Knowledge
As the famous adage says, “Knowledge is power”, we appreciate the importance of knowledge in every sector, particularly a complex profession like procurement.
The Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) has made many helpful resources to promote the importance of the profession. However, to our opinion, some of their publications lack of necessary details. These inadequacies may prompt students unable to apply their knowledge in real-world scenarios.
This page concentrates on patching the ‘holes’ and providing practical knowledge that improves the productivity of procurement professionals around the world.
Articles are sorted by their relevant modules in CIPS qualifications. You can also find an article by using key combination Ctrl F (or Find in this page) on your browser.
L4M1 – Scope and Influence of Procurement and Supply
L4M2 – Defining Business Needs
L4M3 – Commercial Contracting
L4M4 – Ethical & Responsible Sourcing
L4M5 – Commercial Negotiation
L4M6 – Supplier Relationships
L4M7 – Whole Life Assets Management
L4M8 – Procurement and Supply in Practice
L5M3 – Managing Contractual Risks
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