Supplier management is a structured program for overseeing vendor interactions to maximize their business impact. With over 24 years of expertise, APA delivers comprehensive supplier management services globally, relying on a database of 600+ suppliers to provide reliable, efficient supply chain solutions.
Key Aspects of
Supplier Management
Supplier Selection
Contract Negotiation
Performance Monitoring
Relationship Management
Risk Mitigation
Compliance with Industry
Standards
Standards
Cost Management
Capabilities of APA in
Supplier Management Solutions
Your Trusted Partner for Seamless Supplier Incorporation
Buyer-centric Relationship
- Unequivocally buyer-centric, representing overseas companies sourcing products from India.
- Maintains transparency in all supplier interactions, both commercially and technically.
- Acts as the overseas buyer’s extended sourcing arm, consistently prioritizing buyer interests .
Holistic Quality Assurance
- Inspectors in key locations support all manufacturing stages, from supplier validation to pre-dispatch inspections.
- Provides Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) for customer complaints.
- Online dashboard offers easy, secure access to inspection reports and quality data.
Certified and Confidential Suppliers
- Partnership with OEM and ISO-certified suppliers.
- Comprehensive screening processes for supplier compliance.
- Supplier validations conducted by skilled inspectors.
Cost Optimization
- Domain experts collaborate with local managers to identify cost-saving strategies.
- Continuous evaluation of market trends informs optimization efforts.
- Delivers high-value, cost-effective solutions to clients.
Focus in
Supplier Management
Specialized Solutions for Automotive and Discrete Engineering Products
APA’s expertise extends to sourcing Automotive and Discrete components, including cylinder liners, pistons, rings, connecting rods, bearings, water and oil pumps, radiators, camshafts, and crankshafts, with specifications tailored to customer needs.
Each product undergoes rigorous quality checks at every production stage, from raw material procurement to final components. Processes include:
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Casting
2
Forging
3
Machining
4
Stamping
5
Fabrication
Sourcing materials include steel, cast iron, non-ferrous metals, and special alloys based on client requirements.
APA's 7 Phases in New Product Development
Driving Quality from Concept to Market
At APA, we pride ourselves on our ability to drive quality throughout every stage of product development. Leveraging our deep expertise and understanding of products and vendor capabilities, we add significant value during New Product Development (NPD).
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New Product Development
Creating and bringing a new product to market
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Supplier Audits
Assessing and evaluating the performance of suppliers
3
Confidentiality & Exclusivity
Protecting the privacy and exclusivity of newly developed products to safeguard intellectual property
4
Tooling Development
Creating and refining the tools and equipment for production
5
PPAP samples and documentation
Providing samples and documentation to ensure that production processes meet customer requirements
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Production Processes
Overseeing the procedures used to manufacture products
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Pre-dispatch Inspections
Conducting thorough inspections to verify product quality before they get dispatched.
Why Choose APA for
Supplier Management Solutions
SUPPLIER LIAISON
Automated Reminders
Sending auto reminders to suppliers to
keep them on schedule
Performance Analysis
Evaluating delivery performance with
actionable insights for improvement
Regular Communication
Weekly calls and regular visits to maintain strong
supplier relationships
Project Tracking
Utilizing Gantt charts for tooling, parts
development, and bulk production timelines
Collaborative Support
Sharing expertise and domain knowledge
with suppliers as needed
Open Orders Review
Continuous monitoring and review of open orders to
ensure timely progress
Customer Engagement
Regular Updates
Weekly scheduled calls to provide firsthand information on developments and production
Supplier Transparency
Offering transparent and open
information about suppliers
Interactive visits
Inviting customers to visit
and meet with suppliers
Order Reconciliation
Ensuring continuous review and
reconciliation of open orders
Portfolio of Sourced Products
Parts
Process-Related
Materials
Parts
- Cylinder Liner
- Pistons & Rings
- Con rods
- Bearings & Bushings
- Water & Oil Pumps
- Radiators & Oil Coolers
- Camshafts & Crankshafts
- Valves, Guides & Seats
- Fuel Injection part
- Alternators & Starters
- Generators & Drives
- Armatures, Field Coils
- Switches
- Regulators
- Cable assembliea
Process-Related
Casting
- Sand
- Shell
- Investment
- Gravity
- Diecastings
Forging
- Hot
- Cold
- Orbital
- Forming
Machining
- CNC
- VMC,HMC
- Turning centers
- Screw Machining
- Conventional
Materials
Steel
- Plain carbon Steel
- Low Alloy Steel
- Hig Alloy steel
Cast Iron
- Gray
- Malleable
- Ductile
Non Ferrous
- Aluminium and alloys
- Copper and its alloys
- Zinc alloys Zamak
Case Studies
Filters
Hydraulic Pump
Radiator
Gaskets
Input: thorough market research on best of Hydraulic Pumps manufacturers, APA has zeroed in on one of the top manufacturers in India, and the OE sample has been offered to them for basic study and costing for the Pump.
Deliverables: Apart from locating the manufacturer of the Pump, APA has assisted this manufacturer in finding out the sources for child parts like Pistons, Valve Body assembly, Adapters, O Rings, etc.
Key Challenge: Before Pump lot was confirmed at the manufacturer end, we had done 40 hrs of test run and 20 samples was provided till we reached approval for sample.
Benefits: APA quality inspectors inspects checks performance of pump and only picks as per requirement by customers. The material is then sent to APA warehouse for consolidation, all inspection reports are available in our “Online Inspection Dashboard” for customer to view it. Since the Pumps are dispatched to end customers directly savings in transportation Costs, and supply lead times as well
Remote Working: Client set up separate logins for APA staff to remote login into their server. Thanks to the 12 hour time difference , daily work could be QC checked by the client during his working hours.
