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Manage a supply chain

Manage a supply chain

Unit of competency
National Code
BSBPUR504B
State Code
D0964
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/03/2009
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
26/06/2013
Field of Education
080301 - Business Management
Original Release Date
26/06/2013
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit specifies the outcomes required to manage a supply chain, including the relationships between an organisation and its supply and demand partners along the chain. It covers implementing a demand driven supply chain management strategy, managing the supply chain, and evaluating and improving supply chain effectiveness.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
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 operationalise 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 the strategy
  • 1.4. Design or re-design supporting business processes to support implementation of the strategy
  • 1.5. Provide support to staff, customers and supply chain to assist in implementation of the 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 to 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
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Supply chain management refers to:
management of the entire cycle from raw materials to producers, component suppliers, manufacturers, wholesalers, third party service providers, retailers, customers and recyclers, plus freight, distribution and cash flow
Supporting business processes may include:
accounting
administration
data input
delivering and receiving
ordering
payments
online and other technological inventory management or supply chain integration software
Support may include:
intranet site information
mentoring and coaching arrangements
policies, procedures and guidelines
provision of a help-desk or contact persons
workshops, briefings and training programs
written documentation in the form of manuals, help books, protocols, etc
Demand chain management is:
a collaborative process that involves determining how much product needs to be produced at each level of the supply chain through to the end consumer
Improvements in the supply chain may include:
the role of 'middlemen' or other middle supply chain elements being reduced or made redundant as newer more efficient supply chain methodologies and technologies are implemented
new value being created between producers and consumers
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
implementation of a supply chain management strategy
successful management of a supply chain
evaluation and formulation of recommendations for improvement to supply chain management strategy.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
access to an actual workplace or simulated environment
access to office equipment and resources
organisation's purchasing strategies and relevant purchasing records.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
analysis of responses to case studies and scenarios
assessment of documented supply chain management strategies
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge
review testimony from team members, colleagues, supervisors or managers
review of authenticated documents from the workplace or training environment.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
other purchasing units.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C7083 BSBPUR504A Manage a supply chain Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AUK62 BSBPUR504 Manage a supply chain Unit of competency