Manage a supply chain

Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 1:59 PM AWST

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Unit of competency

National Code
BSBPUR504

State Code
AUK62

TGA Status
Replaced

DTWD Status
Replaced

Current Release Number
1.00

Current Release Date
25/03/2015

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State Implementation and Classification

Approved Date

15/09/2015

Field of Education

080301 - Business Management

Original Release Date

15/09/2015

Nominal Hours

Description

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage a supply chain, including the relationships between an organisation and its supply and demand partners along the chain.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. Implement demand driven supply chain management strategy

1.1 Assign responsibility for supply chain management within the organisation in accordance with supply chain management strategy
1.2 Access and organise technology and software for implementation of the supply chain management system within the requirements of the strategy and budgetary allocation
1.3 Design policies and procedures to guide business relations and operations in accordance with organisation strategy
1.4 Design or re-design supporting business processes to assist in implementing organisation strategy
1.5 Provide support to staff, customers and supply chain to assist in implementation of the organisation’s supply chain management strategy

2. Manage supply chain

2.1 Manage communication and information exchange with strategic partners and suppliers in accordance with the supply chain management strategy
2.2 Facilitate and collaborate with supply chain organisations to determine demand at each level of the supply chain in accordance with the supply chain management strategy
2.3 Manage sales and payments in accordance with supply chain and risk management strategies, and legal and ethical requirements
2.4 Implement actions to build trust and foster a supply chain culture in accordance with the supply chain management strategy
2.5 Identify opportunities to adjust policies and procedures to respond to the changing needs of customers, supply chain and the organisation

3. Evaluate and improve supply chain effectiveness

3.1 Monitor demand chain management and supply chain management in accordance with the supply chain management strategy
3.2 Review and identify improvements in the effectiveness of the supply chain with each level of the supply chain, including staff and customers
3.3 Compare business data and reports of outcomes, budgets, timelines and forecasts to actual performance
3.4 Review technology performance and make recommendations for improvements to hardware, software and/or their use in accordance with strategy and budget
3.5 Use feedback and evaluation results to plan and improve future supply chain management strategies

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Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
D0964	BSBPUR504B	Manage a supply chain	Unit of competency

Replaced By

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
OAE88	BSBPRC504	Manage a supply chain	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
AZY6	PSP50616	Diploma of Procurement and Contracting	Qualification
AVW1	BSB51515	Diploma of Purchasing	Qualification