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Assist in the analysis of a supply chain

Assist in the analysis of a supply chain

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM30016
State Code
OEW01
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
19/12/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/04/2023
Field of Education
030305 - Materials Engineering
Original Release Date
19/04/2023
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to assist in the analysis of value adding and non-value adding activities within the supply chain, including assisting in mapping the supply stream for a nominated product/process and assisting in assessing the value added at each step. The supply stream encompasses raw materials, processing and all tiers of the supply chain.The unit applies to engineering or related activities and is suitable for people giving technical support in manufacturing or engineering operations and those pursuing technical qualifications and careers at paraprofessional or technician level. All work is carried out under supervision.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Assist in mapping the supply stream for product or process
  • 1.1. Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
  • 1.2. Identify all organisations in the supply stream including the entire supply system, beginning with the raw materials, processing and all tiers of the supply chain
  • 1.3. Identify all relevant steps in own organisation
2. Assist in assessing the value added at each step
  • 2.1. Identify value added and contributed by each supplier organisation
  • 2.2. Identify value added by each internal step by measuring its contribution to features and customer benefits in accordance with enterprise definitions
  • 2.3. Identify activities which do not add value, including excess production and early production, delays, movement and transport, poor process design, inventory, inefficient performance of a process and making defective items
  • 2.4. Liaise with external and internal supply chain members to identify methods to reduce non-value adding activities
  • 2.5. Collate and assess information
  • 2.6. Record suggestions for improvements and submit for approval
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W5432 MEM30016A Assist in the analysis of a supply chain Unit of competency