Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 1. This is the first release of this unit of competency in the TLI Transport and Logistics Training Package.
Application
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to establish and develop a strategy and model for supply chain management in accordance with relevant organisational policy and procedures. Establishing and developing supply chains in the materiel system are integral supports to the stated capability requirement. This unit was developed for materiel logisticians working within materiel logistics but is applicable to individuals in broader logistics roles. Typically these 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 outputs. All activities are carried out in accordance with relevant organisational policy and procedures. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Pre-requisite Unit
Not applicable.
Competency Field
X – Logistics
Unit Sector
Not applicable.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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1 |
Determine supply chain requirements |
1.1 |
Supply chain components are identified and their links and inter-relationships are analysed in accordance with organisational policy and procedures |
1.2 |
Communication, data access, information sharing and technology requirements for an integrated supply chain are determined |
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1.3 |
Requirements for collaborative planning, forecasting and tailored supply chains are identified |
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1.4 |
Supply chain requirements are documented in accordance with organisational policy and procedures |
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2 |
Determine supply chain management strategy |
2.1 |
Outsourcing, choice of suppliers and partners, reshaping contractual relationships and the performance of the entire supply chain rather than individual supply chain segments are covered by strategies |
2.2 |
Matching supplier capability to customer requirements including strategies to optimise electronic information sharing and inventory risk management, and to minimise environmental impacts is included in strategies |
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2.3 |
Strategies to build effective customer supplier relationships are identified |
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2.4 |
Customer satisfaction requirements across the supply chain continuum are included in performance management strategies |
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2.5 |
Strategic alliances, electronic business and electronic data interchange are included in supply chain management strategies |
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2.6 |
Legal, ethical, environmental and security issues relating to supply chain management are addressed in supply chain management strategies |
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2.7 |
Integration of supply chain processes into existing business processes is included in strategy |
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3 |
Develop supply chain management model |
3.1 |
Supply chain management options are researched, and strengths and weaknesses of each option are identified |
3.2 |
Supply chain management models are investigated and their requirements are analysed and compared with supply chain capability and culture |
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3.3 |
Model for supply chain management is developed that meets organisational needs including information flow, collaborative planning and forecasting, in accordance with the organisation’s supply chain management strategy |
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3.4 |
Supply chain management model is developed to support reduced inventory footprints, operating costs, faster cycle times and greater customer satisfaction rates |
Foundation Skills
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Range of Conditions
Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment. Non-essential conditions can be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide. |
Unit Mapping Information
This unit replaces and is equivalent to TLIX5015A Establish supply chains.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=df441c6e-213d-43e3-874c-0b3f7036d851