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O ver the last decade , the importance of s pply chain and procurement has radically grown . Traditionally seen as a value-added function , or even arguably an afterthought at best , business all over the world have begun to significantly invest into their supply chain and procurement functions and firmly cementing them at a seat at the table as key business drivers . What this has unveiled however is a lack of training and development opportunities around the world . The question becomes one of , where does one look for supply chain and procurement skills ?
One UK-based university looks to answer that question . Through a partnership with the Cranfield School of Management and the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply ( CIPS ), the Centre for Strategic Procurement and Supply Management ( CSPSM ) was created to improve the practice of procurement and supply management . It seeks to do this through the delivery of quality , researchled executive development procurement and supply activities and by providing world class linkages between business , academia and the profession of purchasing and supply . Cranfield has been a world leader in management education for more than 40 years and has been voted the most entrepreneurial university in Britain and one of Europe ’ s largest
“Strategic procurement and supply chain management lies at the heart of all good businesses and organisations . It can influence economies and be a force for public good ”
— Soroosh Saghiri , Senior Lecturer and Course Director
JANUARY 2019