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Manage a supply chain

Manage a supply chain

Unit of competency
National Code
BSBPRC504
State Code
OAE88
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
27/09/2018
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
14/02/2019
Field of Education
080301 - Business Management
Original Release Date
14/02/2019
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage a supply chain, including the commercial and technical capabilities to ensure outcomes achieve organisational objectives. It applies to individuals who are responsible for managing a supply chain in an organisation.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Develop and implement a supply chain strategy
  • 1.1 Identify the organisation’s objectives and the strategies for achieving them
  • 1.2 Review current supply chain management strategy and how it delivers against organisational strategies
  • 1.3 Assess supply chain opportunities that will add value to the organisation within the requirements of the strategy and budgetary allowance
  • 1.4 Design and implement a supply chain strategy that increases effectiveness and achieves organisational objectives
  • 1.5 Gain commitment of stakeholders to implement supply chain strategy
  • 1.6 Assign responsibility to monitor supply chain strategy to relevant personnel
2. Manage the flow of supplies through the supply chain
  • 2.1 Obtain information on the specifications of supplies in the supply chain
  • 2.2 Clarify the aims, objectives and plans of supplies against organisational policies and procedures
  • 2.3 Allocate supply chain tasks to self and other personnel
  • 2.4 Support personnel to achieve supply chain tasks and milestones
  • 2.5 Monitor and control the achievement of supply chain objectives against cost and timescales
  • 2.6 Present reports on the results of supply chain outcomes to stakeholders
3. Manage supply chain relationships and activities
  • 3.1 Apply portfolio analysis techniques to assess relationships in supply chains in accordance with the supply chain management strategy
  • 3.2 Evaluate financial, technical and performance data of suppliers in accordance with supply chain strategies
  • 3.3 Identify opportunities to adjust supply chain strategies to respond to the changing needs of customers, supply chain and organisational objectives
  • 3.4 Design and implement a framework to promote collaboration with suppliers to achieve a competitive advantage
  • 3.5 Consult with organisation management to confirm progress of supply chain activities in accordance to organisational objectives
4. Evaluate and improve supply chain effectiveness
  • 4.1 Review the effectiveness of current relationships within the supply chain in accordance with the supply chain management strategy
  • 4.2 Compare supply chain management models to determine most appropriate infrastructure to support organisational objectives
  • 4.3 Assess techniques to support the development of innovation in the supply chain
  • 4.4 Analyse cost reduction activities for a supply chain to achieve organisational objectives
  • 4.5 Consolidate analysis and evaluation results to improve future supply chain management strategies and seek feedback from organisation management
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUK62 BSBPUR504 Manage a supply chain Unit of competency