CIPS Level 4 Module 1 (Scope and Influence of Procurement and Supply - 12Cr)
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In any organisation, a significant proportion of costs are accounted for by the purchases of products and/or services, hence organisations see procurement and supply as a key contributor to their value-added strategies. Equally, any organisation will also be managing the supply of products and/or services to their customers, be they internal or those from other external organisations, consumers or the general public. This module is designed using the CIPS Procurement Cycle as its basis. It will provide those who are interested in developing an informed awareness of different perspectives or approaches within the discipline with an overview of the key stages and compliance requirements associated with procurement and supply. It will serve as an introduction for those who are expected to address complex well-defined procurement and supply problems that are non-routine in nature.
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L4M1 LEARNING OUTCOMESSignificance of the L4M1 Module
The module also serves as the initial study for learners who are embarking on the CIPS Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply, hence coverage is limited to the definition of concepts and ideas as well as to the terminology used in procurement and supply, rather than detailed analysis, evaluation and practical application which will be a feature of later CIPS level 4 modules
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1.0 Understand and analyse the added value that can be achieved through procurement and supply chain management
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Learning Outcome 1.0 Exam Practice Questions -
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LO 1.0 Case study
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1.2 Learner exercise
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1.3 Learner activity
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1.4 Learner activity
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2.0 Understand and analyse the key steps when procuring goods or services
2.1 Explain each stage of the CIPS Procurement Cycle
2.2 Analyse each stage of the CIPS Procurement Cycle in relation to adding value
2.3 Explain how electronic systems can be used at different stages of the CIPS Procurement Cycle
2.4 Analyse the relationship between policy and process compliance and required outcomes
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LO 2.0 Case Study
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LO 2.0 Exam Practice Questions
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2.3 Learner exercise
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2.4 Learner exercise
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3.0 Organisational infrastructure that shape the scope of a procurement or supply chain function
3.1 Explain key aspects of corporate governance of a procurement or supply chain function
3.2. Analyse the impact of organisational policies and procedures on procurement
3.3 Examine the different structures of a procurement or supply chain function
3.4 Explain the common IT systems that can be used by a procurement or supply chain function
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LO3.0 Case study
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LO 3.0 Exam practice questions
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3.1 Learner exercise
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3.2 Learner exercise
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3.3 Learner exercise
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3.4 Learner exercise
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4.0 The need for compliance with requirements when undertaking procurement activities in different sectors
4.1 Classify different economic and industrial sectors
4.2 Analyse the impact of the public sector on procurement or supply chain roles
4.3 Examine the impact of the private sector on procurement or supply chain roles
4.4 Examine the impact of the not-for-profit or third sector on procurement or supply chain roles
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LO4.0 Case study
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4.1 Learner exercise
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4.2 Learner exercise
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4.3 Learner exercise
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4.4 Learner exercise
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LO 4.0 Exam practice questions
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L4M1 EXAM PRACTICE QUESTIONSAnswer ALL the FOUR compulsory questions in 3 hours
This module serves as the initial study for learners who are embarking on the CIPS Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply, hence coverage is limited to the definition of concepts and ideas as well as to the terminology used in procurement and supply, rather than detailed analysis, evaluation and practical application which will be a feature of later CIPS level 4 modules
CIPS Certificate, CIPS Advanced certificate OR HND / higher qualifications in Management, Logistics, Ac-counting, Marketing, etc OR GCE Advanced level PLUS Appropriate work experience.
CIPS Certificate, CIPS Advanced certificate OR HND / higher qualifications in Management, Logistics, Ac-counting, Marketing, etc OR GCE Advanced level PLUS Appropriate work experience.
