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Food companies move to upgrade productivity

SINGAPORE – About 1,300 food companies have embarked on productivity upgrading projects, including workflow redesign and workforce upgrading through training, according to Health Minister Gan Kim Yong.

Food Glossary – which has just 10 employees – uses technology by letting customers order and pay through their mobile phones, the website or digital kiosks. Photo: Food Glossary's Facebook page.

Food Glossary – which has just 10 employees – uses technology by letting customers order and pay through their mobile phones, the website or digital kiosks. Photo: Food Glossary's Facebook page.

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SINGAPORE – About 1,300 food companies have embarked on productivity upgrading projects, including workflow redesign and workforce upgrading through training, according to Health Minister Gan Kim Yong.

Speaking at the Food Productivity Conference 2014 today (Oct 27), Mr Gan also said that more than 4,000 CEOs, productivity managers and workers have undergone training since 2011.

During his speech, he outlined how food companies have improved their operations through innovation, collaboration, technology and people. For example, the Restaurant Association of Singapore, Singapore Food Manufacturers’ Association and Singapore Manufacturing Federation have collaborated to help more than 50 restaurants find suitable food manufacturers to outsource the preparation of their non-core food items.

Mr Gan said this multi-party collaboration has resulted in time and cost savings for both restaurants and food manufacturers.

He also highlighted Eng Soon Dry Bean Curd and local cafeteria Food Glossary. Eng Soon Dry Bean Curd uses robotic arms to increase its efficiency, while Food Glossary – which has just 10 employees – uses technology by letting customers order and pay through their mobile phones, the website or digital kiosks.

Mr Gan urged companies to take the initiative to implement their own productivity improvements, and said the government remains committed to supporting the food industry in its restructuring efforts. CHANNEL NEWSASIA

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