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a publication of the SMF \ MICA (P) 113/03/2020
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2020
ISSUE
#SGUNITED:
BUSINESS
RESILIENCE
HIGHLIGHTS
SMF Commemorates SAF Day
INSIGHTS
Adapt. Transform. Resilience
*NEW*
The Packaging Times
www.smfederation.org.sg
FOREWORD
Secretary General’s
Foreword and
Farewell
W
hat a year 2020 is shaping up to be! I reckon none of us would
have envisioned it to kick-off the new decade with such an
unprecedented degree of turbulence!
It is my fervent hope that as members of the SMF, you would
have found within your respective industry group, a support
network that has been useful and effective in these past months
since the on-set of COVID-19. Owing to the nature of the Editorial Advisors Editorial Team
pandemic, advisories and information were constantly updated John Kong Nicholas Ngoh
as the government has had to very quickly implement evolving Zhang Jia Lin Jessica Loo
measures to ensure the safety of our citizens, while also Betty Tan Jane Lee
cushioning the detrimental impact on our economy. As a result, Birch Sio Ng Wee Kok
we have had four budgets announced in less than a hundred Ahmad Magad
days, each of which brought about a deluge of information for
our enterprises. The SMF secretariat swiftly implemented the SMF For editorial contributions, write to
ACTS initiative that included a COVID-19 microsite to collate and contact@smfederation.org.sg
update members with the latest announcements, EDMs, webinars
and other activities to assist our members through these trying times.
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Much has been said by now on the challenges we face. We are all well aware that we
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together with our workforce and re-lay the foundation for a more sustainable future?
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engine continues to fire and the economy could grow sustainably? We are fortunate Singapore Manufacturing Federation (SMF).
in Singapore to have a well-nurtured tripartite alliance built on the foundation of trust,
which is one of the key pillars of our economy. Only with true open communication The SMF takes every reasonable care to ensure
within the organisations, and within the tripartite partners encompassing the Trade that the information in this publication is
Union, the Enterprises and the Government can there be sincere and open discussions accurate at time of print. The opinions expressed
leading to good new measures and win-win solutions being crafted for the benefit of in this publication rest solely with their
all parties and our nation, and thereby, enabling us to better prepare ourselves for the contributors/writers and do not constitute an
endorsement by the SMF.
upturn. And when the upturn comes, we must be ready to seize opportunities and
preferably be the first off the block compared to the rest.
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and managed through us. Together with our many partners and stakeholders, we No portion of this publication may be
believe that we are contributing in building resiliency within the ecosystem. reproduced without the permission of the SMF.
To ensure seamless continuity of leadership of the SMF Secretariat, it is coincident Distributed to more than 3,000 organisations.
that I stated my intent to step down as Secretary General and retire to our key
office bearers at the beginning of the year so that sufficient notice period is given
to recruit my successor. I am delighted that one has been found in Lawrence Pek, an
experienced corporate man and a seasoned entrepreneur.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank all my colleagues at SMF who have
strongly supported me over the past almost 2-years of my tenure in the execution Publishing Consultant
of my day-to-day responsibilities at the SMF, the SMF Council for the guidance
on strategic matters, various government agencies such as Enterprise Singapore,
Workforce Singapore (WSG), Skillsfuture Singapore (SSG) and Infocomm and Media
Development Authority (IMDA) for their strong support to the many schemes and
programme, various TAC partners, including SBF, SGTech, SIAA, SPETA and the MultiNine Corporation Pte Ltd
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I wish everyone good business success, good health and stay safe as we continue to
confront the COVID-19 pandemic. Golden Wall Flatted Factory
Singapore 329134
Ahmad Magad (Dr) Tel : (65) 6281 8888, (65) 6254 5995
Fax : (65) 6256 6681, (65) 6254 8468
Advisor
Email: sales@multinine.com.sg
Secretary General
Website: www.multinine.com.sg
October 2018 to July 2020
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contents
HIGHLIGHTS Go Global
The SMF in the News 5 COVID-19 PIVOT Transformation Programme 20
SMF Commemorates SAF Day 6 SMF Buyers’ Market 2020 21
The SMF ACTS! 7 Indonesia: Your Next Manufacturing Federation 23
SMF – ITAP Academy Web Dialogue 8 Appreciating Our COO Staff 23
Lifestyle Industry Group: Fireside Chats! 9
Smart Automation Industry Group: Engineering TV 9
Enterprises
GS1 Singapore 24
SMF ACTS: Overcoming Series 10
“Business Continuity Practices for Food Industry for
The Packaging Times 12 COVID-19” Webinar 26
SME Capability Workshop @ SMF 27
WSH SMF CCL’s Webinars on Digitalisation during
Safe Hands Campaign 2020 14 COVID-19 28
Manufacturing Sector: Amputations in Singapore 15
SMF CCL Goes Virtual for Training and Mentorship
during COVID-19 29
Insights Enhanced Work-Life Grant 30
Adapt. Transform. Resilience 16
Global Ready Talent 31
SMEs Go Digital Programme Success Story -
York Launch Service cruises at top speed with
first-of-its-kind mobile application 18 Spotlight 32
COVID-19 Business Collaboration Guidance Note 19
COUNCIL MEMBERS
Executive Committee Chairman, Health, Safety, Energy & Chemicals COUNCIL MEMBERS
President, SMF Security & Environment Mr Simon Li Ms Angeline Suparto
Mr Douglas Foo, BBM Mr Bernard Esselinckx Feoso Oil (Singapore) Pte. Ltd Angeline Suparto Law Corporation
Sakae Holdings Ltd Senoko Energy Supply Pte Ltd Mr Low Beng Tin, BBM
Food & Beverage Assimilated Technologies (S) Pte Ltd
Deputy President / Chairman, ICT & New Mr Cheong Chung Kin Mr Birch Sio
Chairman, Global Business Technologies Win Sin Pte Ltd Concord Associates Pte Ltd
