APUG Supplier Management System (APUG SMS)
APUG SMS is the central on-line Supplier Management System used by buyers from the Asia Pacific Utilities Group to source suppliers, contractors and service providers for upcoming tenders and projects.
- APUG SMS provides companies with the information to manage the risks in their supply chains.
- APUG SMS secures cost savings for buyers and suppliers by eliminating duplication and reducing the administrative workload.
- APUG SMS provides greater visibility of the available supply market and capabilities for supplier discovery and prequalification.
- APUG SMS is an industry standard approach promoting consistency and openness in the procurement process.
- APUG SMS raises awareness of international standards and promotes improved performance e.g. Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality.
The Global Utilities Business Directory
APUG’s Supplier Management Systems are provided and operated on behalf of the members by Achilles Information. APUG is one of seven regional utility groups supported by Achilles, which combined include over 180 buying organisations in the utility industry. By pooling the supplier information held across these communities and systems APUG members have access to a Global Utilities Business Directory of over 16,000 suppliers registered worldwide.
Additional Services
APUG’s Supplier Management Systems have been further extended to;
- Collect information on Corporate Responsibility Standards in the Supply Chain through APUG SMS
- Enable buyers to request additional information from suppliers regarding their specific contract requirements through the e-Qual system more>
- Provide and receive two-way Performance Feedback between the buyers and their suppliers more>
- Integrate with the members’ internal back-office systems to maintain supplier information for their internal vendor lists and finance systems through Achilles' Total Supplier Management System. more>