Neftaly Online Course SAQA 11516699554

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
Critically evaluate the interactions which take place in a Supply Chain.
Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of logistics systems.
Demonstrate an understanding of the competitive value of logistics.
Identify and explain the focus of world-class warehouse operations.
Define the various Product Process Categories (PPC).
Understand the logistics functions.
Evaluate the cost and service trade-offs involved in packaging.
Understand the critical role of transportation in logistics.
Understand the nature and scope of Operations Management functions.
Understand the strategic role of purchasing in the value chain.
Plan for, and understand engagement in global procurement.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:
Collect, synthesise and present information in an appropriate format for decision making.
Critically evaluate supply chain theories, strategies and plans and identify appropriate supply chain strategies.
Demonstrate an understanding of engagement in high level decision making within the supply chain.
Design and develop supply chain strategies.
Develop appropriate push/pull strategies to meet supply chain requirements.
Understand and apply the principles of smart pricing to supply chain decision making.
Understand the management of economies of scale in a supply chain.
Understand how to engage in sales and operations planning.
Understand how to engage in logistics planning at a strategic level.
Develop reverse logistics strategies.
Assess the requirements for making decisions related to each part of the operations function.
Make effective managerial decisions in order to ensure that effective utilisation of resources is achieved.
Understand how operations management decisions can influence the overall strategic objectives of an organisation.
Explain how effective operations strategies are developed.
Understand forecasting for decision-making purposes.
Develop and implement supply strategies.
Apply appropriate techniques to manage contracts with suppliers.
Systematically develop strategies to drive forth innovation in the procurement function.
Demonstrate high degrees of accountability, ethics and responsibility in Supply Chain practice.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:
Assess problems and formulate appropriate response strategies.
Demonstrate awareness of triple bottom line issues in Supply Chain Management.
Develop responses to deal with demand variability in a Supply Chain.
Gain an understanding of the sustainability issues to consider in logistics.
Apply principles of sustainability and ethics to practice.
Critically evaluate suppliers and supplier performance.
Analyse the purchasing environment and develop appropriate response strategies.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:
Engage with and appropriately apply a research approach and philosophy to an organisation.
Ensure consistency and linearity between research ideas, objectives, questions, design and methods.
Distinguish between the qualitative and quantitative approaches to research, as appropriate.
Understand the different research design methodologies and their respective suitability to study objectives.
Apply a research design that is consistent with research objectives and questions.
Critically apply available research methodologies to answer the study questions, and achieve study objectives.
Apply the analytical skills and knowledge gained in the programme to a supply chain area of research.
Develop critical and practical research questions.
Read current literature in a specialised business area and critically analyse and synthesise contending theoretical standpoints.
Design, plan and execute a research study.
Select and apply appropriate research methodologies.
Capture, analyse and interpret business data.
Demonstrate an understanding of the implications of theory for decision making and practice.
Provide recommendations for business related problems aligned to leading practices in supply chain management.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5:
Critically apply generic project management concepts and definitions in an organisational context.
Analyse and appreciate the significance and impact of and relationship between competing constraints in a project environment.
Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and uses of common tools and techniques in the different stages of a project life cycle within an organisation.
Effectively apply common project management tools and techniques, to manage project scope and time.
Apply leadership communication and risk management tools and techniques in a project management environment.
Demonstrate knowledge of leadership expertise required to successfully manage and lead project teams, and to network with various project stakeholders to achieve organisational strategic objectives.
Understand project quality concepts, and apply tools used to monitor and improve project quality at different stages of the project lifecycle.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 6:
Identify appropriate responses which can be used to counter risks.
Understand the impact of supply chain risks on supply chain performance.
Demonstrate an understanding of the concept of resilience.
Develop strategies to foster collaboration in the Supply Chain.
Understand the role of postponement in creating a buffer for the Supply Chain.

Integrated Assessment:
The assessment methods measure the extent to which the learner has achieved competence in the different areas of study delivered through the qualification modules. All assessment will attempt to integrate knowledge, skills and attitudes and applied competence.

These assessment methods include:
The extent to which the learner has grasped the concepts.
The application of theory to a practical context.
The methods of research used.
A balance between theory and practice and its relevance to the level of the qualification.
The use of appropriate technology to ensure effective communication of ideas.

Formative Assessment:
The scheme of work includes assignments based on the learning material and learners are given feedback. The process is continuous and focuses on smaller sections of the work and limited number of outcomes.

Summative Assessment:
Examinations and a research essay or portfolio will be used to determine if the learner has achieved the exit level outcomes of the qualification. The summative assessments will also assess the learner’s ability to manage and integrate a large body of knowledge to achieve the stated outcomes of a module.