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Which CIPS Course Should I Study? A Guide to Choosing the Right Level
Choosing the right CIPS course can be a pivotal decision. It’s important to understand the different levels to select the one that best suits your current experience as well as [...]
The Procurement Act 2023 in Brief
The Procurement Act 2023 will impact all businesses that provide services, works or goods to the utility sectors and/or public sector. Through the creation of a central digital platform through [...]
How Does the Black Friday Weekend Affect the Supply Chain Industry?
What is Black Friday? Black Friday first began in the USA, it lands on the fourth Friday of November which is the day after the American holiday Thanksgiving. Retailers would [...]
CIPS Exams
The CIPS (The Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply) qualifications assess a learner’s knowledge and competence through examinations. Each level of study is broken down into a number of study [...]
Collaboration in Procurement
Collaboration is key in most industries, but especially within procurement. The many steps involved often have a domino effect on one another so it’s imperative to work together and build [...]
How to get success in your procurement career
If you pursue a proactive approach in your procurement career, then it has indeed the potential to provide long term rewards and benefits. It would be best if you focused on developing [...]
The Procurement Sourcing Process
Most types of procurement, whether direct or indirect, can follow the CIPS 13 stage Procurement cycle. In the latest instalment of DLC's Procurement Focus, Head CIPS Tutor John Little examines [...]
Progressing Your Procurement Career With Professional Qualifications
What Are The Key Differences Between IoSCM And CIPS? A career within Procurement is both exciting and rewarding, with opportunities to climb the professional ladder, progress in the wider supply [...]
The Main Challenges Procurement Managers Face
Although the path to business growth is paved with good intentions, we all know there is plenty to overcome along the way. As much an obstacle as it is a [...]
What you need to know about your suppliers, and why!
Welcome to the second topic of Procurement Focus; What you need to know about your suppliers and why. The importance of structured and effective supplier management has increased for major [...]