Groups Function Group Mr Darren Lee
Metrohm Singapore Pte Ltd Lifestyle Mr Vincent Wong
Dr Bicky Bhangu Continental Automotive Singapore
Rolls-Royce Singapore Pte Ltd Mr Kimming Yap
Pte Ltd
Chairman, Innovation & Creativeans Pte Ltd
Productivity Mr Lee Tiong Heng
Honorary Secretary Deloitte & Touche LLP
Mr Ryan Chioh, PBM Mr Alessandro Perrotta Life Sciences
FarEastFlora.com Pte Ltd Interplex Holdings Pte Ltd SMF Secretariat Mr Yeo Cheong Guan
Eng Bee Paper Merchant Pte Ltd
Honorary Treasurer Chairman, Membership & Medical Technology Mr Chua Chee Seong
Mr Saw Ken Wye Industry Groups Ms Margareta Laminto Infineon Technologies Asia Pacific
CrimsonLogic Pte Ltd Mr Patrick Chang Johnson & Johnson Pte Ltd Pte Ltd
Paclin Office Products Pte Ltd Ms Zhang Jia Lin
Vice President Metal, Machinery & Engineering Inflo Health Sciences Pte Ltd
Mr Poh Choon Ann, PBM Chairman, Youth Network Mr James Wong
O. E. Manufacturing Pte Ltd Mr. Neo Eng Chong
Poh Tiong Choon Logistics Limited Ms May Ng Makino Asia Pte Ltd
Mr Teo Eng Cheong ARQon Pte Ltd
Packaging Council of Singapore Mr Adam Hamid
Surbana Jurong Pte Ltd Naina Mohamed & Sons Pte Ltd
Ms Betty Tan, PBM
Industry Group Chairmen Sin Cheong Containers Mtg Co Pte Ltd Mr Lim Meng Wee
Emeritus President Building Products & SP Consulting (International) Pte Ltd
Mr Renny Yeo, BBM Construction Materials Smart Automation
Mr Jason Kurek Mr Brandon Lee NB: In alphabetical order by company
Chairman, Ethics & Corporate Allegion (Asia) Pte Ltd Intech APAC Pte Ltd
Governance / Public Relations &
Corporate Communications SMF Secretariat
Electrical, Electronics and Allied NB: In alphabetical order by industry Dr Ahmad Magad, JP
Mr John Kong Industries group Secretary-General
M Metal Pte Ltd Ms Joyce Seow
Watson E.P. Industries Pte Ltd (Asia)
Information is accurate as of August 2020
Fight Against
COVID-19
In light of the challenges presented by the COVID-19 outbreak, the SMF is
stepping up outreach efforts on behalf of our members.
Be it feedback on business concerns or queries on government grants and
exemptions in relation to COVID-19, submit them here via the SMF ACTS
Feedback/Enquiry form.
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answer for you.
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HIGHLIGHTS
The SMF in the News
“The Singapore Manufacturing Federation has “This is an opportune time to innovate work
a Covid-19 micro-site. We always advise our processes, undergo training and upgrade
members to use government relief fairly. Workers equipment towards a digitalised business model,
must also recognise and appreciate the constraints to be ready to seize opportunities when Covid-19
and difficulties which employers have.” recedes and the world embraces a new way of
doing business.”
SMF President Mr Douglas Foo,
SMF President Mr Douglas Foo,
Some manufacturing firms face
Employees, bosses flood business
double whammy of rising expenses
associations for advice,
and lower revenues, as Covid-19
The Straits Times (11 May 2020)
hits, TODAY Online (18 May 2020)
“The manufacturing sector accounts for about 20
per cent of Singapore’s GDP, with a large number of “Accelerating the digital transformation of the
those involved in the manufacturing process, from factory into a smart factory has to be moved up
movement of material, stock-taking, and logistics the priority list. Deploying robots into the work
fulfilment, being supported by migrant workers. To space is no longer just a feasibility study. Instead, it
keep up with the production capacity as a key has become a necessity.”
contributor to the nation’s GDP, manufacturers
are grateful for the access to the pool of foreign SMF Member Mr Leow Yong Peng,
labour.” Akribis Systems
SMF President Mr Douglas Foo,
Coronavirus: Migrant workers “We have been already looking at going towards
important to S’pore economy, automation, so we can upgrade our products and
say business and trade groups in technicians and they can do more value-added
response to calls to limit numbers, jobs.”
The Straits Times (27 May 2020)
SMF Member Mr Goh Khoon Seng,
Osteopore
Pandemic prompts
manufacturers to rejig supply
chains, operations, The Business
Times (02 June 2020)
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HIGHLIGHTS
SMF Commemorates
SAF Day
Diving Unit (NDU), were allowed to
attend the ceremony at the SMF’s
concourse auditorium on 1 July
2020. During the ceremony, SMF
and NDU representatives viewed the
live virtual ceremony held at SAFTI
Military Institute. Singapore Armed
Forces (SAF) personnel also pledged
and reaffirmed their commitment to
upholding our nation’s defence. A
one minute of silence was then held
(front row from left): SMF President Mr Douglas Foo and SLTC Francis Goh, (second row
from left): SMF Hon. Secretary Mr Ryan Chioh, SMF Hon. Treasurer Mr Saw Ken Wye, after the pledge to remember SAF
and LTC Alvin Choo. (last row from left): SMF Council member Mr Lim Meng Wee and personnel who lost their lives during
SMF Secretary-General Dr Ahmad Magad. their service in the SAF.
E
very year, the SMF organises Ceremony was held online and the The virtual SAF Day ceremony may
the SAF Day Combined SMF was one of five selected civilian still be viewed on the MINDEF’s
Rededication Ceremony for the organisations to conduct the virtual Facebook page. Scan the QR code
East Zone to commemorate and pay ceremony on site. to watch the ceremony. n
tribute to all SAF servicemen and
women who played a part in making Due to social distancing measures, Scan the QR code to view the
Singapore a safer home. However, only eight people, including SAF Day virtual ceremony.
due to the COVID-19 pandemic, representatives from the Republic https://www.facebook.
com/mindefsg/
for the first-time ever, the SAF Day Singapore of Navy (RSN) Naval videos/307502660628068/
Attendees stood in attention when Minister for A one minute of silence was held to remember
Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen was about to deliver SAF personnel who lost their lives during their
the SAF Day message. service in the SAF.
Senior Lieutenant Colonel (SLTC) Francis Goh The SAF Pledge was recited to reaffirm Singing of the National Anthem together with
(left) presented a Token of Appreciation to the commitment to upholding our nation’s other organisations and SAF personnel all
SMF President Mr Douglas Foo. defence. over Singapore.
