AST&L Partners with APICS for Certification

Here's some good news for supply chain professionals seeking industry recognized credentials. 

Washington DC- In an effort to save industry professionals’ valuable time and resources, the American Society of Transportation & Logistics (AST&L) announced today a partnership with APICS The Association for Operations Management. The agreement grants Certified Supply Chain Professionals (CSCP) and professionals or fellows who are Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM/CFPIM) waivers for two of the six modules needed to obtain the AST&L’s Certification in Transportation and Logistics (CTL).

CSCP certified professionals seeking their CTL are now able to waive the Supply Chain Management (elective) module needed to obtain CTL certification. CPIM and CFPIM certified professionals are able to waive the Logistics Management (required) module. 

AST&L began the CTL Certification Program in 1948, known as the CPA of the transportation and logistics industry, and is constantly revising and updating the certification exams, keeping current with changes occurring in the field. To qualify an individual must be an active member of AST&L and have a four-year undergraduate degree or three years of professional experience. 

APICS certifications are recognized worldwide as standards of professional excellence and quality within the manufacturing and service industries. The Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) program provides professionals with the knowledge necessary to understand and manage the integration and coordination of activities within today’s supply chains.

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Comments

[John]

Hello
Do you know of organizations that provide APICS training in Colombia, South America? I am interested in moving to Bogota and am wondering about the possibilities of joining an organization that helps supply chain professionals prepare for the exams.

[Shawn in Tokyo]

Hi Eric,

Thanks for the feedback. I do agree that certifications are popular in Asia, and that China would be more receptive than Japan. I found they are more open to receiving and integrating Western ideas than in Japan. Plus Asians love any kind of certification they can get through exams.

Although I am sure there must be some kind of written component?

Anyway, I will definitely look at the website, learn more and pursue the certification when I am back in the US.

Best regards,

Shawn

[Eric]

Hi Shawn. thanks for the comment!

I do think these certifications have value. The education they provide absolutely does. Of course Im a little biased as I sit on the Board of Directors for ASTL.

These courses represent continuing education. I started in 1983 in the transportation and logistics field. Clearly much has changed in that time with both technology and transportation capabilities. Even more, the ability to manipulate and mutate the product while it is in transit has changed much.

These certifications provide professionals with the ability to update their skills, network with other professionals, and have access to very high level academic talent as well. There are some SMART folks involved in these programs.

ASTL has a new branch in Shanghai that is being very well received and there is great demand for ASTL courses and support in Asia generally. We find that is the case in the middle east as well. In markets where there is business growth, the ability to apply new strategies is always valued.

Eric

[Shawn in Tokyo]

Hi Eric!

Just curious if you feel these certifications have a real advantage in the US--as I have never worked there in the supply chain field.

To be honest, it pretty much means nothing here in Japan in terms of gaining respect in the supply chain field. Japan has its own courses and certification in Japanese, but it is more of a place where you send middle managers needing something to help gain promotion internally within a business rather than gain respect outside of the business.

From my experiences in China and Korea, it is similar there as well.

As I may be moving back to the US at the end of this year, this might be something to pursue while I am back in the mother country.

Best Regards!

Shawn