Evocurement

These are some common learning areas that CIPS often asks in the exam. However we can not assure that they will not ask other areas of knowledge. Factors influencing the location of warehouse Barcoding RFID: features, usage, benefits and disadvantages Warehouse equipment Pallet Automation in warehousing: AGV Types of inventories: materials, work-in-progress, finished product Dependent and independent stock ABC classifications Obsolescent and redundant stock: how to mitigate the risk of obsolescence? Costs of inventory The use of MRP and ERP…

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These are some common learning areas that CIPS often asks in the exam. However we can not assure that they will not ask other areas of knowledge. The use of ITT and RFQ Roles of contract schedules/ Some common contract schedules Differences between invitation to treat and offer Offer and acceptance Battle of the forms Written and verbal contract Vienna Convention on the International Sales of Goods Misrepresentation: Formation and Consequences Framework agreement Hire, Lease and Hire Purchase Specification: the…

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These are some common learning areas that CIPS often asks in the exam. However we can not assure that they will not ask other areas of knowledge. Relationship spectrum Relationship matrices: Kraljic’s Portfolio Matrix, Supplier Preferencing Matrix Sources of competitive advantages: how procurement aligns with business overall objectives Porter’s Five Forces STEEPLE factors in action Added value of good relationship Methods to identify, qualify and select suppliers Conflict resolution Team development stages Cross-functional team Early supplier involvement Termination of relationship:…

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These are some common learning areas that CIPS often asks in the exam. However we can not assure that they will not ask other areas of knowledge. Types of purchase: Straight re-buy, modified re-buy, new purchase. When are they used? Cost and benefit analysis: Payback period Primary and secondary sources of information Identify direct and indirect costs Total cost of ownership Types of benchmarking Positive and negative cash flow Budget variance Economic sectors: manufacturing, construction, agriculture, financial Porter’s Five Forces:…

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