CLTD study plan

Define the core logistics activities and explain in writing how each one feeds the order-to-cash cycle.

Classify the five logistics cost categories (transportation, inventory carrying, warehousing, order processing, administration) and assign two concrete examples to each.

Compute cost-to-serve for three sample customer segments and rank them by profitability.

Distinguish the four customer service elements (time, reliability, communication, convenience) and attach one measurable metric to each.

Diagram an order management cycle end to end, labeling at least five common failure points and the control that mitigates each.

Compare forward and reverse logistics flows, listing three cost drivers that are unique to returns.

Explain the stages of the S&OP cycle and identify the logistics inputs required at each stage.

Score 80% or higher on a self-written 25-question Domain 1 recall test and log every miss.

Apply naive, moving average, weighted average, and exponential smoothing forecasts to one dataset and compute MAD and MAPE for each.

Calculate EOQ, reorder point, and safety stock across five scenarios with varying service levels and lead-time variability.

Perform an ABC classification on a 20-SKU list and justify the cutoff thresholds you chose.

Assemble an inventory formula sheet covering 10 formulas, each with units and one worked example.

Evaluate three distribution network options against weighted cost, service, and risk criteria and defend a recommendation.

Trace a DRP replenishment plan through two echelons for a sample item and explain each step of the logic.

Size warehouse space for a given throughput and storage profile using cube and slot calculations.

Complete a timed 40-question mixed Domain 1-2 practice set and record the score by subtopic.

Compare rail, road, air, ocean, and intermodal on cost, transit time, capacity, and service in a single matrix.

Compute freight charges under weight-based, per-mile, and class-rate structures for four sample shipments.

Select appropriate Incoterms for three shipment scenarios and state who bears cost, risk, and documentation at each transfer point.

Identify the core export and import documents and the compliance trigger that makes each one mandatory.

Map the receiving-to-shipping workflow of a distribution center and mark where labor hours concentrate.

Justify slotting and layout choices using travel distance, cube utilization, and pick frequency.

Select material handling equipment for four defined profiles and state the selection criteria applied to each.

Evaluate three packaging decisions against cube utilization, damage rate, and handling cost.

Build a KPI set of 12 logistics metrics, each with a formula, data source, target, and owner.

Apply activity-based costing to allocate logistics costs across three customer or product segments.

Diagram the SCOR level-1 processes and map each to at least one metric from your KPI set.

Rank five logistics risks on a likelihood-impact matrix and assign a specific mitigation to each.

Sit two full-length timed practice exams under exam conditions and record section-level scores.

Close out every flagged item in the error log by re-deriving the concept and writing a corrected explanation.

Re-run your 12-metric KPI set against a case scenario to confirm correct metric selection under time pressure.

Condense all four domains into a single one-page formula and definition sheet for final review.