SayPro Online Course SAQA 11516621176

Description

Critical cross-field assessment criteria:

Discuss and apply the principles of Purchasing Management and the variety of ways in which the purchasing function interrelates with the business operations of companies
Analyse the purchasing function
Discuss the planning involved in purchasing, and the different techniques available and applicable to the purchasing function
Discuss and explain the role, importance, tasks, responsibilities and process of the purchasing function in companies
Understand the trends and developments in purchasing
Explain the role and importance of purchasing market research

Specific assessment criteria:

1. Understand the role of logistics in the economy and the firm
Discuss the channels of distribution and examine the various modes of transportation and the logistics management of transportation
Discuss the role of warehousing and its relationship with logistics management
Describe the role and principles of inventory management
Discuss purchasing as it relates to logistics management
Identify and explain the procedures necessary for organising effective logistics
Explain the strategic logistics plan within the corporate environment

2. Discuss the increasing importance of strategic supply management
Design an organisational structure for supply management
Apply tools and techniques to implement strategic supply management
Discuss how to manage risk in purchasing
Develop a global sourcing strategy
Design and implement a training programme
Explain how to control the purchasing system

3. Discuss how to study and analyse productivity and quality improvement through the elimination of waste
Explain how to manage materials to solve inventory problems
Develop and apply Materials Requirements Planning to meet production schedules
Develop and apply Capacity Requirements Planning techniques to organise an effective plant and equipment maintenance programme
Develop and apply Production-flow planning and control techniques to expedite scheduling with more control and predictability
Develop and apply Total Quality Management techniques to cut costs and generate higher profits
Discuss how to manage human resources in the production environment

Integrated assessment:

A balanced approach is used where trainers collect evidence not only by means of formal testing, but also by means of observation throughout the duration of the learning period. Assessment is not only done by assessors, but also by peers and the learners themselves

Formative assessment:
Continuous or Formative assessment that is used include:
Individual assignments
Group exercises
Tests
Presentations
Simulation and role play
Demonstration

Summative assessment:
Summative assessments that are used to confirm that the learners have met the set standards include:
Examinations
Projects
Business plans