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The International Federation of Purchasing and Supply Management (IFPSM) is the union of 43 National and Regional Purchasing Associations worldwide.

Within this circle, about 200,000 Purchasing Professionals can be reached.

IFPSM facilitates the development and distribution of knowledge to elevate and advance the procurement profession, thus favorably impacting the standard of living of citizens worldwide through improved business practices.

The term procurement is taken to embrace purchasing, materials management, logistics, supply chain management and strategic sourcing.

IFPSM is a non-political, independent and non-profit oriented International Organization, registered in Aarau, Switzerland.

Bringing Businesses together in Australia & New Zealand
It makes great business sense when Australian and New Zealand companies work together for a strengthened local economy. With assistance from the Industry Capability Network, you can establish local business partnerships that will save time and money.

The Industry Capability Network is an independently managed, non-profit organisation financially supported by State, Territory and Commonwealth Governments. The Network facilitates business partnerships for the purpose of local supply, access to global supply chains and local business growth. Our services are “free of charge” except for some specialised activities.

With a network of more than 24 offices located around Australia and New Zealand, staffed by experienced technical consultants with extensive knowledge of the resources and capability of local industry, we have the ability to act locally and globally.

The Industry Capability Network can help you find competitive local sources to meet your procurement and project needs, irrespective of your business.

CIPS Australia 2008 - Conference Schedule

Visit www.cipsaconferences.com.au for all of the latest programmes and details on CIPSA conferences.

Welcome to the AFA website. It is designed to allow the staff of member agencies exclusive access to industry information and research as well as business advice on running a successful agency. Check your password

There is also general information for the public including students on advertising issues - codes and regulations - careers and education & effectiveness case studies.

Marketers can search for AFA Member agencies in each state and also access a list of agencies enrolled in the new AFA Accreditation Program.

The Australian Institute of Management (AIM) is Australia's largest professional body for managers, and is recognised as the voice of management in this country.

The Institute is best known as Australia's largest private provider of management training and consultancy services. AIM also has an outstanding reputation as the premier source of applied management information through our national network of bookshop and library facilities.

More than 25,000 managers at all levels and more than 6,000 organisations belong to the AIM Network, by becoming a professional or corporate member.

With a 52 million dollar turnover, over 250 staff nationwide, a network of first rate office and training facilities and a commitment to Australia's business future, the Institute is considered by many to be their key professional development partner.

In each Australian State and Territory, AIM Divisions provide an essential contact point. While offering many national services, we also offer a range of training and special events that tap into trends and issues relevant to the local environment and business community.

CIPS is the largest professional organisation supporting the purchasing and supply profession, dedicated to promoting best practice and providing a wide range of services for the benefit of its members and the wider business community.

It is one of the world's largest providers of specialist training in all aspects of purchasing and supply and provides access to the full range of skills, techniques and knowledge that today's purchasing and supply professionals need to maximise their contribution to business success throughout their career.

As a leader in government procurement the APCC drives procurement solutions which deliver efficiency gains, savings and added value for government, industry and the community.

Engineers Australia is one of the world's premier bodies for engineering. 

The Australian Institute of Management and programs.

Logistics Association of Australia.

The home of Australian Manufacturing.

Department of Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs.

Expat Network is a comprehensive resource for expatriates living and working abroad.

MiningNews.net provides comprehensive mining industry news and information to miners, suppliers, industry investors and others.

Accelerate your performance and enhance your career with a KT management workshop in project management or problem solving & decision making.

CIPS Australia now sells its Procurment and Supply Chain recommended reading through The Co-Op Bookshop.

Lifetime membership is only $20 (for individual or corporate membership), and gives you access to all CIPSA titles, study guides, and of course all of the other great Co-op products, including software, iPods, novels, cook books.

CIPS Australia will continually work with the the Co-op to bring members specials on the latest procurement and supply chain titles, to help you with you day-to-day job or CIPS studies. Co-op members always receievereceive great discounts, ranging from 10-40%, so your membership fee will often pay for itself in your first purchase.

Members can order online, by mail order, or in person. The official store for CIPS Australia's books, is the Legal and Professional Bookshop at Shop 2, 153 Phillip St, Sydney. Ph: 02 9232 2550. Email law@coop-bookshop.com.au

You can contact this store directly to see if a particular book is in stock, or you can buy online, or order through any other branch of a Co-op Bookshop, remember delivery is free, if you pick it up at a Bookshop.

The Australian Centre for Corporate Social Responsibility (ACCSR) is Australia’s leading specialist corporate social responsibility services provider. We provide advisory, research and training services in corporate social responsibility to a wide range of clients in the public, private and government sectors.