1. Procurement 4.0 – Knowledge Challenge CIPS Dubai Branch
Supported by University of South Wales Dubai Campus
Prizes sponsored by Orient Travel & Tourism
15 January 2020

2. Agenda and program Registration and Networking 18:30 – 19:00
19:00 – 19:20
Welcome Note by CIPS Dubai Branch
19: :40
Routes to MCIPS by Phakama Mpono - Head of Business Solutions at CIPS MENA
19:40 – 20:00
Presentation by University of South Wales
20:00 – 21:00
Procurement Knowledge Challenge
21:00 – 21:30
Closing Note followed by Open Networking

3. N: P:

4. Welcome Note

5. CIPS MENA – Showcase Page CIPS United Arab Emirates (UAE)
#CIPSDubaiBranch

6. Leading Edge Learning CIPS Professional qualifications & 2020 Open Training
Phakama Mpono
Head of Business Solutions

7. What we will cover today
Our focus today will be on our current student audience brochures, new resources and supporting information we’ve put in place to support them through the transfer to the updated qualifications. It’s a nerve wracking time for our studying community and we’ve done everything we can to help them feel informed and up to date.
Our main priority has been to ensure that our active students continue with their studies and feel supported through their journey and this has been the focus for the marketing for the project. 1
New syllabus 2
Computer based exams
New learning resources 3
CIPS MENA 2020 Open Training 4

8. New syllabus guides
A new suite of syllabus content guide replace the current unit content guides.
(We’ve got printed copies here in the UK and artwork is available for printing locally.)

9. We’ve spent a lot of time working with our education partner stakeholders to test these communications and get them on board with the restructure. Our priority throughout the project has been to make sure we are clear about the updated structure.
Each syllabus guide provides full details about the qualifications including and overview, credit value, progression and all of the learning outcomes and indicative content. Students can relate their current position on their CIPS qualifications journey and what the next steps are, and which levels of the global standard the content is aligned too.
It also clearly shows the number of credits you are required to complete the qualifications.
It identifies which are core modules and which are the elective modules you’ll notice I’m referring to them as modules not units. This has been introduced as part of the qualifications review.
We have also introduced in more details about credits this time. This is explained in each of the syllabus guides, fact sheets, on the web pages and on the qualifications transfer tool.
You’ll also find a quick overview of who the qualification is aimed at and what you can expect to learn, who it will help.

10. Summary – Qualifications 2018
L2 & L3
L4 – L6
Prices: Study Guides, eBooks & eLearning
Based on Unit size:
12 Credit Units at £40 each
6 Credit Units at £20 each
3 Credit Units at £10 each
Computer Based Exam Fees
(Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sep, Nov)
£79.50
OR exams at £79.50
CR exams at £110.25
Next Exam Series
March 2020
OR exam week: 16th – 20th
CR exam week: 23rd – 25th
Exam entry closure
17th Jan 2020
17 Jan 2020
More than 184 CBE centres globally – Global exam uptake numbers:
July 2019 – 7,351 exam entries
September 2019 – 8,676 exam entries
November 2019 – 23,590 exam entries
January 2020 – 12,237 exam entries

11. CBE
Three flexible exam sessions per day for any Objective Response [OR] exams at any level
Monday to Friday
12.00
09.00
15.00
With the introduction of CBE we are for the first time in a good positions to change buyer behaviour for our exams, many customer leave it the last minute often causing operational issues due to the vast quantities of entries for each series.
Going forward members we will have 2 types of exams OR and CR .
L2/3 all OR
L4/5/6 = 18 OR
For OR students will be encouraged to book early to guarantee their place on a truly flexible exam schedule, for any OR exam can be taken at any time, this now gives full control of the exams to the students they can pick and choose a day and a time within the exam week to suit them so can spread it over the week rather than be following a set timetable.
Spaces are limited now for these exams so it will be in the students best interest to book early to secure their prefered timeslot, all online bookings are in real time so the students gets a much more improved experience.
Each exam session has a set number of computers per room when theyre gone theyre gone students will have to choose another session, so it is in their best interest to book early.
Results for this at the moment is 4 weeks eventually this will be instant
Leve 4/5/6 - 8 CR
For CR exams these are exams where the student has to construct their response so essay and case study, 3 hour exams but typed use word processing tools rather than hand written.
Each of these papers are the same so have to be taken at the same time so they are timetable there’s no flexibility around these ones
Results at this time will be 8 weeks.
Week 1 OR OR OR
Two specific timetabled exams sessions for specific Constructed Response [CR] exams for all diploma level qualifications only
Monday to Wednesday
Week 2 CR
14.00
09.00

12. Study resources – Student Zone
Note for the presenter:
As well as all of the new study resources for sale there are NEW links to the relevant knowledge for that qualification level broken down by module. The knowledge links are freely available as part of membership.
Its really key to spend a bit of time going through these are they are valuable new resources
We will only be supply sample questions at this stage no mock or past exam papers will be available at this time.
Student Zone

13. MENA Open Training - 2020 https://www.cips.org/en-gb/learn/training/
February courses:
Introduction to Contract Management
Developing Contracts
Contract Management
March courses:
Introduction to Procurement & Category Management
Category Management

14. MENA Open Training - 2020 https://www.cips.org/en-gb/learn/training/
Manager Track
2 day courses in March, April, Sep, Oct
Risk & Resilience in the Supply Chain
Financial Management for the Supply Chain
Consultancy Skills for Procurement & Supply
Leading & Influencing Strategic Transformation

