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Overview

Framework:
Access to HE
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
QU031610
Credits:
6
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

Grade Descriptors

  • GD1-Understanding the subject
  • GD2-Application of knowledge
  • GD4-Use of information
  • GD5-Communication and presentation
  • GD7-Quality

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Understand the concept of a supply chain.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Explain components of a supply chain.

  • 1.2

    Explain forward and reverse logistics within a supply chain.


2

Understand the importance of supply chain management to the competitive advantage of a business.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Explain the importance of supply chain management to the competitive advantage of a business.

  • 2.2

    Summarise criteria that can be optimised in a supply chain.


3

Understand how to identify risks encountered within a supply chain.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Explain risks to a supply chain based on:

    a) organisational factors

    b) environmental factors

    c) global factors.

  • 3.2

    Analyse the impact globalisation has on risks within a supply chain.

  • 3.3

    Evaluate methods of reducing identified risks.


4

Understand the concept of ‘lean’ within a supply chain.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1

    Explain how the ‘lean’ concept can be applied to supply chains.

  • 4.2

    Explain how supply chain performance can be enhanced by using lean and agile systems.


5

Understand linkages within a supply chain.

Assessment Criteria

  • 5.1

    Describe upstream linkages within a supply chain.

  • 5.2

    Describe downstream linkages within a supply chain.


6

Understand how globalisation impacts on supply chains.

Assessment Criteria

  • 6.1

    Analyse the supply chain drivers for an international supply chain:


    • information
    • inventory
    • warehouse and transport.
  • 6.2

    Explain methods used by business to identify opportunities to expand into new markets.

  • 6.3

    Explain problems that can occur when establishing global relationships in the supply chain.