Canadian Purchasing Research Foundation
The Canadian Purchasing Research Foundation (CPRF) provides funding for research, development, and similar work in purchasing and supply chain management primarily in the academic community. CPRF was established in 1996 by the Purchasing Management Association of Canada as an independent organization with charitable status. Through our investments in Canadian research and education, we enhance the knowledge and strategic utilization of supply chain management in Canada and encourage integrity in its conduct and practice.
The foundation is expanding the Canadian knowledge base and the number of PhDs specializing in supply chain management at Canadian educational institutions through:
- Establishing chairs in purchasing and supply chain management at Canadian universities. The first chair was launched at the Richard Ivey School of Business, University of Western Ontario and a second chair is now being funded at HEC Montreal
- Scholarships for academic research, including masters and doctoral theses, in purchasing and supply management
- Prizes for competitions in post-graduate papers in the field of practice
Visit the CPRF web site to learn more about the activities of the foundation.
CPRF Research & Publications
Each year, CPRF awards scholarships to post-graduate students for their research into new areas of procurement and supply chain management. Below are research abstracts intended to provide practitioners with a high-level overview of major findings.
Ethical Challenges Associated with International Procurement (2006-2007)
Operationalization of the Global Sourcing Strategy for Multinational Companies: The Human Aspect (2006-2007)
The Strategic Contribution of Supply (2005-2006)
The Role of the Procurement Department in Acquiring Renewable Energy (2005-2006)
CPRF Best Research Paper Prize
Open to Master’s and PhD students at any Canadian university who write original papers on supply chain management. These prizes honour research focused on leading-edge developments, best practices or innovation.
2010 First Prize Winner
Supply Chain Management: Strategic or Tactical?
Nicola Raycraft, SCMP, MBA
Athabasca University