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HIGHLIGHTS
SMF – ITap Academy
web dialogue
T
he SMF joined the team at Industrial Transformation The over-subscribed session then broke into two break
ASIA-PACIFIC (ITAP) for the inaugural episode out rooms. Ms Margareta Laminto chaired the dialogue
of the ITAP Academy Connect Series on 20 May in Break Out Room #1 on the topic, Agility & What It
2020. Titled “Surviving the Great Disruption: How Takes to Pivot Manufacturing Production – Insights from
Manufacturers are Facing the Storm”, this episode was Johnson & Johnson. Mr James Wong led Break Out
attended by more than 500 like-minded people to Room #2 Survival Lessons from Past Crises & Steps
discuss how they may survive the disruption caused by SMEs Can Take Now – Insights from O.E. Manufacturing.
the pandemic. The sessions addressed key questions like: How are
companies responding to the challenges arising from
Unlike the usual webinar style, this session allowed the pandemic? What shifts and trade-offs are they
attendees to have “face-to-face” engagements with the dealing with? How are they pivoting to new business
panel – Dr Ahmad Magad (Secretary-General, SMF), opportunities even in this difficult time? Now, more than
Mr Glen Tan (Group Managing Partner, FT Consulting), ever, is there an urgent need to fully embrace Industry 4.0
Ms Margareta Laminto (Chairperson, SMF Medical solutions and what does it take? Is there an opportunity
Technology Industry Group and Country Director - for new forms of collaboration with suppliers, partners
Hospital Group, Johnson & Johnson Singapore) and Mr and customers? Who are the likely survivors in the long
James Wong (Chairman of SMF Metal, Machinery and run?
Engineering Industry Group and Managing Director
of OE Manufacturing) – which encouraged lively At the end of the session, attendees took home many
interactions amongst attendees and panelists alike. nuggets of wisdom from the panelists. There will be
more such webinars as we ease into a new normal. Keep
The session kicked off with a dialogue between the yourself updated on upcoming webinars on the SMF
panelists with discussions on disruptions caused by the website and SMF-ACTS microsite. n
current pandemic that have forced many businesses
across manufacturing to confront unprecedented
challenges and stark choices. The panel also discussed
the support options available for manufacturers in Scan the QR code to catch a
Singapore. glimpse of the webinar.
Dr Ahmad Magad (Secretary-General, SMF), Mr Glen Tan (Group Managing Partner, FT
Consulting), Ms Margareta Laminto (Chairperson, SMF Medical Technology Industry Group
and Country Director - Hospital Group, Johnson & Johnson Singapore) and Mr James Wong
(Chairman of SMF Metal, Machinery and Engineering Industry Group and Managing Director
of OE Manufacturing) formed the panel in the inaugural episode of the ITAP Academy
Connect Series.
8HIGHLIGHTS
Lifestyle Industry Group:
Fireside Chats!
T
o continue engaging and helping the SMF’s Lifestyle Singapore, presented a new initiative – LIG Fireside Chats! First
Industry Group (LIG) members to cope with the COVID-19 broadcasted on 22 April 2020, the initiative spanned three
outbreak, the industry group, in partnership with RHB episodes, with over 300 viewers till date.
In each episode, the SMF’s LIG Chairman and head of the
education sub-workgroup of the SMF’s LIG, Mr Kimming Yap,
interviewed industry experts in the retail industry, to exchange
ideas and identify new opportunities for companies amidst the
pandemic. Participants gained insights on how physical brick
n mortar brands can make a comeback by capitalising on new
opportunities, by adopting digital concepts and strategies to
create a seamless shopping experience both online and offline.
The interviews are now available on the SMF Youtube channel.
Watch it now to kickstart your retail business to achieve growth
in this ever-shifting situation. n
The SMF’s LIG Chairman Mr Kimming Yap (top left) interviewed
industry experts in Fireside Chats! - Ms Yuet Whey Siah, Founder
& CEO of SKALE in episode one (top right), Mr David Lee, Digital
Commerce Lead of Singapore Institute of Retail Studies in episode two
(bottom left), and Mr Steven Nebel, Founder and Managing Principal Scan the QR code to watch
of LABHaus in episode three (bottom right). the videos.
Smart Automation Industry Group:
Engineering TV
T
ogether with HP and Arcstone, the SMF’s Smart This inaugural webinar is available on the SMF’s Youtube
Automation Industry Group (SAIG) presented its channel. Watch the videos now to take your first step towards
inaugural YouTube Live engineering-themed webinar your digitalisation journey! n
on 29 June 2020. This webinar series was initiated to update
participants with the changes that will occur to develop the
manufacturing sector due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
During his opening address, SAIG Chairman Mr Brandon Lee
shared the concept of Manufacturing Digitalisation as a Service.
He further shared how two new digital solutions, offered by
HP inc. and Arcstone Pte Ltd respectively, can benefit the
Engineering cluster. These digital solutions were then shared
by the speakers.
Once a technology which required massive investment, Mr
Mitchell Beness and Mr Richard SK Ng, the speakers from HP inc,
explained how 3D printing is now an affordable option readily
available to manufacturers. From manufacturing obsolete parts
to full-on production, they are now equipped to support even A panel discussion was held after the presentations to answer
large-scale manufacturing within Singapore. questions from participants. (from top left to bottom right): Mr Willson
Deng (CEO, Arcstone Pte Ltd), Mr Mitchell Beness (Head of Category,
3D Printing & Digital Manufacturing, HP inc.), Mr Brandon Lee (SAIG
With a focus on this zero barrier-to-entry, Mr Andre Klaus Chairman, SMF), and Mr Richard SK Ng (SMARC Manager, Smart
from Arcstone Pte Ltd shared how they envisioned themselves Manufacturing & Innovation, HP inc.)
becoming the catalyst in introducing radical digitisation within
the economy. Participants were also invited to leverage on
its free platform to get started on their digital transformation
journey without the high overhead costs. Scan the QR code to watch
the videos.
9HIGHLIGHTS
Overcoming Challenges
29 May 2020
Mr Nicholas Ngoh from the SMF moderated
a lively discussion with panelists Mr Linus
Ng from Donaldson & Burkinshaw LLP, Dr
Daniel Chan from Fullerton Health, Mr Kee
Chia Choon from the Singapore National
Employers Federation and Mr Hao Shuo
from the Ministry of Manpower. The panel
Overcoming Uncertainties discussed a wide range of topics from safe
8 May 2020 management steps for businesses to the
recommended approach for businesses
Members joined the webinar aimed at to manage their workforce amidst these
helping companies resolve their legal and challenging times. The panel also fielded
business concerns arising from COVID-19. questions from the audience.
