SMF signed MOU with i-Sprint Innovations to Create a SMART Platform to Benefit the Manufacturing Industry in Singapore

Singapore, 17 January 2018 – Singapore Manufacturing Federation (SMF), the largest national organization representing the interest of manufacturing and manufacturing-related industries in Singapore has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with i-Sprint Innovation (i-Sprint), a leader in securing identity and transactions in the cyber world, on 16 January 2018 to create a SMF SMART (Singapore Manufacturer’s Authentication Readiness Technology) Platform for the industry.

Counterfeit issues and the ability to track and trace have posted a great challenge to Singapore manufacturers, especially those with products selling overseas. SMF understand the issues faced and have worked with a Singapore based company, i-Sprint Innovations to create a platform for companies to have better control of their product’s movement in the market, protect their brands especially in overseas markets, and enhance their understanding of their buyer’s behaviors.

SMF signed MOU

From the left: SMF’s Food & Beverage Industry Group Chairman also the Deputy President of SMF, Mr Sunny Koh and i-Sprint’s CEO, Mr Dutch Ng

On 16 January 2018, SMF’s Food & Beverage Industry Group Chairman also the Deputy President of SMF, Mr Sunny Koh and i-Sprint’s CEO, Mr Dutch Ng signed MOU to kick-start the SMF SMART project. The MOU signing took place at SMF during the Food Hotel Asia’s Singapore Pavilion exhibitors’ briefing.

SMF signed MOU

The SMF SMART Platform will be launching in Food Hotel Asia event in April, Singapore.

To know what is the SMF SMART Platform, please click here to view the video. More information of the platform will be released on SMF’s website soon.

To enquiry about how you can benefit from the platform, please contact Ms Christine Neo christine.neo@smfederation.org.sg or Ms Neo Yin Yao yinyao.neo@smfederation.org.sg.