On April 17, the director of the Education and Training Center of the China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing, Li Junfeng, along with the deputy director Huang Ying, the director of the Certification Office Wang Liang, the head of teacher training Zhu Changqing, and the head of certification projects Xu Shuai, visited the Business School for exchange talks. Professor He Yurun, Dean of the Business School of Beijing Technology and Business University, Professor Zhao Chuan, Vice Dean, Associate Professor Qiu Yong, Professor Cui Li, head of the Digital Operations Department, and other backbone teachers attended the meeting. The meeting was chaired by Professor Cui Li.

Firstly, Dean He Yurun extended a warm welcome to the delegation from the China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing Education and Training Center, and introduced in detail the organizational structure, professional setup, and academic construction of the Business School. At the same time, Dean He also expressed his eager anticipation for deeper cooperation between the two parties in industry, academia, and research. He hopes that through this in-depth exchange, further extensive cooperation in the fields of logistics management, supply chain management, accounting majors, and other areas can be promoted. He looks forward to both parties working together to achieve mutual benefits and win-win results.

Vice Dean Zhao Chuan provided an in-depth analysis of the latest developments in the field of international certification at the Business School, specifically mentioning the progress of AACSB and AMBA, two major international certifications. He shared the challenges and difficulties encountered in promoting international certification, as well as the proactive measures and solutions adopted by the school to overcome these issues. In addition to the achievements in international certification, Vice Dean Zhao Chuan stated that Beijing Technology and Business University, as one of the earliest institutions in China to offer a major in logistics management, has an undeniable historical status and contribution. As the "Whampoa Military Academy" of logistics education, it has cultivated a large number of outstanding talents, making significant contributions to the development of China's logistics industry and the entire supply chain field. As an important discipline in response to the development of new quality productive forces in the country, the supply chain management major undertakes the arduous task of training innovative talents for the safety and high-quality development of the industrial chain and supply chain. He hopes that through a series of cooperation such as professional certification and education and training, the influence of logistics management and supply chain management majors can be further enhanced, making greater contributions to China's industrial development.

Subsequently, Vice Dean Qiu Yong introduced in detail the curriculum and education and training status of the Business School, focusing on the various courses and diverse training programs offered by the school, fully demonstrating the school's comprehensive layout and innovative practices in education and teaching. Vice Dean Qiu Yong emphasized that the school has been committed to cultivating high-quality talents with an international perspective and innovative spirit, providing students with a broad space for development and growth by continuously optimizing the curriculum and improving teaching quality.

Director Li Junfeng of the China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing Education and Training Center emphasized the important position and functions of the China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing. Especially the International Federation of Purchasing and Supply Management (IFPSM) certification, which is an important achievement of the China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing in promoting the internationalization process of the logistics and supply chain field. It not only means that the talent training model and curriculum system have been internationally recognized, but also has cultivated a large number of talents with an international perspective and professional skills for China's logistics and supply chain industry. In terms of professional talent training in procurement management, logistics and supply chain management, accounting, and auditing, Director Li pointed out that the China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing Education and Training Center has been committed to professional talent training, providing a wealth of learning opportunities and exchange platforms for practitioners through various training classes, seminars, and forums. At the same time, it has also cooperated with many universities to jointly carry out academic education projects, cultivating a large number of high-quality professional talents for the industry. He looks forward to future cooperation in talent training at a higher level and in a broader field.

In the following exchange session, both parties conducted in-depth discussions and exchanges on various aspects such as international certification, vocational training, and capability level certification projects. Firstly, the two parties reached a consensus on IFPSM certification, marking a solid step in cooperation in the fields of logistics management and supply chain management. Through further cooperation, both parties will be able to accelerate the certification process and enhance the international recognition and influence of professional education. Secondly, in terms of vocational training, strengthening cooperation, sharing resources, jointly formulating training plans, developing training courses, and optimizing training resources will provide more efficient and professional vocational training services, further enhancing the professional skills of trainees, and laying a solid foundation for future training base establishment. In addition, through multi-channel research and in-depth interviews, fully absorbing the opinions of entrepreneurs and industry elites, optimizing professional settings, improving teaching quality, promoting academic development, and training a group of innovative talents truly needed by society.

This visit not only strengthened the friendship and understanding between the two parties but also laid a solid foundation for future in-depth cooperation. The two parties will take this visit as an opportunity to further strengthen communication and collaboration, jointly promote the education and development of logistics, procurement, supply chain, accounting, and auditing, and contribute more to the prosperity and progress of the industry.