about SBF Global Sourcing Hub
Launched on 13 Jan 2006, SBF Global Sourcing Hub is a national initiative supported by Standards, Productivity and Innovation Board (SPRING) Singapore and jointly developed by the Singapore Business Federation (SBF) and Abecha Pte Ltd (Abecha).
The hub is an online B2B business portal aimed to streamline and automate sourcing processes to achieve better process efficiencies, access to wider supplier and buyer communities, has complete visibility and control on the entire sourcing process.
The portal incorporates the use of the Internet technology and industry best practices to allow business community to transact in a trusted and efficient environment. Other partners that help us to achieve this level of professionalism include Intraco Limited, D&B Singapore and DP Informaiton.
The Sourcing Hub provides an integrated sourcing system consisting of key sourcing tools i.e. RFQ, Quotation, Tender, Business@lerts and a comprehensive Directory that gives buyer access to a Directory of over 100,000 categorized suppliers.
The Directory also provided value added Supplier information such TrustM@rk profile, credit rating and business-risk related reports etc.
about Singapore Business Federation
As the APEX business chamber, the Singapore Business Federation (SBF) champions the interests of the business community in Singapore, in trade, investment and industrial relations.
Nationally, SBF acts as the bridge between the government and the businesses in Singapore to create a conducive business environment.
Internationally, SBF represents the business community in bilateral, regional, multilateral fora for the purpose of trade expansion and business networking.
Please visit http://www.sbf.org.sg for more information.
about SPRING Singapore
At SPRING, we work to enhance the competitiveness of enterprises for a vibrant Singapore economy. Our focus is to champion enterprise formation and growth - through our network of valued relationships and resources - to nurture a host of dynamic and innovative Singapore enterprises.
We work with our partners to nurture a pro-business environment that encourages enterprise formation and growth, and facilitate the growth of industries. We also help to enhance the productivity and innovation and capabilities of enterprises, and increase access to markets and business opportunities.
Please visit http://www.spring.gov.sg for more information.
about abecha pte ltd
Abecha Pte Ltd, a joint-venture of SESAMi, Microsoft and Intraco is a premier sourcing and procurement service provider.
It was founded in July 2001 with JTC Corporation and Microsoft Singapore with the mandate to serve JTC's community of 7,000 industrial business tenants. In July 2004, the majority stake of JTC Corporation was taken over by SESAMi (Singapore) Pte Ltd, Asia's leading business-to-business (B2B) eCommerce services and solutions provider.
Intraco Limited's entry as a new investor in Nov 2005 injected a fresh bout of new funds and further expanded Abecha's business in Singapore and the region.
Being one of the leading Sourcing & Procurement Hub in Asia, Abecha recognized and took the lead in developing a range of services in collaboration with the Singapore Government to help local Small-Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in reaching out and competing in the Global markets.
Some of these initiatives included Businessalert, a proactive business opportunity alert portal; SBF Global Sourcing Hub, an online sourcing portal and BuySingapore, a business-matching portal to showcase Singapore companies to international buyers.
Our other core businesses also included online eAuction, demand aggregation, procurement and management of business centre services.
Our Vision
"To be Asia's leading Sourcing & Procurement Hub"
Please visit http://www.abecha.com for more information.
about Dun & Bradstreet (Singapore) Pte Ltd
Dun & Bradstreet (Singapore) Pte Ltd (D & B) is Singapore's premier provider of credit, bureau, marketing, purchasing and receivables management services. We provide clients with the insight they need to build trust and improve the quality of their business relationships with customers, suppliers and business partners.
D & B offers an integrated set of business information services catering to business needs in every stage of the credit cycle. These include:
Suite of Products and Services
D & B is a joint venture between Infocredit Holdings Pte Ltd and Dun & Bradstreet (NYSE:D&B). Through Infocredit Holdings, further technological enhancement and industry expertise is delivered through a partnership with Baycorp Advantage Ltd.
Infocredit Holdings Pte Ltd - Group Of Companies
Please visit http://www.dnb.com.sg for more information.
about Intraco
Intraco was incorporated on 5 November 1968 with an initial role to assist in the creation of export markets for locally manufactured products, the promotion of external trade and to source for competitively priced raw materials, commodities and manufactured goods for the domestic market.
It was listed on the then Stock Exchange of Singapore in December 1972, and have since expanded its scope of business.
Over the years, Intraco has formed numerous partnerships and alliances all across the globe and have developed its business portfolio under four core areas: Commodities Trading, Projects, Info-Communications and Semiconductors. Intraco’s regional offices support the Group’s businesses in Asia, Greater China, IndoChina and now the GCC, North Africa and the CIS regions.
Today, the Intraco Group serves as a competent and reliable regional partner and business launch pad for companies seeking regional hubs to grow their businesses.
Please visit http://www.intraco.com for more information.