During the session, Mr Lincoln Tan from the
SMF CCL spoke on the Enhanced Work Life
Grant for salary relief, Mr Kelvin Kek from
Allen & Gledhill detailed the impact of the Scan QR Code to watch this series.
COVID-19 Temporary Act for businesses
and Mr Daniel Elegent from Euler Hermes
Singapore advised members on the way
they are able to grow confidence in their
business in turbulent times.
Scan QR Code to watch this series.
10HIGHLIGHTS
OVERCOMING
SERIES
The SMF ACTS initiative was launched to help our members navigate
the many different government regulations and relief measures in
relation to the Covid-19 pandemic. The ‘Overcoming’ series of webinars
were organised by the SMF as part of SMF ACTS to provide members
with crucial information on labour solutions, legal obligations, and
even business matching.
The Overcoming Series is made possible in partnership with RHB
Singapore.
Overcoming Risks
24 June 2020
As companies readied to enter Phase 2 of our re-opening post circuit breaker,
the Overcoming Risks webinar served as an important resource towards assisting
member companies with their reopening needs. Dr Morrison Loh from Raffles
Health Insurance spoke at length on good practices for the workplace and Ms Ong
Peh Woon from Workplace Safety and Health Council advised companies on how
they may build up capabilities in addressing workplace safety, health and security.
Recognising that companies may not have the resources to comply with the
new safe management regulations, the webinar concluded with a LIVE sharing
session from solution providers with technology solutions addressing a number
of business needs.
Scan QR Code to watch this series.
11HIGHLIGHTS
THE PACKAGING TIMES
A newsletter of the Packaging Partnership Programme
Singapore’s Zero Waste Masterplan
W
ith Singapore’s only landfill, Semakau Landfill, projected to run out of
space by 2035, there is an urgent need for Singapore to adopt a more
circular economy approach in reducing waste, recovering resources
and shifting towards greater sustainability in both production and consumption.
Businesses globally are now developing a growing consciousness of the need
to do their part for the environment. In Singapore, the inaugural Zero Waste
Masterplan was launched on 30 August 2019 which focuses on three priority
waste streams: food waste and packaging waste (including plastics), both of
which are generated in large quantities, as well as electrical and electronic waste
(e-waste), which has a detrimental effect on the environment if not properly
managed.
The Government is supporting the sustainable management of these three
priority waste streams through a regulatory framework to promote resource
sustainability.
Focusing on Packaging Waste
Packaging can be made from any
material and is used to contain, protect,
handle, deliver or present goods.
However, it also makes up about one-
third by weight of Singapore’s domestic
waste disposed of. As packaging is so
commonly used, we need to find ways
to reduce and consume them more
sustainably.
Mandatory Packaging Reporting (MPR) Framework
In 2019, the landmark Resource collect data on the types and amounts plastics, to ensure companies take greater
Sustainability Act (RSA) was legislated to of packaging that they placed on the responsibility for the management of
give effect to the Mandatory Packaging Singapore market starting from 2021 for packaging waste from their products.
Reporting (MPR) framework. Through the annual submission to NEA together with A Deposit Refund Scheme (DRS) for
RSA, the Government has mandated the their 3R plans. beverage containers will be implemented
reporting of packaging data and plans to by 2022 as the first phase of an EPR
reduce, reuse or recycle (3R) packaging. The MPR aims to spur companies to framework for packaging waste
For a start, this applies to manufacturers take action to reduce the amount of management.
and importers of packaged products, as packaging used and packaging waste
well as retailers such as supermarkets disposed of. The MPR will also lay the
with an annual turnover of more than foundation for the Extended Producer Scan this QR code for
$10 million. Under the MPR framework, Responsibility (EPR) framework for more information on the
obligated companies will be required to managing packaging waste, including RSA and MPR.
Introduction to the Packaging Partnership Programme (PPP)
To continue the support to companies Agency (NEA) to introduce the Packaging of the various relevant industries (e.g.
in their sustainable packaging waste Partnership Programme (PPP). manufacturers, importers, service
management journey after the end of providers) in Singapore, to familiarise
the Singapore Packaging Agreement This Programme aims to implement companies with the MPR requirements
(SPA) on 30 June 2020, the Singapore outreach initiatives, share knowledge and to build industry capability
Manufacturing Federation (SMF) is in and industry best practices through in sustainable packaging waste
partnership with the National Environment workshops and trainings to stakeholders management.
12HIGHLIGHTS
Logo for Products with Reduced
Packaging (LPRP)
companies that have made the effort join, simply scan the QR Code below
to minimise packaging waste. and complete the PPP Membership
Application Form. No membership fee
Companies that have taken proactive is required to join the PPP.
The Logo for Products with Reduced steps in reducing packaging waste
Packaging (LPRP) is a voluntary eco- may apply to have this logo on their For more information about the
label to mark packaging of products products, subject to approval. Contact Packaging Partnership Programme,
that have undergone improvements the PPP Secretariat to find out more. please contact the PPP Secretariat at
to reduce the amount of packaging 6826 3042. n
material used. Launched on 5 June Join as a PPP member today to
2017 at the World Environment Day, pledge your support to reduce
it was introduced under the SPA to packaging waste in Singapore and
enable consumers to identify products receive updates relating to sustainable Scan this QR Code to sign
with reduced packaging and recognise packaging waste management. To up as a PPP member.
13WSH
Safe Hands
Campaign 2020
T
o raise awareness on machinery safety and loved ones, and our fellow workers at the workplace.
preventive measures that can be put in place in, This goes beyond hand and finger injuries, but also in
the SMF launched the Safe Hands Campaign 2020, the prevention of the formation of new virus clusters
together with Workplace Safety and Health Council and its potential spread at the workplaces. This is the
(WSHC) on 19 May 2020. This campaign also serves as objective of the WSH Council and its tripartite partners,
a reminder on the importance of protecting our hands especially during this period as we support the nation’s
while at work. fight against COVID-19,” urged Mr Douglas Foo, SMF
President and WSHC’s Chairman of the WSH Council
Due to Circuit Breaker measures, the campaign was (Manufacturing) Committee, during the campaign.
launched virtually and streamed live on the SMF’s
Facebook and Youtube channel. Almost 300 companies
pledged their commitment to prevent hand injuries
in the workplaces and were acknowledged during
the campaign. During the campaign, SMF Secretary-
General Dr Ahmad Magad announced the SMF as one
of the BizSAFE Partners with WSHC. As one of the
BizSafe Partners, the SMF is committed to “continue its
work with the WSHC and look into how we may uplift
and improve WSH standards in the manufacturing
community,” said Dr Magad during his welcome remarks
at the campaign.
