Schneider Electric spends S$25 million to automate Tuas logistics hub, reskill workers
S$19 million of the investment will go towards talent through 2030
French electronics firm Schneider Electric has allocated S$25 million to upgrade its Hub Asia logistics hub in Tuas, Singapore, with the aim of enhancing automation and digital capabilities. The upgrades are set to be completed by 2027 and include the implementation of a goods-to-person system, autonomous robots for inventory retrieval, and an upgraded warehouse management system powered by machine learning.
The first phase, completed in June, boosted productivity by 10%. The second phase will expand automated operations to include full-carton picking and introduce adaptable racking systems. Schneider has committed to reskilling 26 workers for the new systems, with existing employees receiving training in advanced system monitoring, data analysis, and warehouse planning.
While the goal is to minimize human intervention in automated areas, Schneider acknowledges the need for human workers to monitor operations and support growth driven by the increasing demand from data-center customers.
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