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PROGRAMME IN OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT INNOVATION (OMNI)

The Skills Framework Operations MaNagement Innovation (OMNI) Programme is a joint initiative by the Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology (SIMTech), a research institute of the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) and the SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) Agency. The objective is to train key personnel - engineers, managers and senior staff of companies to be technology innovators to achieve manufacturing excellence. This is accomplished by promoting the use of operations management techniques and technologies that support a company’s strategy. This will ensure that operations improvement are both effective (align to company’s strategy) and efficient (achieve productivity gains).

About the WSQ OMNI Programme

The programme offers a proven Operations Management Innovation methodology (OmniMethodology™) based on R&D, proven through highly successful applications in various sectors of the manufacturing industry. It consists of two parts: classroom training and mentorship.

The classroom training focuses on transferring knowledge in operations management and use of this methodology. The mentorship reinforces the classroom learning by applying the said methodology in the student’s company. At this on-site training, the participant will identify operations improvement areas, generate suitable initiatives and develop implementation action plans that are based on productivity improvements, mentored by SIMTech’s trainers.

Uniqueness of the Skills Framework OMNI Programme

As operations management is a continuous improvement process, this programme equips participants with the necessary knowledge and skills, to systematically use the OmniMethodology™ to continuously improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the companies’ operations. This is similar to ensuring that companies can use this methodology to ‘fish’ for a life-time rather than be provided with fish for a day.

Who Should Join

This programme is relevant for:

Management officers/directors
Supply chain/procurement/logistics managers and senior staff
Inventory/warehouse management managers and senior staff
Manufacturing/production/engineering managers and senior staff
Industrial engineering managers and senior staff
Operations management managers and senior staff

How an organisation benefits from the programme

Extracted from SIMTech Manufacturing Matters' Article

SIMTech’s OMNI Programme Sparks Business Productivities In Local SME

15 Jul 2022

Local leader in robotic machine vision upskills key staff in operations efficiencies

JM VisTec is a leading local robotic machine vision specialist with regional presence in Asia Pacific and diverse sectors such as semiconductors, electronics, aerospace, automotives, solar cells, pharmaceuticals, fast-moving consumer goods, homeland security, and logistics, among others. Though an SME, it punches well above its weight in the industry and has partnerships with SIMTech and ARTC.

In advancing its technology, JM VisTec collaborated with ARTC to design an AI-powered automated empty bottle inspection system for one of Procter & Gamble’s product lines. JM VisTec is also a member of SIMTech’s Innovation Factory, and engaged the team to develop a 3D scanner with structured light for their machine vision solution. The 3D scanner is currently in the process of being commercialised.

JM VisTec recognises the importance of upskilling and training its staff. Several of its key staff recently completed SIMTech’s Programme in Operations Management Innovation (OMNI), which covers several key underpinning concepts to improving the effectiveness and efficiency of business operations – knowledge, mindsets, and skillsets that can have tangible, far-reaching impact on a business.

During the OMNI programme, participants identified a few key areas of opportunity for business development. First, they improved their capability in enhancing revenue through a self-developed Customer Relationship Management system built on SIMTech’s Digital Workflow Automation Solution. Secondly, they improved lead generation through several digital marketing efforts, beefing up their website with improved layout, navigation and content. They also revamped their digital platforms, more than doubling their followers. Thirdly, they enhanced their business efficiency in an internal Purchasing / Supplier Approval process, reducing the process lead time by more than half, from 3 weeks to an estimated 6 business days.

Besides the overarching OMNI programme, JM VisTec also invested in improving its staff’s technical knowledge through other SIMTech courses such as Dimensional Measurements and Metrology, and Engineering Optics and Optical Measurements.

A recipient of SIMTech’s MPTC Conference 2022 Productivity Partners Recognition Award, JM VisTec’s journey to being among today’s market leaders in machine vision and Industry 4.0 shows its leadership’s clear strategy to leverage smart multiplier partnerships and employee upskilling programmes with SIMTech and ARTC to further equip and grow the business and its human resources.

I would like to sincerely thank A*STAR SIMTech and ARTC for the great partnership on many fronts. This has helped my company and people holistically in very much appreciated structured ways.

