Australian Industry Purchasing Material Management

This website seeks to inform professionals from fields such as Procurement, Contracts, Logistics, Warehousing, Cataloguing and Inventory Management of all the latest news.

In order to achieve stature as a profession it is necessary to establish and subscribe to a set of ethical standards to guide our individual and group actions.

The distinguishing characteristic of a profession is the ability to combine ethical standards with the performance of technical skills. In fact, "professional" is described in Webster's Dictionary as "characterised or conforming to the technical or ethical standards of a profession." Webster's goes on to describe "ethic" as "a theory or system of moral values, the principles of conduct governing an individual or group."

Principles and Standards of Ethical Purchasing Practice are encouraged and adherence to an uncompromising level of integrity is desired. The site is designed to heighten awareness and acceptance of appropriate conduct with our news feed. The site is not intended to supplant company policies pertaining to ethical practice. However, why not keep us on your favourites to all those who influence the purchasing process, such as supply/procurement managers, purchasing officers, engineers, quality control personnel, stores personnel, sales representatives, as well as company senior management.

The profession must strive to achieve acceptance and adherence to principles and standards by all who influence those processes. The goal is to convey the principles and standards that the profession considers just, fitting, correct and appropriate. Hope you enjoy our site.