During his opening remarks, SMF President and WSHC’s Chairman for
WSH Council (Manufacturing) Committee, encouraged employers and
employees to observe personal cleanliness and be socially responsible
to protect themselves, their loved ones and fellow workers in the
workplace from COVID-19.
The loss of one finger, even a part of a finger, not
only causes pain to a person. It is detrimental to one’s
livelihood and causes physical and emotional turmoil
to not just the victim, but also to his or her family.
Therefore, continue to stay vigilant in protecting our
hands and strive towards the goal of zero accidents.
SMF Secretary-General Dr Ahmad Magad delivered the welcome Lend a helping hand to one another by watching out for
remarks where he announced the SMF as one of the BizSSAFE potential dangers. Let us not let familiarity cause us to
Partners with WSHC. neglect the dangers in the workplace. n
The health of the workforce goes hand-in-hand with
safety in the workplaces. With the COVID-19 outbreak,
it has brought the importance of a healthy workforce Scan the QR code to watch the speeches and the list
into sharp focus. Therefore, besides focusing on hand of companies that have pledged their commitment in
enforcing safer processes in the workplaces.
and finger injuries, employers and employees alike were
encouraged to observe personal cleanliness and be
socially responsible. “We must protect ourselves, our
14WSH
MANUFACTURING
SECTOR: AMPUTATIONS
IN SINGAPORE
H
and and finger injuries at the workplace are often In 2017, 117 (94%) out of a total of 125 amputation cases
overlooked as compared to other injury types. resulted in the complete loss or partial loss of the use of
Although seemingly minor, amputations, including hands. Most of these incidents were due to either unsafe
those of the hand or finger(s) remained as the second workplace conditions because of inadequate safety
highest contributor to workplace major injuries over the provisions (e.g., failure to install machine guarding), or
last five years, with one occurring almost every three unsafe acts carried out by workers. n
days. (See Graph 1)
160
132 123 143
140
125
117
120
100
80
60
40
20
0
2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Year
Graph 1: Workplace injuries that have resulted in amputations from 2013 to 2017
Source: Workplace Safety and Health Report – National Statistics 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017.
Source: Amputations at work: What do we know about it? WSHI Institute, WSH Institute Annual Report 2017.
WSH COUNCIL MATERIALS FOR MANUFACTURING COMPANIES
1. WSH Guidelines on Managing Safety and Health for SMEs in the Metalworking Industry
2. WSH Guidelines on Safe Use of Machinery
3. Case Studies for the Metalworking Industry
4. Checklist for Working Safely with Machines
5. 6 Handy Tips for Safe Hands
6. Look. Think. Do. – 6 Basic WSH Rules for Working with Machines (English, Mandarin)
15Insights
Adapt. Transform.
Resilience
Shevron Pte Ltd – Transforming Textiles to Masks
Managing Director Shevron adapted quickly to the changing and helped to pave the way to rethink
of Shevron landscape and started shifting their our winning aspiration in this new norm
Ms Jade Yip. business to online platforms. This gave business landscape – our geographies,
(Photo by
their products a greater visibility in a product categories, consumer segments,
Shevron Pte Ltd)
growing consumer market and they could channels, vertical stages of production –
harness the advantages of e-commerce so that we may compete and win in the
by keeping abreast with shifting new norm, position Singapore globally
consumer market buying trends. Besides and make the world a better place.” n
their website, they explored various
e-commerce platforms such as Lazada,
Qoo10 and Shopee, which allowed
them to grow their presence organically
online and leverage on the opportunity
to connect with more consumers online
during the circuit breaker.
S
hevron is a Singapore design and As the outbreak escalated, the country
manufacturing company renowned was facing a mask shortage as people
for its product innovation, design, scrambled to mask up to protect
embroidery and print. The company’s themselves from the virus. So using their
product portfolio includes quality bags expertise, Shevron designed and launched
and accessories, clothing as well as home ShieldMask+ on the online markets in
décor products. When the COVID-19 February 2020. As the virus is spread
outbreak hit, Shevron was not able to through water droplets, Shevron designed
conduct their business in the usual way of the reusable cloth mask to contain four
direct selling to their corporate and tourism layers of protection to repel moisture
customers. Their overseas production particles, with two times more filter than
house and local outsourced partners were surgical masks. Shevron has also donated
also closed due to the outbreak, which left more than 10,000 of these masks to
them having to rely solely on their own foreign workers and frontline workers.
local production capacity.
Managing Director of Shevron Ms Jade
Realising that they could not continue Yip commented, “These (changes made Each ShieldMask+ was sewn by hand. (Photo
their business in the conventional way, to the business) were essential for survival by Shevron).
ORIENT CROWN – From Singapore and Beyond
O
RIENT CROWN, a homegrown set up their own e-commerce page on ORIENT CROWN will continue to
luxury brand, provides consumers their website with customers’ support strengthen their local business. Through
with a range of high quality watch and safe delivery to the client’s doorstep. their expansion overseas, they hope to
winders that can preserve the quality However, to protect their brand image, globalise the Singapore luxury brand
of automatic watch pieces by winding they could only display their mid-range by providing the same experience that
them while they are in storage. Though products and were not able to provide their clients had when they visit their
a very niche market, they are one of the customisation of the products online. Singapore stores. n
biggest providers in Southeast Asia for
this market, with 60% of their clientele Therefore, with majority of their clients
made up of tourists. overseas, there was one way to ensure
business resilience – “we go to where
When COVID-19 hit Singapore, the our clients are based at,” said Mr Waleed
company saw a sudden drop in tourists’ Abumazen, Managing Director and co-
clientele. The Circuit Breaker further founder of ORIENT CROWN. With their
exacerbated the situation when they overseas contacts, and countries’ borders
had to close their outlets during the opening up, ORIENT CROWN took the
period. Moving the business to online opportunity to step into Malaysia, where
platforms was the only way for business their second biggest overseas clientele
survival. However, as a luxury brand in a are based, and South Korea. Both store
niche market, they could not hop onto locations are in the pipeline to open Mr Waleed Abumazen, Managing Director
available e-commerce sites as this goes within these few months. and co-founder of Orient Crown. (Photo by
against their brand image. Hence, they ORIENT CROWN).
