This qualification is the essential toolkit for anyone planning a career in procurement and supply. Developed and written using the Procurement and Supply cycle** as it’s focus, it is at the same level as the second year of an undergraduate degree course.It’s suitable for those in operational roles or those managing or supervising the procurement and supply function who want to develop their career and work towards MCIPS Chartered Procurement and Supply Professional.You will learn about making procurement and supply happen within an organisation, and you will be equipped with an essential range of knowledge and tools that you can apply immediately in your workplace. Learn how to apply practical, theoretical and technical knowledge, gain a clear understanding of procurement and supply and develop the ability to address complex, non-routine problems.The practice test contains carefully crafted questions and answers based on the content of the study guide - these are not passed questions from real CIPS exams as these are no longer issued by CIPS and would be an infringement of copyright. It serves as a revision.Who this course is for:Learners who are taking the CIPS Exams for CIPS L5M9 Operations ManagementLearners who wish to pass the CIPS exams.Learners who want to gain confidence in passing the examsAnyone who wants to know more about procurementOn completion of this module, learners will be able to understand the concepts of operations management that link to the efficiency and effectiveness of the supply chain and explain plans, designs, processes and systems for the improved control or improvement of supply chain operations.In order to ensure success an organisation must create and adopt processes that ensurethe consistent production of products and/or services that meet customer demand, both in terms of quantity and quality. This is the r
What you'll learn
Understand the principles of operations management as they relate to supply chain efficiency.
Apply practical and theoretical knowledge to real-world procurement scenarios.
Address complex, non-routine problems within supply chain operations.
Course objectives
Equip learners with the knowledge necessary to pass the CIPS exams.
Build confidence in handling procurement and supply management tasks.
Foster the ability to create processes that ensure consistent product or service delivery.