The skills framework initiative forms part of the logistics industry transformation map launched late last year. During the skills framework event, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said logistics is an important and promising sector for Singapore. “We have a well-connected airport and seaports that enable logistics companies to serve the whole region efficiently from Singapore, notwithstanding the higher land and labour cost. “The last mile of e-commerce, that is, delivery to the customer, is where technology and innovation can really make a difference,” he said. Younger people will be trained ahead of demand, through Singapore’s universities, polytechnics and ITE, while midcareer workers will be supported through midcareer professional conversion programmes.

Source: The Nation Bangkok September 22, 2017 18:11 UTC