15. Contact us: 04 311 6505 mena.enquiries@cips.org phakama.mpono@cips.org
Updates in: Newsletters, s, LinkedIn, Facebook

16. Welcome to the University of South Wales

17. Supply Chain Management
It is very rare for businesses to exist in isolation – most have at least one tier of suppliers or customers;
Within the function of supply chain there are many specialisms
Procurement
Demand forecasting
Materials Resource Planning
Distribution management
Operations management
The industry is suffering a skills gap in these areas

18. Course Content – MSc Strategic Procurement Management
You will study 180 credits over 7 modules:
Purchasing Principles
Commercial Relationships
Contemporary procurement
Managing projects and operations
Sustainable Supply Chain Management
Research Methods
Dissertation (60 credits)

19. Purchasing Principles
To develop students understanding of the purchasing functions roles, scope & objectives
To introduce students to the principles of procurement, purchasing and supply and develop their ability to specify the necessary goods and services required by the organisation;
To enable students to compare and contrast the strategic links between procurement, purchasing and the notion of supply chain management developing their ability to effectively and ethically manage supply as a holistic process. 
To enable students to understand that purchasing and the supply chain holds a strategic position in the effective management of an organisation in the public, private and non-profit sectors.

20. Commercial Relationships
This module explores the theory and practical application that underpins the processes involved in formation of commercial agreements and relationships with external organizations. Content includes:
Contract law
Financial appraisal
Contract Negotiation
Supplier Relationship Management

21. Contemporary Procurement
To explore the potential strategic impact and contribution of Purchasing and Supply towards the overall competitiveness of the organisation operating in the public, private and non-profit sectors
To identify how procurement and purchasing and supply communities could be organised and utilised in relation to its strategic contribution, including the strategic make/buy question 
To investigate the development of procurement and purchasing and supply function and the stages of development, through an examination of various best practice models 
To explore the appropriate strategic internal and external relationships required to manage procurement and purchasing and supply at the strategic level 
To explore new and innovative cutting-edge edge procurement and purchasing principles and philosophies impacting the field and business organisations

22. Managing projects and operations
To provide an appreciation of operational processes, techniques, planning and control systems with reference to both manufacturing and service industries from a qualitative and quantitative perspective.
To create awareness that SOM is a core function in all organisations operational processes and is the final implementation phase of the strategic planning process. 
To explore the relationship within the value chain between strategy, marketing, design, control, human resource, procurement and other interactions involved in the managing of operational activities. 
To utilise game theory and a range of practical activities to aid the development and synthesise of problems involved in the implementation of strategic operational decisions and research to highlight difficulties of monitoring and controlling those decisions. 
To develop the student's ability and skills in strategic operational management tools and techniques.

23. Sustainable Supply Chain Management
The module will explore the strategic need, role and value for logistics, purchasing and supply chain research within organisations in order to achieve sustainable supply chain networks in the future.
Examining the major changes that are currently affecting logistics and supply chain strategies and how management in the future will be influenced by new structures, reconfiguration of material and information flows, the role of technology in evolving supply chains and the key issues in managing this transition process.
This module aims to provide an integrative view of the complex inter- and intra-organisational dynamics which contribute to sustained organisational success and maximisation of competitive advantage.
Exploring the sustainable supply chain from a global and local perspective. 

24. Research Methods
The ultimate aim of the module is to enable the learner to conduct a proper scientific investigation and present it in a written format. In order to do so, the module aims to:
develop the student’s understanding and skills of research in a management and/or professional development context.
critically review a range of research methodologies and select the appropriate one.
help the student to deal with the practical aspects of planning, conducting and producing a Masters level work.

25. Dissertation
The Dissertation is a significant piece of student-directed learning, based on a detailed investigation into a business-related phenomenon. The dissertation requires students to demonstrate the following: 
Originality. 
A clear definition of the issue under investigation and a clear statement of the aims of the study. 
An understanding and use of appropriate research methodology indicating skills in data collection and analysis. 
If appropriate, an analysis of existing practice within the organisation(s) in terms of the theoretical framework established for the study and in terms of comparative practice. 
The extent to which all of the above result in a set of conclusions which are consistent with the research. The setting out of clear recommendations for action, adoption or otherwise.

26. Why Study a Masters? Personal development and achievement;
Professional Qualification
Leading-edge specialist knowledge;
Lifelong learning;
Development of an analytical approach to problems;
Advanced level academic research and thinking;
Meet new people and engage with new ideas.

27. Why Study With Us? CIPS Centre of Excellence status;
MSc Strategic Procurement Management accredited by CIPS. Subject to management experience, graduates can apply for the status of MCIP upon successful completion;
Strong links with industry in both the Public and Private sector;
Positive student feedback regarding the courses
Part-time study to fit around work commitments
Fast-track route available. Applicants who are full members of CIPS can top-up their professional qualifications and experience by completing 2 modules and a dissertation.

28. Course design and delivery
Full course delivered over 2 years
Fast-track months
Weekend delivery
Block taught, approximately every 6 weeks
2 weekends per module
8 weekends in year 1, 5 weekends in year 2.

29. Working with USW
At USW, we understand that organisations sometimes need a more flexible approach.
Examples of how we can meet these needs include:
Bespoke deliveries for discrete cohorts
Short courses
Consultancy
Masterclasses
Research

30. Questions?
If you would like any further information on either of these courses, please contact me at the below address:

31. Knowledge Challenge

32. Vevox.app

33. Prizes & Awards

34. Closing Note & Networking