Smart Urban Logistics Planning and Tracking for Technology and Operation Innovation (24 Hours)

Smart Urban Logistics Planning and Tracking for Technology and Operation Innovation

Introduction

Companies, especially in but not limited to sectors such as manufacturing and logistics, often encounter several common logistics challenges that can hamper their operations and lead to increased costs. These challenges include a lack of visibility throughout the entire inventory and delivery process, reliance on manual operations that can result in error-prone data capture, and suboptimal logistic planning that leads to low vehicle utilisation. These issues exert significant pressure on companies regarding profitability and workforce management. To address these challenges, companies seek a unified and flexible solution that can streamline their logistics processes and effectively resolve these issues. Effective logistics planning and tracking as e-logistic solutions play a vital role in the success and profitability of companies. By leveraging advanced logistics planning and tracking technology, companies can unlock numerous benefits, including cost reduction, improved customer satisfaction, enhanced operational efficiency, optimised inventory management, and a competitive advantage in the market.

About This Programme

This programme covers a comprehensive understanding of logistics planning and tracking, with key concepts, knowledge, and enabling technologies across inventory management and tracking, delivery operations, and route and allocation optimisation. The course blends in-depth discussion with practical case studies, and hands-on exercises to reinforce learning. In addition to classroom sessions, participants will experience practical demonstrations that help them surface pain points and operational gaps from their own workplaces. Through facilitated discussion, potential solutions are explored and translated into a proposal for a follow-up action plan. Overall, the programme is designed to inspire improvement and digitalisation in logistics operations by equipping participants with practical modernised logistics practices.

AI Segment (What’s Covered in AI)

Participants will learn how AI can enhance logistics performance and traceability by intelligently allocating and balancing delivery tasks, optimising routes for more efficient completion, and improving track-and-trace reliability. The course highlights AI-enabled item identification using technologies such as OCR, complementing RFID and QR/barcode, to provide flexible identification options suited to different operational scenarios.

AI

Who Should Attend

  • CEOs, CTOs, Vice Presidents, Directors, and General Managers who are looking to grow or improve their logistics
  • Senior Managers, Managers, Engineers and Technicians who are in:
    • Logistics Planning
    • Warehouse and Inventory Management
    • Delivery Management
    • Marketing and Sales
    • Technology Planning

What You Will Learn

The programme uses the Learn-Practise-Implement™ (LPI™) pedagogy, which aims to help participants understand the knowledge and challenges in logistics planning and tracking, as well as the relevant technologies and how they address issues and improve operations such as inventory and delivery.

The programme focuses on 6 Learning Units which are:

  • Logistics Planning and Tracking (LPT) Basics
  • Facilitated Presentation on Risk Management, Information Security, And Legal Regulation
  • Facilitated Presentation and Hands-On Training on Inventory Management and Tracking
  • Tech-Driven Efficiency in Smart Urban Logistics: Integrating Planning Engines and Algorithms For Enhanced Operations
  • Strategic Integration and Regulatory Compliance in Smart Urban Logistics Systems
  • End-To-End Implementation Planning and Advisory Summary

Upon Completion of this Course

Participants who successfully complete the required training and attain competency in this module will be awarded a Statement of Attainment (SOA) by the Skills & Workforce Development Agency (SWDA).

The WSQ SOA reflects the Skills Standard title attained by the learner under the national Skills Framework and identifies the training provider. With effect from 1 July 2026, the SOA will also include the title of the completed course, providing clearer context on the course content and competency attained for better recognition by employers.

For this course, the SOA will indicate the following Skills Standard title: 
E-Logistics IT Solutioning

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

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

Note: Trainees will have to bear the full course fee upon failure to meet either one of the criteria.

 Find out more about the WSQ SOA certificate

Why Your Statement of Attainment (SOA) Shows a Skills Standard Title


SSG SOA
Example of a Statement of Attainment (SOA) issued before 1 July 2026, as illustrated above.

The Statement of Attainment (SOA) issued by the Skills & Workforce Development Agency (SWDA) reflects the relevant Skills Standard title, such as a Technical Skills and Competency (TSC) title. This is because the SOA is aligned with the national Skills Framework, ensuring consistent recognition of competencies across industries and among employers.

While the course title describes the learning experience, the Skills Standard title identifies the specific nationally recognised competency attained.

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 this course is $2,400 before funding and prevailing GST.

