Singapore-based ST Logistics has partnered with Lenovo to introduce advanced automation technologies into its warehouses, leveraging a new warehouse execution system and artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms. The system streamlines the flow of goods within warehouses, automatically identifying the quickest and safest routes for item transportation to enhance order fulfilment efficiency.

Lenovo’s high-performance computing solutions, including its ThinkSystem servers, underpin the AI-powered algorithms, enabling the optimisation of storage and prioritisation of items ready for immediate dispatch. This ensures faster access to high-priority goods, improving overall warehouse productivity. Lance Ong, deputy general manager for homeland security operations at ST Logistics, praised Lenovo’s role in delivering a comprehensive solution, stating: “Their support and ecosystem drove tangible outcomes, and we know we can always count on them.”

The collaboration also focuses on workforce development, equipping employees with the skills to manage and operate the automated systems. This highlights the continued importance of human expertise alongside technological advancements, ensuring seamless integration of automation within the workforce.

This initiative aligns with the Singapore Economy 2030 vision, which emphasises innovation in trade, enterprise, and manufacturing. By creating a more efficient and sustainable supply chain, the partnership aims to strengthen Singapore’s regional competitiveness. Lenovo Singapore’s general manager, Nigel Lee, described the collaboration as a transformative step towards intelligent and sustainable supply chains, reflecting the company’s commitment to driving innovation in the logistics sector.