Mr. Eugene Goh, Managing Director of JM VisTec

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For enquiries, please contact:
Mr Ma Bin, Principal Research Engineer, Manufacturing Control Tower
Email: bma@simtech.a-star.edu.sg

Mr Tom Chua, Assistant Industry Development Manager, Knowledge Transfer Office
Email: tom_chua@simtech.a-star.edu.sg
Web: a-star.edu.sg/simtech/kto

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List of Modules

Module 1: Apply Operations Improvement Fundamentals (40 hours)

This unit provides the necessary fundamental knowledge and concepts needed to understand operations management by introducing key concepts in operations improvement and productivity through:

Alignment of operations improvement to a company’s strategic intent,
Assessment of the performance of operations improvement based on productivity measurements,
Methods, tools and technologies that can be used to improve operations improvement, and
Application of the Operations Management Innovation methodology (OmniMethodology™) as a systematic approach to operations improvement that are effective and efficient.

On completion of this unit, participants will be ready to embark on an on-site company training mentored by SIMTech’s trainers using the OmniMethodology™. This is the first step towards becoming a technology innovator of a company.

Module Outline

Understand the fundamental concept of operations improvement and productivity
Understand the important link between business competitive strategy and operations improvement and productivity
Understand the approach to measure the performance of operations improvement and productivity
Understand the techniques and tools for operations improvement Understand the operations management innovation methodology

Upon Completion of this Course

Electronic Statement of Attainment (SOA) certificates will be issued by SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) to participants who have attended and attained competency in the Singapore Skills Framework training modules.

Participants must also meet the following criteria to receive their SOAs:

Achieve at least 75% course attendance;
Take all assessments; and
Pass the course.

Click here to learn more about the WSQ SOA Certificate.

(Sample) Statement of Attainment: SSG SOA

Module 2: Improve Operations Actions Using OmniMethodology™ (On-site Mentorship) (40 hours)

This unit trains participants to evaluate and identify operations improvement areas and set performance objectives. This is done using the OmniMethodology™ as a systematic approach to operations improvement that is both effective and efficient. This unit leverages on the knowledge learned in “Apply Operations Improvement Fundamentals”. The training will be company-based, with both on-site company sessions and scheduled review sessions. Upon completion of this unit, the participants will be ready to embark on the identification of suitable initiatives that can help the company improve its operations, achieve its competitive strategy and performance targets identified. This is the second step towards becoming a technology innovator of a company.

Module Outline

Identify activity landscape Identify operations improvement areas
Assess current productivity of operations improvement areas
Consolidate business strategy, objectives, improvement areas, and productivity

Upon Completion of this Course

Participants must also meet the following criteria to receive their SOAs:

Achieve at least 75% course attendance;
Take all assessments; and
Pass the course.

Click here to learn more about the WSQ SOA Certificate.

(Sample) Statement of Attainment: SSG SOA

For each OMNI Module

Pre-Requisites

Applicants should possess a degree in any discipline or a diploma with a minimum of 3 years of related working experience.
Applicants who do not have the required academic qualifications are still welcome to apply, but shortlisted candidates may be required to attend an interview for special approval.
Proficiency in written and spoken English.

Full Course Fee

The full course fee for each OMNI module is $6,000 before funding and prevailing GST.

Nett Course Fee

International Participants	Singapore Citizens, Singapore Permanent Residents and LTVP+ Holders	Employer-sponsored and self-sponsored Singapore Citizens aged 40 years and above (MCES) ²	SME-sponsored local employees (i.e Singapore Citizens, Singapore Permanent Residents and LTVP+ Holders) (ETSS) ¹
$6,480	$1,944	$744	$744

All fees are inclusive of prevailing GST.
LTVP+ Holders = Long Term Visit Pass Plus Holders

Please note that fees and funding amount are subject to change.

Long Term Visit Pass Plus (LTVP+) Holders

The LTVP+ scheme applies to lawful foreign spouses of Singapore Citizens with (i) at least one Singapore Citizen child or are expecting one from the marriage, or at least three years of marriage, and (ii) where the Singapore Citizen sponsor is able to support the family.

All LTVP+ holders can be identified with their green visit pass cards, with the word ‘PLUS’ printed on the back of the card.

¹ Under the Enhanced Training Support for Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs) scheme (ETSS), subject to eligibility criteria shown below.

SMEs that meet all of the following eligibility criteria:

Registered or incorporated in Singapore
Employment size of not more than 200 or with annual sales turnover of not more than $100 million

SME-sponsored Trainees:

Must be Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents.
Courses have to be fully paid for by the employer.
Trainee is not a full-time national serviceman.

