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What evidence is required to demonstrate competence for this standard as a whole? Competence in participating in an e-business 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 e-business 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. |
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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 e-business 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 e-business legal and security issues e-business terminology. |
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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, bar-coding equipment prepare production data in the format required by the e-business supply chain converse and liaise with supply chain contacts, staff and senior management meet production deadlines required by e-business supply chain. |
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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 0 = not required, 1 = perform the process, 2 = perform and administer the process and 3 = perform, administer and design the process. |
1. How can communication of ideas and information (3) be applied? | By communicating with management, operators and other stakeholders in the e-business supply chain. |
2. How can information be collected, analysed and organised (2)? | By observing and analysing the effect of the e-business supply chain on the production processes in place. |
3. How are activities planned and organised (2)? | In ensuring that production timelines meet the requirements of the e-business supply chain. |
4. How can team work (2) be applied? | In working safely to ensure that production targets are met. |
5. How can the use of mathematical ideas and techniques (2) be applied? | In calculating and recording consignment details. |
6. How can problem-solving skills (2) be applied? | Through identifying solutions to production processes that are not compatible with the e-business supply chain. |
7. How can the use of technology (2) be applied? | By ensuring that enterprise technology infrastructure is adequate to participate in the e-business supply chain. |
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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. |
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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. |