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Supply Chain Technology Centre

The Supply Chain Technology Centre (SCTC), within the School of Engineering, aims to develop capabilities that allow companies to embark on their digital supply chain transformation journey by tapping on Industry 4.0 technologies. This centre has been jointly working with Centre of Innovation for Supply Chain Management (COI-SCM) in Republic Polytechnic (RP) to offer supply chain management solutions to companies.

 

Focus Areas

Network and Data Modelling Applications 

Application of network analysis and data modelling techniques for optimisation and cost savings in logistics, supply chain management and industrial operations.

Productivity and Innovation


Application of process re-engineering, value stream analysis for productivity gain and innovation in logistics, supply chain management and industrial operations.

Analytics for Decision-making


Application of  decision analysis and simulation for alternative scenarios and feasible recommendations in supply chain and industrial operations.

Resources & Facilities

The SCTC collaborates for the resources and facilities with other centres in the School of Engineering and schools across Republic Polytechnic. Examples of such facilities are listed below.

Supply Chain Innovation Lab (SCIL) 

Capabilities in this lab include a robotic sorting system, a vertical storage system, an imaging picking robotic arm, vision picking and multiple barcode scanning and Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) in warehouse operations. It offers expertise in simulation of warehouse operations and application of Lean methodologies.

RP-ST Logistics Healthcare Supply Chain Lab

Capabilities in this lab include inventory monitoring using weight, computer vision, hand position tracker and proximity sensors. It offers expertise in developing cost effective, asset light and scalable solutions for supply chain management.

Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence Lab

Capabilities in this lab include touch probe physical geometrical characteristics measurement, and 3D scanning & measurement. It offers expertise in real-time statistical process control monitoring and in-process measurement using Computer Numerical Control (CNC).

RP-PSA Experiential Lab

Capabilities in this lab include showcasing future port operations and Robotic Process Automation (RPA) for container handling operations. It offers expertise in simulation modelling and analysis on port operations.

ErgoSCAPE – Ergonomics for Safety, Comfort and Productivity Experience Lab

Capabilities in this lab include lights and noise simulation,  environmental measurements, and real-time work simulation. It offers expertise in Ergonomics Simulation with companies and Job Redesign projects.

Industry Projects Highlights

 

 

Project: Smart Inventory Monitoring Rack (SIMR)

Industry Partner: VE Capital Asia Pte Ltd

In this project, real-time inventory visibility solution for unmanned stores in a hospital setting was developed. It improved replenishment productivity (no need for manual count or replenishment), enabled timely replenishment, ensured no disruption to nursing care and enabled machine learning for supply forecasting by using granular data.

Project: Rapid inventory picking using IoT Pick To Light system

Industry Partner: GMM Technoworld Singapore

In this project, an advanced Pick To Light (PTL) system was developed, which leveraged cutting-edge Internet of Things (IoT) technology for scalable and efficient deployment. Utilising Wi-Fi communication standards, the system eliminated the dependency on wired connections, offered flexibility in modifying layouts with minimal disruption. 

Project: New Integrated Smart Pallet Wrapping Turntable & Robot for Automated Packaging

Industry Partner: MP Pack Singapore Pte Ltd

In this  project, a new smart wrapping robot and a new smart turntable were designed and developed for logistics industry. They were built with capabilities of virtual weighing and dimensioning programme and IOT smart label printing.

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