Further Info: This scheme is intended for all organisations, including non-business entities not registered with ACRA e.g. VWOs, societies, etc. Only ministries, statutory boards, and other government agencies are not eligible under Enhanced Training Support for SMEs Scheme. Sole proprietorships which meet all of the above criteria are also eligible.

² Under the SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES) for employer-sponsored and self-sponsored Singapore Citizens aged 40 years old and above.

Singaporeans aged 25 years old and above are eligible for SkillsFuture Credit which can be used to offset course fees (for self-sponsored registrations only).

For more information on the SkillsFuture funding schemes you are eligible for, please visit www.ssg.gov.sg

How course fees are calculated

TYPE	CATEGORY OF INDIVIDUALS
	International Participants	Singapore Citizens, Singapore Permanent Residents and LTVP+ Holders	Employer-sponsored and self-sponsored Singapore Citizens aged 40 years and above	SME-sponsored local employees (i.e. Singapore Citizens, Singapore Permanent Residents and LTVP+ Holders)
	FUNDING SOURCE
	Not applicable for SkillsFuture Funding	SkillsFuture Funding (Baseline)	SkillsFuture Mid-career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES) ²	SkillsFuture Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS) ¹
Full Course Fee	$6,000	$6,000	$6,000	$6,000
SkillsFuture Funding	Not Applicable	($4,200)	($5,400)	($5,400)
Nett Course Fee	$6,000	$1,800	$600	$600
8% GST	$480	$144*	$144*	$144*
Total Nett Course Fee Payable to Training Provider	$6,480	$1,944	$744	$744

* Based on 30% of Full Course Fee

SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC)

The SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC) was first introduced during the Singapore’s Budget 2020 and then recently expanded to a larger group of employers in Budget 2022. It encourages employers to invest in enterprise transformation and capabilities of their employees. Eligible employers will receive a one-off S$10,000 credit to cover up to 90% of out-of-pocket expenses on qualifying costs for supportable initiatives, over and above the support levels of existing schemes.

Submission of SFEC Claim

Employers are required to submit their SFEC claims manually via its microsite if they fulfil any of the following scenarios:

Employers have sent their foreign employees (excluding foreign employees who hold Long-Term Visit Pass Plus) for training on a SFEC eligible course;

Employers have sent their Singapore employees for courses conducted by SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG)’s appointed CET Centres and they are not eligible for additional enhanced course subsidy, such as Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES) and/or Enhanced Training Support for SMEs scheme (ETSS);

Employers have sent their Permanent Resident employees and/or employees who are Long-Term Visit Pass Plus (LTVP+) Holders to attend courses conducted by SSG’s appointed CET Centres and they are not eligible for the Enhanced Training Support for SMEs scheme (ETSS).

Employers can only submit the claims for SFEC after their employees have completed the training course(s). Click here to download the SFEC Claim e-guide.

NOTE: You will require a Corppass account with "EPJS_User" role assigned prior to login to your account to manage your claims.

If you are unsure whether your company is eligible for SFEC, you may submit an enquiry to Enterprise Singapore (ESG) via here for their response.

Contact Us

For technical enquiries, please contact:

Mr MA Bin,
Email: bma@SIMTech.a-star.edu.sg

For general enquiries, please contact:

Knowledge Transfer Office,
Email: KTO-enquiry@SIMTech.a-star.edu.sg

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Registration

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Please register for this course through our Course Registration Form.
For the first question, please select Qn1: Modular Programmes
Applicants will be placed on our waiting list if the course does not have an upcoming scheduled intake.
Once the next intake is confirmed to commence, SIMTech will contact the applicants to share the class information.

Schedules

OMNI Module 1:

Module	Skills Course Reference Number	Training Period (Click on dates to view schedules)	Registration Status
Apply Operations Improvement Fundamentals (40 hours)	TGS-2018502720

OMNI Module 2:

Module	Skills Course Reference Number	Training Period (Click on dates to view schedules)	Registration Status
Improve Operations Action Plan Using OmniMethodology™ (40 hours)	TGS-2018502727

Participating companies are encouraged to register a minimum of 2 participants for each OMNI intake/batch to optimise the learning outcomes during class discussions.

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