A Professional Designation Program
Logistics is defined as:
"Logistics is the part of the supply chain process that plans, implements, and controls the efficient, effective forward and reverse flow and storage of goods, services, and related information between the point of origin and the point of consumption in order to meet customers' requirements. Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals" (CSCMP).
As the logistics community moves towards the complete integration of the supply cycle, the need for understanding the whole process grows. Understanding how the freight flows, where it is at any time, knowing possible choke points and possible problem spots benefits not only the shipper but also the logistics providers, allowing them to maximize the use of their resources.
About the GLS Professional Designation
This is the only program that offers the Global Logistics Specialist (GLS
Distinguished Faculty
Learn from professionals with acknowledged expertise and reputation in the industry. Each topic is taught by experts currently working in their field of expertise.
This program will help to develop skills and personality traits required of 21st Century Global Managers. The participant will learn the key components of diversity, global customer service, and project management skills specific to firms engaging in international business or logistics activities.
The Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) is the professional organization of the $162 billion third-party logistics industry. TIA is the only organization exclusively representing transportation intermediaries of all disciplines doing business in domestic and international commerce. TIA is the voice of transportation intermediaries to shippers, carriers, government officials and international organizations. TIA is the United States member of the International Federation of Freight Forwarder Associations (FIATA).