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A Word from Our Chief Executive Officer
Donald E. Brandt, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Arizona Public Service
APS has served Arizona for more than a century, and as we look back we are again reminded of the significant impact APS has on the communities we serve. Our customers rely on us to provide reliable service, operational excellence and to invest wisely to meet their growing needs for electricity in Arizona. Over the years, we have worked hard to build lasting relationships with our customers to better understand and meet their future needs.
The current economic climate and slower growth patterns continue to challenge our local business community. In 2010, APS undertook a transformational shift that positively impacts supply chain processes focusing on operational efficiencies and cost reductions. The Supply Chain transformation has resulted in added value throughout the enterprise by sourcing the right suppliers at the right price to maximize performance, quality and sustainability.
At APS, we have a long history of utilizing diverse suppliers. We are committed to fostering a high-performing organization by leveraging our supplier base and developing meaningful and mutually beneficial business relationships with diverse suppliers.
We base our commitment to diversity on one simple idea: It’s good business. As a major purchaser of goods and services, we are committed to ensuring our supplier diversity process strengthens and empowers diverse businesses to help drive economic development in our communities.
In July 2010, APS honored eight diverse suppliers with our inaugural “Key Business Partner Award.” The recipients exemplify the importance of creating strong partnerships that enable us to provide outstanding service to our 1.1 million customers throughout Arizona.
Supplier Diversity is fully supported by my executive management team. By partnering with a diverse base of high-quality, cost-effective suppliers, we are investing in the future of our company and in the communities in which we live and serve.
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