Serving the Transportation and Logistics Industry for over 65 years

ASTL's mission is to facilitate education and certification in the fields of transportation, logistics, and supply chain management. ASTL's membership of shippers, carriers, educators, students, consultants, and third-party logistics individuals are dedicated to continuing education and committed to raising the professional standards in the industry.

The Society was founded in 1946 by a group of industry leaders to ensure a high level of professionalism and promote continuing education in the field of transportation and logistics. This leadership has occurred in several forms over the past 65 years: Development of transportation and logistics as a profession Provider of of the L.L. Waters Scholarship Publication of the Transportation Journal Development of entry, mid and senior level professional certification programs.

Chairman Mr. Mark Holmes, CTL Senior Director Business Operations Aspen Tech Vice Chairman Mr. George Yarusavage, CTL Principal, Fortress Consulting Treasurer Mr. William J. Ferreira President, National Highway Carriers Directory Board of Examiners, Chairman Dr. Terry Pohlen, CTL Associate Professor of Logistics, University of North Texas Past Chairman Mr. Mike A. Regan, DLP CEO, Tranzact Technologies Education Committee Chairman Mr. Mike Segal, PE, PLS Director of Logistics, Sappi Fine Paper North America Military Committee Chairman Mr. Steve Hawks, CTL President, Hawks Logistics, Inc Editor, Transportation Journal Dr. Evelyn Thomchick, CTL Associate Professor of Supply Chain Management, Pennsylvania State University Nominating Committee Chairman Mr. David Yeley, CTL Buyer, Purchasing/Contracts, Indiana University Health Mr. Jeffrey R. Brashares, DLP Senior Vice President, Sales & National Accounts, Total Transportation Services, LLC Mr. James M. Regan, CTL, DLP President/CEO, Regan Enterprises, Inc. The Honorable Edward M. Emmett, DLP Harris County Judge Donna Cerwonka Assistant Vice President, Utility South Coal, CSX Transportation Executive Director Mrs. Laurie Denham, PLS, Ex Oficio

Dr. Terrance (Terry) Pohlen, CTL Chairman of the Board of Examiners University of North Texas Dr. Yemisi (Yem) Bolumole, CTL Logistics Analysis Michigan Sate University Dr. William (Bill) Cunningham, CTL Transportation Economics Management Air Force Institute of Technology/AFIT/ENS Dr. Douglas (Doug) Hales, CTL Vice Chairman and Logistics Finance University of Rhode Island Dr. Thomas (Tom) Goldsby, CTL Lean Logistics The Ohio State University Dr. A. Michael (Mike) Knemeyer, CTL Supply Chain Management The Ohio State University Dr. John Mello, CTL Logistics Management Arkansas State University Mr. Scott Lane, CTL Global Logistics Associate Adjunct Professor, University of North Florida CIO, Beaver Street Fisheries Dr. Paul Murphy, CTL Past Chairman John Carroll University Dr. Harry Sink General Management Principles and Techniques NC A&T State University Dr. Richard Stewart, CTL International Transport And Logistics University of Wisconsin Superior Dr. Stephen (Steve) Swartz, CTL Logistics and Supply Chain Strategy/PLS University of North Texas Dr. Jerry Wilson, CTL Creative Component Georgia Southern University

Held the First Annual Yangtze Mississippi Rivers Forum in Chongqing China Launched the Global Logistics Associate (GLA) entry level certification in high school career academies and community colleges. Celebrated the Transportation Journals 50 years of publication Expanded the certification programs to Argentina, Costa Rica, France and South Africa Graduated the first international Global Logistics Associate (GLA) class in Shanghai Certified over 100 successful graduates from the University of North Floridas Division of Continuing Education Cohort program Gained recognition in Inbound Logistics, Journal of Commerce, Logistics Management, Supply Chain Management Review, and Transportation Topics Launched the ASTL Jacksonville Chapter Became a charter member of the Supply Chain Logistics Network of industry associations

