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LOGISTICS OPERATIONS
Cost distribution centre activities in a
logistics operation
level:
4
credit:
4
planned review date:
February 2004
sub-field:
Logistics
purpose:
People credited with this unit standard are able to: explain
costing factors for a distribution centre task and/or service;
cost a distribution centre task; and cost a distribution centre
service
entry information:
Open.
accreditation option:
Evaluation of documentation and visit by NZQA and industry.
moderation option:
A centrally established and directed national moderation
system has been set up by the NZ Motor Industry Training
Organisation (Incorporated).
special notes:
1
Definitions
Organisational procedures refer to formally documented
instructions in the workplace which are available to
candidates, providers, and assessors.
A distribution centre is a facility where customer orders
are processed and normally includes the facility to
store, although product does not necessarily go into
storage.
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A logistics operation may form part of an organisation’s
activities or it may constitute a complete organisation.
Elements and Performance Criteria
element 1
Explain costing factors for a distribution centre task and/ or service.
performance criteria
1.1
Building costs are explained in terms of capital investment, location, size,
product requirements, and potential storage space.
1.2
Distribution centre equipment and storage costs are explained in terms of
capital investment, utilisation, energy efficiency, labour utilisation, and space
maximisation.
1.3
Labour costs are explained in terms of job activities, equipment utilisation, and
personnel.
1.4
Indirect costs of a distribution centre are identified in terms of fixed and variable
costs.
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element 2
Cost a distribution centre task.
performance criteria
2.1
Distribution centre task is identified in terms of activities undertaken and
resources used.
2.2
Resources required to perform the task are estimated in terms of labour,
equipment, storage space, and overheads.
2.3
Costs of resources are calculated in accordance with organisational accounting
practices.
2.4
Required return on investment and profit is calculated in accordance with
organisational accounting practices.
element 3
Cost a distribution centre service.
performance criteria
3.1
Distribution centre service is identified in terms of type of service and
operational processes.
3.2
Resources required to provide the service are estimated in terms of amount and
type of storage space, labour, and equipment.
3.3
Costing of service includes distribution centre occupancy cost and direct
storage costs.
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3.4
Required return on investment and profit is calculated in accordance with
organisational accounting practices.
Comments to:
NZ Motor Industry Training Organisation (Incorporated)
Unit Standard Revision
PO Box 10803
Wellington 6143
by February 2004.
Please Note:
Providers must be accredited by the Qualifications Authority
before they can offer programmes of education and training
assessed against unit standards.
Accredited providers assessing against unit standards must
engage with the moderation system that applies to those unit
standards. [Please refer to relevant Plan ref: 0092]
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