Promote the role and contribution of continuous improvement to colleagues LEGACY

URN: SFLL&G2L
Business Sectors (Suites): Logistics Operations,Supply Chain Management,Traffic Office
Developed by: Skills for Logistics
Approved on: 01 Jan 2015

Overview

What is this standard about

This standard is about promoting the role and contribution of continuous improvement to colleagues and the influence this has on the achievement of the organisation's strategy and objectives.

You will be responsible for engaging with colleagues and supporting them through the implementation of continuous improvements.

Who is this standard for

This standard is suitable for managers and team leaders who have responsibility for embedding continuous improvement into their work areas


Performance criteria

You must be able to:

  1. Identify key activities that the continuous improvement role can perform to support and enhance the organisation's continuous improvement strategy and objectives
  2. Identify actions that the continuous improvement role can take to promote and enhance innovation in the organisation
  3. Consult with internal stakeholders on the contribution that continuous improvement can make to the organisation's business objectives to achieve value for money
  4. Identify and take steps to mitigate any conflicts of interest that can occur with internal stakeholders to ensure that the role and objectives of continuous improvement are recognised and prioritised
  5. Develop and promote a plan that supports the contribution of continuous improvement to the organisation's business objectives
  6. Advise and support colleagues on the interpretation of procedures for continuous improvement
  7. Provide advice to internal stakeholders on the issues of continuous improvement that can impact on the creation and management of financial budgets

Knowledge and Understanding

You need to know and understand:

  1. The activities that the continuous improvement role can perform to support and enhance the organisation's continuous improvement strategy and objectives
  2. The actions that the continuous improvement role can take to promote and enhance innovation in the organisation
  3. Methods used to consult with internal stakeholders and why this is important when introducing continuous improvement
  4. The kinds of conflict of interest than can occur between internal stakeholders and why it is important to mitigate these
  5. Why it is important to develop and promote a strategy and plan for the contribution that continuous improvement can make to the organisation's overall business performance
  6. The use of documented policies and procedures for continuous improvement
  7. The kind of issues that can impact on the creation and management of financial budgets and how they can impact on continuous improvement

Scope/range


Scope Performance


Scope Knowledge


Values


Behaviours


Skills


Glossary


Links To Other NOS


External Links


Version Number

1

Indicative Review Date

31 Dec 2017

Validity

Legacy

Status

Original

Originating Organisation

Skills for Logistics

Original URN

SFLL&G02

Relevant Occupations

Manager, Managers in Distribution, Managers in Distribution, Storage and Retailing, Retail and Commercial Enterprise, Retailing and Wholesaling, Storage and Retailing, Transport Associate Professionals, Managers and Senior Officials, Transport Drivers and Operatives, Warehouse and Distribution

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Keywords

Implement performance; performance improvement;, performance; logistics improvements; continuous improvement