Edition 2017 APICS CLTD Version 1.0
APICS Channel Partner Update
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Our Presenters
Vicky Vander Woude
Director of International Business
Development, Holmes
Corporation
10 years serving APICS
chapters and International
Partners with CSCP
Kim Munroe
Marketing Manager,
Courseware and Certification
Over 18 years of experience as
a corporate and web marketing
professional
Bob Collins, CFPIM, CIRM, CSCP
APICS Senior Director,
Professional Development
25 years as a Supply Chain
professional (Practitioner and
Consultant)
Former APICS volunteer,
instructor and BOD Chair
10 years on staff, responsible
for courseware and instructor
development
Jim Lahey
APICS Vice President of Channel
Services
Joined APICS in 2016.
25+ year career in global
channels and business
development in the wireless IT
sector.
KIM
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What we’ll cover today: APICS CLTD (Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution)
Certification overview
CLTD Exam
2017 CLTD Learning
System & Instructor Kit
Partner costs and general
promotions
Marketing collateral for
APICS partners
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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
APICS Vision StatementAPICS—the world’s leading
community for end-to-end
supply chain excellence.
APICS MissionFostering 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
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CLTD Certification Market Map
Market Size
StrategicDirectors – leading and creating
logistics body of knowledge, best
practices, technology, standards
Required
Level of:
Knowledge
Skill
Education
Experience
TacticalManagers – deploying and
using logistics body of
knowledge, best practices,
technology, standards
OperationalSupport staff–
following logistics body
of knowledge, best
practices, technology,
standards
Target
Market
Increasing
Level of:
Value to
Organization Job
Complexity
Job Level +
Responsibility
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CLTD Market Map
Employer Types
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
Industry Sectors
Automotive
Commodities & industrial
Defense & government
Food & beverage
Healthcare
Energy, oil, & gas
Pharmaceuticals &
chemicals
Retail
Technology
Humanitarian aid
Transportation/Distribution
Subdomains
Air cargo
Contract logistics
Freight forwarding
Intermodal
IT solutions
Road freight
Ocean freight
Warehousing
Job Titles
Logistics manager/engineer
Logistician/analyst
Logistics planner/specialist
Distribution manager
Global sourcing, import/export
Inventory and logistics
Key Geographic Areas
North America
Europe
Africa
Middle East
Japan & Korea
SE Asia & Australia
Brazil/CESA
China/Hong Kong
Supply chain logistics
Traffic manager/analyst
Transportation/fleet mgr
Vendor managed inventory
Warehouse operations mgr
Warehousing distribution
Reverse logistics
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Body of Knowledge Development
Overall Approach
Market Needs Assessment (Market
Research, Demographic Analysis,
Interviews of Key Stakeholders)
BOK Research
– Reviewed Core References
– Reviewed Job Listings to Identify Core
Competencies, KSAs
– Reviewed APICS Distribution and Logistics
Managers Competency Model for alignment
Logical Job Analysis
– Selected World-Class SME Team
– Completed BOK Outline Development
– Validated and Finalized Core Reference List
BOK Weighting and Exam Specification
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Exam Specification
Diagnostic
partMain topic
Percentage
of exam
I Logistics and Supply Chain Overview 8%
IICapacity Planning and Demand
Management8%
III Order Management 10%
IV Inventory and Warehouse Management 17%
V Transportation 22%
VI Global Logistics Considerations 17%
VII Logistics Network Design 10%
VIII Reverse Logistics and Sustainability 8%
Eight content areas have been identified, with the following relative
weighting:
Exam Content Manual (ECM) Available in Shop APICS
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CLTD Eligibility Requirements
Apply to take the APICS CLTD exam
To earn your APICS CLTD designation, you must pass one comprehensive exam. Prior to
taking the exam, you must be eligible. 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:
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
*APICS defines the international equivalent of a Bachelor’s degree as the level of study
that would qualify an individual for a graduate program in the country where the
undergraduate degree was earned.
