Evocurement

As we prepare to step into 2026, we carry with us a spirit full of hope and determination. The past year has been a remarkable journey. Many of our students achieved outstanding success in 2025, passing their modules with flying colours and proving that hard work truly pays off. At the same time, we acknowledge that some of you faced challenges, whether in exams, balancing demanding studies with work, or managing family commitments alongside academic responsibilities.

Yet, what stands out most is the resilience, perseverance, and dedication each of you has shown. Every effort you made, every obstacle you overcame, and every lesson you learned has brought you closer to the future you deserve. The best is yet to come, and we firmly believe that brighter opportunities await you in the year ahead.

From the bottom of our hearts, we want to express our deepest gratitude. Throughout 2025, we have supported one another, shared knowledge, and built a community of encouragement and growth. Together, we have proven that success is not only measured by grades, but also by the strength of our collective journey.

As we welcome 2026, let us continue to inspire one another, aim higher, and embrace the challenges ahead with confidence. The road may not always be easy, but united in purpose, we will achieve greatness.

L4M1 records the lowest pass rate among all Level 4 modules. What might account for this result? 🤔

In what ways does CIPS assess understanding of the FIVE RIGHTS?

How should buyers approach sourcing for CAPEX and OPEX?

As a buyer, how can you tell whether you got a good price for what you purchased?

Are the CIPS exam questions on current ratio and quick ratio difficult to answer? 🤨

Most students are afraid of exam questions involving financial caculation as they struggle to remember the formulas. Many students cram for the exam, which does not allow them sufficient time to absord financial concepts coverd in the CIPS books. You can only keep this content in your head if you understand them deeply and practice regularly. There is variety of financial ratios which provide you with different insights. Selecting appropriate ones will depend on your purposes. In this post, I will share insights about current ratio and quick ratio, helping you prepare more effectively for the CIPS exam. Continue to read our blog post here https://en.evocurement.edu.vn/are-the-cips-exam-questions-on-current-ratio-and-quick-ratio-difficult-to-answer/

How to turn a corporate business strategy into reality?

In the L4M1 exams, many students frequently encounter questions related to procurement policies, procedures, and processes. Some struggle to elaborate on their answers regarding policies because they don’t fully understand what policies are or where they originate from. In this post, I will outline a classic hierarchy (Figure 1) that shows how broad strategies are refined into actionable steps. Continue to read our blog post here https://en.evocurement.edu.vn/how-to-turn-a-corporate-business-strategy-into-reality/

Stage 1 - Define Business Needs and Develop the Specification of the CIPS Procurement Cycle isn’t just paperwork, it's where value begins.

How is benchmarking typically assessed in the CIPS exam?

Continuous improvement is necessary to stay competitive in the market. If companies become complacent with the results, they face the risk of being overtaken by their opponents. One effective method for driving ongoing improvement is benchmarking. It is the process of comparison between your own company with other companies (such as a industry leaderor a strong competitor) to identify weaknesses and opportunities for enhancement…In fact, benchmarking is truly applied in your everyday life by observing and learning from the sucess of others. For example, you are inspired by a popular person with a fit body and strong health. You start analysing his diet and his exercise routine, then relfect on yourself to identify your weaknesses. To implement benchmarking effectively, you need to ask some exploratory questions such as: who do you compare our company to? What areas should you evaluate in comparison with other companies? How difficult or easy it is for your company to compare with external company?… If you can answer all questions well, you can find the appropriate type of benchmarking.

Continue to read our blog post here https://en.evocurement.edu.vn/benchmarking-in-cips-what-should-you-expect/