Manage the supply of materials to meet fencing project requirements

This standard describes how to manage the supply of materials to meet fencing project requirements. The standard covers analysing project specifications and identifying the materials required to undertake the job. It also includes monitoring the performance of suppliers, identifying any issues and discussing them with the intention to resolve them. This standard is designed for contract managers, contract supervisors, proprietors, senior estimators, surveyors and buyers.

1. assess requirements in order to manage the supply of materials

   against the project specifications

   2. check stock records and calculate what replacement stock will be

   needed to meet the requirements of the fencing project for the

   supply of materials

   3. identify and implement opportunities for improving the use of

   stock and stock turnover

   4. prepare and place orders for materials with relevant suppliers in

   order to meet the supply requirements, in accordance with

   company procedures

   5. conduct negotiations with suppliers to maintain a consistent

   supply of materials that meet the requirements of the fencing

   project

   6. calculate schedules and lead-in times for the delivery of supplies

   7. maintain records of orders, deliveries and the stock position

   8. check for and investigate any problems with deliveries and take

   the relevant action

   9. provide suppliers with information on project changes that affect

   supply requirements

   10. monitor the performance of suppliers against company

   requirements and take the relevant action where performance

   does not meet requirements

   11. arrange for alternative sources of supply, where necessary, which

   meet project specifications and company requirements, and

   minimise disruption to the project

1. the information required to manage the supply of materials to

   meet fencing project requirements

   2. how to check stock records and calculate replacement stock

   3. how to identify and implement opportunities for improving the use

   of stock and stock turnover

   4. the company procedures for preparing and placing orders

   5. the sources of information on suitable suppliers

   6. how to conduct negotiations with suppliers

   7. how to calculate schedules and lead-in times for the delivery of

   supplies

   8. the company requirements for maintaining records of orders and

   stock control and why these are important

   9. the types of problems that could occur with deliveries and the

   relevant actions to take

   10. the importance of notifying suppliers of any changes to projects

   that affect supply requirements

   11. how to monitor and evaluate the performance of suppliers

   12. the importance of taking action when supplier performance does

   not meet contractual requirements

   13. how to arrange for alternative suppliers when stock cannot be

   sourced from contracted suppliers

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product specification

quantity

quality

delivery

transportation

price

availability and lead time

loss and damage

storage and handling