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A Brief History...
IMPA was formed in 1978 by a group of senior purchasing executives who wanted to create an industry ‘voice’ to represent the interests of the purchasing profession within shipping and promote close co-operation and understanding between buyer and supplier.
Over the past 30 or so years the association has grown significantly and now represents over 450 members from across the world; ship owners, operators and managers’ account for full and corporate members (Purchasers) and manufacturers and ship suppliers make up associate members (Suppliers).
The Association is run by a council of twelve individuals comprising eight from the purchasing profession and four from the supply side, the council are responsible for directing the duties of the Secretariat and formulating the strategy for the association.
The day to day operation of the association is run by a contracted administration office based 50 miles east of the city of London represented by Stephen Alexander – IMPA Secretariat and COO.
The council of IMPA are not paid for their role within the council and the association is run primarily as a ‘not for profit’ organisation seeking to benefit members and their organisations through the creation of industry initiatives and products and services, some of these are listed on the right.
Industry Initiatves
Annual Exhibition & Conference – held in London
Membership Magazine – Marine Trader publishing six times a year
Marine Stores Guide Publication – published jointly with Fuji Trading as an industry product reference guide
Marine Stores Guide Data – 6-digit data from book available for electronic trading
IMPA Diploma in Purchasing - run as a distance learning course with Lloyds maritime Academy (LMA)
Publishing papers - best practice documents, ‘how to’ guides and research documents
Industry Representation and Initiatives – E-commerce initiatives, trading standards, lobbying and promoting purchasing within industry
KPI’s, Benchmarking and Industry standards – promoting best practice
Discounts on trade directories - Informa group directories, data and publications
Lloyds Ship Manager – Lloyds List Monthly sent each month
Networking opportunities through membership contact and website