Edition 2017 APICS CLTD Version 1 - APICS Southeastapicssoutheast.org/images/downloads/District_Meeting_2017_June...*APICS defines the international equivalent of a Bachelor’s degree

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


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


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


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


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


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


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.


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


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)









Instructor Materials

Classroom PowerPoint

slides

Instructor Resource Book

Optional final exam

(paper-pencil)


2017 CLTD Instructor Materials Available: November 1, 2016

(Instructor-Led)


•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


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)


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:


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


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


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

http://apics.org/cltd

http://apics.org/education-selector/cltd

http://www.apics.org/ProductCatalog/APICSProduct?ID=10273

http://www.learncltd.com/


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


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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Edition 2017 APICS CLTD Version 1 - APICS Southeastapicssoutheast.org/images/downloads/District_Meeting_2017_June...*APICS defines the international equivalent of a Bachelor’s degree