CIPS L6 Professional Diploma

L6M4 Future Strategic Challenges for the Profession

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On completion of this module, learners will be able to evaluate the changing needs and requirements for the procurement and supply function and assess the future challenges for the profession.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Exam Format and Research Methods

  • 2

    1| Understand the changing needs and requirements for procurement and supply

    • Session Notes

    • LO1.1|The emerging role and influence of innovation and technology on the profession

    • LO1.2|The future skills and expectations of strategic procurement and supply leaders

    • LO1.3|Influence of emerging business and markets on the procurement and supply function
  • 3

    2| Understand the future challenges for the procurement and supply profession

    • Session Notes

    • LO2.1|Evaluate the emerging role and influence of innovation and technology on the profession

    • LO2.2|Assess the changing boundaries and shape of the profession

    • LO2.3|Evaluate future challenges for the profession
  • 4

    Theme|2024 November - Supply Chain Risks and Mitigation Strategies

    • Session Notes and Practice Questions

    • Suggested Theory

    • Examples and Practice
  • 5

    Theme|2024 July - Preventing Corruption

    • Session Notes and Practice Questions

    • Suggested Theory

    • Examples and Practice
  • 6

    Theme|2024 May - Global Economic Challenges

    • Session Notes and Practice Questions

    • Suggested Theory

    • Examples and Practice
  • 7

    Theme|2024 March - Environmental, Social and Governance Principles (ESG)

    • Session Notes and Practice Questions

    • Suggested Theory

    • Examples and Practice
  • 8

    Theme|2023 November - Digitalisation of Procurement and Supply

    • Session Notes and Practice Questions

    • Suggested Theory

    • Examples and Practice
  • 9

    Theme|2023 July - Preventing Modern Slavery

    • Session Notes and Practice Questions

    • Suggested Theory

    • Examples and Practice