Graduate diploma - The Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply

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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.
Please note that Supply chain management in practice has two separate briefs, one for the case study option and one for the work-based project. COMPULSORY CORE AND INTEGRATIVE UNIT CASE STUDY OPTION UNIT CHARACTERISTICS This unit is designed to give candidates an examination-based alternative to the work-based project unit. The case study approach facilitates hands-on experience of complex supply chain issues by replicating real-life situations in a controlled environment. It will enable candidates to gain a wider understanding of supply chain issues by examining how a range of concepts and principles can be applied to real-world problems and situations in order to improve best practice. The unit consists of a substantive case study which corresponds as closely as possible to one which might be met in real life. It is designed to test the ability of the candidate to analyse supply chain situations and to write clearly and effectively on them. The case study is circulated prior to the examination, which enables candidates to analyse the case study situation, conduct supplementary investigations and prepare appropriate solutions in advance. Assessment is by means of a three-hour, open-book examination with unseen questions. 26 STATEMENTS OF PRACTICE On completion of this unit, students will have achieved the following learning outcomes. • Synthesise conceptual and case study data into a coherent structure • Diagnose supply chain problems within a case study situation • Evaluate the validity and applicability of a range of possible solutions • Predict the consequences of each alternative course of action • Judge the appropriateness of supply chain principles to a particular supply chain context • Solve problems with reference to supply chain principles • Propose solutions that will enable the case study organisation to operate more effectively • Justify the solutions in terms of their feasibility and appropriateness • Develop a suitable plan for implementing the proposed course of action.
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