SP, Workforce Singapore and Agilent Technologies Lean Enterprise Development Project

1. Singapore Polytechnic, Workforce Singapore and Agilent Technologies recently launched a
new collaborative Lean Enterprise Development (LED) project known as Industry
Development, Enhancement and Advancement Programme for Small and Medium
Enterprises (IDEAS). This programme targets the Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs),
bearing hope that it would help them improve the efficiency and productivity of their
product testing and development efforts. The first to embark on this programme is the
Food Manufacturing industry.
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2. Currently, the process of product testing and data analysis which food manufacturing
SMEs practise, can span up to 24 hours. Though this project, this process could potentially
be shortened by more than 5 times, cutting it down to 4 hours instead. Over time, this
programme will be introduced to all process industries such as Biomedical Sciences,
Chemicals Oil & Gasses as well as Environmental technology.
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3. Principal and Chief Executive Officer Soh
Wai Wah said "The presence of
advanced instrumentation in SP and
technical notes developed by our
dedicated research staff will enhance
the training curriculum of working
professionals and enable companies to
know their products better and produce
better quality products that
differentiate themselves in the local and
overseas marketplace. At the same
time, working with partners like Agilent
will enable our students and staff to
embrace the latest technology." ​
SP staying on top of efficiency and productivity

4. This collaboration will see Agilent provide state-of-the-art analytical instruments
while Singapore Polytechnic offers consultancy services and training on technology
leverage and processes. SP will further develop the technical notes from the various
product testing and developments conducted by its staff and students, and share
the information with the relevant industries through symposiums, masterclasses
and workshops funded by Workforce Singapore through the Industry Catalyst
Programme (ICP).​ ​
SP staying on top of efficiency and productivity

5. www.sp.edu.sg
Singapore Polytechnic
500 Dover Road
Singapore 139651
tel. (65) 6775 1133
fax. (65) 6870 6189

6. www.sp.edu.sg
Singapore Polytechnic
500 Dover Road
Singapore 139651
tel. (65) 6775 1133
fax. (65) 6870 6189