TAP> Building Competitive Supply Chain Networks
Course Purpose Determining optimal site locations, establishing efficient supply and distribution networks. what you’ll learn Determining optimal site locations, establishing efficient supply and distribution networks, implementing effective organisational structures, ensuring a well-functioning transport system, and establishing an efficient communication system …
Course Purpose
Determining optimal site locations, establishing efficient supply and distribution networks.
what you’ll learn
Determining optimal site locations, establishing efficient supply and distribution networks, implementing effective organisational structures, ensuring a well-functioning transport system, and establishing an efficient communication system are integral factors for successful business operations and logistics management.
Duration: 1 Day
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Course Content
Curriculum
- 4 Sections
- 16 Lessons
- 1 Day
- Unit 1: Use a variety of tools and methods to facilitate the site location decision.ASSESSMENT CRITERIA4
- 0.0A site decision is made by examining and evaluating possible factors impacting on site location.
- 0.1The site location decision is made by utilising specific tools and methods in accordance with general procedures.
- 0.2Critical factors are identified and evaluated to determine their influence on a site location decision.
- 0.3A structured rational process is used to facilitate the decision regarding site location using a simulated or real scenario.
- Unit 2: Use a variety of tools and methods to facilitate the design of the facility layout.ASSESSMENT CRITERIA4
- 0.0The objectives of facility layouts are analysed to inform decisions on the tools and methods to use for the design process.
- 0.1Processes and products that will impact on facility layouts are identified and evaluated.
- 0.2Facility layouts are designed in accordance with materials handling requirements.
- 0.3The facility layouts are designed by illustrating traditional or modern layouts to suit specific product and process requirements.
- Unit 3: Design an effective and competitive logistics system.ASSESSMENT CRITERIA4
- 0.0Concepts of logistics systems are evaluated to determine their influence on design processes.
- 0.1An effective and competitive logistics system is designed in line with the organisational strategy.
- 0.2The logistics system is designed in accordance with parameters of the site location.
- 0.3The logistics system is designed in accordance with resource requirements planning.
- Unit 4: Initiate and participate in the establishment of supply chain organisational structures.ASSESSMENT CRITERIA4
- 0.0Information requirements for effective supply chain management are identified and sourced.
- 0.1Key elements that define organisational structures are determined to evaluate their impact on supply chain infrastructure.
- 0.2Concepts of supply chain infrastructure are evaluated to determine their influence on the establishment of supply chain organisational structures.
- 0.3An organisational structure is developed in a given scenario that will facilitate effective supply chain management.
Requirements
- GRADE 12
- NQF Level 5