Centre for Operational Excellence (COE)

The centre works closely with the Centre of Innovation for Supply Chain Management (COI-SCM) at Republic Polytechnic to deliver supply chain management solutions and lean process improvements for companies.

Our focus areas

Network and Data Modelling Applications

Optimise your logistics and operations through advanced network analysis and data modelling techniques designed to reduce costs and improve efficiency.

Productivity and Innovation

Drive business improvements by applying process re-engineering and value stream analysis to enhance productivity and foster innovation across your supply chain.

Analytics for Decision-Making

Explore multiple scenarios using simulation and decision analysis tools to support strategic, data-driven recommendations for your supply chain and industrial processes.

Resources and facilities

COE shares access to state-of-the-art facilities across the School of Engineering and other RP schools. These labs are equipped to support applied R&D, prototyping, and pilot testing in real-world conditions.

Supply Chain Innovation Lab (SCIL)

Train in a fully functional warehouse environment with robotic sorting, vertical storage, imaging picking, barcode scanning, and Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs). Gain insights into lean warehousing through simulation and process optimisation.

RP-ST Logistics Healthcare Supply Chain Lab

Develop scalable, asset-light solutions using smart inventory systems enhanced with sensors, computer vision, and real-time monitoring for effective healthcare logistics.

Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence Lab

Conduct precise geometrical measurements using touch probes and 3D scanning. This lab also supports real-time statistical process control and in-process CNC measurements.

Business Process Modelling & Optimisation Lab

Explore and apply solutions such as workflow automation, cloud-based systems, IoT technologies, and simulation and optimisation tools. The lab also offers expertise in Value Stream Mapping (VSM) and sustainability-driven process design to support process improvement initiatives.

ErgoSCAPE – Ergonomics for Safety, Comfort and Productivity Experience Lab

Simulate real work environments with light, sound, and environmental sensors to support ergonomics studies and job redesign initiatives for safer, more comfortable workplaces.

Industry project highlights

Smart Inventory Monitoring Rack (SIMR)

Partner: VE Capital Asia Pte Ltd

Developed a real-time inventory monitoring solution for unmanned hospital stores. The system improved replenishment productivity, enabled predictive supply forecasting with machine learning, and helped prevent disruptions in nursing care.

IoT-Enabled Pick-To-Light System

Partner: GMM Technoworld Singapore

Designed a scalable, wireless Pick-To-Light (PTL) system that uses IoT and Wi-Fi communication to enhance inventory picking efficiency and enable rapid reconfiguration of warehouse layouts.

Integrated Smart Pallet Wrapping Robot and Turntable

Partner: MP Pack Singapore Pte Ltd

Engineered a smart packaging solution that combines automated wrapping with virtual weighing, dimensioning, and IoT-enabled label printing. Built for flexibility and speed in logistics operations.