<p> a) Mission Statement: IPSHK was established in 1973 and incorporated as a Limited by Guarantee in February 1996. The aims, objectives and activities of the Institute are to promote professionalism in the purchasing and supply discipline through knowledge exchanges and experience sharing among members and with relevant local and international organisations. b) IPSHK organises jointly with academic institutions and professional bodies, part-time supply chain management courses up to professional diploma level. c) Through the hosting of seminar and conferences IPSHK fosters close relationship with its members as well as professional institutions in the related field.</p>