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PSPPCM024 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Manage fundamental aspects of supply chain

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Issue Date: April 2024


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Unit of Competency PSPPCM024 - Manage fundamental aspects of supply chain
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills required to manage the fundamental aspects of a supply chain. This includes managing the supply chain in terms of capacity, creation of constructive competition, developing alternate methods of supply, sustainable practice, environmental and social responsibilities and cost. This unit applies to those working in roles involving supply chain management.The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.Those undertaking this unit would work independently seeking advice as required, performing complex tasks in a range of familiar and unfamiliar contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

This unit contains no specific industry-mandated assessment conditions. Guidance on suggested and recommended conditions and methods can be found in the Implementation Guide.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Procurement
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Establish the business needs of the buying organisation
  • Identify outcomes and strategic themes from corporate planning documents and senior management.
  • Determine requirements for collaborative planning and forecasting in the supply chain.
  • Assess the fundamental aspects of the supply chain and the importance of integrating the supply chain to achieving outcomes.
  • Identify and acknowledge vulnerabilities and opportunities in the supply chain.
  • Document the supply chain requirements.
       
Element: Develop strategies to manage supply chain
  • Formulate and use effective communication strategies to engage internal stakeholders, external and market stakeholders.
  • Review the fundamental aspects of the supply chain and recommend actions to reduce vulnerability or achieve better value for money or policy outcomes.
  • Assess supplier capabilities and capacity against customer requirements.
  • Establish effective working relationships between suppliers and customers.
  • Encourage innovation and manage risks in the supply chain. Consider and document alternative strategies where appropriate.
  • Address legal, ethical, environmental, sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) principles through the supply chain.
       
Element: Develop and implement continuous improvement strategies
  • Baseline current supply chain performance and measure against relevant benchmarks.
  • Review the effectiveness at each level of the supply chain including staff and customers.
  • Identify and analyse trends and changes in supply chain fundamentals and organisational influence over time.
  • Make, influence or recommend appropriate changes to current supply chain management strategies to support continuous improvement.
       
Element: Establish the business needs of the buying organisation
  • Identify outcomes and strategic themes from corporate planning documents and senior management.
  • Determine requirements for collaborative planning and forecasting in the supply chain.
  • Assess the fundamental aspects of the supply chain and the importance of integrating the supply chain to achieving outcomes.
  • Identify and acknowledge vulnerabilities and opportunities in the supply chain.
  • Document the supply chain requirements.
       
Element: Develop strategies to manage supply chain
  • Formulate and use effective communication strategies to engage internal stakeholders, external and market stakeholders.
  • Review the fundamental aspects of the supply chain and recommend actions to reduce vulnerability or achieve better value for money or policy outcomes.
  • Assess supplier capabilities and capacity against customer requirements.
  • Establish effective working relationships between suppliers and customers.
  • Encourage innovation and manage risks in the supply chain. Consider and document alternative strategies where appropriate.
  • Address legal, ethical, environmental, sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) principles through the supply chain.
       
Element: Develop and implement continuous improvement strategies
  • Baseline current supply chain performance and measure against relevant benchmarks.
  • Review the effectiveness at each level of the supply chain including staff and customers.
  • Identify and analyse trends and changes in supply chain fundamentals and organisational influence over time.
  • Make, influence or recommend appropriate changes to current supply chain management strategies to support continuous improvement.
       


Evidence Required

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Establish the business needs of the buying organisation

1.1 Identify outcomes and strategic themes from corporate planning documents and senior management.

1.2 Determine requirements for collaborative planning and forecasting in the supply chain.

1.3 Assess the fundamental aspects of the supply chain and the importance of integrating the supply chain to achieving outcomes.

1.4 Identify and acknowledge vulnerabilities and opportunities in the supply chain.

1.5 Document the supply chain requirements.

2. Develop strategies to manage supply chain

2.1 Formulate and use effective communication strategies to engage internal stakeholders, external and market stakeholders.

2.2 Review the fundamental aspects of the supply chain and recommend actions to reduce vulnerability or achieve better value for money or policy outcomes.

2.3 Assess supplier capabilities and capacity against customer requirements.

2.4 Establish effective working relationships between suppliers and customers.

2.5 Encourage innovation and manage risks in the supply chain. Consider and document alternative strategies where appropriate.

2.6 Address legal, ethical, environmental, sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) principles through the supply chain.

