Select distribution methods for goods

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This standard is about selecting distribution methods for goods. It involves obtaining and evaluating information with regard to the goods and the distribution methods available. It also involves selecting methods to meet specifications, assessing benefits and risks, handling problems and providing results of evaluations that comply with requirements.

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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. ​check the legal and organisational requirements on the goods being distributed
2. obtain information on the distribution methods that are available for the goods
3. evaluate information on the suitability of distribution methods
4. select the distribution methods that are capable of meeting the specifications of the goods, the key stakeholders and any other requirements
5. assess the benefits and risks of using the selected distribution methods
6. identify any security and bio-security measures for the required goods being distributed
7. identify and handle any issues with distribution methods
8. provide the results of the selection to colleagues and key stakeholders
9. comply with all the relevant legal, regulatory, environmental, health and safety and organisational procedures required for the selected distribution methods
10. promote responsibility for the environment and sustainability within the organisation and communicate and implement this when selecting distribution methods for goods

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1. ​your organisation's strategic aims, objectives and activities in relation to the supply chain
2. the types of supply chain management theories, models and practices
3. your organisation's information sources on supply chain processes and distribution methods available for moving goods
4. the relevant methods and procedures for selecting suitable distribution methods for goods
5. the types of logistics theories, models and practices
6. the types of risk analysis methods and procedures available to assist with selecting distribution methods for goods
7. how to identify and handle any issues with distribution methods
8. the types of communication methods used by your organisation
9. the relevant legal, regulatory, environmental, health and safety and organisational procedures relating to distributing goods in the supply chain
10. how to identify any security and bio-security measures required by the goods being distributed
11. the responsibilities of you and your organisation for protecting the environment and working sustainably when distributing goods within the supply chain

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1. ​Colleagues and key stakeholders: permanent, temporary, agency staff,     external, customers,
2. Goods: 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
4. Specifications: a set of requirements to be satisfied by a material product or service.  Specifications could be for the type of market, the location, the type of goods or customer requirements.

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2027

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Current

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Original

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Lantra

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SFLSCM106

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

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1241

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distribution; goods; supply chain

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