Certified Professional in Logistics ManagementStudy with the Swiss Institute of Management and Innovation
The CPLM program is designed to help logistics professionals to demonstrate deep understanding on the concepts and skills of modern logistics management. Three major areas are covered in the CPLM program, namely (i). the logistics overview, strategy, and design; (ii). The logistics core functions, and (iii). The contemporary issues. With CPLM designation, you are recognized by your peers by the mastery of common logistics vocabulary, principles, best practices, and decision tools.
Perfect Program For:
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Professionals working in the broad areas of logistics and supply chain management with working experiences who aspire for an increase in professional value and advancement of future career.
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Organizations that need to equip their team with knowledge and skills required to make strategic changes in the field of logistics and supply chain management.
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Individuals, such as consultants and academics in the field of logistics and supply chain management who wish to demonstrate better knowledge and skills and gain better recognition.
Course Includes
- A study guide with all the slides & exercises.
- 24 hours of classroom instructions with hands-on exercises.
- 3 hour 150 multiple-choice question exam.
- 2-practice exam (every 30 questions)
- Exam score needed for certification is equal to or greater than 70%
About Course
Pre-Requisites
- None
Delivery Methodology
- Online
Course Language
- English
Workshop & Exam Session Fee
- CHF 2,000
MODULE 1 – 3
PART I: LOGISTICS OVERVIEW, STRATEGY AND DESIGN
01. Logistics Fundamentals and Strategy
02. Logistics Customer Service
03. Logistics Network
MODULE 4 – 8
PART II: LOGISTICS CORE FUNCTIONS
04. Inventory Management
05. Warehouse Management
06. Transportation Management
07. Distribution Management
08. Procurement Management
MODULE 9 – 14
PART III: CONTEMPORARY ISSUES
09. Reverse Logistics and Sustainability
10. Global Logistics
11. Logistics Outsourcing
12. Logistics Costs Analysis
13. Logistics Improvements
14. Organization and Leaderships
PART I
LOGISTICS OVERVIEW, STRATEGY AND DESIGN
Module 1 – Logistics Fundamentals and Strategy
- Logistics Definition and Scope
- Evolution of Logistics Management
- The Roles of Logistics in the Economy
- Logistics Management Framework
- Logistics Integration with Other Functions
- Logistics Strategy
- The Roles of Logistics Manager
Module 2 – Logistics Customer Service
- Definition and trade-offs
- Principles in managing service levels
- Measures of service capabilities
- Service level differentiation
- Strategies to improve service level
Module 3 – Logistics Network
- The essence of a logistics network
- Trade-offs in designing a logistics network
- Costs involved in logistics network
- Factors affecting location decision
- Methods to design network
- Risk pooling effect in network design
PART II
LOGISTICS CORE FUNCTIONS
Module 4 – Inventory Management
- Trade-offs in managing inventory
- Types of inventory
- Costs related to inventory
- Decisions related to inventory
- Factors affecting inventory levels
- Inventory classification
- Models for inventory decisions
- Collaborative inventory models
Module 5 – Warehouse Management
- Roles and Types of warehouses
- Warehousing operations
- Warehouse design
- Packaging and material handling
- Safety issues in managing warehouse
- Warehouse performance
Module 6 – Transportation Management
- Transportation roles in the economy and in business
- Transportation economics
- Modes of transportation
- Managing transportation process Costing and Pricing of transportation services
- Risk management and safety issues in transportation
Module 7 – Distribution Management
- The roles of distribution in modern economy
- Distribution strategies
- Different types of distribution channels
- Last mile deliveries
- Methods in last mile deliveries
Module 8 – Procurement Management
- The strategic roles of procurement
- Organization of procurement functions
- Strategic sourcing
- Vendor management
- Procurement process
- Measuring procurement performance
PART III
CONTEMPORARY ISSUES
Module 9 – Reverse Logistics & Sustainability
- The issue of sustainability
- Sustainability (Product Design, Procurement, Production)
- Reverse logistics (Repair, Reuse, Recycle, Remanufacturing)
Module 10 – Global Logistics
- Motives of global logistics
- Global economy and supply chain
- Global sourcing
- Incoterms
- Global Transport
- Logistics in different parts of the world
- Logistics Performance Index (LPI)
Module 11 – Logistics Outsourcing
- The reasons for logistics outsourcing
- Typical logistics services outsourced
- Different service configuration
Module 12 – Logistics Cost Analysis
- Elements of logistics costs
- Cost function in logistics
- Cost analysis
- Total cost of ownership (TCO)
- Cost reduction initiatives
Module 13 – Logistics Improvements
- The need for improvements
- Critical performance indicators for logistics
- Benchmarking logistics performance
- Improvement methodologies: PDCA, Lean, Six Sigma
Module 14 – Organization and Leaderships
- Cross-functional nature of logistics
- Managing conflicting objectives
- Logistics maturity stages
- Organizational design
- Fostering innovation
- Leading change
ONLINE PROCTORED EXAM
PRACTICE EXAM
- Duration: 60 Mins
- Questions: 50 – Multiple Choice
- Examination: Online From USA
- Passing Criteria: Not Applied
- Schedule: Last Day of Workshop
FINAL EXAM
- Duration: 240 Mins
- Questions: 200 – Multiple Choice
- Examination: Online From USA
- Passing Criteria : 70%
- Schedule: Last Day of Workshop
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
- SCM Essentials: 5%
- Strategic Planning: 5%
- Risk Management: 2%
- Business Processes
- Metrics: 6%
- Transport: 2%
- Distribution Networks: 5%
- Inventory Management: 6%
- Bullwhip Effect: 2%
- Introduction to SOP
- IBP: 4%
- Product Management: 3%
- Demand Management: 9%
- Supply Management: 3%
- SOP Integration: 2%
- Supply Chain Relationships: 2%
- Customer Relationship: Management: 3%
- Supplier Relationship
- Management: 5%
- Collaboration Tools: 5%
- Digital Supply Chain: 4%
- Lean Six Sigma: 5%
- Theory of Constraints: 3%
- Demand-driven supply chain: 2%
- Demand Driven MRP: 2%
- Financial KPIs: 9%
- Leadership and Change Mgmt: 2%
- Introduction Project Mgmt: 2%
- Sustainability: 2%
Your credentials with the ISCEA make you an industry expert. Therefore, ISCEA requires that all its certification holders participate in continuing education to keep up with ever changing global supply chain body of knowledge and practice. You have invested time and money to obtain the ISCEA Credential. It is up to you to protect your investment by renewing your certification with ISCEA every three (3) years.
This program is integrated within the Bachelor of Logistics and Supply Chain Management program of The Swiss Institute of Management and Innovation.
If you are a student of the Bachelor of Logistics and Supply Chain Management of SIMI Swiss program, you will not have to repeat the coursework and receive a tuition fee waiver exclusively for students of SIMI Swiss worldwide.
Contact us at the SIMI Swiss office nearest to you or submit a inquiry online.
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