Schedule the distribution of goods

URN: SFLSCM107
Business Sectors (Suites): Supply Chain Management
Developed by: Lantra
Approved on: 2022

Overview

This standard is about scheduling the distribution of goods. It involves obtaining and confirming information with regard to distribution. It also involves scheduling distribution to meet legal, regulatory and organisational requirements, assessing relevant factors 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.


Performance criteria

You must be able to:

  1. ​confirm the goods that are being scheduled for distribution
  2. obtain information on the goods that are being scheduled for distribution
  3. schedule the distribution of goods to meet the requirements of the supply chain
  4. confirm the goods distribution schedule with colleagues
  5. identify and review relevant factors and risks that may affect the distribution schedule
  6. identify and handle issues with the distribution schedule
  7. identify any security and bio-security measures for the required goods being distributed
  8. inform the relevant colleagues and key stakeholders of the schedule
  9. schedule the distribution of goods in accordance with the relevant legal, regulatory, environmental, health and safety and organisational procedures
  10. promote responsibility for the environment and sustainability within the organisation and communicate and implement this when scheduling the distribution of goods

Knowledge and Understanding

You need to know and understand:

  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. the types of logistics theories, models and practices
  4. your organisation's information sources on supply chain processes and scheduling the distribution of goods
  5. the relevant methods and procedures for scheduling the distribution of goods
  6. the methods for scheduling the distribution of goods
  7. the types of risk analysis methods and procedures available to assist with scheduling the distribution of goods
  8. how to identify and handle any issues with scheduling the distribution of goods
  9. the types of communication methods used by your organisation to communicate with colleagues and key stakeholders
  10. the relevant legal, regulatory, environmental, health and safety and organisational procedures relating to scheduling the distribution of goods
  11. how to identify any security and bio-security measures required by the goods being distributed
  12. the responsibilities of you and your organisation for protecting the environment and working sustainably when scheduling the distribution of goods

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Glossary

  1. Colleagues: permanent, temporary, agency staff, external
  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. Schedule: a plan or timetable of a series of events or activities

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Version Number

2

Indicative Review Date

2027

Validity

Current

Status

Original

Originating Organisation

Lantra

Original URN

SFLSCM107

Relevant Occupations

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

SOC Code

1241

Keywords

schedule; distribution; goods; supply chain