The Asia Pacific Utilities Group (APUG) is a network of Utility Procurement Managers who collaborate on supply chain management activities in the Asia Pacific region.
APUG’s central Supplier Management System enables utility buyers to source and assess suppliers for future business opportunities. The central collection and on-line access to supplier information reduces the administrative cost and increases market visibility for both the utility companies and their suppliers.
The APUG network and Project Working Groups enable the utilities to assess their current procurement practices, exchange knowledge and share in the development of solutions to common issues facing the industry. Working together on these initiatives through APUG helps companies to identify and introduce performance improvements and drive greater efficiencies in their procurement processes.
APUG is part of a Global Network of more than 180 buying organisations and over 16,000 suppliers to the utility industry worldwide. Bringing together seven regional utility groups supported by Achilles Information, buyers and suppliers are able to access the worldwide utility market.
Some of the APUG members are:
The APUG Organisation
The APUG Steering Committee is APUG’s decision-making body with representation by the senior procurement managers from each of the member companies. The APUG Steering Committee meets in person every four months with meetings hosted on rotation by the members.
APUG Working Groups are formed to address specific activities as identified by the members. Working Groups draw on the collective experience of the members and subject experts where appropriate.
APUG SMS is a central on-line Supplier Management System used by buyer (members) of the Asia Pacific Utility Group to source suppliers, contractors and service providers for upcoming tenders and projects.
AP FAS is a central on-line audit and assessment system used by buyers througout the global Achilles utility network to access the on-site operational capabilities of suppliers. Through the AP FAS, suppliers capabilities can be access by our 175 utlities across the world.