The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) is a professional body dedicated to advancing standards in procurement and supply. CIPS qualifications are designed to support the structured development of professional knowledge and skills in procurement and supply operations.
Supply Chain Management LLC (SCM by BMS) is an officially approved CIPS Study Centre and CIPS Computer-Based Exam Centre (Centre No. 10007367), providing preparation programmes for CIPS qualifications.
Qualification: CIPS Level 3 – Advanced Certificate in Procurement and Supply Operations
Who is it for? Intermediate learners seeking to specialise in procurement and supply and progress to the CIPS Level 4 Diploma.
What will I learn? The application of factual, procedural and theoretical knowledge to procurement and supply activities, including defined but potentially complex tasks, information interpretation and performance review.
Entry requirements: No formal entry requirements.
Full qualification: Four core modules and one of two elective modules, totalling 30 credits.
Qualification totals: 200 GLH, 90 SSR, 300 TQT and 10 hours of examinations.
L3M6 - Socially Responsible Warehousing and Distribution
Core Module · 6 Credits · 60 Hours Total Learning Time · Objective Response (OR) Exam: 2 Hours
Module overview: This module addresses inventory storage and movement, warehouse design and equipment, distribution operations, and their environmental and social implications.
Course content
1. Sustainability and CSR
Sustainability principles
Social and environmental procurement criteria
Corporate social responsibility
Stakeholder impacts
2. Environmental impacts of procurement and supply
Green logistics
International environmental requirements
Transport and storage impacts
Carbon footprints, emissions and noise pollution
Government sustainability policies
3. Inventory storage and movement
Warehouse location and design
Space utilisation and layout
Materials handling equipment
Palletisation and unit loads
Packaging and environmental standards
Warehouse automation
4. Environmental impacts of warehousing and distribution
