Unit of competency
Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 1 |
This version first released with BSB Business Services Training Package Version 3.0. |
Application
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.
Unit Sector
Administration – Procurement and Contracting
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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 |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance but not explicit in the performance criteria.
Skill |
Description |
Reading |
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Writing |
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Oral Communication |
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Numeracy |
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Navigate the world of work |
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Interact with others |
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Get the work done |
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Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
BSBPRC504 Manage a supply chain Release 1 |
BSBPUR504 Manage a supply chain Release 1 |
Updates to elements and performance criteria, performance and knowledge evidence. |
Equivalent unit |
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=11ef6853-ceed-4ba7-9d87-4da407e23c10