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CIPS L3M6 Exam Syllabus

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Before starting your L3M6 exam preparation, it is recommended to review the complete CIPS Socially Responsible Warehousing and Distribution exam syllabus and carefully go through the exam objectives listed below. Once you understand the exam structure and objectives, you should practice using our free L3M6 questions. We also provide premium L3M6 practice test, fully updated according to the latest exam objectives, to help you accurately assess your preparedness for the actual exam.

CIPS L3M6 Exam Objectives

Section Objectives
1.0 Understand the concepts of sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) 1.1  Explain the concept of sustainability and the practical implications for procurement and supply 
Meeting the needs of the present, without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs
Adopting a broader range of decision-making criteria other than traditional economic criteria
Extending procurement decision-making criteria away from just price and quality
Including environmental merits and social impacts of alternative solutions
1.2  Explain the importance of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) 
Extension of corporate goals and decisions to include organisational objectives and financial measures of performance
Promoting good corporate citizenship and responsibility for corporate actions
Encouraging positive impact on all stakeholders
Social, economic and cultural diversity
2.0 Understand the environmental impact of procurement and supply 2.1  Describe the impact of environmental sustainability 
Globalisation vs. green logistics
Public awareness
External pressure on organisations
International legislation and agreements
2.2  Explain the environmental impact of transportation and storage 
Air pollution and atmospheric emissions
Carbon footprint calculation
Noise pollution
Accidents
Vibration
Land-take
Visual intrusion
2.3  Explain the role of government in promoting environmental sustainability
Define sustainability
Define environmental impact
Greener modes of transport
Energy efficiency
Reducing emissions
3.0 Understand methods for the storage and movement of inventory 3.1  Recognise the principles of store and warehouse design
Location of stores and warehouses
Store and warehouse design
Factors that influence store and warehouse layout
Flow, space utilisation and flexibility
3.2  Explain the different types and uses of warehousing equipment
Materials handling equipment
Palletisation and unit loads
Packing and packaging
Environmental standards for packaging
The use of automation in warehousing
4.0 Understand the environmental impact of warehousing and distribution 4.1  Explain the impact of environmental sustainability
Discuss issues such as:
Globalisation vs. green logistics
Public awareness
External pressure on organisations
International legislation and agreements
4.2  Explain the environmental impact of warehousing and distribution
Air pollution and atmospheric emissions
Carbon footprint calculation
Noise pollution
Accidents
Vibration
Land-take
Visual intrusion
4.3  Explain the environmental cost of warehousing and logistics
Global warming
Greenhouse gases
Cost of environmental damage
Cost of avoiding environmental damage
International vs. national
4.4  Describe the role of government in promoting environmental sustainability
Policy on sustainable logistics
Reducing freight transport intensity and improving utilisation
Greener modes of transport
Energy efficiency
Reducing emissions
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