Austrian Federation of Purchasing, Materials Management and Logistics (AFPMML)

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APICS is a non-profit organization which facilitates the exchange and advancement of practical knowledge, ideas and techniques in the field of production and inventory management by education and interaction.

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Australian Institute of Purchasing and Materials Management

The AIPMM is a professional Institute which represents the collective interests and objectives of its members. Its key areas of interest are the development of professional standards through education and training and the maintenance of ethical practices through the observance of a code of conduct. The Institute seeks to represent professionals from fields such as Procurement, Contracts, Logistics, Warehousing, Cataloguing and Inventory Management.

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In connection with the Austrian purchasing association, ARGE Einkauf, the ÖPWZ provides education and training in a number of areas including purchasing, logistics, and materials management. ÖPWZ organises seminars, training courses, national and international conferences, forums, and study trips throughout Austria (although mainly in Vienna).

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This is an eMarket enabler offering services like e-procurement, e-bidding, e-finance. BayanTrade is a joint venture of the Philippines’ top 6 conglomerates.

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The Belgian purchasing association Vereniging voor Inkoop en Bedrijfslogistiek (VIB) provides a range of education and training opportunities for the purchasing professional. These include a master’s degree in Strategic and Operational Supply Chain Management (offered in association with the Vlerick Leuven Gent Management School) and a number of seminars on various topics.

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China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing, the only legal large scale comprehensive logistics social organization, is established with approval of the State Council and directly administered by the State Economic and Trade Commission(SETC) of the People's Republic of China. The Federation carries out functions and tasks of materials management and purchasing industry services in China.

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Commerce-hub develops and offers innovative purchasing solutions, both through ASP and licensing. Our solutions are ready to be used, cross industry with any kind of product. Commerce Hub offers to share its extensive knowledge in the field of innovative purchasing methods.

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The European Institute of Purchasing Management (E.I.P.M) was created in 1990 in order to respond to the growing need for high level purchasing training of an international community of professionals. Its paramount objective has been to become Europe's leading Centre of reference for Purchasing, Procurement and Supply Chain Management education and resources.

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The purpose of the Finnish Association of Logistics is to develop procedures for purchasing of materials and services and to promote physical logistics (i.e. transport, storage, and handling) and the professional skills of employees in logistics for the benefit of the Finnish economy and society.

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French purchasing association providing education, events and other services for over 3,000 members.

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The Bundesverband Materialwirtschaft, Einkauf und Logistik (BME) provides a range of services for approximately 1,000 corporate members and a further 4,000 individual members. The BME Academy organizes over 250 meetings, seminars and training courses every year for 13,000 participants throughout Germany.

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International Federation of Purchasing and Materials Management

The International Federation of Purchasing and Materials Management is the union of more than 40 National Purchasing Associations worldwide.

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Irish Institute of Purchasing and Materials Management

The IIPMM is the professional association for purchasing and supply executives in the Republic of Ireland. The Institute's aim is to promote excellence in all aspects of purchasing and supply chain management.

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Associazione Italiana di Management degli Approvvigionamenti (ADACI) [Italy]

Professional association providing industry news, events and education for purchasing and supply chain professionals in Italy. The Associazione Italiana di Management degli Approvvigionamenti (ADACI) offers a Certificate of Materials Management and Supply.

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The largest organization of its kind in Europe.

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KPMA is a non-profit education and qualification body representing purchasing and materials professionals in Korea.

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Malaysian Institute of Purchasing and Materials Management (MIPMM)

The Malaysian Institute of Purchasing And Materials Management (MIPMM) was formed in 1977. As a non-profit, self-sustainable institution, the Institute is vested in a governing council of 18 voluntary members. The National Centre is based in Penang with regional centre in Kuala Lumpur and Johor Bahru.

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MM&D is written for Canada's leading supply chain professionals and provides a solution oriented editorial approach to the movement, storage and control of materials, products and information.

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The Akademy evolved from the internationally renowned, self financed, Centre for the Management of Industrial Reliability, Cost and Effectiveness (M.I.R.C.E), which Dr. J. Knezevic started in 1988, in the School of Engineering at the University of Exeter, U.K. The M.I.R.C.E. Centre rapidly became a world focus for academia and industry working jointly to achieve mutually beneficial advances in research, education and training to enhance the effectiveness of complex systems.

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Nederlandse Vereniging voor Inkoop Management (NEVI) [Netherlands]

Nederlandse Vereniging voor Inkoop Management (NEVI) represents approximately 3,400 purchasing professionals across the Netherlands. Both members and non-members are invited to take part in a range of educational activities and events in addition to structured certification in purchasing and logistics.

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Norsk Forbund for Innkjøp og Logistikk (NIMA) [Norway]

Norwegian purchasing and logistics association ( Norsk Forbund for Innkjøp og Logistikk ) has been representing Norwegian purchasing and logistics professionals since 1915. Courses, seminars and conferences are arranged through NIMA Utdanning and can be adapted for individual companies.

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Portum is a neutral B2B intermediary, providing strategic procurement and negotiation solutions for enterprises and marketplaces.

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A national, not-for-profit association, PMAC is Canada's leading source of education, training and development in the purchasing and supply management field.

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An e-commerce solution that introduces qualified vendors and manufacturers to large scale buying organizations from across the country and around the world. Separate sections for Consumer products, Industrial & Technology Products, and Agricultural products.

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Singapore Institute of Purchasing and Materials Management (SIPMM)

The Singapore Institute of Purchasing and Materials Management (SIPMM) is the largest single organization in Singapore, representing and promoting the professional development of purchasing, materials and logistics management.

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Institute of Purchasing and Supply South Africa (IPSA)

The Institute of Purchasing and Supply South Africa (IPSA) has represented purchasing professionals in South Africa since 1974. Corporate, individual and international members are eligible for a number of services, including education and training.

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Supply Management’s web edition offers selected content from the print magazine, breaking news stories, plus a range of online-only features. Articles and services are freely available to all users.

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Schweizerischer Verband für Materialwirtschaft und Einkauf (SVME) [Switzerland]

The Schweizerischer Verband fur Materialwirtschaft und Einkauf (SVME) represents purchasing professionals in Switzerland and provides a wide range of education and training activities. Courses include the Foundation Level 1 course (aimed at newcomers to the industry), Foundation Level 2 (providing more advanced tuition in the area of customer/supplier relationships), the SVME Purchasing Diploma and a certificate in purchasing that is recognized by the IFPMM.

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The Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS) [United Kingdom]

The Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS) is an international organization, based in the UK, serving the purchasing and supply profession. Dedicated to promoting best practice, CIPS provides a wide range of services for the benefit of members and the wider business community.

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Provides information on contracts published by government departments, local government and utility companies across Europe.

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