Purpose:
To provide learners with the competencies required to engage in the processes and inter-relationships across the supply chain so as to create sustainable value for organisations. This qualification is aimed at overcoming the traditional functional approach to operations and management, and at fostering supply chain integration to the advantage of all stakeholders. The National Treasury developed competency profiles for the Public Sector in terms of supply chain management. This qualification meets some of those Public Sector needs and is also suitable for the private sector.
A learner embarking on this Qualification needs to obtain a minimum value of 150 credits to qualify for the Qualification; this Learnership runs over a period of 12 months.
Unit Standard Title | US number | NQF Level | Credit value |
Apply professional values and ethics in the operational environment | 335800 | 5 | 4 |
Demonstrate an understanding of the supply chain environment | 336713 | 5 | 10 |
Evaluate the influences of key components in a supply chain | 336709 | 5 | 8 |
Negotiate with suppliers | 252267 | 5 | 12 |
Analyze and apply management practices within the supply chain | 336702 | 5 | 10 |
Develop and implement supply chain performance management systems | 336710 | 5 | 10 |
Facilitate processes to ensure the integration of supply chain information | 336708 | 5 | 8 |
Manage relationship between supply chain partners | 336719 | 5 | 10 |
Monitor, assess and manage risk | 252025 | 5 | 8 |
Demonstrate an understanding of the key elements in development strategies to optimize operational supply | 336711 | 6 | 8 |
Establish a competitive supply chain infrastructure | 336706 | 6 | 10 |
Outline the philosophy of supply chain management | 336712 | 6 | 6 |
Principles Regulations and Legislation underlying supply chain management in the public sector | 119345 | 5 | 15 |
Control and order stock | 246750
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4 | 6 |
Manage logistics operations | 113835 | 4 | 12 |
Align logistics activities to achieve competitive advantage | 252288 | 5 | 15 |
Prepare products for transportation; manage the return of goods and warehousing | 336704 | 5 | 10 |
Process customer orders | 336681 | 5 | 5 |
Analyse logistics systems and implement appropriate strategic plans | 336740 | 6 | 8 |
Conduct demand forecasting and develop supply and capacity plans to meet demand | 336720 | 6 | 8 |
Create sustainable value through appropriate cost and pricing strategies | 336680 | 6 | 10 |
Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamentals of international trade and execute international purchases | 336705 | 6 | 5 |
Design a distribution network | 336703 | 6 | 5 |