About Us
What is a GPO?
What if we told you that you could save 10–20% in indirect material costs, completely free of charge? It sounds a bit too good to be true, right? APEX GPO helps you do exactly this.
A group purchasing organization (GPO) leverages the collective buying power of its members to secure deeply discounted pricing from the leading suppliers and vendors. Think of it like buying value packs at the grocery store: the more you buy, the lower the per-unit cost. For example, a 1kg bag of flour will be cheaper on a per-gram basis than the 500g one. With this business model in mind, APEX GPO acts as a third-party aggregator and negotiator to ensure members receive the best price and service levels to improve their bottom line. Together, we’ll work to drastically cut down on the amount of time it takes to source the goods and services you need, realize cost savings, and drive value.
While GPOs have been around since 1910, when it was first used in the United States healthcare industry to negotiate supplies and medication prices, its adoption in Southeast Asia remains limited. As the pioneering GPO in Malaysia, APEX GPO’s mission is to assist organizations of all sizes in achieving operational cost reductions. Our unique approach enables you to access significant discounts without the need to increase your purchasing volume. The best part? Becoming a member of APEX GPO is completely free!
How Does APEX GPO Make Money?
The best part about joining APEX GPO is that there is no membership fee. While some GPOs may require members to pay a fee in order to reap the benefits, APEX GPO is completely free to join. How can we afford to do this for free? We are funded by our supplier and vendor partners, who pay a minimum administrative fee in exchange for increased sales volume and new customers. Our business model ensures members save more without spending more. We make money by helping our members save money.
Why APEX GPO?
Founded and led by Louie Chong, former SVP at Cerberus Capital Management with 20+ years of experience in global sourcing, APEX GPO finds high-quality suppliers and negotiates superior contracts to help your organisation increase its bottom line.
At Cerberus Capital Management, a leading private equity firm that specialises in distressed investing and operational improvement, Louie oversaw the sourcing strategy and execution for Cerberus’ portfolio companies, leveraging his expertise in operations management, strategic sourcing, supply management, and product development. As VP of Global Sourcing at Harbour Group, a privately held operating company, he successfully set up and managed their China sourcing office, purchased over $70 million worth of goods from various commodities, and achieved an average savings of 40–50% compared to US cost.
After learning about the GPO business model in his roles at Cerberus and Harbour Group, Louie was inspired to bring it to his hometown region. He is committed to help Southeast Asian manufacturers be more competitive and achieve operational efficiency.
Louie is passionate about finding and developing the best suppliers and partners for diverse and complex businesses, delivering value and efficiency across the supply chain. Outside of work, he is committed to learning and staying up-to-date with the latest innovations in the field, obtaining multiple edX certifications in supply chain fundamentals, analytics, and technology.
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Founded by a seasoned supply chain professional with over 25 years of global sourcing experience, we specialize in helping organizations identify quality suppliers across Malaysia and Southeast Asia. Reach out to us for your global sourcing needs, including supplier sourcing, project management, and supplier audits—we are your trusted partner on the ground in Southeast Asia.