Verify the capability of suppliers to meet supply specifications Legacy

URN: SFLSCM122L
Business Sectors (Suites): Supply Chain Management
Developed by: Skills for Logistics
Approved on: 2014

Overview

What this standard is about 

This standard is about verifying the capability of suppliers to meet supply specifications. It deals with confirming the type of supplies and analysing information on supplier capabilities. It involves identifying problems, providing results and complying with procedures.

Who this standard is for 

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


Performance criteria

You must be able to:

P1 confirm the type of supplies that are required 

P2 obtain information from suppliers on their capability to provide supplies 

P3 analyse information on the capability of suppliers 

P4 verify the information provided by suppliers 

P5 identify any problems in using the suppliers 

P6 provide the results to colleagues 

P7 comply with procedures for verifying suppliers


Knowledge and Understanding

You need to know and understand:

K1 analysis methods and procedures 

K2 information sources on supply chain processes 

K3 organisational objectives and activities 

K4 presentation theories, models, and practices 

K5 procurement theories, models, and practices

K6 supplier evaluation methods and procedures 

K7 supply chain management theories, models, and practices


Scope/range


Scope Performance


Scope Knowledge


Values


Behaviours


Skills


Glossary

  1. Colleagues: Permanent, temporary, agency staff 

  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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Version Number


Indicative Review Date

2014

Validity

Legacy

Status

Original

Originating Organisation


Original URN


Relevant Occupations

Business Analyst, Business and Finance Associate Professionals, Business and Statistical Professionals, Business Management, Functional Managers, General, Managers and Senior Officials, Production Managers, Professional Occupations, Quality and Customer Care Managers, Retail and Commercial Enterprise, Retailing and Wholesaling, Transport Associate Professionals, Transportation Operations and Maintenance, Vehicle Trades, Warehouse and Distribution

SOC Code

1241

Keywords

Capability, suppliers, supply, supply specifications, supply chain