June 21-23 3PL Summit & Chief Supply Chain Officer Forum| Atlanta, GA June 27-28 CSCMP Fundamentals of Supply Chain Management seminar| Lombard, IL (Satisfies Logistics Management module for CTL certification) July 12-14 Georgia Tech Supply Chain & Logistics Institute| Building the Lean Supply Chain Leader| Atlanta, GA| (Satisfies Lean Logistics module for CTL Certification) July 14Nov. 8 University of North Florida Cohort Course for CTL certification| Jacksonville, FL August 9-12 14 th Annual Transportation & Infrastructure Summit and 4 th Annual High-Speed Rail Forum| Irving, TX Sept 12 ASTL Yangtze Mississippi Rivers Forum|New Orleans, LA Sept 13-16 Smart Rivers Conference|New Orleans, LA Oct 10-Feb 18, 2012 University of North Florida Cohort Course for CTL certification| Jacksonville, FL Oct 23-25 APICS 2011 International Conference & Expo| Pittsburgh, PA Nov. 13-15 ASTL Annual Meeting and TransComp 2011| Atlanta, GA

Over 1000 Active Members Many non-member stakeholders throughout the world.

DLP Members DLP designees Certified Awarded the CTL credential Associate Member Currently employed in the transportation logistics industry. Associates are also professionals who are working towards a certification Affiliate Member Affiliated with an industry partner organization such as APICS. Student Member current students or those who join within six months of their graduation. ASTL and APICS provide dual memberships for students during their first year of membership.

Career advancement through ASTL professional certification programs; Global Logistics Associate (GLA), Professional Designation in Logistics and Supply Chain Management (PLS) Certified in Transportation and Logistics (CTL). Access to the most current research in the transportation logistics field in the Transportation Journal published quarterly. Access to a worldwide network of transportation and logistics practitioners and educators. Discounts to industry events. Learning the language of your customers.

ASTL offers three professional certification programs. GLA - Global Logistics Associate PLS - Professional Designation in Logistics and Supply Chain Management CTL - Certified in Transportation and Logistics

First class of GLA graduates Nanhou Vocational School Shanghai, China

Entry level certification. The GLA is a certification program that acknowledges the completion of rigorous coursework in logistics and supply chain for entry level positions. The program focuses on the general knowledge of logistics/supply chain and the associated functions necessary for the delivery of goods. Obtaining the GLA requires successful completion of a comprehensive exam. The GLA designation requires recertification every three years.

The PLS designation is designed for new professionals seeking an understanding of the key strategies for improving customer service and increasing the efficiency of their logistics and supply chain operations. The PLS recognizes individuals that have completed a course of study examining the strategies for improving logistics and supply chain operations and are seeking to apply this knowledge within their profession. Achievement of the PLS waives the Logistics and Supply Chain Strategy module of the CTL.

Understanding the supply chain concept Approaches employed to obtain a competitive advantage through supply chain management Techniques employed to improve the performance and efficiency of supply chains Effect of interdependent activities and firms on overall performance and behavior Approaches for measuring performance in the supply chain Strategies for managing the supply chain Different inventory management approaches employed in the supply chain An understanding of the trade-offs made in managing supply chain activities Issues involved in managing supply chain processes Role of logistics management and its effect on supply chain performance

ASTL began the CTL Certification Program in 1948, and is known as the premier credential in the transportation/logistics industry. The exam modules are consistently revised by the ASTL Board of Examiners to keep up with the rapidly changing environment of transportation logistics professionals. To qualify for the CTL, an individual must have earned an undergraduate degree or have a minimum of four years of professional experience. The certification is granted to individuals who successfully complete six of the following exam modules (three compulsory, three elective).

