Welcome to IORA Industry Day 2026

1 October 2026 (Thursday), 9am to 1pm

The Institute of Operations Research and Analytics (IORA) is proud to host the IORA Industry Day 2026. Following the successful turnout of our previous editions, this year’s half-day event will once again showcase how Operations Research (OR) and Data Analytics can help organisations address real-world challenges and create meaningful impact.

This year’s program will feature industry projects highlighting IORA’s collaborations across a range of sectors. Through these projects, participants will gain insights into how OR and analytics can be applied to practical business challenges, from improving operational efficiency and resource allocation to supporting complex decision-making.

A key highlight of this year’s program is IORA’s collaboration with FairPrice Group, showcasing how IORA works with industry to address operational pain points and develop solutions that meet both current and future needs. The project marks the beginning of a longer-term journey and reflects IORA’s broader commitment to delivering tangible value to industry.

Additionally, the event will feature an engaging panel discussion with industry and academic leaders: Zeng Qiao Jia (Chief Supply Chain and Central Operations Officer, FairPrice Group), Leemon (Senior Director of Corporate Strategy and Customer, Singapore Pools), Prof Andrew Lim (Director, IORA), and Jussi Keppo (Research Director (Industry), IORA, Head of Dept of Analytics and Operations, NUS Business School). They will discuss what makes industry–university collaborations successful and how such partnerships can deliver lasting beneficial outcomes for both sides. The session will be moderated by Dr Koh Chaik Ming, Senior Research Fellow at IORA.

We invite you to join us to explore how IORA works with industry and explore opportunities for collaboration. Please register by 5pm on 28th September 2026 to reserve your seat.

Panel Speakers

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Zeng Qiao Jia

Chief Supply Chain and Central Operations Officer, FairPrice Group

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Leemon

Senior Director of Corporate Strategy and Customer, Singapore Pools

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Andrew Lim

Director, IORA

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Jussi Keppo

Research Director (Industry), IORA,
Head of Dept of Analytics and Operations, NUS Business School

1 October 2026

Thursday

  • Registration 08:30 - 09:00

    Event Moderators

    Dr Koh Chaik Ming, Senior Research Fellow, IORA
    Dr Wu Zerui, Research Fellow, IORA

  • Opening Address 09:00 - 09:10

    Prof Jussi Keppo

    Research Director (Industry), IORA
    Head of Dept of Analytics and Operations, NUS Business School

  • Designing a Store-Friendly Warehouse: Optimising Supply Chain Operations from Warehouse to Shelf 09:10 - 09:40

    Jeraldin Leo, Yang Liping

    FairPrice, IORA

  • Container Logistics: Questions, Challenges and Solutions 09:40 - 10:00

    Ang Chee Beng, Krishnamoorthy Rajeeva

    PSA, IORA

  • Optimal Choice Model Trees for Feature-Based Pricing 10:00 - 10:20

    Zhang Jiajie

    SIA-NUS Digital Aviation Corporate Laboratory

  • Tea Break 10:20 - 10:40
  • Algo Forecasting in Dynamic Industry Environments: Non-Stationarity, Structural Changes and Large-Scale Data 10:40 - 11:00

    Chen Ying

    IORA, NUS

  • Shipping Network Optimization with Monte Carlo Tree Search 11:00 - 11:20

    Anjali Ancy

    Department of Analytics and Operations, NUS Business School

  • Panel Discussion “From Partnership to Impact: Realising the Benefits and Aligning Expectations of Industry–Academic Collaboration” 11:20 - 12:30

    Zeng Qiao Jia - Chief Supply Chain and Central Operations Officer, FairPrice Group
    Leemon - Senior Director of Corporate Strategy and Customer, Singapore Pools
    Prof Andrew Lim - Director, IORA
    Jussi Keppo - Research Director (Industry), IORA, Head of Dept of Analytics and Operations, NUS Business School
    Moderated by Dr Koh Chaik Ming - Senior Research Fellow, IORA

    Industry–academic collaboration can create significant value for both sides—from accelerating innovation and translating research into real-world applications, to developing talent and addressing complex industry challenges. Yet successful partnerships require a clear understanding of what each party seeks to achieve and can contribute. This panel will explore the benefits, expectations and practical considerations that shape effective industry–academic collaboration, and discuss how both sides can work together to turn partnerships into meaningful and sustained impact.

  • Closing Remarks 12:30 - 12:40

    Prof Andrew Lim

    Director, IORA

  • Buffet Lunch Reception and Poster Sessions 12:40 - 14:30

    All Presenters will be at the lunch reception area for networking and Q&A at the Atrium Area