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Republic Polytechnic

Centre of Innovation for Supply Chain Management (COI-SCM)

Transforming supply chains into competitive advantage.

Last updated 9 September 2026

Strategy. Optimisation. Digital solutions. Delivered with impact.

COI-SCM, the consulting arm of Republic Polytechnic (RP), partners with organisations to design and implement practical, data-driven solutions that optimise operations, drive digital transformation and build resilient supply chains.

Why partner with COI-SCM?

  • Academic Excellence: Access to RP’s lecturers, subject matter experts and cutting-edge research.

  • Applied Ecosystem: Blend of consulting expertise, student talent and industry experience for real-world impact.

  • Facilities & Capabilities: Simulation labs, innovation spaces and digital tools to analyse, test and validate solutions.

  • Implementation that Delivers: From strategy to execution, we work with you to build solutions that stick.

What we help you achieve

COI-SCM's capabilities

Warehouse Optimisation

  • Layout & process redesign

  • Slotting & picking optimisation

  • Simulation & capacity planning

  • Productivity improvement

  • Automation readiness

Digital Transformation

  • Data analytics & dashboards

  • Process digitalisation & automation

  • AI-powered decision support

  • Systems development & integration

  • IoT & real-time visibility

Supply Chain Strategy

  • Network & flow optimisation

  • Demand & inventory strategy

  • S&OP & planning improvement

  • Procurement & supplier

  • Resilience & risk management

Your partner in supply chain excellence

COI-SCM works alongside collaboratively with organisations to design and implement smarter, more resilient supply chains. This partnership has helped businesses tackle complex challenges and achieve tangible, measurable results. At LITES, our monthly in-person showcase, you can experience these solutions in action and engage directly with industry experts.

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Team COI-SCM taken in 2025 in Supply Chain Innovation Center lab

About COI-SCM

Established in 2012 in partnership with Enterprise Singapore and the Economic Development Board (EDB), COI-SCM is based at RP. Our mission is to help SMEs achieve measurable business improvements through supply chain transformation.

Backed by a team of industry veterans and multi-disciplinary academic staff, we deliver:

  • Consultancy services tailored to your operational needs

  • Customised capability-building programmes

  • Applied innovation to future-proof your business

We have completed more than 1,000 industry projects, making real impact across Singapore’s SME landscape.

Ready to get started?

Let’s explore how your supply chain can work smarter for your business. Contact us to begin your transformation.

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