Plan the storage of goods in the supply chain

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This standard is about planning the storage of goods in the supply chain. It includes identifying requirements, reviewing how goods are stored and resolving issues. It also involves reviewing benefits, selecting and planning methods for improving storage, and gaining commitment from stakeholders and colleagues.

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

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1. ​review the current storage requirements and risks for the storage of goods in the supply chain, to assist with planning
2. identify future storage requirements for goods in the supply chain
3. obtain the commitment of stakeholders and colleagues to implement the plan
4. identify and resolve any issues with the storage of goods in the supply chain
5. review the benefits and risks to the storage of goods throughout the supply chain
6. plan the establishment of any security and bio-security measures for the required goods in storage
7. establish methods to improve the storage of goods in the supply chain
8. comply with the relevant legal, environmental, health and safety and organisational procedures when planning the storage of goods in the supply chain sustainability 
9. promote responsibility for the environment and sustainability within the organisation, and communicate and implement this when planning the storage of goods in the supply chain

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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. the types of logistics theories, models and practices
4. the types of storage methods and requirements in the supply chain
5. the relevant legal and regulatory requirements for the storage of goods
6. the performance measurement and benchmarking theories, models and practices
7. the types of risk analysis methods and procedures available to assist with planning the storage of goods in the supply chain
8. the types of financial analysis methods and procedures available to assist with planning the storage of goods in the supply chain
9. the methods and procedures for planning the storage of goods in the supply chain
10. the types of supply chain theories, models and practices
11. the stakeholder management methods and procedures to use to plan the storage of goods
12. the relevant legal, environmental, health and safety and organisational procedures relating to storing goods in the supply chain
13. how to plan the security and bio-security measures required by the goods in storage
14. yours and the organisation's responsibility for protecting the environment and working sustainably when working with goods in storage

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• ​Colleagues: permanent, temporary, agency staff, external
• Stakeholders: **internal and external organisations or individuals who have a vested interest in the organisation
• Goods: any combination of goods or services that are procured, delivered or stored in the supply chain
• 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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SFLSCM82

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

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1241

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plan; storage; supplies; supply chain

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