3. Develop and implement continuous improvement strategies

3.1 Baseline current supply chain performance and measure against relevant benchmarks.

3.2 Review the effectiveness at each level of the supply chain including staff and customers.

3.3 Identify and analyse trends and changes in supply chain fundamentals and organisational influence over time.

3.4 Make, influence or recommend appropriate changes to current supply chain management strategies to support continuous improvement.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

gather and analyse organisational information to build procurement profile

review and apply legislative, regulatory and policy requirements

identifying and predicting trends

applying the content of complex documents

applying complex government policy and inter-governmental agreements

interrogating corporate systems to obtain data

applying complex cost models

analysing complex supply chains to identify risk, vulnerability and opportunity

interpreting market reaction

documenting procurement planning decisions and expected outcomes

managing and update procurement plans and sub-plans in line with strategic plans and budgets

applying complex strategies to development of strategic plans, including corporate, budget and procurement plans and sub plans

exploiting organisational Enterprise Resource Planning systems (ERPs)

develop and manage electronic commerce

exploit market opportunities and initiatives in commerce

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

Commonwealth, state and/or territory, or local government legislation, regulation, policies, practices, procedures and guidelines

international treaties relevant to trade and procurement practices

government and inter-governmental policy and agreements in relation to procurement practices

principles and practices associated with Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), sustainability and environmental issues as applicable to procurement and market behaviours

research and analysis as applied to complex outcomes, trends and predictions of markets and procurement changes

micro and macro-economic issues applicable to market behaviours and the impact of procurement

legal issues and determinations impacting on procurement

implications for the organisation and for the market (suppliers) of key procurement strategies and/or arrangements

whole of life costing considerations and value for money

financial, costing and accounting issues relevant to procurement and contracts

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Establish the business needs of the buying organisation

1.1 Identify outcomes and strategic themes from corporate planning documents and senior management.

1.2 Determine requirements for collaborative planning and forecasting in the supply chain.

1.3 Assess the fundamental aspects of the supply chain and the importance of integrating the supply chain to achieving outcomes.

1.4 Identify and acknowledge vulnerabilities and opportunities in the supply chain.

1.5 Document the supply chain requirements.

2. Develop strategies to manage supply chain

2.1 Formulate and use effective communication strategies to engage internal stakeholders, external and market stakeholders.

2.2 Review the fundamental aspects of the supply chain and recommend actions to reduce vulnerability or achieve better value for money or policy outcomes.

2.3 Assess supplier capabilities and capacity against customer requirements.

2.4 Establish effective working relationships between suppliers and customers.

2.5 Encourage innovation and manage risks in the supply chain. Consider and document alternative strategies where appropriate.

2.6 Address legal, ethical, environmental, sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) principles through the supply chain.

3. Develop and implement continuous improvement strategies

3.1 Baseline current supply chain performance and measure against relevant benchmarks.

3.2 Review the effectiveness at each level of the supply chain including staff and customers.

3.3 Identify and analyse trends and changes in supply chain fundamentals and organisational influence over time.

3.4 Make, influence or recommend appropriate changes to current supply chain management strategies to support continuous improvement.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Identify outcomes and strategic themes from corporate planning documents and senior management. 
Determine requirements for collaborative planning and forecasting in the supply chain. 
Assess the fundamental aspects of the supply chain and the importance of integrating the supply chain to achieving outcomes. 
Identify and acknowledge vulnerabilities and opportunities in the supply chain. 
Document the supply chain requirements. 
Formulate and use effective communication strategies to engage internal stakeholders, external and market stakeholders. 
Review the fundamental aspects of the supply chain and recommend actions to reduce vulnerability or achieve better value for money or policy outcomes. 
Assess supplier capabilities and capacity against customer requirements. 
Establish effective working relationships between suppliers and customers. 
Encourage innovation and manage risks in the supply chain. Consider and document alternative strategies where appropriate. 
Address legal, ethical, environmental, sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) principles through the supply chain. 
Baseline current supply chain performance and measure against relevant benchmarks. 
Review the effectiveness at each level of the supply chain including staff and customers. 
Identify and analyse trends and changes in supply chain fundamentals and organisational influence over time. 
Make, influence or recommend appropriate changes to current supply chain management strategies to support continuous improvement. 
Identify outcomes and strategic themes from corporate planning documents and senior management. 
Determine requirements for collaborative planning and forecasting in the supply chain. 
Assess the fundamental aspects of the supply chain and the importance of integrating the supply chain to achieving outcomes. 
Identify and acknowledge vulnerabilities and opportunities in the supply chain. 
Document the supply chain requirements. 
Formulate and use effective communication strategies to engage internal stakeholders, external and market stakeholders. 
Review the fundamental aspects of the supply chain and recommend actions to reduce vulnerability or achieve better value for money or policy outcomes. 
Assess supplier capabilities and capacity against customer requirements. 
Establish effective working relationships between suppliers and customers. 
Encourage innovation and manage risks in the supply chain. Consider and document alternative strategies where appropriate. 
Address legal, ethical, environmental, sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) principles through the supply chain. 
Baseline current supply chain performance and measure against relevant benchmarks. 
Review the effectiveness at each level of the supply chain including staff and customers. 
Identify and analyse trends and changes in supply chain fundamentals and organisational influence over time. 
Make, influence or recommend appropriate changes to current supply chain management strategies to support continuous improvement. 

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