Convenient hours and a paced course for busy professional • Set schedule to keep participants on track • Group reports option to track participant progress
APICS CLTD: Exam Specification Eight content areas make up the CLTD exam, with the following relative weighting: Exam Content Manual (ECM) Preview available online at: www.apics.org/ecm-previews
APICS CLTD Exam Computer-based testing globally with Pearson VUE Offered on demand, starting October 1, 2016 Will contain 150 multiple-choice questions (20 pre-test questions) Candidates have 3.5 hours to complete Unscored CLTD Exam Available: October 1, 2016 Scored CLTD Exam Available: January 1, 2017
APICS Certification Relationship • Buyer/Planner • Materials Manager • Customer Service Manager Source Deliver • Master Planner • Master Scheduler • Demand Manager • Forecaster • Procurement Mgr • Procurement Outsourcing Mgr • Production Manager • Production Scheduler • Distribution Mgr • Transportation Mgr • Warehouse Mgr • Reverse Logistics Manager Plan Make Return CLTD CPIM CSCP Operations Manager Operations Manager Supply Chain Manager