This unit applies to organisation leaders and is intended for managers and people with a similar sphere of influence and scope of authority and responsibility. It is a global unit covering the analysis and further development of the overall competitive manufacturing approach adopted by an organization to ensure that the development fits with customer and other value chain member requirements. For a greater focus on reviewing and developing specific competitive manufacturing practices refer to MSACMG802A Audit the use of competitive tools.

The unit applies to individuals who are familiar with competitive manufacturing as applied at an organisational level. Where this is not the case the following units can be completed to supply the necessary skills:

MSACMS600A Develop a competitive manufacturing system

MSACMS601A Analyse and map a value chain

MSACMS603A Develop manufacturing related business plans

MSACMC611A Manage people relationships.

The following units may also be relevant in some circumstances:

MSACMS604A Manage competitive manufacturing processes in a jobbing shop environment

MSACMS606A Introduce competitive manufacturing to a small or medium enterprise.

This unit may also be applied to service organisations applying competitive manufacturing principles.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Analyse organisation's current competitive manufacturing approach

1.1. Identify the organisation's competitive advantages and weaknesses

1.2. Identify current health, safety and environment (HSE) profile

1.3. Determine current competitive manufacturing/proactive maintenance strategy and analyse for consistency of application across organisation

1.4. Compare the strategy to current competitive needs

1.5. Determine potential changes which might impact on competitive manufacturing strategy

1.6. Identify areas where improvement is necessary

1.7. Discuss potential improvement areas with relevant managers

2. Analyse fit with value chain

2.1. Review value chain map against current competitive and strategic position

2.2. Determine the impact of changes which have occurred

2.3. Identify areas where improvement is necessary

3. Review and modify the competitive manufacturing approach

3.1. Determine required strategy changes

3.2. Negotiate changes with relevant stakeholders

3.3. Develop an agreed revised strategy

3.4. Develop an agreed implementation plan

3.5. Obtain support from process/system owners

3.6. Manage the development of cascading tactical implementation plans

4. Implement modified strategy

4.1. Obtain necessary permissions and authorities

4.2. Monitor the implementation of the modified strategy and tactical plans

4.3. Take required actions to achieve planned outcomes

4.4. Check that planned improvements have occurred

4.5. Take action to sustain improvement by standardising

Required skills

decision making

communication at all levels

situation analysis

Required knowledge

competitive manufacturing principles

competitive manufacturing tools, their applications and limitations

workplace strategy and vision

ways of determining competency gaps

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Demonstrates skills and knowledge required to:

critically review and improve competitive manufacturing strategy.

In particular look for evidence of:

ongoing review of strategy

analysis of current situation both for organisation and value chain

implementation of improvement plans.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment. Access is required to real or appropriately simulated situations, including work areas, materials and equipment, and to information on workplace practices and OHS practices.

Where applicable, reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate ethnicity, age, gender, demographics and disability.

Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required. Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities.

Method of assessment

Assessment must satisfy the endorsed assessment guidelines of the Manufacturing Training Package.

Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with application of underpinning knowledge.

Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on underpinning knowledge to ensure its correct interpretation and application.

Assessment may be applied under project related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process.

Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances.

Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency where required.

Guidance information for assessment

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Codes of practice/standards

Where reference is made to industry codes of practice, and/or Australian/international standards, the latest version must be used

Health, safety and environment (HSE)

All changes implemented are expected to be at least neutral, or preferably beneficial, in their impact on health, safety and environment

Organisation

Organisation includes:

any part of a manufacturing or service organisation

companies, government bodies or other body of people aiming to produce a product to service a customer

Competitive philosophy

Competitive philosophy includes that body of knowledge and techniques which together guides an organisation towards achieving best practice in their processes and includes:

manufacturing practice

lean manufacturing

agile manufacturing

Prioritising action

Prioritising of actions may include:

cost/benefit analysis

readiness analysis

tactical survival response

Sustaining improvement

Improvement may be sustained by including it in:

standard procedures and work instructions

standard practice

other relevant documents and practices

Manager

Manager may include:

any person who may have either a permanent or an ad hoc role in facilitating the function of multiple teams in a workplace, departments or entire organisations

Unit sector

CM Graduate

This unit contains employability skills.