The Compulsory ModulesThe Elective Modules Transportation and Economics Management (TEM) Creative Component (CC) Logistics Management (LM)General Management Principles and Technology (GMPT) International Transportation and Logistics (ITL) Lean Logistics (LL) Logistics Analysis (LA) Logistics Finance (LF) Logistics and Supply Chain Strategy (LSCS) Supply Chain Management (SCM)

Transportation Economics Management Logistics Management International Transportation & Logistics

The relationship and cost trade-offs occurring between transportation and other logistics functions How the operating and service characteristics of each mode affect cost, performance, and the products moved The economic principles that provide a foundation for transportation costing and pricing Shipper and carrier strategies employed to reduce costs and improve performance

Understanding the functions comprising logistics, how these functions interact, and how logistics can be managed as a system to reduce total cost Recognizing how logistics affects customer service, corporate performance, and competitive advantage Identifying the key logistics processes that span multiple enterprises and how managing logistics as a supply chain process creates values for the end-use and all key stakeholders Developing effective strategies for logistics managers to improve corporate performance while simultaneously increasing customer service and improving corporate performance

Understanding the key differences between domestic and international logistics and how these differences affect logistics practice and performance Developing and evaluating different strategies to effectively manage logistics processes on a global basis Recognizing the role and importance played by the many key logistics intermediaries that facilitate global trade

Creative Component General Management Principles and Technology Lean Logistics Logistics Analysis Logistics Finance Logistics and Supply Chain Strategy Supply Chain Management

Exploring and examining an area of professional interest in-depth Obtaining extensive knowledge in an area related to the individuals professional field Providing an opportunity to develop and display communications skills through either a formal research paper, an informal research project, or by analyzing a case Applying analytical and communication skills in this area Obtaining feedback and guidance from a leading academic in transportation and logistics

Promotes a fundamental understanding in four key areas: accounting, finance, marketing, and information systems The interrelationships between general management concepts and the transportation/logistics function Understanding of basic accounting concepts and elements and the accountants role in providing information to both the internal and external users Financial statements and comprehending the firms financial positioning of assets, liabilities, and owners equity within its business strategy Accounting statements and developing additional data to support management decision-making Financial ratios, cost of capital, inventory fundamentals, and strategies for managing the cash conversion cycle How marketing contributes to improved performance in the marketplace The critical role of marketing in organizations including organizational buying, demand forecasting, and marketing/distribution strategies for different stages of the product life cycle How an information system is designed and its data requirements

Introduction of lean principles and practices Application of lean principles to inbound and outbound aspects of logistics activity Recognition of the cost-service trade-offs found in logistics Improved coordination between logistics management and the other functional areas of the company Understanding logistics contribution toward the pursuit of the lean enterprise and improved supply chain operations

Understanding the techniques available for modeling logistics and supply chain systems Analyzing logistics and supply chain systems by using several operations research techniques Designing a supply chain network that achieves customer service or cost objectives Forecasting and determining inventory requirements for dependent and independent inventory systems and across multiple echelons of supply Simulating and optimizing network processes commonly encountered in logistics and supply chain management

Understand why logistics finance is important How logistics finance models are designed The variety of logistics revenue and costing models that is currently in practice The contexts in which the various applied models are efficient and effective, as well as the contexts in which certain models do not achieve results The sources of data and collection techniques necessary to use the models The history of logistics finance and the rationale of revenue versus cost based systems The strategic and functional uses of logistics finance information How to calculate basic numerical values used in the majority of models

Understanding the supply chain concept Approaches employed to obtain a competitive advantage through supply chain management Techniques employed to improve the performance and efficiency of supply chains Effect of interdependent activities and firms on overall performance and behavior Approaches for measuring performance in the supply chain Strategies for managing the supply chain Different inventory management approaches employed in the supply chain An understanding of the trade-offs made in managing supply chain activities Issues involved in managing supply chain processes Role of logistics management and its effect on supply chain performance

Understanding the differences between logistics and supply chain management The key processes comprising the supply chain and their interrelationships The management components and their effect on supply chain management The strategies, tactics, tools, and techniques that have been demonstrated to be the most effective in implementing supply chain management

The PLS Designation qualifies as a waiver for the Logistics and Supply Chain Strategy optional module. ASTL partners with APICS to accept the following waivers towards the CTL CPIM Qualifies as a waiver for the Logistics Management compulsory module. CSCP - Qualifies as a waiver for the Supply Chain Management optional module.

The Society believes it is our duty to recognize that unique, upper echelon of logistics professionals who have shown their mastery of the transportation and logistics field through significant and career-long contributions. The Distinguished Logistics Professional (DLP) membership requires a recommendation to the ASTL Board of Directors by an active ASTL member for individuals with over twenty years experience in the field. The Board determines approval following a review of the nominees credentials including two letters of recommendation. The DLP membership must be renewed annually.

