What evidence is required to demonstrate competence for this standard as a whole

Competence in participating in an ebusiness supply chain requires evidence that production is done in such a way as to meet the requirements of the relevant supply chain

The skills and knowledge required to participate in an ebusiness supply chain must be transferable to a different work environment For example as different supply chains exist across a range of industry sectors the nature of workplace practices and procedures will vary according to the extent to which electronic forms of data are used

What specific knowledge is needed to achieve the performance criteria

Knowledge and understanding are essential to apply this standard in the workplace to transfer the skills to other contexts and to deal with unplanned events The knowledge requirements for this competency standard are listed below

the entire supply chain from raw materials to producers component suppliers manufacturers wholesalers third party service providers retailers customers and recyclers plus freight distribution and cash flow

technology hardware and software requirements of the ebusiness supply chain

protocols for electronic data interchange

personal identification and password for online access between businesses for access to inventory data and purchasing payment or supply processes

banking information for electronic funds transfer

protocols for to ebusiness legal and security issues

ebusiness terminology

What specific skills are needed to achieve the performance criteria

To achieve the performance criteria appropriate literacy and numeracy levels as well as some complementary skills are required These include the ability to

use relevant technology such as computers handheld scanners barcoding equipment

prepare production data in the format required by the ebusiness supply chain

converse and liaise with supply chain contacts staff and senior management

meet production deadlines required by ebusiness supply chain

What processes should be applied to this competency standard

There are a number of processes that are learnt throughout work and life which are required in all jobs They are fundamental processes and generally transferable to other work functions Some of these are covered by the key competencies although others may be added The questions below highlight how these processes are applied in this competency standard Following each question a number in brackets indicates the level to which the key competency needs to be demonstrated where not required perform the process perform and administer the process and perform administer and design the process

How can communication of ideas and information be applied

By communicating with management operators and other stakeholders in the ebusiness supply chain

How can information be collected analysed and organised

By observing and analysing the effect of the ebusiness supply chain on the production processes in place

How are activities planned and organised

In ensuring that production timelines meet the requirements of the ebusiness supply chain

How can team work be applied

In working safely to ensure that production targets are met

How can the use of mathematical ideas and techniques be applied

In calculating and recording consignment details

How can problemsolving skills be applied

Through identifying solutions to production processes that are not compatible with the ebusiness supply chain

How can the use of technology be applied

By ensuring that enterprise technology infrastructure is adequate to participate in the ebusiness supply chain

Are there other competency standards that could be assessed with this one

This competency standard could be assessed on its own or in combination with other competencies relevant to the job function

There is essential information about assessing this competency standard for consistent performance and where and how it may be assessed in the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package All users of these competency standards must have access to the Assessment Guidelines Further advice may also be sought from the relevant sector booklet

What forms of e-business might relate to this standard?

What aspects of the supply chain might apply to this unit?

What business processes might be relevant?

What e-business systems might be relevant to this unit?