Identify potential suppliers for the supply chain Legacy
Overview
What this standard is about This standard is about identifying potential suppliers. It deals with confirming the type of supplies required and obtaining information on suppliers. It involves identifying any problems with suppliers, providing results to colleagues 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 obtain information on the supplies that are reliable
P2 confirm the type of supplies that are required
P3 obtain information on suppliers in the market
P4 identify potential suppliers
P5 identify any problems in using the suppliers
P6 provide the results to colleagues
P7 comply with procedures for identifying potential suppliers
Knowledge and Understanding
You need to know and understand:
K1 information sources on supply chain processes
K2 organisational objectives and activities
K3 presentation theories, models, and practices
K4 procurement theories, models, and practices
K5 supplier evaluation methods and procedures
K6 supply chain management theories, models, and practices
Scope/range
Scope Performance
Scope Knowledge
Values
Behaviours
Skills
Glossary
Colleagues: Permanent, temporary, agency staff
Supplies: 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