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LOGISTICS OPERATIONS
Contribute to planning logistics strategy
level:
5
credit:
8
planned review date:
February 2004
sub-field:
Logistics
purpose:
This unit standard is for people who have involvement in the
development of logistics strategies and policies.
People credited with this unit standard are able to: prepare
for a strategic planning session; participate in the logistics
strategic planning process; and provide recommendations for
logistics strategy and policy development.
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).
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special notes:
Definitions
Organisational procedures refer to formally documented
instructions in the workplace which are available to
candidates, providers, and assessors.
Stakeholders are individuals and groups which have a direct
interest in the organisation, its products and/or services.
Stakeholders typically include customers, employees,
managers, owners and shareholders.
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.
Elements and Performance Criteria
element 1
Prepare for a strategic planning session.
performance criteria
1.1
Development of logistics strategy
consultation with key stakeholders.
and/or
policy
options
incorporates
1.2
The contribution of the possible strategies and/or policy options to the
achievement of the organisation’s present and future needs is assessed against
the organisation’s objectives.
1.3
Possible strategies and/or policy options are analysed in terms of benefits and
costs.
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element 2
Participate in the logistics strategic planning process.
performance criteria
2.1
The theory and practice of strategic planning is explained in terms of strengths,
weaknesses, opportunities, and threats; core competencies; competitive
advantage; situation analysis; and force field analysis.
2.2
Knowledge and understanding of the theory and practice of strategic planning is
demonstrated while participating in logistics strategic planning activities.
Range:
one planning activity topic of - distribution centre numbers and
functions, distribution centre equipment, distribution channels,
customer service support, inventory, information technology.
2.3
Presentation of analysis of possible strategies and/or policy options is clear,
concise, and accurate.
2.4
Participation in strategic planning discussions is constructive and assists
decision making.
element 3
Provide recommendations for logistics strategy and policy development.
performance criteria
3.1
Recommendations are based on valid data analysis and supported by research.
3.2
Recommendations are documented clearly and concisely and presented in a
form to facilitate decision making.
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3.3
Recommendations for actions include a summary of key resources required to
implement the recommendation and a realistic time-scale for implementation.
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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