Integrating distribution
13 September 2012
The new storage and distribution in supply chains syllabus combines two CIPS professional stage exam papers. David Jones outlines the changes
The subject of storage and distribution in supply chains was created because of the overlap in syllabus content in two professional stage exam papers: stores and inventory management, and distribution. Stores and inventory management focused on bringing supplies into the organisation, while distribution focused on getting finished goods out to customers.
Overlap...