The Client |
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- Leading Singapore-based meat processing and distribution company with over 100 employees and a large-scale production facility exceeding 12,000 sqm
- Established industry player with decades of operating history, serving major customers including supermarkets, food manufacturers, hospitality groups, and e-commerce platforms
- Processes hundreds of animal meat units daily, with integrated cold-chain logistics and nationwide distribution capabilities
- Achieved strong business scale with annual revenue exceeding S$60 million, positioning it as a key supplier within Singapore’s food supply chain
- Operates advanced facilities including refrigerated automated storage systems, supporting high food safety and operational standards
How RIC Helped |
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Grant Secured:
Successfully secured the Enterprise Development Grant (EDG) with over S$1 million in grant support at 50% funding level for a large-scale factory automation project
Scope of RIC’s Consulting and Advisory Services:
Successfully secured the Enterprise Development Grant (EDG) with over S$1 million in grant support at 50% funding level for a large-scale factory automation project
Scope of RIC’s Consulting and Advisory Services:
- RIC led a highly detailed and technical grant strategy process, including:
- End-to-end scoping of automation workflows across meat cutting, packing, and crate logistics
- Deep analysis of operational bottlenecks, including manual handling inefficiencies and production delays
- Quantification of productivity gains (e.g. process time reduction, output increase, manpower savings)
- Financial modelling covering ROI, cost-benefit analysis, and long-term scalability impact
- Development of a comprehensive implementation roadmap, including engineering phases and system integration
- The project involved advanced Industry 4.0 technologies, including:
- Smart Conveyor System – connects cutting machines directly to packing machines, eliminating manual transport
- Sensor-based Data Counting System – captures real-time production data (time, quantity, output) for performance tracking
- Crate Buffering System integrated with Automated Storage & Retrieval System (ASRS) – automates crate movement and storage across multiple factory levels
- In simple terms: the factory moved from manual, labour-intensive handling to a fully integrated, automated production line with real-time data visibility
- RIC worked closely with a specialised industrial automation solution provider with decades of experience, ensuring technical feasibility and strong project justification
- Beyond grant approval, RIC provided end-to-end grant management support, including:
- Ongoing monitoring of project implementation and deliverables
- Advisory on milestone tracking and compliance requirements
- Management of interim reporting, claims submission, and change requests
- Preparation of final claims and audit support to ensure full grant disbursement
Outcomes |
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- Achieved over 94% reduction in processing time from cutting to packing (from up to 42 minutes to under 1 minute)
- Increased production output by approximately 20%, enabling the company to handle higher demand and scale operations
- Reduced manpower requirements by up to 75% in certain workflows, allowing redeployment to higher-value roles
- Improved space utilisation by over 2X, significantly increasing storage capacity through automated crate stacking
- Enabled real-time production data tracking, leading to better decision-making, improved accuracy, and operational transparency
- Enhanced workplace safety and job quality by eliminating heavy manual handling tasks
- RIC worked hand-in-hand with the client throughout the project lifecycle, playing an instrumental role in both securing the grant and ensuring successful project execution