MSS405018 — Implement competitive systems and practices in a one-off or small batch environment

1 Analyse existing operations

• 1.1Identify organisation capability for products, processes and/or services to meet customer orders
• 1.2Identify the major processing steps in meeting customer orders
• 1.3Consult with employees, managers and other key stakeholders on expected benefits from competitive systems and practices
• 1.4Identify lead times, throughput times and waiting times throughout process
• 1.5Identify variations within process
• 1.6Identify causes of variations

2 Develop initial or updated virtual flow process

• 2.1Consider similarities in materials, processes and services for orders
• 2.2Map flow of information, material, processes and people for each product family or cluster of similar products, processes or services
• 2.3Draw a current state value stream map as a virtual flow process for selected orders, product family or cluster
• 2.4Analyse the current value stream map for waste
• 2.5Draft possible future state value stream map
• 2.6Calculate benefits flowing from future state map
• 2.7Consult with stakeholders to validate benefits

3 Prepare proposals for process redesign

• 3.1Determine options for competitive systems and practices and related changes to move to future state value stream map
• 3.2Plan how identified options can be implemented
• 3.3Cost the proposed changes and determine benefit/cost ratios
• 3.4Prepare recommendations for change
• 3.5Negotiate with relevant stakeholders to establish preferred option and generate engagement with and, where required, sign-off for change

4 Implement redesign

• 4.1Arrange for changes to process and infrastructure needs to implement preferred option
• 4.2Monitor changes for alignment to plan and expected outcomes
• 4.3Discuss progress with stakeholders to identify and resolve any issues
• 4.4Evaluate effectiveness of new value stream with input from stakeholders
• 4.5Establish continuous improvement processes for new value stream

What does an assessment tool for MSS405018 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for MSS405018 needs to address all 47 unit components: 4 elements with 23 performance criteria, 1 performance evidence requirements, 19 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for MSS405018?

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