Outsource for Success 2026: SGPC and Excelerate Partner to Empower Enterprises Through Process Optimisation and Strategic Outsourcing

 SINGAPORE, 14 October 2026 – The Singapore Productivity Centre (SGPC), in collaboration with Excelerate, hosted Outsource for Success 2026 today at the SGPC venue. The event brought together business leaders and industry stakeholders to explore how local companies can leverage technology, process re-engineering, and strategic manufacturing partnerships to scale operations sustainably.

The session was graced by Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG), with Director Jason and EnterpriseSG officers in attendance, underscoring strong public-sector support for enterprise capability building and operational transformation.

Driving Efficiency Through EnterpriseSG’s POP and FoodX Schemes

Central to the event were two flagship capability-building initiatives managed by SGPC and supported by EnterpriseSG: the Process Optimisation Programme (POP) and FoodX. Both initiatives offer up to 50% co-funding support for eligible project costs, enabling participating enterprises to identify operational bottlenecks, streamline core workflows, and outsource key processes to qualified third-party manufacturers.

By re-engineering internal operations and delegating production steps to specialized external partners, local businesses can significantly enhance productivity, overcome manpower constraints, and focus on strategic expansion.

Industry Insights: Expert Consulting Meets Real-World Transformation

A key highlight of the event was an engaging fireside chat featuring JP Lim, POP’s Principal Consultant at SGPC, and Amos Chia, Founder of popular beverage brand Kyo Kohee.

Drawing on extensive cross-border consulting experience in Hong Kong, JP Lim shared valuable insights into how SGPC adapts global best practices to local business models. Having led numerous Process Optimisation Projects (POP), he emphasised how rigorous process re-engineering, from staff rostering and SKU rationalisation to service workflow redesign, helps companies become more competitive through both cost savings and improved service quality. JP also generously shared his perspective on the emerging challenges facing the F&B sector, and on how leadership teams can navigate them proactively.

Complementing the consultant’s perspective, Amos shared Kyo Kohee’s operational evolution. Transitioning into the food and beverage (F&B) sector after an eight-year engineering career, Amos initially faced significant operational constraints due to the manual, handmade production of Kyo Kohee’s signature sauces. Facing the common dilemma between guarding recipe secrecy and scaling operational capacity, he prioritised efficiency and long-term growth.

Through the FoodX initiative, SGPC connected Kyo Kohee with an established food manufacturer. Following a collaborative Research & Development (R&D) phase with the experienced partner, they managed to replicate the desired taste profile by working closely to overcome the differences in production processes, transitioning from small batch to large scale production. The partner’s understanding and experiences enabled Kyo Kohee to transition sauce production off-site successfully — enabling the business to scale while maintaining consistency and strict quality standards.

Collaborative Ecosystem and Industry Networking

The session also featured a presentation by Bobby, Vice President of Excelerate, who highlighted Excelerate’s mission to foster collaborative growth and support enterprise networks across the region. As part of their commitment to building active business communities, Excelerate kindly provided refreshments for all participants, creating an ideal environment for post-event networking and knowledge-sharing.

Explore POP and FoodX Opportunities

Local companies interested in building operational resilience, optimising internal processes, or tapping into the up to 50% co-funded POP and FoodX programmes are invited to contact the SGPC team.