Elements and Performance Criteria
- Determine supply chain functions
- Functions and objectives of the supply chain operations are confirmed
- Methodology for measuring the supply chain functions is ascertained
- Scope of management responsibilities and processes within the supply chain are defined
- The relationship between suppliers, the supply chain and customers is identified
- Own level of responsibility and authority within supply chain operations is determined, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
- Monitor the supply chain
- Communication with partners and suppliers is monitored according to the supply chain operations and organisational processes
- Demand at each level of the supply chain operations is identified, within own scope of responsibility
- Sales and payments are tracked according to the supply chain operations, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures
- Inconsistencies or discrepancies are reported according to organisational polices and procedures
- Monitor security of the supply chain
- Contribute to sale forecasting in relation to warehousing, distributions and the supply chain operations
- Sales forecasting and control processes are determined
- The relationship and impact between the customer, the market and the sales forecast is analysed
- The process of sales forecasting and its impact on the supply chain, warehousing and distribution, is evaluated
- Financial implications of effective sales forecasting is determined
- A sales forecast is performed to identify the impact on the supply chain, and warehousing and distribution operation
- Make recommendations to improve supply chain effectiveness
- The impact of management tools and reporting lines in relation to the supply chain process is analysed
- Quality measures are applied to the supply chain operations
- Recommendations are made regarding any potential improvements to the supply chain operations according to organisational policies and procedures