Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
VASC-0006
Organization's ID:
FLG 106, FLG 206, FLG 400
Length:
68 hours
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Upper-Division Baccalaureate 3 Supply Chain Management or Management and Logistics
All three courses, FLG 106, FLG 206, FLG 400, must be completed to receive credit recommendation.
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to explore the VA Strategic Plan and focus on how to successfully enforce the concepts, policies and procedures related to supply-chain focused VA strategic initiatives and programs.

Learning Outcomes:

  • manage the implementation of VA strategic initiatives and programs
  • contribute to process improvement efforts
  • coordinate team and individual activities in support of these initiatives
  • explain the Quality Control Review (QCR) process and outcomes
  • describe the role of QCR in supporting inventory management efficiencies
  • identify VA and VHA policies related to logistics and inventory management
  • identify reports that may assist in preparing for and demonstrating compliance with QCR standards
  • describe the importance of training in maintaining data integrity in VA IT systems
  • determine which reports assist in identifying expendable inventory management efficiencies
  • locate VHA P&LO performance targets for key logistics metrics
  • identify the data elements and/or metrics used to conduct analysis
  • assess how information contained in inventory management records may support strategic planning decisions
  • analyze data in sample reports to recommend opportunities for improvement

General Topics:

  • Establishing an approach to implementing an effective VA Strategic Plan
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Case Studies
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Computer Based Training
  • Discussion
  • Learner Presentations
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations

Minimum Passing Score:

80%
Supplemental Materials