The Master is divided into 5 days of training and 9 modules which cover APICS Body of Knowledge in the field.
Master APICS CLTD - Certified in Logistics, Transportation & Distribution
DURATION
5 days in 3-4 months
UPCOMING COURSES
Only available In-house, on Customer request.
PRICING
This CLTD programme was created with the intention of gathering together the best international experiences in logistics, distribution and transport and to create a programme dedicated to the logistics professionals able to supply: operational tools, best practices, experiences and contents to bring concrete solutions to the company.
The extent of the Master in Logistics allows it to deal deeply with all kinds of topics such as, for example: the connection with the supply chain and new trends (lean logistics), stock and warehouse management, transport, global Logistics (infrastructure, customs, etc.), distributive network planning and finally reverse logistics. The aim is to provide participants with the widest possible spectrum of knowledge of such a vast field.
The Master is based on APICS Body of Knowledge (BOK) with the aim of:
- Transferring Best Practice into the fields of Logistics, Transport and Distribution
- Preparing the candidate for international CLTD (Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution)
- Encouraging the transition from knowledge to skills
The course is held by certified teachers with many years of experience teaching and professionally in the fields of Transportation, Logistics & Distribution.
Upon request, Advance organises in-house training programmes in any language.
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Teaching plan
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MASTER STRUCTURE
The course is divided into 5 days of training (4 days in the classroom + 2 half-day live webinars) with certified instructors. The Master consists of:
- A training phase in the classroom and live webinar sessions
- A phase of the individualized study with distance support by the instructors
- Simulation of an exam in the classroom with a discussion on the results
The Master is strongly interactive and accompanied by exchanges of experiences which allows the participants to enrich their knowledge and deal with their company’s problems.
The course is taught in English.
DETAILED PROGRAMME
Module 1: Logistics Fundamentals and Strategy
- Logistics Fundamentals
- Role, Value and Cost of Logistics
- Logistics Strategy within the Supply Chain
Module 2: Demand Management and Supply
- Forecast Demand
- Understand Demand Management
- Translate Demand into Logistics Capacity Planning
- Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP)
- Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP)
- Master Scheduling and Material Requirements Planning
- Sourcing and Procurement
Module 3: Customer and Order Management
- Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
- Outbound and Inbound Order Management
Module 4: Warehouse Distribution/Fulfillment Center Management
- Warehouse Strategy, Ownership, and Roles
- Warehouse Processes and Order Flow
- Warehouse Facility Layout Decisions and Performance
- Packaging
- Materials Handling and Warehouse Automation
Module 5: Inventory Management
- Inventory Management Fundamentals
- Inventory Strategy and Policy, and Inventory Control
Module 6: Transportation Management
- Transportation Fundamentals
- Road Transportation Characteristics
- Rail Transportation Characteristics
- Air Transportation Characteristics
- Water (Ocean and Inland Waterway) Transportation Characteristics
- Multimodal, Multi-Stop, and Characteristics of Other Models
- Transportation Management
- Transportation Administration
Module 7: Global Logistics
- International Environment and Global Infrastructure
- Regulations and Global Logistics Processes
- Export/Import, Custom Clearing, and Documentation
- Finance, Payment, Currency, and Tax Options/Implications
Module 8: Sustainability, Reverse Logistics, and Risk Management
- Sustainability Principles
- Reverse Logistcs
- Risk Management Principles
Module 9: Logistics Framework, Metrics, Network Design, Transformation, and Improvement
- Logistics Framework
- Strategic Performance Management
- Facilities Planning and Network Design
- Digital Transformation and Continuous Improvement
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Who is the course aimed at
The course is aimed at the following professional figures:
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- Logistics Managers and staff resources
- Logistics Engineers
- Logisticians/analysts
- Logistics planners/specialists
- Distribution managers and staff resources
- Global sourcing, import/export
- Inventory and logistics
- Supply chain logistics
- Traffic Managers/analysts
- Transportation/fleet Managers
- Warehouse operations Managers
- Warehousing distribution Managers
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Pricing and enrolment
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ENROLMENT FEE
We provide face to face training only In-house, on Customer request. Contact us for a quotation.
NOTE:
The course requires a minimum of 6 participants for the activation.
To enrol, send the registration form with the receipt of the bank transfer or a purchase order to the following Email: info@advanceschool.ch
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