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CIPS L6M9 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) |
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| Exam Name: | Supply Network Design |
| Exam Number: | L6M9 |
| Related Certifications: | CIPS Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply |
| Exam Price: | £180 - £220 (varies by region and membership status) |
| Real Exam Qty: | 60 |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Valid indefinitely; CIPS membership requires renewal |
| Exam Duration: | 120 minutes |
| Exam Format: | Objective Response (Multiple Choice, Multiple Response, Drag and Drop) |
| Passing Score: | 50% |
| Recommended Training: | CIPS Official eLearning: L6M9 Supply Network Design CIPS Accredited Study Centres |
| Exam Registration: | CIPS Official Exam Booking |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Online remote proctored or in-person at approved exam centres |
| Pre Condition: | Recommended: CIPS Level 5 qualification or equivalent experience; no mandatory prerequisites |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.cips.org/qualifications/professional-diploma-in-procurement-supply/supply-network-design |
CIPS L6M9 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
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| Operations Strategy and Business Contribution | 33% | - Improvement and optimisation approaches
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| Strategic Resource Planning and Control | 34% | - Concepts and purpose of resource planning
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| Strategic Nature and Influence of Supply Network Design | 33% | - Design principles and frameworks
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Questions and Answers About CIPS Supply Network Design
CIPS Supply Network Design is an official CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) exam, listed under exam code L6M9. A passing result earns you the Level 6 Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply certification at the Professional level. It also ties into CIPS Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply, CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply, extending its value across your certification roadmap. Employers read this credential as verified competence, which is why it keeps appearing in job requirements.
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Passing CIPS Supply Network Design requires 50%, and the official registration fee is £180 - £220 (varies by region and membership status). Retakes charge the full £180 - £220 (varies by region and membership status) again, which is why experienced candidates treat preparation as the cheaper exam fee. Verify your readiness with repeated ActualPDF practice scores above the requirement before you commit to a date.
Recommended: CIPS Level 5 qualification or equivalent experience; no mandatory prerequisites
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CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) recommends the following training for CIPS Supply Network Design candidates.
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The CIPS Supply Network Design syllabus spans 3 domains, led by Strategic Resource Planning and Control (34%), Strategic Nature and Influence of Supply Network Design (33%), and Operations Strategy and Business Contribution (33%). The complete topic list is published above; candidates who study the map first rarely get lost later.
CIPS Supply Network Design Sample Questions:
Question 1
Scenario:
Five manufacturing organisations are working withdifferent productsand usingvarious operational strategies. Each product aligns with acategory from the Boston Consultancy Group (BCG) Matrix, and each organisation is implementing aspecific operational strategy.
For eachorganisation, select thecorrect Product TypeandOperational Strategy.
Question 2
Which of the following arebenefits of optimising the supply chain?Select ALL that apply.
A. Higher profit margins
B. Use of AI and technology
C. Control of waste
D. Increase of business flexibility to cater for demand
E. More accurate prediction of demand from customers
Question 3
Which of the following statements aboutDemand Chain Management (DCM)areTRUE? SelectALLthat apply.
A. There is a long-term focus
B. The supply chain uses forecasts and plans to understand customer demand
C. An organisation can be effective or efficient, but not both
D. Key drivers of demand chain management are cash flow and profitability
E. Demand chain management focuses on cost minimisation
F. Demand chain management is a strengths-based approach
Question 4
The Improvement Gap Analysis can be utilised to manage trade-offs in operational strategy. Which of the following is measured by the IGA? Select ALL that apply.
A. Return on investment
B. Churn rate
C. Customer dissatisfaction levels
D. Customer return rate
E. Profit margin
Question 5
The operations department of ABC Ltd has recently launched a new product. The product is manufactured within a large factory and then sent to retailers for sale. The department has a system in place which details the components required for the product and the quantities required to fulfil customer demand. The system works online and links to other areas of the business including HR and finance.
So far, several large orders have been placed for the product from different retailers. The Chief Operations Officer (COO) has decided to programme the completion of the orders based on when the orders were placed.
The benefit of this strategy is that it will give each customer a similar lead time. Thus far no buffer stock has been created as products are only created when orders are received.
Three teams are required to make the product and the product flows from team one to team two to team three, each team adding a component to the product. Unfortunately, team two are short staffed and are completing their work at a slower rate than the other two teams. This is a huge consideration for the COO as it will impact upon the capacity of the organisation.
The retailers have all signed contracts with ABC Ltd and the COO is extremely happy that they are long term contracts. Contract 1 is with retailer X and the price is set for three years. Contract 2 is with retailer Y and is a five year contract where the price will be reviewed annually in line with CPI. Contract 3 has a variable pricing mechanism based on the volume of products ordered.
What system is used by ABC Ltd?
A. KPI
B. Lean
C. MRP
D. ERP
Solutions:
| Question 1 Answer: Only visible for members | Question 2 Answer: A,C,D,E | Question 3 Answer: A,B,D,F | Question 4 Answer: C | Question 5 Answer: D |
