Elements and Performance Criteria
- Analyse the operational requirement
- Operational task is received and analysed for distribution requirements
- Information is sourced and analysed to identify the operational and technical factors to be considered in supporting distribution operations
- Logistic information management systems are utilised to compile and analyse distribution planning data and information
- The usage rates of different supply classes are calculated based on historical data and consideration of the operational and technical supply factors
- Provisioning calculations are undertaken to develop stock holding plans and to identify the arrangements for replenishment, including reorder points and reorder quantities
- Distribution estimates are produced
- Develop the distribution plan
- Distribution capabilities are identified based on the stock distribution requirement and operational and technical support requirements
- Organisational structure is developed to meet the distribution requirements within organisational resource constraints
- The integration of contracted support is considered for inclusion in the plan
- Technical control arrangements are established within the framework of operational command and management
- Distribution plan is created and approved in accordance with organisational policy and procedures
- Risk analysis is conducted against the distribution plan to identify and mitigate against unacceptable risks
- Recommendations are provided to management regarding distribution operations and the employment of distribution capabilities
- Distribution plan is communicated to stakeholders
- Integrate the maintenance plan with the logistic support plan