Procurement terminology can make everyday conversations feel more complicated than they need to be. One minute you’re discussing a supplier, the next someone mentions “TCO”, “SRM”, “RFQ” and “maverick spend” like it’s completely normal. If you’ve ever wondered what procurement [Read More]
Investing in your growth is one of the smartest decisions you can make and for procurement professionals, CIPS courses offer the perfect way to gain global recognition, deepen expertise and unlock new career opportunities. We spoke with Bassel Akkad, a [Read More]
Over the last few years, procurement has been undergoing a digital transformation. A key feature of this digital transformation is the use of artificial intelligence (AI). AI can bring many benefits to procurement teams and their companies. In this post, [Read More]
Watch our latest Procurement on Demand webinar that provides an insight into the important role equality, diversity and inclusion can have within procurement. Equality, diversity and inclusion are not only morally significant but can also provide a competitive advantage when [Read More]
Oxford College of Procurement and Supply students are celebrating fantastic CIPS exam results for the recent November 2017 examination board. The college attained an overall pass rate of 86% across both CIPS Diploma and Advanced Diploma qualifications. Students across the [Read More]
Oxford College of Procurement and Supply are celebrating a fantastic set of CIPS exam results for the January 2016 assessment board! Our students achieved a phenomenal 94% pass rate overall which is a reflection of all their hard work and [Read More]
International sourcing has ample potential for organisations, but some of these benefits can also translate into downfalls and risks. The risks associated with international sourcing versus local sourcing are often the reason why many organisations do not branch out from local [Read More]
CIPS qualifications are the top qualification available to procurement professionals, and are held in high regard by the vast majority of international recruiters and employers in the procurement and supply chain professions. But just how important are they to the [Read More]
