Standardazaion in Supply Chain

Singapore Institute of Materials Management (SIMM) (DSCM08/15)

Purchasing Management

Individual Assignment

Done by

Rachel Chan Soon Chee

Submit to

Lecturer: Max Ee by 20th May 2009

Table of Contents

Introduction 1

Chapter 1
Part 1
Standardization of Containerization
1.Common type of container 2-4
2.Benefit of Standardization in container 5
3.Evolution of container 6-7
4.Initiative standardization of container in Singapore 7

Part 1
Standardization of Containerization
5.Common type of pallet 8-10
6.Benefit of Standardization in pallet 11
7.Case Studies of successful standardisation project 12

Conclusion 13

Reference 14

Introduction

Standardisation is increasingly recognised as a vital means to improve the efficiency and productivity of enterprises. As the national standards body for Singapore, SPRING Singapore’s role is to improve productivity, quality and market access for businesses and industries, protect consumer interests and enhance safety, health and environmental conditions for Singapore through the use of standardization.

With globalisation and the infocomm environment, standards are essential to ensure interconnectivity and interoperability for efficiency and increased productivity. To have a competitive edge, companies, especially SMEs need to be aware of standards and the advantage of implementing standards.

In today's competitive and globalised environment, standards have become increasingly important in enhancing trade and productivity. The productivity boost that SIP(s bring gives an added edge to companies.
Standardisation has a major impact on our lives as standards provide the fundamentals for our daily transactions. The benefits of standardisation are wide and many.

Chapter 1
Part 1
Standardization of