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Profiles

Sherry Lu PIC 2

We talk to:Sherry Lu, Country Sales Manager, Swisslog Singapore

Your business nous goes a long way, what do you specialise in? Swisslog is a leading global company with a rich history dating back to 1900. Headquartered in Switzerland, we’ve grown into a major player specialising in automation solutions for warehouses and distribution centres. Our offerings cater to various industries, including grocery, retail & e-commerce, and F&B. My journey with Swisslog started in 2012, and over the years, I have combined technical expertise and commercial acumen to deliver unique solutions tailored to meet customers’ supply chain needs and challenges. As the Country Sales Manager of Swisslog Singapore, I specialise in: Logistics consultancy and planning for automation Warehouse automation, encompassing pallet technology, bin/carton/single item technology WMS software AGV/AMR systems What are key developments in supply chain at present? In the rapidly evolving supply chain industry, we are experiencing a number of key developments that will shape our future: Digital transformation: The integration of advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and big data analytics is revolutionising supply chain operations. These technologies enhance forecasting accuracy, optimise inventory management, and improve decision-making processes. Automation and robotics: Automation is becoming increasingly prevalent in supply chains, particularly in warehouse operations. Robotics solutions, such as Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) and Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs), are enhancing efficiency and reducing human error in material handling. Sustainability: There is a growing emphasis on sustainable practices within the supply chain. Companies are adopting eco-friendly initiatives such as reducing carbon emissions, reducing energy consumption, optimising transportation routes, and implementing energy-efficient technologies. Resilience and risk Management: The recent global disruptions have highlighted the need for resilient supply chains. Businesses are investing in strategies to mitigate risks, such as diversifying suppliers, increasing transparency, and developing more agile and flexible supply chain networks. E-commerce growth: The surge in e-commerce has transformed […]

Alisa White PIC 2

Hard work and good service a recipe for success

Australasia LAPP Australia Purchasing and Finance Manager, Alisa White A young mother who has gone from immaterial knowledge of industrial systems and automation issues is today leading a team dedicated to the task. Alisa White has forged a career in the industrial sector, and is now LAPP Australia Purchasing and Finance Manager, where she is relishing the organisational and logistical challenges of her role, as well as being respected for her hard work. Alisa’s previous experience is highly varied, from interior design, to customer service and architectural specification work with a building material wholesaler, to production planner for a manufacturer, before finding ECS New Zealand and sister company, LAPP Australia. ECS and LAPP Australia specialise in cables, connectors, accessories, and industrial automation solutions for a broad range of industries across New Zealand and Australia, respectively. “I have to admit that when first taking the job, cables were new to me, and automation was mysterious. But my background was service, and that applies to any industry. And once I learned how and where these cables and industrial automation technologies were being used, it became increasingly fascinating,” says Alisa, whose role includes forecasting, quoting, ordering, administration, supplier relationship management, and managing a team of four staff. “LAPP has a several other women in leadership positions, including a warehouse 2IC, a business development head, and an industry sector manager, so its been a great environment where internal progression is encouraged, success is rewarded, and I can learn from other talented and successful women in business.” Alisa joined ECS 10 years ago, and then became predominantly focused on LAPP Australia, when it was established as a permanent subsidiary six years ago. (LAPP Australia is a joint venture between ECS New Zealand and LAPP Group.) Supply chain challenges When Covid first hit, just about everyone […]

Aanchal PIC

Aanchal Gupta, Managing Director of APAC at Tulip Singapore

What is Tulip’s role in Industry 4.0? Tulip’s role is to provide an easy to use, digitalised solution for manufacturers to enable a more efficient production process. The Industry 4.0 revolution is transforming industrial and manufacturing processes rapidly and we aspire to provide companies with opportunities to ease into this growing and evolving industry. How is Tulip assisting enhance productivity across APAC? Tuip’s Frontline Operations Platform has been developed for precisely this reason – to enhance productivity among manufacturing and production players by enabling them to develop digital solutions. In addition, our platform provides productivity and quality measurements for manufacturers and producers to enhance their effectiveness and efficiency. At Tulip, we focus primarily on frontline workers and believe there is an exponential potential in this area. To date, this area of the workforce has been left out of digitisation considerations. This is where Tulip comes in with our human-centric and low-code approach. Without any programming effort, the people who are really affected and involved in manufacturing and production daily can develop digital solutions that really improve efficiencies in their work. For example, these could be digital work instructions, quality assurance measures or documentation. In this way, productivity can be increased step by step throughout the entire production process.  How do you see manufacturing’s future at present? We believe the manufacturing industry will continue to evolve significantly with new areas of growth and pockets of opportunity emerging. More and more companies are beginning to understand the challenges of having a single monolithic solution due to each site having different needs and requirements. A composable approach, where companies can fit their sites and stations with the tools, machines, and capabilities they need—but with oversight visibility—is critical in today’s rapidly evolving world. In today’s dynamic manufacturing environment, the ability to adjust to changes […]

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