AIM-READY: Production and Inventory 
Operations Optimisation* (16 Hours)

*This is a non-WSQ module.
Aim Ready Production and Inventory Operation Optimisation

Introduction

Are you ready to move beyond manual planning and unlock the full potential of AI in your operations?

A*STAR AIM-Ready: Production & Inventory Operations Optimisation is an intermediate-level course that equips manufacturing planners with the knowledge and tools to assess, plan and drive the adoption of AI-enabled production and inventory optimisation.

Participants will learn to identify high-value AI opportunities, map current planning workflows, diagnose performance gaps, define measurable KPIs, and determine the data, system and implementation requirements needed to sharpen planning decisions.

Through real-world case studies and a structured readiness framework, participants will leave with a practical, phased implementation plan that translates today’s planning challenges into tomorrow’s AI-enabled operations — with clear, measurable impact.

About the Programme

The course is structured around four progressive topics, each building on the last to take participants from awareness to action:

  • Topic 1: Introduction to AI-Enabled Operations Optimisation and Its Use Cases
    Discover the landscape of AI-enabled optimisation and explore high-value use cases across production and inventory planning in manufacturing environments. Learn to identify and evaluate opportunities most relevant to your organisation.

  • Topic 2: As-Is Operations Planning Workflow Mapping and Pain Point Identification
    Map your current planning workflows in detail — documenting data flows, systems, planning assumptions and underlying logic — to surface inefficiencies, bottlenecks and gaps that AI can address.

  • Topic 3: To-Be State Definition with Quantifiable Business Outcomes and KPIs
    Define your target future state with clarity. Develop well-structured problem statements and establish measurable KPIs to assess current performance and track future improvement.

  • Topic 4: Impact-Driven Implementation Roadmap for AI-Enabled Operations Optimisation
    Bring it all together. Develop a prioritised, impact-driven implementation roadmap comprising achievable AI-enabled projects with defined pilot scope, timelines, roles, success measures and clear next steps.

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for supply chain, production and inventory planners, operations managers, planning analysts, ERP and digital transformation leads, and continuous improvement teams in manufacturing sectors where planning performance and supply-demand alignment are business-critical — including electronics, aerospace, industrial machinery, consumer goods, food and beverage, chemicals and biomedical manufacturing.

It is particularly valuable for those who recognise the potential of AI-enabled optimisation but need a structured, practical approach to translate planning challenges into implementable solutions.

No prior coding, AI or optimisation experience is required. Participants should have a basic understanding of planning processes, be familiar with production or inventory data, and be ready to bring their own data, operational processes and documented workflows for assessment during the session.

Course Outline

This course takes participants through a structured, hands-on learning journey — from building foundational knowledge to developing a concrete plan for AI-enabled optimisation. Each module is designed to progressively deepen understanding and drive practical application, ensuring participants leave with both the clarity and confidence to move their organisation forward.

Key focus areas or applications:

  • Understand Modelling and Optimisation Fundamentals
  • Identify Measurable KPIs and Assess AI-Readiness
  • Map Current Process Workflows and Data Flows
  • Phased Implementation Plan for AI-Enabled Production and Inventory Applications

Upon Completion Of This Course

Participants will be awarded with a Certificate of Attendance (COA) by SIMTech and/or ARTC if they meet the following criteria:

  • 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.

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 $1,600 before funding and prevailing GST.

Nett Course Fees

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
$1,744 $523.20 $203.20 $203.20
Nett course fees are after funding deductions and inclusive of GST. Please note that fees and funding amounts are subject to change.

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Long Term Visit Pass Plus (LTVP+) Holders

The Long Term Visit Pass Plus (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 Enhanced Training Support For Small & Medium Enterprise Scheme (ETSS)

The ¹Enhanced Training Support for Small & Medium Enterprises scheme (ETSS) supports company-sponsored participants with up to 90% course fee subsidies.  To qualify, both the employers and trainees must meet the following eligibility criteria.

  • Eligible Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs) must meet all of the following conditions:
    • Registered or incorporated in Singapore
    • Employment size of not more than 200 employees, or annual sales turnover of not more than $100 million

  • SME-sponsored trainees must meet all of the following:
    • Singapore Citizen or Singapore Permanent Resident
    • Course fees are fully paid for by the employer
    • Trainee is not a full-time national serviceman
Further Information:
This scheme is intended for all organisations, including non-business entities not registered with ACRA, for example, Voluntary Welfare Organisations (VWOs), societies, etc. Only ministries, statutory boards, and other government agencies are NOT eligible under the Enhanced Training Support for SMEs Scheme. Sole proprietorships which meet all of the above criteria are also eligible.
² SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES)

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

Eligible Singapore Citizens can receive higher subsidies of up to 90% of course fees.
SkillsFuture Credit (SFC)

All Singapore Citizens aged 25 years old and above are eligible for SkillsFuture Credit (Opening Credit), which can be used to offset course fees (for self-sponsored registrations only).
SkillsFuture Credit (Mid-Career)

The SkillsFuture Credit (Mid-Career) is only applicable for the full A*STAR SkillsFuture Career Transition Programme (SCTP) enrolments, and cannot be used for standalone or individual module sign-ups.

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 $1,600  $1,600  $1,600  $1,600 
Funding Support Not Applicable   ($1,120) ($1,440) ($1,440)
Nett Course Fee $1,600 $480  $160 $160
GST 9% $144  $43.20*  $43.20*  $43.20*
Total Nett Course Fee Payable to Training Provider $1,744 $523.20  $203.20  $203.20
* Based on 30% of Full Course Fee

About the Trainers

Mr Tan Chin Sheng
Mr Esmonde Tan
Mr Tan Chin Sheng
Mr Tan Chin Sheng
Lead Research Engineer
A*STAR SIMTech

Mr Tan Chin Sheng holds a PhD from the College of Computing and Data Science at Nanyang Technological University, where his research focused on inverse machine learning for multi-criteria decision making. He brings deep expertise in operations modelling and the application of advanced machine learning techniques to enhance optimisation performance. With over a decade of experience collaborating with industry partners, he has designed and deployed solutions across capacity and layout planning, production and inventory management, operations scheduling, and process parameter optimisation.

Mr Esmonde Tan
Mr Esmonde Tan
Senior Research Engineer
A*STAR ARTC

Mr Esmonde Tan brings over five years of hands-on experience supporting industry partners across their capacity and layout planning journeys. He has worked across diverse sectors including MRO, aerospace and FMCG, applying his expertise in operations modelling and simulation, operational analytics, optimisation and lean manufacturing to real-world industrial planning challenges. He holds an MEng from the Singapore University of Technology and Design and a Bachelor’s degree from Nanyang Technological University.

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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Aim Ready Production and Inventory Operations Optimisation

Contact Us

Technical Enquiries General Enquiries

Mr TAN Chin Sheng, 
Email: tan_chin_sheng@a-star.edu.sg

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

Schedule

Module
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  • AIM-READY: Production and Inventory Operations Optimisation (16 hours)
 TGS-2026065354 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.
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EVE: Evening
 

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