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DIRECTORY OF SINGAPORE PROCESS & CHEMICALS INDUSTRIES 2021/2022
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for the local industry, these standards allow PCM contractors to measure their performance while driving continuous productivity improvement by achieving the best standard (quintile targets of 1 to 5). At present, the standards of 4 core trade have been rolled out in 2020: Scaffolding, Pipe Fitting, Welding, and Insulation. With the initial development phase of CPS focusing on the most labour-intensive activities within the craft, the complete set of standards will be launched in 2021.
While the pandemic has exacerbated the industry’s manpower constraints, it also presents an opportune time to accelerate the adoption of mechanization and automation. To facilitate this, Enterprise Singapore introduced the Productive Safe Restart Scheme (PSRS) grant to accelerate digital adoption and/
or transform operations. To identify labour- intensive activities and opportunities for mechanization across the industry, the Mechanization WG formed 7 sub-groups comprising of Plant Owners and PCM partners to focus on various core trades. Moreover, the WG embarked on developing a Craft Transformation Roadmap (CTR) for each core trade of the industry in 2021 with the objective to transform the industry by developing and implementing mechanization initiatives, identifying new tools, and simplifying or automating work processes.
Readily assessable by PC members, the Mechanization WG developed a database of 59 tools each with its detailed information such as advantages and disadvantages, video demonstrations, and supplier contact. The database was also insightful for ASPRI in
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Figure 1: PCM Transformation Roadmap
engaging their members in their respective mechanization journey. As part of efforts to promote the database among PC and ASPRI members, webinars were organised to showcase the various technologies and tools.
To maintain the global competitiveness of Singapore, it is critical to ensure that the industry is underpinned by a skilled and productive workforce. Targeted to be launched this year, the Workers’ Capability WG is developing a dynamic framework for the Phase-3 R1 criteria proposal. In contrast to the previous framework, the new framework represents a paradigm shift with the focus on improving the overall skills level of the industry, while simultaneously driving continuous learning and improvement. Equipped with relevant industry knowledge, workers will have the potential to be groomed for supervisory positions which will complement the WG’s drive to explore avenues to attract local talents to join the industry.
The Centre of Excellence (COE) WG is actively on the look-out for Productivity Innovation Projects (PIPs) to drive the digital transformation of the PCM sector. The goal of PIPs to identify futuristic technologies to improve the overall capabilities and competitiveness, and the WG collaborates with higher education institutes to drive its adoption within the industry.
To maintain Singapore’s competitiveness on the global stage and its attractiveness to foreign investors, the Capital Projects WG was formed in 2020 to focus on identifying productivity improvement opportunities, industry best practices, and provide recommendations for implementation.
Moving forward, the respective WGs will continue to synergize its various strategies to drive the Productivity Council further in raising the bar of the industry’s productivity and competitiveness.
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