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Learner Handbook
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How-to Lesson
L5M4 Study Plan
Relationship Spectrum
Supplier Preferencing Model
Balanced Scorecard
Porters 5 Forces
STEEPLED
Mendelow's Stakeholder Mapping Matrix
SCOR Model
SERVQUAL
EPSI Model
Performance Prism Framework
Level 5 Crossover Topics
LO1 - Learning Outcomes You Could Be Asked About
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1.1 Test Questions
1.1.1 Effectiveness of supplier relationships
1.1.2 Cost
1.1.3 Quality
1.1.4 Delivery
1.1.5 Safety
1.1.6 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations
1.1.7 Product development
1.2 Test Questions
1.2.1 Sources of data and analysis of data in relation to cost, quality, delivery, safety, and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) considerations
1.2.2 Measures supporting the improvement of ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) considerations
1.2.3 Measures supporting the improvement of innovation in procurement and supply
1.2.4 Measures assessing product development time to market
1.2.5 Role of qualitative and quantitative data to measure and improve contract performance
1.2.6 Calculate and analyse return on investment for the use of data in measuring contract performance
1.2.7 Assess opportunities for data systems integration across supply chains
1.3 Test Questions
1.3.1 Context and scope for supplier contract development
1.3.2 Supplier capability assessments
1.3.3 Learning, knowledge, and technology transfer between and across organisations
1.3.4 Collaborative product/service development: cross functional working, early supplier involvement, supplier networks, supplier co-ordination and supplier forums
1.3.5 Continuous improvement strategies, action plans, and reviews
1.4 Test Questions
1.4.1 Environmental measures
1.4.2 Social and social value measures
1.4.3 Governance measures
1.4.4 New supply chain finance
Tacit vs Explicit Knowledge
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Reading the Question
Planning
Structure
Answering the Question
Distinction Essay
Timing
LO2 - Learning Outcomes You Could Be Asked About
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2.1 Test Questions
2.1.1 Industry dynamics
2.1.2 Pricing behaviour
2.1.3 Financial data relating to suppliers
Financial data
2.1.4 Market demand and supply factors
2.1.5 Business motivations, cost margins, and working practices of key suppliers
2.1.6 Internal stakeholder involvement
2.1.7 ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) considerations
2.2 Test Questions
2.2.1 Contract type and duration
2.2.2 Competitive vs. non-competitive sourcing
2.2.3 Number of suppliers and vetting strategies
2.2.4 Marketplace competition and the role of competition regulators
2.2.5 Direct negotiation
2.2.6 Joint proposition improvement
2.2.7 Supply chain visibility
2.3 Test Questions
2.3.1 Capacity and capability
2.3.2 Planning
2.3.3 Quality control systems
2.3.4 Security
2.3.5 Technical expertise
2.3.6 Reputation and time established
2.3.7 Trading with competitors
2.3.8 Future expansion opportunities – partnership potential
2.3.9 Sensitivity analysis and calculation of investment outcomes based on a range of assumptions
2.3.10 Supplier performance based on financial data: calculate percentage change in revenues, costs, and profits
2.3.11 Sales forecast data and calculation of variances when comparing sales forecast data with the wider market
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LO3 - Learning Outcomes You Could Be Asked About
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3.1 Test Questions
3.1.1 Role of financial management in supply chains
3.1.2 Options and risks of working capital funding and the role of credit insurance
3.1.3 Project funding options and assessment of cost of capital using weighted average cost of capital (WACC)
3.1.4 Medium and long-term financing options
Medium-Long Term Financing Revision Sheet
3.1.5 Financing of investments, corporate financing options, and the role of dividends
Investment Appraisal Guidance Sheet
3.2 Test Questions
3.2.1 Calculation of changes in indices to inform cost analysis
3.2.2 Fixed and floating exchange rates
3.2.3 Demand and supply factors in foreign exchange and the reasons for exchange rate volatility
3.2.4 Spot, forward, and derivative instruments in foreign exchange
Forward Exchange Contracts vs Futures
3.2.5 Services provided by the banking sector in foreign exchange
3.3 Test Questions
3.3.1 Types of commodities
3.3.2 Operation of commodity markets
3.3.3 Role of speculation in commodity markets
3.3.4 The operation of spot, forward, futures, and hedging in the buying and selling of commodities
3.3.5 The operation of Contract for Difference (CFD) in commodity markets
CFD Sample Question
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LO4 - Learning Outcomes You Could Be Asked About
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4.1 Test Questions
4.1.1 Calculation and evaluation of performance measures linked to cost, time, quality, and customer satisfaction
4.1.2 Calculation and evaluation financial measures of efficiency (ROCE), cash flow, sales growth, investment (IRR and NPV), and variances over time
4.1.3 Assessment of measures: stock turn, share yield, and earnings per share
4.1.4 Use, interpretation, and limitations of balanced scorecards
4.2 Test Questions
4.2.1 Purpose of stakeholder feedback in developing supply chain performance
4.2.2 Devising metrics of performance including feedback from third parties and suppliers, and other stakeholders
4.2.3 Receiving feedback, reporting structures, and processes
4.3 Test Questions
4.3.1 Use and limitations of benchmarking in supply chains
4.3.2 Supplier involvement in performance improvement
4.3.3 Ethical approach the collection, storage, and use of benchmarking data
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