Larry Arseniadis Director, Global Logistics IBM Corporation Richard Barela, Logistics Engineer Lockheed Martin Doug Duncan, President & CEO FedEx Freight Edward Emmett, Harris County Judge Houston Texas C. John Langley Jr, Ph.D. Professor Penn State University Matt Rose CEO BNSF Railway John Spychalski, Professor Penn State University Fred Smith, Chairman of the Board FedEx Dennis Stanley, Vice President of Business Development Pegasus Logistics Group Thomas Underkoffler Director of Logistics Medco Health Solutions, Inc. L. L. Waters, Professor Emeritus Indiana University John Wiehoff, President and CEO C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. Robert Wood Dean, Continuing Education University of North Florida Wang Shunseng, Chairman DTW - Peoples Republic of China Qian Yongchang,Former Ministry of Communications and COSCO GM Peoples Republic of China

Published since 1963, the Transportation Journal is the most highly respected scholarly journal in the field of transportation and logistics, which includes: Supply chain/logistics management strategies & techniques Transport economics Regulations Promotions Other dimensions of public policy toward transport and logistics.

Each article submitted to the Transportation Journal is reviewed by a panel of practitioners and educators. Book reviews are included in every issue. Each Winter Issue contains an annual index of previously published articles. Back issues of the Journal are available in electronic and hard copy format.

A subscription to the Transportation Journal is included with the ASTL membership dues. For non-members and institutions, subscriptions can be purchased in hard copy or online through the publisher, Pennsylvania State University Press [email protected], subject line Transportation [email protected] To submit an article for publication, contact the editor Dr. Evelyn Thomchick at [email protected]

Dr. Evelyn Thomchick, CTL Editor Dr. Juan Carlos Martn Hernnez European Regional Editor Dr. Ivan Su - Asian Regional Editor Dr. Peter M. Lynagh - Book Review Editor Dr. John C. Spychalski, DLP - Editor Emeritus

Dr. Thomas M. Corsi Dr. Michael R. Crum Dr. Martin Dresner, CTL Dr. Curtis M. Grimm Dr. Milan Janic Dr. Carol J. Johnson, CTL Dr. Scott B. Keller Dr. Ira A. Lewis Dr. Robert C. Lieb Dr. Keith Mason Dr. John Mello,CTL Dr. Paul R. Murphy,CTL Dr. Robert Novack Dr. Theodore (Ted) Stank Dr. Yoshinori Suzuki Dr. John E. Tyworth Dr. Bijan Vasigh Dr. David B. Vellenga Dr. W. David Walls Dr. Robert J. Windle Dr. Kefeng Xu Dr. Richard R. Young Dr. Walter Zinn

The following universities offer courses and seminars towards the PLS and CTL certification programs: Georgia Tech Supply Chain and Logistics Institute Penn State University Master of Professional Studies in Supply Chain online master program University of Houston Center for Logistics and Transportation Policy University of North Florida Division of Continuing Education Center for Logistics and Supply Chain Management University of North Texas Center for Logistics and Research

ASTL has regional chapters located across the US and Canada that provide networking and focused regional programs in the transportation and logistics field. Boston Indianapolis Greater DE Valley Jacksonville Toronto Atlanta New York New Jersey

The following international organizations offer ASTL certification programs: ABAI Brazil ASTL China CAPICS Costa Rica FAPICS - France IEEC Argentine KIPICS South Korea KnoWerX India Pathfinder Logistics Solutions South Africa

ASTL partners with the following industry associations for added value to our members: APICS The Association for Operations Management CSCMP Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals NITL The National Industrial Transportation League WERC Warehousing Education and Research Council

Please contact ASTL with any questions and to learn more about our partners, benefits, and ways we can help you or your company be industry leaders. American Society of Transportation and Logistic PO Box 3363 Warrenton, VA 20188 USA [email protected] +1 202-580-7270

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Serving the Transportation and Logistics Industry for over 65 years