Plan projects to develop the supply chain

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This standard is about planning projects to develop the supply chain. It involves obtaining information, specifying aims and objectives, and identifying project tasks and milestones. It also includes identifying timescales, resources and costs, assessing the relevant factors and resolving any problems.

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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 information on the requirements of the project to develop the supply chain
2. specify the aims and objectives of the project to develop the supply chain
3. plan the project tasks and milestones
4. plan the timescales, scheduling and duration of the tasks for the project to develop the supply chain
5. determine the resources available to undertake the project to develop the supply chain
6. calculate the costs of undertaking the project to develop the supply chain
7. determine the factors and risks that could adversely affect the project to develop the supply chain
8. establish the methods to manage the factors and risks that could adversely affect the project to develop the supply chain
9. identify and resolve any problems in planning the project to develop the supply chain
10. inform all the relevant colleagues of the project plans
11. comply with the relevant legal, environmental, health and safety and organisational procedures when planning projects to develop the supply chain
12. promote responsibility for the environment and sustainability within the organisation, and communicate and implement these when planning projects to develop the supply chain

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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
4. how to plan projects to develop the supply chain
5. the project planning methods and procedures
6. the change management theories, models and practices
7. the types of financial analysis methods and procedures available to assist with planning projects to develop the supply chain
8. the types of risk analysis methods and procedures available to assist with planning projects to develop the supply chain
9. the importance of keeping colleagues informed and the best way to do this
10. the project management and administration methods and procedures
11. the relevant legal, environmental, health and safety and organisational procedures relating to the supply chain
12. yours and the organisation's responsibilities for protecting the environment and working sustainably when planning projects to develop the supply chain

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1. ​Colleagues: permanent, temporary, agency staff, external
2. Supply chain: procurement, purchasing and supply, logistics, transport and operations management, within and between international boundaries
3. Project: a planned activity, with agreed objectives, a timeline and resources intended to achieve an agreed outcome

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2027

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Current

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Original

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Lantra

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SFLSCM90

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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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projects; develop; supply chain

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