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Defining Business Need [L4mz2] Core Study Guide Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply Printed and distributed by: The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply, Easton House, Easton on the Hill, Stamford, Lincolnshire PEO 3NZ info@cips.org www.cips.org Copyright © CIPS 2018. All rights reserved ‘No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, rented, hired, transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without permission in writing from the publisher or under licence from the Copyright Licensing Agency Limited. Further detalls of such licences (for reprographic reproduction) may be obtained from the The Copyright Licensing Agency, Sth Floor, Shackleton House, 4 Battlebridge Lane, London, SE1 2HX. Every attempt has been made to ensure the accuracy of this study guide; however, no liability can be accepted for any loss incurred in any way whatsoever by any person relying Solely on the information contained within it The study guide has been produced solely for the purpose of professional qualification study and should not be taken as definitive of the legal position. CIPS cannot be held responsible for the content of any website ‘mentioned in this study guide. Specific advice should always be obtained before undertaking any investment. ISBN: 978-1-86124-289-1 ACIP (Catalogue in Publication) catalogue record for this publication is available from the British Library. All facts are correct at time of publication. Author: Stephen Carter BSc MBA First published in 2019 by CIPS Editorial and project management by Haremi Ltd. ‘Typesetting by York Publishing Solutions Pvt. Ltd., INDIA Index by York Publishing Solutions Pvt. Ltd,, INDIA Every effort has been made to trace all copyright holders, but if any have been inadvertently overlooked, the Publishers will be pleased to make the necessary arrangements at the first opportunity. Printed and distributed by: The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply, Easton House, Easton on the Hill, Stamford, Lincolnshire PEO 3NZ info@cips.org www.cips.org Copyright © CIPS 2018. All rights reserved ‘No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, rented, hired, transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without permission in writing from the publisher or under licence from the Copyright Licensing Agency Limited. Further detalls of such licences (for reprographic reproduction) may be obtained from the The Copyright Licensing Agency, Sth Floor, Shackleton House, 4 Battlebridge Lane, London, SE1 2HX. Every attempt has been made to ensure the accuracy of this study guide; however, no liability can be accepted for any loss incurred in any way whatsoever by any person relying Solely on the information contained within it The study guide has been produced solely for the purpose of professional qualification study and should not be taken as definitive of the legal position. CIPS cannot be held responsible for the content of any website ‘mentioned in this study guide. Specific advice should always be obtained before undertaking any investment. ISBN: 978-1-86124-289-1 ACIP (Catalogue in Publication) catalogue record for this publication is available from the British Library. All facts are correct at time of publication. Author: Stephen Carter BSc MBA First published in 2019 by CIPS Editorial and project management by Haremi Ltd. ‘Typesetting by York Publishing Solutions Pvt. Ltd., INDIA Index by York Publishing Solutions Pvt. Ltd,, INDIA Every effort has been made to trace all copyright holders, but if any have been inadvertently overlooked, the Publishers will be pleased to make the necessary arrangements at the first opportunity. Contents « Compare the competitive forces that influence markets 84 + Bargaining strength of buyers and suppliers 88 + Availabilty of substitutes and threat of entry 92 Contrast the breakdown between direct and indirect costs and the types of data that can provide information on cost and price 97 + How to collate sources of information to estimate the breakdown of costs between direct and indirect costs for purchased goods and services 98 + How to use information to prepare budgets or to negotiate prices 103 + How to research and use market data to estimate and negotiate current and future prices and costs for purchased goods and services 106 Chapter 3 (©) _ Understand the use of specifications in procurement and supply 15 Analyse different types of specifications used in procurement and supply and sources of information that can be used to create specifications 116 + Drawings, samples, branded, technical 116 + Conformance specifications 118 + Output or outcome, statement of work based specifications 119 + Standards 125 + The Internet 125 + Suppliers 126 + Directories 130 Identify sections of specifications for through-life contracts 130 + Scope 131 + Definition 132 + Description of requirement 133 + Testing and acceptance 134 + Change controt mechanisms and remedies 135 + Social and environmental criteria 137 Identify the risks that can result from inadequate specifications and mitigation approaches 140 + Under- and over-specified need 140 + How to monitor specification creation by colleagues and other internal stakeholders 146 Identify opportunities to regulate short- and longer-term specifications 150 + How to implement standardisation 150 + Value analysis 160 + Value engineering im + How to provide guidance to internal stakeholders on implementation 173 Glossary 7 Index 183 + Your qualification Your qualification CIPS qualifications are regulated internationally to ensure we offer a recognised, professional standard in procurement and supply. CIPS Level 4* Diploma in Procurement and Supply is ‘avocationally related professional qualification. Formal recognition is included within the regulatory frameworks of an increasing number of countries such as the UK (England, Wales and Northern irefand), UAE (including Dubai) and Africa (including Zambia). Further information on this recognition and the details of corresponding qualifications levels for other international qualifications frameworks are detailed on our website. CIPS members can have the confidence in our regulated qualifications, which reliably indicate the standard of knowledge, skills and understanding that you, as a learner, are required to demonstrate. ‘Astep up from the Level 3 Advanced Certificate in Procurement and Supply Operations, the Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply sa stepping stone to study on the ‘CPS Level Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply. The content has beer waitten using the CIPS Procuresnent and Supply Cycle as its focus, which presents a cyclical process of key steps faced by those procuring goods or service. The Diploma offers the most common entry route to the profession and should be used by leamers to develop professional tool bax which learners can apply in the practical environment and further develop at Levels and 6 Eon tevel lnthis way successful earers wl posses rnserable workplace skill, developing ther operational an tactical abies as they stv for managerial roles and responses. Ris aimed a those inthe profession who have procurement and supply aly atthe heart of thai rle. Learns wil be expected to prow acice and guidance to key stakeholders onthe performance of organisational procedures and processes associated with proarernent and supply and wll aspire to manage

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