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Singapore is rapidly developing itself as a global supply chain hub, linking the East and West, and building its global financing center to drive the growth in global trade and supply chain business. To support this effort, the Institute of Operations Research and Analytics at National University of Singapore (NUS-IORA) has launched the NUS-ZIBS Joint Lab of Supply Chain Management & Finance (SCM & SCF) in collaboration with Zhejiang University International Business School (ZIBS, established on the international campus of Zhejiang University) and BroaderWay Group (a leading provider of industrial internet and supply chain finance solutions) on 30 November 2023. This joint effort harnesses the research capabilities of NUS, Zhejiang University, and the industry application expertise of BroaderWay Group to focus on the core research areas of global supply chain management and finance. The lab aims to deliver specialized systems and risk control frameworks in supply chain management and finance to industries. Building on this foundation, it strives to establish an industry-internet-based technology-enabled system that integrates production and finance, driving the integration and advancement of industries in China. Ultimately, it aspires to become a professional platform that empowers economic and financial cooperation and development among member countries of RCEP.
The Joint Lab is co-directed by Prof. Teo Chung Piaw, a distinguished Provost’s Chair Professor and Executive Director of IORA at NUS, and Prof. Alvin Shen, an Adjunct Professor and Executive Director of the ZIBS SG Center. Their combined expertise in academia and practice guides the lab’s mission to develop innovative supply chain and finance solutions.
Our research initiatives focus on developing advanced tools and methodologies in supply chain management and finance, aimed at delivering practical solutions to businesses, including SMEs, anchor firms, and financial institutions. We aim to enable a resilient financial ecosystem with integrated supply chain diagnostics, AI-enhanced logistics, and digital transformation efforts extending across ASEAN and beyond. This effort brings together the expertise of NUS, ZJU, and leading industry experts to make significant advancements in several vital areas:
The lab will be supported by renown industry practitioners across Singapore and China, including YCH Group, CCR Partners and BroaderWay Group, the leading experts in B2B digitalization and SCM & SCF field. For more detailed information about our research and work packages, please refer to: LINK
Based in Singapore, we aim to bridge China and ASEAN. Our mission is to become a global leader in research and application in supply chain management and finance, while also providing industry-internet technology-enabled services to empower industrial development.
Our mission is to be the premier lab for research and application of solutions in Supply Chain Management (SCM), Supply Chain Finance (SCF), and B2B digitalization, fostering deep business collaborations across Singapore, China, and the broader ASEAN markets. We aim to:
Develop a comprehensive framework for supply chain diagnosis services.
Assess and optimize the credit lines and loan demands of SMEs.
Support financial institutions in enhancing risk assessment and credit management.
Boost awareness and understand the impact of SCF on SMEs, anchor firms, and financial institutions.
Foster innovative collaborations with SMEs and Financial Institutions
Our research group and lab committee members are selected for their outstanding academic achievements, global exposure, and extensive industry experience.
Prof TEO Chung Piaw, Executive Director, IORA, NUS, Joint Lab Co-Director
Bio: Professor Teo Chung Piaw is currently Provost’s Chair Professor in NUS Business School, Executive Director of the Institute of Operations Research and Analytics (IORA) in the National University of Singapore, Co-Director in the SIA-NUS Digital Aviation Corp Lab, and also a Director in the Modern Logistics Centre in NUSRI in Chongqing.
For more information about Prof. TEO, Please refer to LINK.
Prof Alvin SHEN, Executive Director, ZIBS SG Centre, Joint Lab Co-Director
Bio: Prof Alvin SHEN is a senior and reputable banker and entrepreneur with 30 years rich experience specialized in B2B e-Commerce, Fintech, trade & supply chain management and financing, working capital management, corporate & FI banking with a few global leading banks and corporations.
For more information about Prof. SHEN, Please refer to LINK.
Prof BEN Shenglin, Dean, ZIBS, ZJU
Bio: Professor BEN Shenglin is the Dean of International Business School and Academy of Internet Finance, Zhejiang University.
Prior to joining Zhejiang University in May 2014 as a Professor, Prof Ben has spent over 20 years in China and abroad in various senior roles with ABN AMRO, HSBC, and lastly China CEO of JP Morgan Chase Bank.
For more information about Prof. BEN, Please refer to LINK.
Prof TAN Kah Chye, CEO Of CCR Partners, Ex-Chairman, ICC Banking Commission, Adjunct Professor at ZIBS
Bio: Prof TAN Kah Chye is a founder of CCR Partners. CCR Partners provides debt placement and corporate finance advisory platform for corporates and institution clients to assess its network of member banks and NBFIs that number more than 100 across more than 30 countries
For more information about Prof. TAN, Please refer to LINK.
Prof Robert YAP, Chairman, YCH Group, Adjunct Professor at ZIBS
Bio: Prof Robert YAP is the Executive Chairman of YCH Group, Singapore’s leading end-to-end supply chain management company with operations spanning across Asia Pacific. Over the last four decades, Robert has played a pivotal role in the logistics and supply chain management field.
For more information about Prof. YAP, Please refer to LINK.
SUN Libo
Research Fellow and Project Manager
WANG Chenyu
Student Researcher (Visiting PhD Candidate)
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ZHANG Shuyu
Student Researcher (Master Student)
Lee Tang Khee – overall
(NUS Side)
Stephanie Ho – operational day to day
(NUS Side)
The Institute of Operations Research and Analytics (IORA) is a part of NUS’s Smart Nation Research Cluster.
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