Schedule the flow of supplies in the supply chain

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This standard is about scheduling the flow of supplies in the supply chain. It involves obtaining information on supplies that need to be moved, confirming the availability of resources and scheduling the flow of supplies. It also includes assessing the relevant factors and risks, resolving problems and informing colleagues of the schedules.

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This standard is for supply chain practitioners. They could be, for example, in purchasing, freight logistics operations or transport management roles.

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1. ​obtain the relevant information on the supplies that need to be moved
2. confirm the availability of resources to maintain the flow of supplies
3. schedule the flow of supplies to meet the requirements of the supply chain
4. identify and assess the relevant factors and risks, including any legislation that may affect the scheduling of supplies
5. identify and resolve issues with the scheduling of supplies, **within the limits of your authority, and escalate to the relevant stakeholders
6. inform all the relevant colleagues and stakeholders of the schedules
7. comply with organisational requirements for scheduling the flow of supplies

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1. ​your organisation's strategic aims, objectives and activities in relation to the supply chain
2. the supply chain management theories, models and practices
3. your organisation's information sources on supply chain processes
4. the operations management theories, models and practices
5. the relevant legal and organisational requirements for the flow of supplies
6. the types of methods for scheduling the flow of supplies
7. the risk analysis methods and procedures used by the organisation when scheduling the flow of supplies
8. the relevant evaluation methods and procedures used by the organisation
9. the relevant logistics theories, models and practices
10. the communication methods used by the organisation to communicate with relevant colleagues and stakeholders

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1. ​Colleagues: permanent, temporary, agency staff, external
2. Supplies: any combination of goods or services that are procured, delivered or stored in the supply chain
3. Supply chain: procurement, purchasing and supply, logistics, transport and operations management, within and between international boundaries

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2027

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Current

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Original

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Lantra

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SFLSCM101

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Managers in Distribution, Storage and Retailing, Retailing and Wholesaling, Transport Associate Professionals, Warehouse and Distribution

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1243

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schedule; supplies; supply chain

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