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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
Scaled score range 200-350, minimum passing score is 300
Unscored CLTD Exam Available: October 1, 2016
Scored CLTD Exam Available: January 1, 2017
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APICS CLTD Learning System
Student Materials
Reading Materials
– 8 modules covering key
domains
– Approximately 950 pages
– Available in print and
e-reader formats
Web-based reinforcing
tools
Edition 2017, Version 1.0
2017 CLTD Learning System Available: July 1, 2016
(Self-Study)
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APICS CLTD Learning System
Edition 2017, Version 1.0
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APICS CLTD Learning System
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APICS CLTD Learning System
Instructor Materials
Classroom PowerPoint
slides
Instructor Resource Book
Optional final exam
(paper-pencil)
Edition 2017, Version 1.0
2017 CLTD Instructor Materials Available: November 1, 2016
(Instructor-Led)
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•CLTD Exam Content Manual (ECM) preview available
6 Apr ‘16
•CLTD Learning System available
•Start self-study and study groups
•Eligibility application available
•Exam purchasing begins
1 Jul ‘16•CLTD pilot exam
available
•Scores received January 2017
1 Oct ‘16
•CLTD Instructor Kit available
1 Nov ‘16•CLTD scaled
score examavailable on demand globally through Pearson VUE
1 Jan ‘17
APICS CLTD: Launch Timeline
Goal: 200+ non-
instructors in CLTD
pilot exam
1 Oct ‘16 1 Dec ‘16
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APICS CLTD: Launch Incentives
CLTD Channel Incentive Learning System offer Exam offer
Individual Direct,
Self-Study Purchasers
US$100 off (until 1st Oct)
US$ 50 off (until 31st Dec)
US$100 off exam
Must purchase & take exam
by December 31, 2016
Free retake
Must purchase by 1st Oct
Must take exam by 31st Dec
Channel Partner Instructor Bundle:
US$895 includes:
1 Learning System (July)
1 Instructor Kit (Nov)
and/or Learning Systems:
US$100 off (until 1st Oct)
US $50 off (until 31st Dec)
US$100 off exam
Must purchase & take exam
by December 31, 2016.
Free retake
Must purchase by 1st Oct
Must take exam by 31st Dec
Goal: 200+ non-instructors participating in CLTD pilot
(October 1 – December 1, 2016)
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Next Steps. . .
Obtain CLTD Materials
•Learning System early July, 2016
•Authorization to Test (ATT) before October 1, 2016
•Set up exam before December 31, 2016
Study for Exam
•Form study groups (recommended) or
•Study independently
Write/Take CLTD Exam
•Pilot Exam Period (unscored)
Pass Exam! •You will know if you passed by the end of December, 2016.
Step 1:
Step 2:
Step 3:
Step 4:
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Next Steps for IDP Instructors (2016 – 2017)
Obtain CLTD
Materials
Study for Exam
Write/ Take CLTD Exam
Pass Exam
Instructor Kit*
LS in July, the Guide and PPTs in November
Instructor Kit - not required to sit for exam
Can order Instructor Kit in July 2016 but kit not available until Nov 2016
Pilot Exam Period (unscored): 6-
months’ grace period to teach CLTD
(June 2017) and retain CLTD
Recognition
Jan 1, 2017 (scored): must pass
exam to teach CLTD and retain CLTD
recognition
Form study groups (recommended) or
Study independently
Earn CLTD
Recognition and
teach CLTD
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Additional Information for IDP Instructors
The CLTD Learning System is being created by Holmes
(similar to CSCP Learning System)
IDP Maintenance – CLTD Recognition mirrors CSCP Section
V: Ongoing Development requirements:
Associate - CLTD
Lead - CLTD
Master - CLTD
Designation Instruct Pass Exams Valid CLTD
Certification
Instructor
Evaluation
Summary
Associate* 1 full CLTD module
*instruct or co-instruct
Not required
Required for
all
designations
Required for
all
designations
Lead Entire CLTD course 2 times Not required
Master Entire CLTD course 3 times Not required
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CLTD Online
CLTD Program
– http://apics.org/cltd
Education Selector
– http://apics.org/education-selector/cltd
Shop APICS
– CLTD ECM
– CLTD Learning System (July 1)
– CLTD Exam (July1)
– CLTD Brochure
CLTD Learning System and demo
– http://www.learncltd.com
CLTD Tile ads
– apics.org
– Chapter and District websites
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CLTD Marketing Collateral
CLTD Collateral in C-Box
– APICS brochure – standard and A4
– APICS CLTD customizable brochures – standard
and A4
– Learning System brochure – standard and A4
– Sell sheet – standard and A4
– Customer PowerPoint
PRC – PartnerRC.com
– Product photos of Learning System
– Marketing Templates
–Study Groups flyer – customizable
–Road Map flyer – customizable
– Tile ads
– Brochures
–Learning System - customizable – standard and A4
–APICS CLTD brochure – standard and A4
– Tools will updated and more added in October for
instructor-led course marketing
– Candidate Getting Started Toolkit
Coming Soon– Study group information sheet
– PowerPoint slide deck
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CLTD Press Release and Advertising
July 11
– Press Release
– APICS home page slider
– Chapter and District sliders
July/August Advertising
– Supply Chain Management Review
– Logistics Management
– Modern Materials Handling
July/August/December Advertising
– Inbound Logistics
July-∞– Google AdWords campaign
– Google remarketing campaign
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