APS Appoints Hilf Supply Chain Solutions as UK Point of Contact

The Association for Purchasing & Supply (APS) headquartered in Dublin, Ireland has partnered with Hilf Supply Chain Solutions to act as its main agent for the United Kingdom mainland.

(PRWEB) February 24, 2005 -- APS provides a professional service to the Supply Chain community at large. In addition to Training and Consultancy services, an APS membership service is in position – where subscription offers numerous benefits, including access to various relevant data indexes, discounted book purchases, recruitment assistance (vacancy notification). The community of members can communicate via email to assist their own particular issues – without having to re-invent the wheel – for example a question may be posted along the lines of Is anybody aware of a high quality supplier of product x" with a view to receiving a response from a fellow member. For more information visit the APS UK specific website (www.ukpurchasing.co.uk), or visit http://www.hilf.co.uk/aps.htm

APS is establishing an ever increasing international presence to service the requirements of Purchasing and Supply professionals globally.

Lindsay Harding, Director of Hilf states, Whilst a high proportion of Purchasing professionals in the UK are members of CIPS, I dont really see APS as a direct competitor, rather a complimentary service which will likely be of value to both existing CIPS members and individuals requiring an alternative service. We are looking forward assisting with the expansion of the APS network as it does appear to be a genuinely beneficial offering to the industry."

Owen ONeill, head of Dublin based APS, states that the arrangement with Hilf Supply Chain Solutions provides a good platform to increase the visibility of the APS service throughout the UK. They are professional in their business outlook and will prove a good fit" going on to say, we are interested in forming relationships with other appropriate businesses to extend our network to other countries". More details can be found on the main APS website (refer to www.irishpurchasing.com )

( Note - in terms of a legal entity, APS remains Eire based, Hilf Supply Chain Solutions is a completely independent company acting as an agent / portal on behalf of APS for the UK. All memberships payments etc will continue to be handled via the main Dublin office)

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