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SINGAPORE: Small and medium sized enterprises should not defer plans to improve productivity just because the economy has recovered.
The Association of Small and Medium Enterprises (ASME) is concerned that not enough members are signing up for its productivity-related programmes.
Restaurant chain Han's is one company that believes strongly in improving productivity among its staff.
And its methods, over the last three years (2006 to 2009), have helped the company increase its sales.
It has also generated a cost savings of S$1.5 million for Han's last year.
Having more efficient workers has enabled Han's to introduce new businesses like its new "Gourmet" brand.
But aside from Han's, the take-up rate for productivity-related programmes has been slow.
The Association of Small and Medium Enterprises only receives up to 30 enquiries monthly for its courses to raise productivity.
President of ASME, Lawrence Leow, said: "One of the reasons cited by companies is that they're actually busy with the orders and productivity is something they think they can do later and they want to have more time to decide the correct programme to embark on.
"I'm not too concerned about low enquiry level because in time SMEs will know that this is something they must do."
The association advises companies to take the opportunity to improve staff productivity now before experiencing another economic slowdown. - CNA/fa
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