(CITLS) Requirements
Certified International Trade Logistics Specialist® – Knowledge Requirements:
The following topics are defined as within this body of knowledge and are reflected in the knowledge assessment requirements stated for this certification. A person holding this certification will have satisfactorily passed an examination that demonstrates a high degree of knowledge of these topics and knowledge requirements.
Industry Standard: (1) Demonstrate basic knowledge and usage of international trade principles, concepts and processes. (2) Demonstrate in-depth knowledge in the specialty area of international logistics.
| Specialized International Logistics Topics | Knowledge Demonstrated |
| Air Freight as a Mode of Shipment | To possess a working knowledge of Air Bills and the practical issues surrounding Air Freight as a means of transport. |
| Ocean Freight Practices | To gain and understanding of how ocean transportation works |
| Intermodal Shipments | Possess a working knowledge of intermodal transportation for international freight. |
| Understanding Logistics Documentation | To know the shipping documentation form & forms processing requirements common to all countries. |
| Critical Regulations Effecting International Trade | To know the source of regulations relevant to shipping goods internationally. |
| International Distribution Logistics: Supply Chain Management | Be able to interact with all elements of the international distribution environment. |
| Insurance Issues Surrounding International Trade | To understand the insurance sources & considerations related to shipping goods internationally. Regulations affecting ocean freight liabilities. How go place a shipping claim for damage or loss. |
| Incoterms® and Other Logistics Terminology | To posses a complete working knowledge of Incoterms® and other important international trade terminology as it relates to logistics. |
| Managing Intermodal Shipments | Be knowledgeable about the process of using intermodal containers and shipping. |
| Determining Packaging and Crating requirements for International Trade. | To know the packaging/crating requirements for goods shipped internationally. To understand the uses and importance of labeling |
| Critical Issues About Warehousing – Customs Bonded Warehouses and Free Trade Zones | Posses a working knowledge of Bonded Customs Warehouses and free trade Zones. To possess a working knowledge of automation. |
| Logistics Monitoring & Control | To understand the current state-of-the-art processes and technology available to monitor and control the international trade logistics process. |
| Topic | Knowledge Demonstrated |
| International Trade Terminology | To understand the terminology and usage of terminology used in the import/export of goods and services, including Incoterms® 2010 |
| International Trade Documentation | To demonstrate an understanding of the documents used in import/export and their usage. To understand the documentation needs of general goods being imported or exported. |
| Expansion of the firm to international markets | To know how to determine if a firm should expand their effort to include import/export markets. |
| Analysis of product import/export potential | To be capable of analyzing the import/export potential of a product or service. |
| International Market Research | To understand the mechanics of primary market research: to be able to build a market survey instrument for import/export use. To know how to use secondary market research to make import/export decisions. |
| Establishing pricing for international markets | To possess a basic knowledge of the principles of setting a product’s price in a foreign market. |
| International Finance Tools | Be capable of using the various financial tools, including letters of credit and other forms of payment and credit terms, used in international trade. |
| International Distribution | Be able to assess and utilize all elements of the international distribution environment as needed to facilitate international trade. |
| International Business Resources | Possess basic knowledge about the various organizations and other sources available to assist individuals and organizations in their efforts to import/export goods and services. |
| Topic | Knowledge Demonstrated |
| Warehousing Overview | To recognize the common characteristics of warehousing systems and the needs warehouses serve. |
| Traditional View of Warehousing | To understand the historical context from which modern warehousing emerged. |
| Principles of Warehousing | To demonstrate an understanding of the modern principles of warehousing. |
| Third-Party Warehousing | To know the value of third-party warehousing. |
| Warehousing as an Operational Element | To assess how modern warehousing fits into the strategic intent of an organization. |
| Warehousing as a Supportive Integrated System within Supply Chain Management | To demonstrate knowledge of how modern warehousing can serve as a core competency.
To analyze the factors that contribute to comparative advantage within the warehouse system. |
| Mechanics of Warehousing | To analyze and assess the relationship and function of the various mechanical processes that comprise the modern warehouse, including: |
| Processes & Practices | Activities
Performance Measurement Benchmarking Global Factors |
| Layout and Design | To be able to design and layout a warehouse based on the demand it serves. |
| Technology Factors: Automation and Computerization | To know the role that technology factors play in supporting the modern warehousing system.
To be able to assess the technology needs of a warehouse. To appraise the value of vendor integration. |
| Warehouse Utilization and Workforce Design | To know how to evaluate warehouse utilization
To be able to establish warehouse performance criteria |
| Building an Integrated Warehousing Model | To be able assess the needs and design an integrated warehousing solution concept. |