16Insights
MiRXES Pte Ltd -
SCALING FROM CANCER DIAGNOSTICS TO COVID-19 TESTS
swiftly, the team in MiRXES completed test from the lab to the clinic, scaling up
technology transfer within a week, production to meet demands globally by
repurposing their production lines leveraging on capabilities which we have
to manufacture 100,000 test kits per built up since our founding in 2014.”
week. They have since ramped up their
production capacity to manufacture MiRXES plans to continue to grow and
more than 500,000 test kits a week. enhance their diagnostic development,
(Photo by MiRXES Pte Ltd)
Their Singapore production site supplies expanding from cancer to infectious
the test kits to 13 hospitals and labs in diseases, and later to chronic diseases.
S
ingapore-based biotech company Singapore, and to more than 20 countries There are also plans to expanding and
MiRXES specialises in developing worldwide. They also supply other building a new Industry 4.0 manufacturing
RNA-focused research applications essential supplies for COVID-19 testing, site and looking to expand their presence
and diagnostic tests, such as GASTROClear, which include swabs and tubes for in new overseas markets such Central
the world’s first microRNA blood test for sample collection, viral RNA extraction and South America, which they had
early detection of stomach cancer. When kits, and equipment for automated RNA entered through the COVID-19 test kits. n
the COVID-19 outbreak spread, they faced extraction. Besides manufacturing the
a drop in demand for their products test kits, their R&D team started focusing
and services. People were holding back on developing reagents and products
on going to clinics and hospitals for that are related to COVID-19 and other
diagnostic tests, while hospitals worldwide infectious diseases.
were concentrating resources on testing
and treating COVID-19 patients. Research “The changes have allowed us to
laboratories also had to close as countries emerge from the outbreak stronger, with
entered into lockdown, leading to a drop enhanced capabilities in manufacturing,
in demand for research reagents. with a wider global customer base and
new diagnostic product users worldwide,”
In view of the escalation of the outbreak, said Dr Zhou Lihan, the co-founder
their partners in the Agency for Science, and CEO of MiRXES, “the experience in
Technology and Research (A*STAR) carrying out these changes gives us the
approached them in early February to confidence that, in situations such as a
mass produce the Fortitude Kit RT-PCR viral pandemic, we can respond quickly Co-Founder and CEO of MiRXES Pte Ltd Dr
diagnostic test for COVID-19. Moving and act swiftly to bring a new diagnostic Zhou Lihan (Photo by MiRXES)
Osteopore International Pte Ltd –
Business Continuity improves Business Resilience
O
steopore International manufactures and efficacy of their 3D printers also
implantable devices that regrows resulted in significant improvement of
bone tissue for the human skeletal quality and doubled their production
system. By combining the science of output, even though they only had half
Tissue Engineering and Regenerative the workforce.
Medicine with 3D printing, they produce
a microarchitecture that enables the Osteopore International used to travel to
healing process. different parts of the world to meet with
surgeons to drive product innovation.
Designated as an essential service during With border closed in many countries,
the COVID-19 outbreak, they continue Osteopore CEO Mr Goh Khoon Seng (right) they were unable to do so. However,
to provide implants for patients that together with Chief Technology Officer every crisis comes with opportunities.
Mr Jing Lim (left). (Photo by Osteopore
require urgent surgeries such as trauma International).
The outbreak has compelled many to
and tumour removal. However, as they accept digital platforms such as video-
sent their products to Malaysia for Safe distancing measures must still be conferencing tools. This helps Osteopore
gamma sterilisation, with the Malaysia’s adhered even as an essential service. International to easily communicate with
Movement Control Order (MCO), their Therefore, following business continuity stakeholders overseas through digital
logistics was disrupted, with delays guidelines, they implemented split teams communications platforms. Without the
from five to 10 days. This affected their operations for the production floor. They need of a physical space for meetings,
products delivery to hospitals locally and also signed up for SkillsFuture course they are able to arrange webinars and
overseas. “Having gone through SARS, on digital workplace for their staff engaged surgeons to share their user
we did expect disruption in Singapore so that they may learn to utilise data experience with the global community.
and some Asian countries. We did not and information effectively for higher
anticipate a global pandemic,” said Mr productivity. This means increased data The outbreak has created opportunities
Goh Khoon Seng, CEO of Osteopore visibility and analytics on the production for Osteopore International to improve
International. This has caused delays in floor, helping the team to respond and their business resilience. The outbreak may
finalising agreements with distributors in troubleshoot problems immediately. The end one day. Even so, they will continue to
the US and the EU. focused efforts to improve the efficiency implement the changes they have made
during this pandemic period. n
17Insights
SMEs Go Digital Programme Success Story -
York Launch Service cruises
at top speed with first-of-
its-kind mobile application
An article by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA)
B
usiness is brisk at York Launch In May 2019, they got to work customising Convinced of the benefits of digitalisation,
Service. Functioning like a water an online booking application for York the team now frequently comes back
taxi service for the Sea Transport Launch Service, and piloted Book- with suggestions on ways to improve the
industry, the company makes more than a-Launch in August with selected application or new functions to include,
100 boat trips per day, ferrying workers customers. Today, over three quarters of Mr Kieu jests.
between Marina South Pier and bigger their clients have converted to using the
vessels in nearby anchorage waters. application for boat charters. Book-a-Launch, now on version two, is
still a work in progress. The company
Despite the steady business, what had After further assessment by the Infocomm is currently test bedding and working
been gnawing away at managing director Media Development Authority under on instant automated invoicing once
Mr Kieu Kim Sen’s mind were the old the SMEs Go Digital programme and a trip is completed and a GPS function
school manual processes in York Launch MPA, Book-a-Launch became one of the that shows the boatman only the target
Service’s operations room – processes first batch of solutions approved under vessel for easier navigation.
that had not evolved since the company the Industry Digital Plan for the Harbour
was founded in 1993. Craft sub-sector. Sharpening business edge
As an early mover in the harbour craft
“Orders were taken over the phone. Book-a-Launch allows customers to key sub-sector to digitalise, Mr Kieu estimates
Booking details and acknowledgement in their booking details (such as date, at least a 10 percent increase in revenue
of delivery completion by customers and time and targeted vessel to reach), within the first year of adopting the
payments to boatmen were done with eliminating erroneous note taking or solution. Book-a-Launch also gives York
paper and pen. There was minimal use overlooked orders by more than 50 Launch Services a unique advantage
of technology in our processes,” says the percent. Customers will later receive a when pitching to potential clients.
