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APUS Collaborates with APICS to Close the Skills Gap in the Logistics and Supply Chain Field

Robert Gordon
By Robert GordonMay 26, 2018
Robert Gordon

Dr. Robert Lee Gordon is program director of the Reverse Logistics department at American Public University. Dr. Gordon has over twenty-five years of professional experience in supply chain management and human resources. He holds a Doctorate of Management and Organizational Leadership and a Masters of Business Administration from the University of Phoenix, as well earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from UCLA. Dr. Gordon has spent more than 14 years teaching reverse logistics, transportation, project management, and human resources. He has published articles on reverse logistics; supply chain management; project management; human resources; education, and complexity. He has also published four books on Reverse Logistics Management; Complexity and Project Management; Virtual Project Management Organizations, and Successful Program Management.

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Guest Post by Dr. Stacey Little
American Public University, Faculty, Transportation and Logistics Management

Almost daily, all of us have some experience with transportation and logistics. They are the distribution elements of the supply chain that bring the products we desire to the places we shop or dine, or directly to our door. Logistics is a fundamental component of most businesses. Consumer demand, coupled with globalization, has boosted related career opportunities.

Logistics and supply chain are among the fastest-growing job markets in America, creating a high demand for qualified individuals to fill those positions. Given this rise in demand in the sector, American Public University System recognized the need to expand its Transportation and Logistics Management program to keep pace with industry needs. As a result, APUS recently announced a partnership with APICS, the global association offering highly respected and industry-recognized certifications. Through this partnership, APUS will offer an instructor-led online preparation course for the APICS’ Certified in Logistics, Transportation, and Distribution (CLTD) designation.

Logistics professionals seek the CLTD designation because it “sets the global standard for best practices in logistics, transportation, and distribution.” The credential provides a distinct advantage in an increasingly competitive global market as many employers give preference to applicants with industry certifications. In fact, the 2018 APICS Supply Chain Survey not only found that compensation continues to rise for supply chain professions, but also that practitioners place great value in such industry-related certifications.

APUS stays abreast of industry needs and has an ongoing commitment to help prepare the transportation, logistics, and supply chain management workforce. The CLTD preparation course will benefit current APUS students by complementing several APUS learning paths at both the certificate and degree level. Organizations seeking to improve performance and add to the bottom line can also benefit from employees with CLTD designations since these individuals are equipped with knowledge of resource optimization to reduce costs and improve profitability. We’re proud to collaborate with APICS to offer this additional element as part of our flexible, career-relevant programs.

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