Course Title: Manage suppliers

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C5420 Diploma of Logistics

Course Title: Manage suppliers

Portfolio: Vocational Education

Nominal Hours: 60

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Important Information:

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Terms

Course Code	Campus	Career	School	Learning Mode	Teaching Period(s)
BUSM8002C	City Campus	TAFE	525T Business & Enterprise	Face-to-Face or Internet	Term1 2023, Term2 2023, Term1 2024, Term2 2024

Course Contact: Jeremy Glover

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 1485

Course Contact Email: jeremy.glover@rmit.edu.au

Course Description

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to manage suppliers in various contexts within the transport and logistics industry.

It includes assessing and building productive relationships with suppliers, and evaluating the delivery of goods/services against agreements. It also includes negotiating arrangements, resolving disagreements with suppliers and reviewing supplier performance.

The unit generally applies to those who lead individuals or teams.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None

National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:	TLIR5014 Manage suppliers
Elements:	1. Assess suppliers and build productive relationships 2. Evaluate delivery of goods and/or services against agreements 3. Negotiate arrangements with suppliers 4. Resolve disagreements with suppliers 5. Review performance of suppliers

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.

Overview of Assessment

Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, oral/written presentations and through the application of learned skills and insights. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on CANVAS.