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  • Ray Carter, director at DPSS Consultants Scope for improvement The new CIPS diploma syllabus shows the need for effective scopes of work and specifications, and a helpful tool can cover every angle. 09 May 2013
  • Tony Davies, consultant at PMMS Consulting and CIPS senior assessor for the level six strategic supply chain management unit Vision expressPart of the CIPS diploma syllabus, knowing how to create a strong mission and vision statement can be vital for an organisation's success. 11 April 2013
  • Sue Fleming © Sam Kesteven Early startRelevant to several modules, early 
payment discount can benefit both buyer 
and supplier - and is a useful skill to know. 14 March 2013
  • Dmytro Bojaniwskyj Arguing the causeKnowledge is key when it comes to settling an argument – you will need to ensure you are armed with the facts to justify the conclusion. 14 February 2013
  • Brodie Smithers, Edinburgh's Telford College Beyond the job adYour CIPS studies will impress employers at interview. But check they have systems in place to assist your professional development. 17 January 2013
  • Greg Jackson Working to ruleFrom time-management to using resources, Greg Jackson has four simple steps to help you master the work-based assignment. 13 December 2012
  • Pat Elliot Seven tips for greatnessEver wondered what the secret to success 
in life could be? Patricia Elliot lists key personality traits that might prove useful. 08 November 2012
  • Ray Carter, director at DPSS Consultants How to motivate suppliersRay Carter aligns Maslow's 'hieracrchy of needs' with the buyer/supplier relationship to see what can be learned. 11 October 2012
  • Victoria Nicholson, Omega Pharma 'It's about being inspired'How can a mentor help your career? And how should you go about finding one? Victoria Nicholson tells her story. 13 September 2012
  • Dymytro Bojaniwskuj writes and develops learning materials for professional bodies and business schools. The pitfalls of copy and pasteWhat constitutes plagiarism and how can students avoid being accused of it? Dmytro Bojaniwskyj explains. 07 August 2012
  • Susan Rashid Going the distanceSusan Rashid weighs up the benefits of distance learning as opposed to classroom learning and lists some considerations. 10 July 2012
  • Walking the walkLeon Vaughan outlines how his year's placement, working at IBM, gave him invaluable experience to build on his knowledge 07 June 2012
  • Setting an examplePaul Craven outlines how he successfully used real-life examples from work and SM to bolster his exam essay questions. 10 May 2012
  • Tips from a winnerPaula Jarvis, winner of West Suffolk College's purchasing and supply student of the year award sponsored by Redcap Associates, gives her four steps to success. 12 April 2012
  • Sue Fleming © Sam Kesteven Thinking aheadFrom improving your handwriting to practising questions, preparation is essential if you want to succeed. 15 March 2012
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