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About Certified Professional Logistician (CPL)
 This National program was officially launched in 2007. The CPL program will be come the benchmark of excellence for measuring capability and proficiency within the profession of logistics and supply-chain management. The CPL was developed by committee comprising APICS, CILTA, LAA Ltd, and Traffic Institute. The Certified Practising Logistician qualification that will grow over coming years to become the standard for recognition of professional competence in the industry.
Logistics, as a term now embraces warehousing, freight, transportation and distribution, through to supply chain management. Gone are the days when transportation, warehousing, distribution and materials management were seen as separate or distinct functions and disciplines.
Today, professionalism of a high standard is required to manage these complex, disparate functions in a seamless and integrated supply chain mode with a clear understanding of the need to track the physical goods/services flow, financial flow, and, of course, information flow.
Logistics is a profession that is dealing with a freight task that is expected to double over the next decade. The demand for professionals, technical experts and executives will continue to rise. Australia’s logisticians, along with an efficient and effective land, sea and air infrastructure, will contribute to the future export success of this nation.
The Advantages of becoming a Certified Professional Logistician (CPL)
The Certified Professional Logistician (CPL) is a professional qualification that aims to provide the definitive standard for measuring capability and professionalism within the logistics and supply-chain profession worldwide.
The CPL brings together the breadth and depth of skills required of a modern Logistician. The CPL unifies the disciplines of business, IT, Transportation, Economics, etc that make up the profession.
CPL status enhances your professional credibility within the industry and also enhances the profile of the Logistics Profession. The CPL Program is your career partner for life. With an extensive range of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) activities to enhance your capability, you will be at the leading edge of the profession.
CPL activities provide valuable networking opportunities. CPL status attests to your professional recognition by peers and employers, of your significant experience and knowledge to plan, implement, manage and improve logistics initiatives.
Success of your application entitles you to use the post nominals “CPL” after your name. These initials also signify your commitment to a code of professional conduct and your respected professional integrity - ensuring the highest standards of ethics and professionalism.
The Process
Individuals will need to apply addressing set criteria to achieve 400 points. The application fee is $500.00. The completed application will be forwarded to SCLAA with copies of credentials or confirmation of participation in various event. The application will be processed by a Quality Review panel of SCLAA with a recommendation to award the CPL or reject as insufficient evidence has been provided. The CPL Accreditation Council will review individual submissions and either grant the CPL award or reject it. The SCLAA believes that those promoting further collaboration in representation of Supply Chain and Logistics professionals and practitioners should be encouraged and urges thinking industry Members to support the moves for true collaboration that will take the profession and the industry to the next level. For more information and/or to apply visit http://www.cplinstitute.com/
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