Nett Course Fee

International
Participants		 Singapore Citizens aged 39 years and below, 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
$2,616 $784.80 $304.80 $304.80
All fees are inclusive of GST 9%.
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.

Enhanced Training Support For Small & Medium Enterprise (SMES) Scheme (ETSS)

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.

SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES)

SkillsFuture Credit

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

How Course Fees are Calculated

TYPE CATEGORY OF INDIVIDUALS
International Participants Singapore Citizens aged 39 years and below, 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 Funding Support  SkillsFuture Funding (Baseline)  SkillsFuture Mid-career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES) ²  SkillsFuture Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS) ¹
Full Course Fee $2,400 $2,400  $2,400 $2,400
Funding Support Not Applicable  ($1,680) ($2,160) ($2,160)
Nett Course Fee $2,400 $720 $240 $240
GST 9% $216  $64.80*  $64.80*  $64.80*
Total Nett Course Fee Payable to Training Provider $2,616  $784.80  $304.80 $304.80
* Based on 30% of Full Course Fee

About the Trainers

Mr He Wei
  • Mr He Wei
  • Senior Principal Research Engineer,
    A*STAR SIMTech
Mr Guo Yang
Mr Tan Yong Ang
Mr He Wei
Mr He Wei
Senior Principal Research Engineer,
A*STAR SIMTech

Mr He Wei is a Senior Principal Research Engineer with A*STAR SIMTech and the Principal Technical Lead for the Supply Chain Track & Trace initiative. His research interests include Supply Chain Track & Trace (based on EPCglobal RFID and GPS), Logistics planning and tacking, RFID data/information management, RFID security and PDM/PLM/ERP. He spearheaded an industry-wide effort on helping more than 500 companies to improve productivity by developing RFID track & trace technology. He Wei has published numerous papers and completed many industrial projects. He previously worked in ASM Technology Singapore Pte Ltd and was seconded to IDSC Pte Ltd under the T-Up (Technology for Enterprise Capabilities Upgrading) programme. He received his Master of Engineering degree from the National University of Singapore and a Bachelor Degree from Tsinghua University, China.

Mr Guo Yang
Mr Guo Yang
Senior Research Engineer
A*STAR SIMTech

Mr Guo Yang is a Senior Research Engineer with A*STAR SIMTech. He joined SIMTech in 2012 and has been primarily focused on the application of RFID in inventory tracking and management. His responsibilities include software system development, implementation, server and database deployment and maintenance, module server-building, and providing technical support. He has actively participated in numerous industrial projects and has consistently delivered successful outcomes. With his extensive experience in RFID application and inventory management, Guo Yang brings valuable expertise to his position. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China, as well as a Master’s degree from the Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.

Mr Tan Yong Ang
Mr Tan Yong Ang
Senior Research Engineer
A*STAR SIMTech

Mr Tan Yong Ang is a Senior Research Engineer with A*STAR SIMTech, specialising in solution development, microservices architecture, and technology innovation. With a robust background in software design and development, cloud, and microservices technologies, he has consistently contributed to the development and deployment of advanced supply chain solutions.

Registration

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  • Please register for this course through our online form: Course Registration Form for Public Classes.
  • For the first question, please select "Modular Programmes (Standalone Modules)".
  • Applicants will be placed on our waiting list if the course does not have an upcoming scheduled intake.
  • When the next intake is confirmed, a confirmation email with payment information will be sent to applicants to finalise their participation.

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Contact Us

Technical Enquiries General Enquiries

Mr HE Wei,
Email: hew@a-star.edu.sg 

Mr Alex TAY,
Email: alex_tay@a-star.edu.sg

Schedule

Module
 Skills Course Reference Number Next Intake(s)' Training Period
(Click on the dates to view their schedules)		 Registration Status 
  • Smart Urban Logistics Planning and Tracking for Technology and Operation Innovation (24 hours)
 TGS-2024047759 The schedule for the next intake is still in the planning stage.  

Note: A*STAR SIMTech and A*STAR ARTC reserve the right to change the class/schedule/course fee or any details about the course without prior notice to the participants.

Announcement:

  • From 1 Oct 2023, attendance-taking for SWDA-approved/SWDA-funded courses must be done digitally via the Singpass App. More information may be viewed here.
  • Participants will be provided with digital course materials when attending our courses. Please note that printed copies will not be available.
Sessions
FD: Full day
AM: Morning
PM: Afternoon
EVE: Evening
 

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