37 academic centres for applied research . In partnering with CIPS , Cranfield will leverage CIPS ’ s extensive network to create , develop and sustain a source of quality expertise in both today ’ s supply chain and procurement industry , and the industry of tomorrow .
“ 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 … we have once again joined forces with Cranfield School of Management to develop that important relationship between theory and academia , and the practical through key business contacts ,” says David Noble , CIPS CEO .
More than anything , the CSPSM is a response to an industry that , as it grows in strategic significance , is continuing to become more and more professionalised . As Soroosh Saghiri , Senior Lecturer and Course Director , argues , more and more people are recognising the concept of supply chain management and its significance to the success and growth of business regardless of
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