The Logistics Institute - Asia Pacific

In the context of a public health crisis, the "where" is just as important as the "what"—infrastructure location can be the difference between a contained outbreak and a systemic collapse.

Strengthening our ongoing partnership with National University of Singapore, NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, Centre for Infectious Disease Emergency Response (CIDER), Dr. Giuseppe Timperio, Ph.D. from The Logistics Institute - Asia Pacific, NUS-TLIAP was invited to conduct a lecture session for the IDE5004 module on 20th April 2026.

His session on 'Choosing Sites for Infrastructure' equipped MSc IDE students with the analytical frameworks needed to apply data-driven logistics to high-stakes emergency response where the students engaged in a hands-on activity using anyLogistix, focusing on Green Field Analysis (GFA) in an infectious disease emergency, identifying the optimal "center of gravity" for new facilities—such as triage centers, vaccine distribution hubs, or cold-chain storage—is critical to minimizing lead times and maximizing life-saving reach.

6th - 7th April 2026
Yogyakarta, Indonesia

The National University of Singapore – The Logistics Institute - Asia Pacific (TLIAP) team, led by Dr Robert de Souza, returned to Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta (UMY) and RS PKU Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta Hospital for a focused two-day engagement to advance our ongoing collaboration.

Day 1 began with a coordination meeting with Dr Mohammad Rizki Pratama, UMY to prepare for the upcoming training session, followed by a productive working dinner with Associate Professor Dr. dr. Supriyatiningsih Wenang, M.Kes., Sp.OG (Dr Upi) and team.

Day 2 commenced with a progress update across the three key collaboration tracks: research, serious gaming, and education. This was followed by a dedicated session on serious games, featuring an introductory presentation by Dr Robert de Souza and Dr Mohammad Rizki Pratama, mini lectures on hospital logistics by Dr. Giuseppe Timperio, Ph.D. and Dr. firman pribadi, and a didactic walkthrough of the game by Mr. Za'aba Abdul Rahim.

The highlight of the day was the live game session using NUS-TLIAP’s Command & Control (Quiz Version), involving 70 medical professionals from three Muhammadiyah hospitals within the UMY network. The session was jointly facilitated by Mr. Za'aba Abdul Rahim, Dr. Mohammad Rizki Pratama, Dr. Giuseppe Timperio, Ph.D. and Dr. Vishnu Singh. It was a highly successful session, with participants reporting a meaningful and insightful learning experience.

The visit concluded with breakout discussions between the respective activity leads and their UMY counterparts, aligning next steps for each workstream.

We would like to express our sincere appreciation to the UMY team for hosting the NUS-TLIAP team and for their continued partnership and commitment to this collaboration.

28th-30th January 2026
Yogyakarta, Indonesia

National University of Singapore - The Logistics Institute - Asia Pacific (TLIAP), team, led by Dr Robert de Souza, was honored to visit RS PKU Muhammadiyah Gamping Yogyakarta Hospital and Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta (UMY) for meaningful three-day engagement.

This marks the start of our Phase 1 collaboration, focusing on AI-driven innovations in hospital operations and research.

Day 1 began with a site visit to the Comprehensive Cancer Center at PKU Muhammadiyah Gamping Hospital, hosted by the Hospital Director and team.
This was followed by a reception and discussion, concluding with a warm dinner hosted by the Vice Rector for Research, Innovation, and Commercialization, Associate Professor Dr. dr. Supriyatiningsih Wenang, M.Kes., Sp.OG (Dr. Upi).

Day 2 focused on deepening collaboration through three key working group activities: research (Dr Vishnu Singh), training programmes (Dr Giuseppe Timperio, Ph.D.), and serious gaming (Za'aba Abdul Rahim).
The workshop, opened by Dr Upi and Dr Robert de Souza, highlighted the strategic importance of this collaboration and the exciting potential of AI-driven innovations in hospital operations and research.

Day 3 concluded with an expert lecture by Dr Robert de Souza and Dr Giuseppe Timperio, Ph.D. on “Emergency Healthcare Logistics vs Commercial Logistics”, which saw strong engagement and thoughtful discussions with participants.

We are grateful for the warm hospitality and open exchange, and look forward to strengthening this partnership through continued collaboration and shared initiatives.

We are excited to share our latest whitepaper under the The Logistics Institute - Asia Pacific's Innovative Learning through Serious Games Series entitled :

Designing a Branching Decision Serious Game for Acute Hospital Pandemic Surge Management: The Command & Control - Quiz Version

You may find the downloadable copy of this paper fromhttps://tliap.nus.edu.sg/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Vol26-Mar-SG_Designing-a-Branching-Decision-Serious-Game.pdf

Watch the game's video trailer here:
Quiz Version: https://youtu.be/A91ABE4941E?si=erViPtiLTmN9hsfi

The AFLAS Awards 2026, hosted by Asia Cargo News, will be held in Shanghai on June 24, 2026.

The Logistics Institute - Asia Pacific is proud once again to be nominated for Best Educational Course Provider category.

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🗓️ 11 March 2026

🎤 Healthcare & Hospi.Log 2026

🌏 Voco Orchard Hotel, Singapore

At the invitation of Healthcare & Hospi.Log 2026 organizers, Dr Giuseppe Timperio, Ph.D., National University of Singapore, The Logistics Institute - Asia Pacific and Prof Dr Teoh Yee Leong, Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA), shared insights on strengthening pandemic preparedness and response. They highlighted how blending outbreak dynamics with logistics resilience shifts the approach from reactive to proactive - making logistics and supply chains key to national and regional stability.



Photo credit: Mee Leng Goh

ELC-A: Enhancing Logistics Connectivity & Resilience - Asia (Manila)

📅 13 - 15 May 2026
📖 Enhancing Logistics Connectivity & Resilience - Asia
📌 Manila, Philippines

Embark on a learning journey with NUS TLI-AP ASEAN Series, an executive-level study tour to Manila, a pivotal hub in Philippine's regional logistics network.

This immersive programme brings together mid- to senior-level executives from Singapore and the Philippines to engage with industry leaders, explore logistics infrastructure, and exchange perspectives on building resilient and interconnected supply chains across Asia.

This marks the second immersive study journey by NUS TLI–AP, delivered in partnership with SkillsFuture Singapore, strengthening collaboration between organisations and leaders across the region.

For more information, please visit https://tliap.nus.edu.sg/education/enhancing-logistics-connectivity-resilience-asia/

Our institute has been invited to deliver a keynote speech at Hospitalog Asia 2026, 10th - 12th March 2026 in Singapore.

If you are interested to know the details of this conference, please visit the organizer's website: stratcomsevents.com/hspgasia2026/

Wishing All a Happy & Prosperous Lunar New Year!