42-year-old who took over the business push notification on the details of their
in 2003. boat – not unlike getting the car plate “We can now differentiate ourselves from
number of your hired ride. competitors. There’s no need to get into
Manual processes inevitably led to a price war with this new angle,” says Mr
mistakes and disputes. Sometimes the Operations staff at York Launch Service Kieu who admits they are not the cheapest
team might forget to dispatch an order on can view the list of bookings at a glance operator in the market because their fleet
time – it is crucial to get workers to their and locations of their boats via a global of 40-odd vessels are fitted with twin
vessels punctually – as they simply had positioning system (GPS) tracking engines for better safety and reliability.
too many things to manage, he shares. function. Information on completed trips
is also automatically channelled to the That’s not all however; the forward-
Winds of change company’s accounts department for thinking managing director hopes that
From the early 2010s, the explosion swift invoicing. digitalisation will start to attract more
of mobile technology and disruption young talents to the fold.
of whole industries (from media to Strong employee approval
retail) planted a seed in Mr Kieu’s mind. “I have to salute and give credit to my While most of the industry is still engaged
However, he was held back by financial team. Without their eager participation, in manual processes, Mr Kieu insists that
constraints and the taxing process of test the adoption would not have been digitalising is crucial. “Technology usage
bedding and implementation. successful,” says Mr Kieu of his operations is now a natural way of life. It’s only a
staff, of whom at least 80 percent are matter of time before it becomes more
By 2018 however, he was moved to long-time mature employees. For many, common in our industry,” he says.
action, inspired by the results of on-land this is the first time they are using digital
transportation applications like Grab and means for operations work. “We can choose to wait and watch
Uber. “I saw something in that model. It other companies gain success with
really eliminates a lot of paperwork,” he “They were of course concerned at digitalisation, or we can be in the
says. first that digitalisation would create forefront as the first mover. The choice is
redundancies, but that’s not at all true. obvious.” n
Mr Kieu and his operations director Mr Our intention was to make their job easier
Vincent Choo sifted through multiple and give them more time for rest by
software vendors before landing on simplifying their work process,” he recalls.
a match with ShipsFocus Pte Ltd, Scan this QR code to find
which specialises in maritime shipping Where in the past, a work shift required out more about the SMEs
digitalisation. The project received three people, only two people are now Go Digital programme.
financial support from the Maritime and needed for booking operations. The third
Port Authority of Singapore’s Maritime person is now free to be redeployed to
Cluster Fund - Productivity. other tasks, such as monitoring and boat
deployment.
18GO GLOBAL
COVID-19 PIVOT
Transformation Programme
T
he SMF understands your hardship and In May and June 2020, GBG conducted 6 exciting
uncertainty as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. webinars partnering with industry professionals
Therefore, the SMF’s Global Business Group (GBG) from various sectors covering a range of interesting
arranged a series of webinars to discuss challenges topics from digital tools, guidelines to Indonesia halal
and share insights into the current market, as well as certification, GST reserve charge to fundamental of data
some strategies that help tackle the complex business and internationalisation frameworks. In total, more than
landscape. The programmes aim to help our businesses 1000 participants attended our virtual seminars. n
to pivot from COVID-19 calamity to victory.
NAVIGATING COVID-19 GO DIGITAL GO GLOBAL INDONESIA AN OVERVIEW ON
HALAL CERTIFICATION
WeChat has become one of the
To help local SMEs in this pandemic
biggest standalone applications in
period, the SMF partnered Consulus to
the world with 1.2 billion monthly The Halal Assurance Law 33/2014
provide an hour industry talk followed
active users (MAUs) and 70 million requires all products that meets halal
by a complimentary 1-to-1 consultation
registered accounts outside of China. requirements, and are imported to,
session to share a customised roadmap
Attendees were given tips on tapping distributed and traded in Indonesia
for interested companies.
into this leading digital marketing tool to be halal certified within the next
6 May | 2.30pm to 3.30pm to reach out to the China Market and five years. Invited speakers discussed
beyond. how this affects the future of the halal
27 May | 2.30pm to 3.30pm industry and local business.
GST REVERSE CHARGE + GST 5 June | 2.30pm to 3.30pm
COST SAVINGS
Scan the QR Code to INITIATE
watch INTERNATIONALISATION
THE POWER OF BIG + SMALL
DATA
To keep people updated with
the recent GST reverse charge
implementation and how has the GST
landscape changed in Singapore,
The SMF invited Ms Judy from
the SMF partnered with Singapore
Singapore Management University
Chartered Tax Professionals to
(SMU) to share the fundamentals of
provide participants with a better
internationlisation specially curated
understanding of the reverse charge In today’s digital world, data is even
to SMEs who are keen to venture
regime to set their companies in order. more necessary for businesses to
overseas, beginning with South East
12 June | 2.30pm to 5.00pm understand their customers and
Asia. Participants were also introduced
use data to improve operations.
to some frameworks that help to assess
Participated companies learnt how
the desirability of a market.
they can get ahead of their competitors
by understanding the importance of 26 June | 3.00pm to 4.30pm
Big and Small Data.
19 June | 2.00pm to 4.00pm
Look forward to more upcoming webinars and events that focus on business to business with our
international partners.
20SMF Buyers’
Market 2020
Marina Bay Sands Singapore
Expo & Convention Centre
Hall C , Level 1
1 1 – 1 3 December 2 0 2 0
11-12 Dec: 11am –8pm
13 Dec: 11am –7pm
Co-Organisers
A part of SMF Buyers’ Market:This December, the Singapore Manufacturing
Federation (SMF) will co-organise the inaugural
SMF Buyers’ Market, together with Conference &
EXCLUSIVE
Exhibition Management Services Pte Ltd.
