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Innovation in Procurement and Supply

Module
Duration
25hrs
Level
06
Language
english
Reference
L6M8
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Course Overview

Driving innovation through the procurement function. Covers supplier development techniques, methods to achieve procurement improvement (technology, TQM, lean, Six Sigma, BPR), and the environmental factors (lifecycle analysis, ISO 14001/20400, sustainable procurement) that shape modern innovation programmes.

What you'll learn

  • Design a supplier development programme using cross-functional engagement and early supplier involvement
  • Apply technology (P2P, e-sourcing, cloud, AI) to drive procurement improvement
  • Use TQM, JIT, lean, Six Sigma, and BPR methodologies to improve supply chain performance
  • Embed lifecycle analysis and ISO 20400 sustainable procurement into innovation programmes

Syllabus & course details

Elective module · 6 credits · Objective Response (OR) exam · 1.5-hour duration. For procurement leaders who want to use the supplier base as an innovation engine. You'll cover supplier development through cross-functional working and early supplier involvement, technology developments that improve supply chains (cloud, mobile, open-source, AI), methods to incentivise innovation through bidding and contract management, and the environmental factors (lifecycle analysis, ISO 14001/20400, green procurement) shaping innovation initiatives.

Upcoming batches

This module is delivered as part of the CIPS Level 6 Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply program — the dates below are the program's cohorts.

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Last updated June 27, 2026

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