In the context of procurement, innovation and global SCM projects the IPM supports its partners in establishing and enhancing business networks in the automotive, railway and aviation industry (business development). The service portfolio of IPM includes customized services (technology scouting, innovation commercialization, supplier screening, strategic research) and the design and implementation of measures for qualification and competencies development. IPM designs industry-specific conferences such as the INDUSTRIE FORUM Wolfsburg and the INNOVATIVE LOGISTICS Solution Day in cooperation with Volkswagen AG, the AVIATION FORUM Hamburg in cooperation with AIRBUS S.A.S. and the RAILWAY FORUM Berlin in cooperation with Deutsche Bahn AG. IPM publishes the Magazine SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT ™ and is partner of the Institute for Procurement of Volkswagen Group. We encourage the qualification of our employees, particularly in respect to master degree courses and PhD studies, as well as their personal development.