The impact of social, technical, economic, environmental, political, legislative, ethical and demographic (STEEPLED) criteria on organisations and their supply chains

Identify the potential impact of STEEPLED criteria on the organisation and its supply chain and draw up plans to maximise the benefits and mitigate difficulties

The impact of market change supply cahin shocks and disruption of supply chains

Advise colleagues and other stakeholders on the impact of market change on the supply chain

The main regulations that impact on the employment of people in supply chains such as:

• Discrimination, equality and diversity
• Employee redundancy and dismissal
• Working time and staff payment
• International labour codes
• Health and safety at the workplace
• Minimum/fair wages
• Modern slavery
• Other country specific employment issues

Evaluate the effect of impact of the main regulations on the employment of people in supply chains and develop plans to mitigate any potential difficulties caused by regulations

The impact of mergers and acquisitions on supply chains

Evaluate the potential effect of mergers and acquisitions on the organisation's supply chains and develop plans to maximise benefits and minimise disruption

The effect of competition law on supply chains 

Analyse the effect of competition law on the organisation and its supply chains to ensure compliance with competition law 

Regulatory requirements such as price and service controls exercised by industry regulators and international bodies

Evaluate the implications of regulatory requirements such as price and service controls exercised by industry regulators and international bodies

The role of suppliers as key resources for the supply of products and services and for new product development

Establish effective performance objectives by assessing internal and external resources and associated dependencies to create procurement plans for work with suppliers