Graduate diploma - The Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply

Work-based project:
• Diagnose supply chain problems
within the test case organisation
• Propose solutions to
organisational problems with
reference to supply chain
theories through the use of
research activities
• Propose solutions that will
enable the organisation to
operate more effectively.
Desk-based project:
• Judge the appropriateness of
supply chain theories to
particular organisational
contexts
• Use a range of research
information/data gathered and
predict how supply chain
theories can explain certain
phenomena
• Critique supply chain theories in
relation to each other.
The project report
The project report has a maximum
of 6,000 words and should be
presented to a professional
standard and format.
The content of the project report
should include:
a) Introduction, including the
background, rationale and
objectives (600 words)
Weighting 10%
b) Review of the theory and the
development of a set of
predictions, supported with
primary and secondary research
(1,300 words)
Weighting 25%
c) Case analysis, including
application and synthesis (3,000
words)
Weighting 50%
d) Conclusions and
recommendations (600 words)
Weighting 10%
e) Reflective learning statement
(500 words)
Weighting 5%
25
It is important that the project report:
• Contains a logical structure
divided into sections
• Consists of proper paragraphs
• Is supported by an approved
system of references
• Contains evidence of primary and
secondary research where
appropriate
• Contains a full bibliography of
literature and research sources
• Has a high standard of English
• Is properly proof-read.
Learner approach
A study centre-based support tutor
will be appointed who will be able to
offer general help and advice, and
generic report writing and
referencing classes or materials
should also be offered by the
college. It is not envisaged that
classes or workshops on specific
supply chain subjects are offered.
This is because students will be
selecting subject areas that are
covered in the other two Level 6
units, Leading and influencing in
purchasing and Strategic supply
chain management. Students are
therefore strongly advised to
complete these other two units
before attempting the project.