Operations Management Research Seminar
Area Administration
Semi-liner shipping transports various types of cargo, such as containers, break-bulk cargo, and heavy-lift project cargo, between different ports. Unlike liner shipping services, semi-liner shipping does not strictly follow the published route and usually makes some adjustments for each ship voyage by adding port calls to transport more cargo, considering the excess ship capacity.
Each semi-liner service comprises a set of base ports (which are guaranteed to be visited) and inducement ports (optional). The decision to visit an inducement port depends on the time window over the base port (published by the operator), the demand originating to or from the inducement port, and the surplus capacity of the vessel. The operator must carefully balance the trade-off between meeting the time window requirement and maximizing demand. Achieving the former may also necessitate traveling at a higher speed to visit additional inducement ports, thereby increasing the fuel cost. Semi-liner operators publish their schedules…
Subtitle: Semi-liner design under uncertainty. Speaker Details: Associate Professor Marcus Ang
Singapore Management University
Marcus Ang is the Associate Professor of Operations Management (Education) and MPA Research Fellow at Lee Kong Chian School of Business, Singapore Management University. His research interests are in inventory management, stochastic models, robust optimization and application of Operations Research Techniques on Business-related problems. His research has been published in top business journals such as Management Science and Operations Researc… Type: Seminars & Workshops. Subject: Operations Management. Audience: Academic Community.
Wednesday, June 25, 2025, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
Singapore Management University
Lee Kong Chian School of Business
50 Stamford Road
Level 3, Seminar Room 3-1
Singapore 178899.
SMU MBA Fast-Track Application (Hybrid)
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Hourly Sessions: Monday, 30 June 2025 (hourly sessions)
11.00am - 8.00pm SGT. RSVP: . Reserve a seat: https://postgraduate.smu.edu.sg/acton/fs/blocks/showLandingPage/a/11522/p/p-02f9/t/page/fm/2. Event Details: We are conducting fast-track applications on Monday, 30 June 2025. Should you like to make an application for the upcoming August 2025 Full-Time/Part-Time intake of our Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme, do register today!
Eligible candidates would be shortlisted for an interview with members of the admissions committee. Contact: mba.admissions@smu.edu.sg. Type: Information Sessions. Subject: Business. Analytics for Business, Consumer & Social Insights. Leadership. Organisational Behaviour. Operations Management. Strategic Management. Communication & Marketing. Finance & Financial Markets. Audience: Prospective Student. Public.
Monday, June 30, 2025, 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
SMU Professional Doctorates Hybrid Information Session & Current Student Sharing (Singapore)
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Hourly Sessions: 7-8.30 PM (Singapore time). RSVP: . Reserve a seat: https://postgraduate.smu.edu.sg/acton/fs/blocks/showLandingPage/a/11522/p/p-02ef/t/page/fm/3. Event Details: We welcome you to find out more about the Professional Doctorate programmes we have here in SMU’s Lee Kong Chian School of Business. We offer two Professional Doctorate programmes that can be completed in 3-5 years while working: PhD in Business (General Management) , Doctor of Business Administration,
The session will be hosted on Zoom and a physical session happening concurrently. Hence, this would be a hybrid session.
* Participants that are registering for the session via the Zoom platform,… Contact: lkcsbpd.admissions@smu.edu.sg. Type: Information Sessions. Subject: Business. Finance & Financial Markets. Audience: Prospective Student. Public.
Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Meeting Room 5-4 (Level 5)
SMU Lee Kong Chian School of Business
50 Stamford Road, Singapore 178899
Singapore.
SMU MBA Information Session & Alumni Sharing (Hybrid)
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Hourly Sessions: 7 PM - 8.30 PM (Singapore Time). RSVP: . Reserve a seat: https://postgraduate.smu.edu.sg/acton/fs/blocks/showLandingPage/a/11522/p/p-02f3/t/page/fm/2. Event Details: Embark on your journey towards career transformation with the SMU MBA! Join us for an insightful evening to learn how our programme can empower your professional growth and leadership potential.
What to Expect: Programme Overview: Understand how the SMU MBA equips you with the skills and knowledge to thrive in a dynamic global business environment. , Admissions Insights: Hear directly from our admissions team about the application process, what we look for in candidates, and personalised tips for… Contact: mba.admissions@smu.edu.sg. Type: Information Sessions. Subject: Business. Finance & Financial Markets. Audience: Prospective Student. Public.
Wednesday, July 16, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Lee Kong Chian School of Business
Singapore Management University
50 Stamford Road
Singapore 178899.
SMU LKCSB Coffee Sessions (Jakarta, Indonesia)
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Hourly Sessions: 5:30pm - 7.30pm (ICT) (Half-hourly Sessions). RSVP: . Reserve a seat: https://postgraduate.smu.edu.sg/acton/fs/blocks/showLandingPage/a/11522/p/p-02fa/t/page/fm/3. Event Details: Join us for an insightful session to explore your career ambitions and discover how our postgraduate programmes in SMU, with a strong focus on leadership and management, can support your personal and professional aspirations.
Our Admissions Advisors will speak with you directly to provide detailed guidance on the application process and to discuss the financial aid and scholarship opportunities that may be available to you.
For a pre-application assessment, please bring along a copy of your resume fo… Contact: lkcsbpg.admissions@smu.edu.sg. Type: Information Sessions. Subject: Business. Finance & Financial Markets. Audience: Prospective Student. Public.
Monday, July 21, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
JimBARan Lounge
Ayana Midplaza Jakarta
Jl. Jenderal Sudirman No.Kav 10-11, RT.10/RW.11, Karet Tengsin, Kecamatan Tanah Abang, Kota Jakarta Pusat, Daerah Khusus Ibukota
Jakarta 10220, Indonesia.
SMU LKCSB Coffee Sessions (Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam)
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Hourly Sessions: 5.00pm - 8.00pm (ICT) (Hourly Sessions). RSVP: . Reserve a seat: https://postgraduate.smu.edu.sg/acton/fs/blocks/showLandingPage/a/11522/p/p-02f7/t/page/fm/3. Event Details: We welcome you to discover how our postgraduate programmes, with emphasis on leadership and management training, can help boost your career.
Admissions Advisors will speak with you directly to address your concerns and discuss how our suite of Master programmes can fulfil your academic and career aspirations.
To do a pre-application assessment of your profile, please bring along a copy … Contact: lkcsbpg.admissions@smu.edu.sg. Type: Information Sessions. Subject: Business. Finance & Financial Markets. Audience: Public. Prospective Student.
Friday, July 25, 2025, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Urbane Lounge (Ground Floor), Pullman Saigon Centre
148 Tran Hung Dao Boulevard, District 1
700000 Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
SMU MIM Virtual Masterclass & Information Session
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Hourly Sessions: 6PM - 7PM (Singapore Time). RSVP: . Reserve a seat: https://postgraduate.smu.edu.sg/acton/fs/blocks/showLandingPage/a/11522/p/p-02f1/t/page/fm/3. Event Details: Masterclass, Speaker: Prof GENG Xuesong
Topic: Analytics-Driven Business Transformation: From Data to Strategy
Synopsis: This presentation explores how data analytics can drive business transformation by bridging the gap between insights and strategy. We'll dive into foundational concepts and real-world examples that illustrate the power of data and analytics.
To invite a friend, simply forward them this registration… Contact: mim.admissions@smu.edu.sg. Type: Information Sessions. Subject: Business. Finance & Financial Markets. Audience: Prospective Student. Public.
Thursday, July 31, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.