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Work with local and international TCF supply chains

Work with local and international TCF supply chains

Unit of competency
National Code
MSTGN5015
State Code
OEY98
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
22/12/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
03/07/2023
Field of Education
080311 - International Business
Original Release Date
03/07/2023
Nominal Hours
55
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to work with both local international textiles, clothing and footwear (TCF) supply chains to support the efficiency and quality of production operations. It includes a focus on the investigation and analysis of diverse information needed for effective supply chain management and the establishment and monitoring of supply chain relationships.The unit applies to individuals who use initiative and judgement to analyse and plan supply chain partnerships.No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to work with supply chains
  • 1.1 Determine job requirements from contracts, orders, specifications, job sheets and work instructions
  • 1.2 Identify members in supply chain for products and services relating to job requirements within own area of responsibility
  • 1.3 Determine value added by each supplier
  • 1.4 Identify supplier characteristics and practices, and any acute, chronic, unethical or unsustainable issues affecting suppliers
  • 1.5 Identify relevant regulations, accreditations and local conditions that impact supply chain operations
  • 1.6 Access and assess information on industry markets and conditions and identify transportation and shipping practices
2. Confirm relationships with suppliers and customers
  • 2.1 Assess and use supply chain information as the basis for business relationships
  • 2.2 Review past relations with suppliers and customers to identify relationship history
  • 2.3 Confirm specifications for contracts
  • 2.4 Identify quality assurance processes and confirm communication channels
  • 2.5 Establish and maintain ongoing communication to foster positive commercial relations
  • 2.6 Adhere to identified regulations in dealing with suppliers and customers
3. Set up process for supply operations
  • 3.1 Document supply operation process that responds to production requirements
  • 3.2 Determine parameters for quality delivery based on production requirements
  • 3.3 Formalise and document contract with supplier
4. Monitor supply operations
  • 4.1 Check compliance of supplier or customer with specified contractual requirements
  • 4.2 Communicate and monitor required quality standards
  • 4.3 Identify, report and record non-compliance and investigate to determine causes
  • 4.4 Seek feedback from supplier contact
5. Contribute to implementing and recording improvements to production operations
  • 5.1 Review outcomes of monitoring and feedback
  • 5.2 Identify opportunities for corrective and preventative action to improve commercial relationship with supplier or customer
  • 5.3 Recommend and activate corrective and preventative actions to improve production operations
  • 5.4 Communicate changes to required personnel in a logical and clear manner
  • 5.5 Monitor changes to confirm that production quality and efficiency improve
  • 5.6 Maintain and monitor production and supply documentation, and prepare reports according to workplace requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
OBA15 MSTGN5011 Work with international TCF supply chains Unit of competency