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Brief Overview of ACCM LAUNCH ACCM was officially launched on 12 May 2016 by Minister S. Iswaran, Minister for Trade and Industry. MEMBERSHIP Companies Membership has amassed 470 Companies and with more than 600 Users, all still counting. - 70 MNCs - 20 LLEs - 350 SMEs - 30 Partners (Trade Associations & Chambers of Commerce, Government Agencies, Foreign Embassies, Centre of Innovation, etc) TACs ACCM SUPPORTS ACCM Members to gain access to higher business growth potential through linking up with other ACCM members & government agencies and leveraging on each other s strengths for greater outreach. Registration & Membership are Complimentary (Free-of-Charge)
15 INDUSTRY CLUSTERS in ACCM PRECISION ENGINEERING ELECTRONICS & SEMICONDUCTOR MARINE, OFFSHORE, OIL & GAS AEROSPACE ENERGY, MATERIALS & CHEMICALS MEDTECH & BIO-MEDICAL SCIENCE BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION PRINTING & PACKAGING TRANSPORT & LOGISTICS ENVIRONMENTAL INFOCOM TRAINING & CONSULTANCY FOOD & BEVERAGE LIFESTYLE & RETAIL FINANCIAL & LEGAL SERVICES
2017 ACCM Membership Distribution By Percentage 1% 1% 3% 4% 3% 9% 7% Precision Engineering 41% Infocom 9% 2% 1% 0% 6% 4% 4% 3% Aerospace Building & Construction Electronics & Semiconductor Energy, Materials & Chemical Environmental Financial & Legal Services Food & Beverage Infocom Lifestyle & Retail Marine & Offshore, Oil & Gas Medtech & BMS Partners Precision Engineering Printing & Packaging Training & Consultancy Transport & Logistics
A*STAR VERSION 2 Coming your way in 2018 "If opportunity doesn't knock, build a door. Milton Berle A collaborative effort by
What s in Version 2? Videos & Images Send Emails Directly [ Coy Logo & Products / Processes ] Better UI Hits Statistics Design Aesthetics [ Number of visits to your Coy profile ] Ease of Registration More Secured [ Greater Hierarchy of Control ] Simplified Search Input Simplified Partner Shortlisting
Feedback ACCM members Endress+Hauser (S.E.A.) Pte Ltd ACCM is a good platform for Endress+Hauser to be part of the ecosystem which is vital for our sustainable long-term growth. We can now connect with complementary partners among local SMEs and diversify our clientele. The portal can help us to form consortia bidding for overseas projects. As other manufacturing sector companies will be included in ACCM, this will greatly benefit us. Mr Lim Khay Guan Managing Director ACCM is a great platform for SMEs to tap into the global markets. Jason Electronics Pte Ltd Mr Ooi Chee Kong Snr Operations Mgr SIGENIC Pte Ltd Through ACCM, SMEs are visible to MNCs. As companies listed on the ACCM are verified through a rigorous system, our chances of being successfully connected to MNCs as suppliers increase. With MNC s needs specified, SIGENIC can expand our product offerings in a more targeted way. ACCM allows us to forge alliance with like-minded companies. The portal gives us access to a pool of valuable resources that greatly leveraged our position. Mr Koh Min Zhuan Director
Feedback ACCM members Progressive Systems & Engineering Pte Ltd ACCM gives a good overview of the necessary services related to manufacturing. Given that our business is focused on valves & controls automation (mainly for Offshore Marine / Oil & Gas sector), we are still exploring if there are opportunities for us to support as a vendor in the manufacturing segment. Wong Jun Kai Account Manager ACCM is clearly something Singapore s Manufacturing Industry has been waiting for. In Mind Cloud Pte Ltd Ms Sabine Kempe Marketing Director Clefton Precision Pte Ltd I have used the portal on a number of occasions and personally I feel its a good avenue for business matching and for sharing of information between potential business partners. In short, keep up the good work! Mr WF Chan CEO
ACCM in the News SMEs now have LinkedIn portal to connect them to MNCs and research institutes The Straits Times Online, 12 May 2016 The article featured the launch of A*STAR Collaborative Commerce Marketplace (ACCM), a portal that highlights local SMEs capabilities, at the PE COI Annual Conference, graced by Minister of Trade and Industry, Mr S Iswaran. The article also touched on the other initiatives announced by Mr Iswaran, including the SIMTech-Applied Materials joint R&D collaboration, MOU signing between SIMTech and Singapore Precision Engineering and Technology Association (SPETA) and the MOU signing between SIMTech and 5 SMEs. Firms urged to be tech-savvy to stay competitive The Straits Times, Business page C03, 13 Oct 2016 The article reiterated Minister of State, Dr Koh Poh Koon s call for manufacturers to look at developing new technological capabilities amid the slowing economy to stay relevant, at the MPTC Annual Conference 2016. The article also mentioned the MOU signing between SIMTech and Singapore Manufacturing Federation (SMF) to strengthen industry outreach efforts, as well as the launch of new MPTC technology initiatives to support industry for better productivity. Under the MOU, SMF will help to promote A*STAR Collaborative Commerce Marketplace (ACCM) to their members. ACCM, a LinkedIn for local manufacturers in less than a year, this national portal has expanded its reach out to over 200 companies Channel News Asia, TV, 5 Apr 2017 Similar to a Linked-In for manufacturers, the A*STAR Collaborative Commerce Marketplace (ACCM) portal has had over 200 companies come onboard in less than a year since its launch. SIGENIC is one of the ACCM member companies, which shared that ACCM helps SMEs like them network and seek viable partnerships, as well as forge partnerships with like-minded companies to have better access to resources. Dr John Yong, Director of Industry Development Office, SIMTech, shared that MNCs can also leverage ACCM to rope in local companies to co-develop products with them. One MNC that has joined the ACCM portal is Endress+Hauser; The company shared that it is looking for local players to complement its business through the ACCM portal.
WHAT is in a COMPANY PROFILE What kind of info can be found on our ACCM Company Profiles? Equipment Products & Services Key Capabilities Standards Localities
Our Value Add on Company Verification Channels of Verification Company Website Site Visit Tele-communication EQ IQ New registrants are verified by our Industry Development Managers. A*STAR s technological strengths places us in a good stead to verify the technical dimension of the respective company business. A*STAR s continual and close-knit engagement with industry adds a human dimension to verification.
In summary, how does ACCM work for me and my Organization? BENEFITS OF ACCM TO Your Organization: (The Value Proposition of the ACCM) Partner Search Function - Many Solution Providers (Over 470 Company Competency Profiles) in 15 industries sectors. - Ability to Email more than 1 potential partners directly. Clusters Formation Function - Similar format to Facebook s Community Pages. - Kickstart & Join discussions, free up your WhatsApp Group Chats for other purposes. - Form Consortia to address complex Problem-Statements, if one Solution Provider is not enough. Bulletin Board Function - Specific Problem Statement and Technological Shortfalls in plain sight Tenders, Call-For- Proposals, Recruitment of Senior Executives, etc. - Direct Bridging of Capability-Demand Gap. - Get your Programs, Events & Offerings seen by a diverse microcosm of Singapore s Industry Landscape. 12
That s great, now how do I join ACCM? 13
Thank you For ACCM membership registration, you can: - Google ACCM and click on it follow by clicking on the Red Rectangular Register button on the top right hand corner. or - Key in https://accm.a-star.edu.sg follow by above instruction. or - Write direct to James Yip (yipj@simtech.a-star.edu.sg) to help you proceed with the registration.