During studies for the International Green Belt, Red Belt and Black Belt in Advanced Purchasing & Supply students are provided with dedicated reading materials and e-learning resources explaining world-class thinking and practice in category management and strategic sourcing.


  • 3 Books (Power Regimes, Sourcing Portfolio Analysis and Value Sourcing)

  • Key Articles about best practice in category management and strategic sourcing

  • A Best Practice Guide to the key principles of successful category management and strategic sourcing

  • 31 e-Learning Praxis Modules and 27 e-Learning Theory Videos explaining the key principles of successful category management and strategic sourcing (as detailed in the following sections)


IIAPS e-Learning Praxis Modules

IIAPS provides 31 e-Learning Praxis Modules covering all aspects of the Category Management and Strategic Sourcing process.




IIAPS e-Learning Theory Videos

IIAPS provides 27 e-Learning Theory Videos covering all aspects of world-class Category Management, Strategic Sourcing, Procurement and Supply Chain Management.



Each video introduces key theoretical issues about the nature of purchasing and supply, category management and strategic sourcing, and the debates about world-class best practice amongst leading academics and practitioners.



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