Country Energy Awarded Exclusive Editorial Feature in Leading Business Magazine, Australia's Best

Bean Media Group, publishers of the impressive Australias Best Magazines, have confirmed that Country Energy are appearing in their latest edition.

Sydney, NSW (PRWEB) June 16, 2009 -- Bean Media Group, publishers of the impressive Australias Best Magazines, have confirmed that Country Energy are appearing in their latest edition.

Country Energy is one of Australia's strongest regional businesses, managing the supply of energy to 95% of New South Wales as well as retailing electricity in six states and territories. Australia's Best, speaks to Peter Frew, Country Energy's Group Manager of Supply Chain, about the importance of a well planned and successful chain of supply.

With 142 customer and field service centres, eight regional offices and four business centres in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Newcastle, Country Energy has grown into one of the largest energy distributors within Australia. Responsible for providing electricity, natural and bottled gas,internet services, water and energy management, as well as water services to customers in far west New South Wales, Country Energy services a customer base of more than 800,000. With such a broad range of service sand customers- a reliable and effective supply chain is of optimal importance.

Country Energy has a long-term focus on being recognised as Australia's best essential services provider. Peter Frew, Country Energy's Group Manager of Supply Chain, believes that to achieve this goal, an efficientsupply chain is essential. "Our priorities, objectives and targets are clearly stated and defined in the focus areas of Safety, Service, Value and Sustainability. Supply chain management is embedded in all of these focus areas in order to continue as an efficient business operator and successful service provider."

In order for the supply chain to produce successful results, Country Energy has put in place strategies designed to enhance the service delivered to customers. "Firstly, providing a low-cost and efficient operation has allowed us to be ultra competitive in the contestable market," Peter says. "We compete on a daily basis with a number of other accredited service providers and we must have a low-cost base to be competitive. Providing quality construction materials at a competitive rate through the supply chain contributes to this outcome."

In addition, the company has substantial maintenance and major capital works programs that require support from the supply chain operation. It is vital that the right materials are delivered to the right locations, at the right time and at the right cost.

The Country Energy editorial feature can be downloaded here: http://beanmedia.com.au/profiles/CountryEnergy.pdf

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