Elements and Performance Criteria
- Identify the resources needed in the business
- Select appropriate sources for resources required in the business
- Investigate different options for acquiring resources needed in the business in terms of business profile and stakeholder needs
- Determine reliability, risks and costs associated with these options in line with business projections
- Determine ease of access to sources of service and support
- Select suitable options as investigated
- Establish relationships with suppliers and other key people
- Prepare for the use of resources in the business
- Design procedures and systems to allow for the effective and efficient introduction, use and maintenance of resources
- Negotiate and review arrangements for supply of resources to ensure the business profile is met
- Design procedures for monitoring the use of resources
- Develop procedures for the maintenance, support, repair and replacement of business machinery, equipment and software