Manage fundamental aspects of supply chains

Formats and tools

Unit Description
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Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver TLIX0015X, 'Manage fundamental aspects of supply chains'.
Google Links
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Books
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Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Determine fundamental aspects

1.1

Status of fundamental aspects of the supply chain are verified

1.2

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for fundamental aspects are identified from strategic supply chain documentation

1.3

Supply chain planning and forecasting requirements are determined

1.4

Vulnerabilities and opportunities in the supply chain are identified

1.5

Digital systems and applications used to support fundamental aspects of the supply chain are confirmed

1.6

Supply chain stakeholders are identified

1.7

Level of authority for performance in the supply chain is verified

2

Monitor fundamental aspects

2.1

Communication channels and strategies to engage supply chain stakeholders are reviewed

2.2

Supply chain operations and outcomes are evaluated and actions to reduce vulnerabilities and achieve better value for money are developed

2.3

Supplier capacity and capability is examined, in accordance with supply chain procedures, to ensure customer requirements are being met

2.4

Stakeholder relationships are monitored, in accordance with supply chain procedures

2.5

Supply chain purchasing channels and distribution outcomes are monitored, in accordance with supply chain procedures

2.6

Legal, ethical, environmental, corporate social responsibility principles and sustainability issues are addressed, in accordance with supply chain policies and procedures

2.7

Supply chain risks are managed and alternative strategies are developed, as required

3

Implement continuous improvement strategies

3.1

Supply chain performance is baselined and measured against recognised industry benchmarks using approved methods and tools

3.2

Supply chain flows and KPIs are examined to ensure fundamental aspects of the supply chain are working cohesively

3.3

Stakeholder feedback is analysed to measure satisfaction

3.4

Data on supply chain discrepancies and inconsistencies is analysed and remediation actions are implemented

3.5

Digital systems and applications in the supply chain are reviewed for effectiveness

4

Report on fundamental aspects

4.1

Trends and challenges in fundamental aspects of the supply chain are identified and reviewed, in accordance with supply chain procedures

4.2

Strategies that support continuous improvement of fundamental aspects are evaluated and recommendations for improvement are developed

4.3

Report on continuous improvement actions is prepared and disseminated to approved stakeholders