Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 1. Prerequisite unit removed. Minor changes to Performance Criteria. Foundation Skills field populated. Range of Conditions removed with relevant information moved to Knowledge Evidence. Assessment Requirements clarified with generic foundation skills statements moved to appropriate section and duplication with Performance Criteria removed. Supersedes and is not equivalent to MSTGN6006 Map and establish TCF supply chain process.
Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to map and establish a supply chain process for a textiles, clothing or footwear (TCF) operation working with domestic or international suppliers and customers in the supply or receipt of products and services. It involves determining requirements, establishing commercial relationships, and working effectively within sector or organisational conditions, import/export regulations and resource requirements. This work is completed to support ethical supply chain management.
This unit applies to individuals working in senior design and/or production roles who apply initiative and judgement to build an effective supply chain.
No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil
Competency Field
Generic
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Elements |
Performance Criteria |
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Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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1. Identify supply requirements |
1.1 Confirm projected requirements for TCF stock supplies, product quantities, quality and delivery schedules 1.2 Document identified issues and problems concerning projected requirements 1.3 Identify and confirm resources, supply requirements and availability of machines and personnel 1.4 Identify regular and occasional supply needs and document conditions 1.5 Determine the flow rate for each category of TCF product |
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2. Determine organisation requirements for suppliers |
2.1 Establish business conditions and corporate social responsibility requirements for supply arrangements in consultation with senior management 2.2 Confirm specifications for raw materials, products and production processes 2.3 Establish appropriate testing procedures to confirm product and material quality 2.4 Analyse import and export rules and regulations for international sources to determine effect on supply conditions 2.5 Establish communication and documentation protocols |
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3. Establish supply chain process |
3.1 Obtain and confirm specific information relating to TCF supply chain capacity 3.2 Establish internal processes to ensure receipt and supply of TCF products meet ethical practice, organisation conditions, quality standards and resource requirements 3.3 Collect and analyse information to assess purchasing organisation’s viability 3.4 Obtain terms of payment offered by each buyer, negotiate for advantage and analyse for impact on finances 3.5 Conduct ongoing research to assess new trends and conditions that may influence supply and demand |
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4. Establish ongoing monitoring arrangements for the supply chain |
4.1 Maintain documentation and prepare reports to ensure supply chain information is accurate and current 4.2 Analyse performance indicators to assess supply efficiency and corporate social responsibility obligations 4.3 Identify and act to remedy poor performance areas 4.4 Incorporate strategies into the supply chain plan to support positive performance |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance but not explicit in the performance criteria.
- Reading skills to navigate and interpret diverse and potentially complex information
- Writing skills to draft cohesive and detailed supply chain information
- Numeracy skills to interpret, use and document financial data for supply chain arrangements.
Other foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Unit Mapping Information
No equivalent unit.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet – - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=a203ec5c-de7d-406b-b3e1-8f1a9b76e92e