Held at Marina Bay Sands Singapore from
11 –13 December 2020 , booths at the SMF to MANUFACTURERS
Buyers’ Market are open exclusively to
manufacturers, especially in four main sectors Be a part of a B2B-B2C
of F&B, consumer electronics, beauty and buying experience
healthcare products, and designer jewellery.
Sell directly to your end
At this thematic shopping experience, you will consumers
be able to reach out to over 5,000 trade
professionals and end-consumers from all walks C o n n e c t with new agents,
of life – from high net-worth individuals to
distributors a n d retailers
retailers, agents, distributors, representatives and
more!
The SMF Buyers’ Market is held concurrently with the
Singapore International Jewelry Expo X’mas Edition
as part of a shopper’s wonderland that will satisfy
the gifting needs of the festive season.
EXHIBITOR PROFILE
F&B • Consumer Electronics •
Beauty & Healthcare Products • Designer Jewellery
VISITOR PROFILE
Agents • Distributors • F&B industry professionals • Representatives •
Retailers • High net-worth individuals • End consumers
PARTICIPATING C O S T
Bare Space S$450/sqm (min. 18sqm)
Shell Scheme S$520/sqm (min.9sqm)
*Singapore Pavilion Package S$590/sqm (min.9sqm)
*Pending approval from Enterprise Singapore
A 9sqm Shell Scheme Package includes:
• Fascia board with company name and stand no.
• White partitions
• Needle-punched carpeting
• Single-phase electrical socket(220V)
• 2 fluorescent lights
• 2 folding chairs
• 1 information counter
• 1 waste paper basket
SECURE YO U R BOOTH TODAY!
Singapore Manufacturing Federation •
Global Business Groups
Katherine Heng •
katherineheng@smfederation.org.sg
(65) 6826 3031
2985 Jalan Bukit Merah
Singapore 159457
(65) 6826 3000 • www.smfederation.org.sgGO GLOBAL
Indonesia: Your
Next Manufacturing
Federation
T
he SMF co-organised a webinar This webinar was chaired by SMF
titled “Indonesia: Your Next President Mr Douglas Foo, with
Manufacturing Federation” on the keynote speech delivered by
17 June 2020. Held in partnership Ambassdor of the Republic of
with the Embassy of Indonesia in Indonesia to Singapore, His Excellency SMF President Mr Douglas Foo chaired the
Singapore, this webinar aims to Ngurah Swajaya. It also had speakers webinar and delivered the opening speech.
highlight potentials in the East Java from the public and private sectors
province for Singapore manufacturing such as Vice Governor of East Java
companies, and the legal aspects of Province Mr Emil Elestianto Dardak,
doing business in Indonesia. and President (South East Asia, Pacific
& South Korea) from Rolls-Royce,
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr Bicky Bhangu, who is also SMF
companies are relooking their business Deputy President. During the webinar,
model to make it resilient against the speakers shared their insights into
future pandemics. One such way is the Indonesian market and answered
to consider diversifying their supply questions from the attendees during Ambassdor of the Republic of Indonesia to
chains to ensure their supply chains the panel discussion. Singapore, His Excellency Ngurah Swajaya
remain robust. Therefore, as countries shared some of the advantages of investing in
Indonesia during his keynote speech.
are reopening their borders, it is a good The SMF is organising many of such
time to explore potential business and webinars to help and encourage
Scan this QR code to follow
investments opportunities available in local companies to expand into other
the SMF’s Telegram Group to
other countries. markets. To be updated on upcoming keep updated on upcoming
webinars from the SMF, follow the webinars from the SMF.
SMF’s Telegram Group. n https://t.me/smfhelps
Appreciating Our
COO Staff
D
uring Singapore’s Circuit Breaker period, the SMF’s
Certificates of Origin Office (COO) remained open
to continue serving the business community in their
trade documentations. Therefore, in appreciation of their
service rendered during this period, SMF Secretary-General
Dr Ahmad Magad presented certificates of appreciation to
the COO staff on 21 July 2020.
The SMF is authorised by the Singapore Customs to issue,
endorse and certify Certificates of Origin (CO) and other
supporting documents under Section 3 of the Exportation SMF COO staff Mr Willie Lim (second from left), Mr Eddy Poon (third
(CO & Commonwealth Preference Cert.) Order ‘71. We have from left) and Ms Christie Chua (third from right) received certificates
been endorsing CO’s for more than 20 years. of appreciation from SMF Secretary-General Dr Ahmad Magad
(extreme right) for their service rendered during Singapore’s Circuit
Breaker period. Also present at the presentation were SMF Secretary
For further enquires and assistance, please contact our General (Designate) Mr Lawrence Pek (extreme left) and SMF Senior
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23GS1 Singapore
GS1 weCATALOG:
Bringing You an Enhanced Experience
Over the last 7 years, thousands of our members have been using National Electronic
weCATALOG Product Catalogue (NEPC), which is now called weCATALOG to create barcodes,
One Data Source For All
store and share product information. This one-stop online platform allows retailers,
create | store | share | source | verify
marketplaces and other users to collaborate, source for and verify their products.
As part of our ongoing efforts to enhance our services and members’ experience for weCATALOG, we incorporated
feedback from industry and have developed the following enhancements:
Create up to 200 Barcodes Maximum file size increased Load time for a full load is less
per batch upload to 100MB per batch upload than 90 seconds
(Previous version: 50 barcodes only). (Previous version: 15MB only). (4x faster than previous version).
Members’ Testimony
“At the past, I was having concerns over the safety of my product data which was stored locally in an excel file. I need
to ensure my product data is accurate before submitting to relevant authorities. With GS1 weCATALOG, it does not only
simplify the process of creating a barcode in less than 1 minute but it helps me to avoid mistakes such as duplication
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specific barcode. Overall, GS1 weCATALOG is an excellent database that does exactly what we need”
– David Garcia, Vice-President of Lotus International Pte Ltd
“I would highly recommend all companies in Singapore to utilise GS1 weCATALOG as it has given us the privilege to
further expose our products into the market and connect with other companies through business matching.”
- Arlyn Fontanilla, Sales and Marketing Executive of Newstart Health Food Pte Ltd
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n
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Important
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weCATALOG. Incomplete and inaccurate product information can affect consumers’ trust and your brand image. This may result in a
loss of potential business opportunities and inefficient product recalls.
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