Release 1.  This is the first release of this unit of competency in the TLI Transport and Logistics Training Package.

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to monitor the functions of an established supply chain, in accordance with relevant organisational policy and procedures in various contexts in industry.

It includes applying knowledge of the relevant principles to the relationships and functions within a supply chain. It also involves responsibility for monitoring the supply chain, contributing to sales forecasting and making recommendations to improve supply chain effectiveness.

Individuals work independently or as part of a team under direct and/or indirect supervision, use discretion and judgement and take responsibility for the quality of their output.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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P – Administration and Finance

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ELEMENTS 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1 

Determine supply chain functions 

1.1 

Supply chain operations, functions and objectives are confirmed

1.2 

Methodology for measuring supply chain functions is ascertained

1.3 

Scope of management responsibilities and processes within the supply chain are defined

1.4 

Relationship between suppliers, the supply chain and customers is identified

1.5 

Own level of responsibility and authority within supply chain operations is determined, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures

2 

Monitor the supply chain 

2.1 

Communication with partners and suppliers is monitored, in accordance with supply chain operations and organisational processes

2.2 

Demand at each level of the supply chain operations is identified within own scope of responsibility

2.3 

Sales and payments are tracked, in accordance with supply chain operations, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures

2.4 

Inconsistencies or discrepancies are reported, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures

3 

Monitor security of the supply chain 

3.1 

Potential threats to the supply chain are analysed

3.2 

Security issues and remedies are identified as they apply to the supply chain

3.3 

Supply chain implementation is monitored and security issues are addressed, as required, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures

4 

Contribute to sale forecasting in relation to warehousing, distributions and supply chain operations 

4.1 

Sales forecasting and control processes are determined

4.2 

Relationship and impact between customer, the market and sales forecast is analysed

4.3 

Process of sales forecasting and its impact on the supply chain, warehousing and distribution is evaluated

4.4 

Financial implications of effective sales forecasting is determined

4.5 

Sales forecast is performed to identify the impact on the supply chain and warehousing and distribution operation

5 

Make recommendations to improve supply chain effectiveness 

5.1 

Impact of management tools and reporting lines in relation to supply chain process is analysed

5.2 

Quality measures are applied to supply chain operations

5.3 

Recommendations are made regarding potential improvements to supply chain operations, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Non-essential conditions may be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

This unit replaces and is equivalent to TLIP4038A Monitor a supply chain operation.

Release 1.  This is the first release of this unit of competency in the TLI Transport and Logistics Training Package.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and includes

• adapting own competence in response to any changes in activities
• communicating effectively with others
• completing relevant documentation
• identifying and correctly using relevant equipment
• interpreting and applying relevant regulations and instructions
• modifying activities depending on workplace contingencies, situations and environments
• monitoring and anticipating operational problems, hazards and risks and taking appropriate action
• monitoring sales and payments
• monitoring work activities in terms of planned schedule
• reading and interpreting relevant work requirements, policies, procedures and other information
• reporting and/or rectifying identified problems, faults or malfunctions promptly, in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and includes knowledge of

• organisational policies and procedures including those pertaining to supply chain operations compliance monitoring
• organisational quality system to enable effective analysis of the supply chain operations
• relevant Work, Health and Safety (WHS)/Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and environmental procedures and guidelines
• relevant sections of national and state/territory legislation, regulatory requirements and codes of practice and/or guidelines as they relate to the level and type of supply chain operations
• software systems commonly used in industry to enable the operation of efficient and accurate supply chain processes.

Assessors must hold credentials specified within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence and all regulatory requirements included within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations where it is appropriate to do so. Where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated workplace operational situations that replicate workplace conditions.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Resources for assessment must include access to

• a range of exercises, case studies or other simulations
• applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals
• relevant materials, tools, equipment and personal protective equipment currently used in industry.