CIPS PROFILE

In 1992 , CIPS was awarded a Royal Charter in recognition of the organisation ’ s leading role in supporting and furthering the interests of the industry . A Royal Charter is only awarded by Her Majesty The Queen to a professional body that demonstrates excellence in certain key areas .

For CIPS , the Royal Charter represented a definition of company objectives that would truly embody everything the organisation stands for .

“ To promote and develop for the public benefit the art and science of purchasing and supply and to encourage the promotion and development of improved methods of purchasing and supply in all organisations ;

“ To promote and maintain for the benefit of the public high standards of professional skill , ability and integrity among all those engaged in purchasing and supply ;

“ To educate persons engaged in the practice of purchasing and supply and by means of examination and other methods of assessment to test the skill and knowledge of persons desiring to enter the Institute .”

But an objective is all well and good in writing , what does it mean in practice ? How will CIPS incorporate this into its offering ?

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