CIPS Level 4 Module 6 ( Supplier Relationships 6Cr)
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In any organisation, a significant element of the procurement and supply function is based around decisions to source activity from external suppliers. Once agreements have been made, the relationship established with the supplier is paramount to success. This module is designed for those with responsibility for managing relationships with suppliers and other stakeholders, and those with the responsibility for establishing and developing formal partnership relationships.
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L4M6 Learning outcomes1.0 Understand key approaches in the negotiation of commercial agreements with external organisations
1.1 Differentiate between different types of commercial relationships in supply chains
1.2 Portfolio analysis techniques to assess relationships in supply chains
1.3 Identify the competitive forces that impact on relationships in supply chains
1.4 Compare the sources of added value that can be achieved through supply chain relationships
2.0 Understand processes and procedures for working successfully with stakeholders
2.1 Analyse the purpose of organisational procedures and processes in sourcing goods and/or services
2.2 Compare team management techniques to ensure positive stakeholder relationships
2.3 Compare the practical considerations of stakeholder management
2.4 Identify the processes for terminating stakeholder relationships
3.0 Understand the concept of partnering
3.1 Analyse the concept of partnering and when to use it
3.2 Appraise the process of partnership implementation
3.3 Identify the reasons for partnership failure
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LO 1.0: Understand the dynamics of relationships in supply chains
1.1 Differentiate between different types of commercial relationships in supply chains
1.2 Appraise portfolio analysis techniques to assess relationships in supply chains
1.3 Identify the competitive forces that impact on relationships in supply chains
1.4 Compare the sources of added value that can be achieved through supply chain relationships
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1.0 Case study -
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1.1 Practice question
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1.2 Practice question
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1.3 Practice question
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LO1.4 Practice questions
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LO 2.0: Understand processes and procedures for successful working with stakeholders
2.1 Analyse the purpose of organisational procedures and processes in sourcing goods and/or services
2.2 Compare team management techniques to ensure positive stakeholder relationships
2.3 Compare the practical considerations of stakeholder management
2.4 Identify the processes for terminating stakeholder relationships
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2.0 Case study
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2.1 Practice questions
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2.2 Practice questions
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2.3 Practice questions
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LO 2.4 Practice question
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LO 3.0: Understand the concept of partnering
3.1 Analyse the concept of partnering and where it is a suitable approach
3.2 Appraise the process of partnership implementation
3.3 Identify the reasons why partnerships fail
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3.1 Practice questions
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3.2 Practice questionsÂ
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LO 3.3 Practice questions
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3.0 Case scenario
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L4M6 EXAM PRACTICE QUESTIONS
On completion of this module, learners will be able to analyse the dynamics of supplier relationships, examine the processes and procedures for working with stakeholders and explain the concept of partnering.
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.
