Why Project IMDD?
"Young Singaporeans entering the workforce are equipped with the latest knowledge and skills from school, but will still need to sharpen their skills based on their work requirements"
- PM Lawrence Wong
Source : (Ng Wei Kai, Straits Times, November 19 2024)
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Project IMDD focuses on enhancing the logistics skills of young talents through mentorship and a hands-on approach by providing skills-based knowledge, it aims to empower individuals in the field. The project leverages on Digitalization, Sustainability, and Generative Artificial Intelligence to address geopolitical challenges in Supply Chain Management
Conducted surveys of 511 IHLs students on salary versus career progression
2nd July 2024 - 18th July 2024
34%
Company A
175
Company B
66%
336
Which company would you choose?
Company A
Offers you example $3000 to do a specific task
​Company B
Offers you $2500 but included a career progression and skills upgrading courses
Objectives
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To start from the root by partnering with the 5 polytechnics and ITE
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To pair the students through internship or work-study initiatives with forward looking logistics companies
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To retain talents though far-sighted career initiatives
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To further talent’s education with direct entry for Work Study Degree or Work Study Specialist Diploma
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To develop skills competency training through SAAA training programmes before embarking on company specific skill’s trainings
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To expose talents through industry site visits organised by SAAA
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To develop a pool of next generation of high skilled and tech savvy logisticians through this initiative
Concept
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Selection​
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Interns undergo 5/6 months of internship with a pre-validated logistics company who are members of SAAA
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Basic Skills Competency Training​
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Selected candidates will undergo extensive training with SAAA over the duration of Project IMDD
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Accelerated Logistician Talent Development​
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Mentorship as a full-time employee with a partner logistics company
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Final Year Project​
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Participate in SAAA Logistics Skills Competition
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Further Education​
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Direct entry to Work Study Degree or Work Study Specialist Diploma
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Follow Up​
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Monitor the progression of this initiative for the next 5 years
Case Study SAAA Pilot Run
To address the challenges of recruiting young talents into the logistics industry, SAAA Council Member (Roger Chew, SFS Global Logistics) accepted 2 ITE candidates majoring in Human Resource Management (GPA 1) & Events Management (GPA 2) respectively for Work Study Diploma to work as a Logistics Specialists in 2023.
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After 2 years of mentoring, they are proficient in Control Tower Supply Chain Management for Cold Chain Pharma and Air Operations Roles. Their GPA also improved from 1 to 4 and 2 to 3.8 respectively.​ Through this success, SFS received overwhelming candidates wanting to intern or work full time with SFS after internship.
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SFS accepted more candidates for Project IMDD officially launching in 2025. 2 candidates Major in Logistics and 1 Major in Electrical Engineering to work as Logistics Specialists with SFS.
Companies Looking to Hire
Upcoming Training Programmes
Continous learning is a journey and is paramount to the effectiveness of your workforce. SAAA leads by offering both practical, easy to implement and cost effective solutions to the logistics community with trainers who are professional practional.
For Employers
​Still Thinking?
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How to attract and retain young talents?
Competing for manpower with other industries?
Where to find manpower, poaching from competitors?
No time to expose young talents to other logistics verticals to broaden their insights?
Not sure where to send young talents to quality skill-based training to enhance their skillsets?
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By investing in their growth, companies can build a loyal workforce that can evolve into skilled professionals over time.
For Job Applicants
Thinking about a future in logistics? offers hands-on training tailored to the logistics industry and gives you the chance to explore a wide spectrum of exciting roles and opportunities across the diverse world of logistics.
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stands out by focusing on holistic career progression, offering hands-on experience across all aspects of logistics while supporting university advancement opportunities—going beyond the limited scope of traditional internships.
Testimonials
Jovi Ng
(ITE Graduate in Higher Nitec Events Management)
I had no experience in logistics when I joined my current company that took me onboard for work study diploma under a pilot program called Project IMDD. My mentor vigorously trained me in control tower supply chain management. Subsequently progressing into airfreight operations and vaccines management. Over the course of training that I received, my GPA went from 2.4 to current 3.8.
Thomas Ting
(ITE Graduate in Human Resource)
During interview, i was informed about project IMDD and was glad that the company took me onboard for work study diploma despite not having any prior knowledge about logistics,. Over the course of 2 years, I was mentored on pharma cold chain management for air export and import. I now have a clear understanding of air operations and I'm able to execute and manage critical pharmaceutical shipments confidently. Also my GPA prior to joining the company was 1.8 to currently 4. ​A grade that I thought was not achievable, Thank you Project IMDD
Dylan Ang
(ITE Graduate in Nitec International Logistics)
I was an intern with my current company and heard about a pilot program called project IMDD. I decided to participate and after completing my internship, the company offered me a full-time employment. For the first 2 months, i was mentored on how to manage e-commerce shipments and learn about air freight operations. My GPA is 3.8. However, embarking on project IMDD, i realized that the skills i received is worth more than grades.
Syauqii
(ITE Graduate in Higher Nitec International Logistics)
I was initially skeptical about a pilot program called Project IMDD as my role was a driver in 2023. Unbeknownst to me, the training was stringent as the job requires me to comply to Standard Operating Procedures as i am collecting and delivering life saving pharmaceutical shipments using technology for real-time temperature monitoring. Today, as a highly trained and experienced supervisor, I'm mentoring the younger talents. This is beyond just a typical driver's role, the soft skills, employment of technology, technical know-how and meeting customers on the ground is beyond my comprehension. I realized that the starting role of the driver in project IMDD is more than meets the eye.
Kerwin
(ITE Graduate in Nitec Logistics Services)
I was 6 months into my work-study diploma with a company that suddenly decided not to continue with the program. I contacted my previous company that I had internship with when I was still a student, and found out about project IMDD. One month into my new company, I'm already meeting customers packing high valued shipments at customer's premise, and lodging the shipment to the airline terminal. On top of that, I'm being mentored to manage a fulfilment warehouse for thermal packaging solutions. I live in the west and the company is located in the east, I realized that distance should never be considered when applying for jobs. Project IMDD is living to its standards!
