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Wetherby 26/4/13 – Student Support Seminar

The aims of this session at Wetherby were specific to students studying with DLC&T on CIPS (Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply) programmes. The objectives of the day were to update the students on changes to the CIPS programme structures and assessment procedures and the way in which the exams will be affected. There was [...]

Distance Learning College fundraising day a huge success for Mental Health Matters

Colleagues at Distance Learning College and Training recently hosted a successful fundraising day for Mental Health Matters, a charity dedicated to working with people with mental health needs. Maddy Gilbert, Course Advisor, and Laura Hutton, Student Mentor, organised a jam-packed day filled with a prize raffle, cake sale and a pub-style quiz. Thanks to a [...]

Distance Learning College awards Gateshead Council for commitment to staff development

Distance Learning College and Training recently announced the winners of their Annual Awards, revealing Gateshead Council had been selected as the winner of the Organisation of the Year 2012. The criteria for entries included a demonstration of outstanding commitment to staff development; we received several high calibre nominations for this category and our independent judging [...]

This Edition’s Feature Institute – Institute of Supply Chain Management (IoSCM)

The Institute of Supply Chain Management was formed as the first international institute representing the interests of the supply chain industry across the world.

Why Investing in Employee Development Still Makes Financial Sense

Forward thinking companies are aware that their future success rests in the development of their employees.

Boom in Demand for Purchasing Professionals

Demand for purchasing and procurement professionals at all levels has increased sharply compared to 2010, according to figures published by CIPS and recruitment agency Hays Procurement.

Businesses Taking Longer to Pay Suppliers

Businesses took longer to pay their suppliers in Q3 compared to Q2, according to figures released this week.

Government ‘Should Fund Training’ for Redundant Public Sector Workers

More than two thirds of learning and development specialists believe that the government should set aside a fund to provide business skills training for redundant public sector workers.

Military Procurement Should Be Recognised Career Option

Military equipment purchasing should be recognised as a professional career path for officers, a Labour party review has said.

Be a Better Manager: Five Ways to Improve Your Management Skills

Despite the important part managers play in helping businesses emerge from the recession stronger, numerous studies have suggested that Britain’s management skills could do with a brush-up. Luckily, there are plenty of resources available for those who’d like to improve their skills and become a better manager.

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