Envlant - A portmanteau of "Enhance" and "Envolant" (French: To take flight). Our mission is to help and support businesses in their digital transformation journey. Founded by Felix Tang and as a seasoned supply chain professional specializing in digital transformation and change management, the aim is to provide consultancy services to small businesess (MSMEs) on digitizing their operations.A key highlight was the support for the local business community during the COVID-19 pandemic, by providing pro-bono consulting to small business owners (in particular, small retailers, hawkers and F&B operators) on learning and leveraging on various digital tools and technologies to sustain their business.

DiaperDad.SG (DDSG) is a social initiative that I founded in 2016. The project started when I decided to document my journey as a Stay-At-Home-Dad (SAHD), caring for my first-born diagnosed with Kawasaki Disease. My aim was to support working Dads that are looking to become effective and involved parents to their young children.The program evolved in 2021 when I also found myself as the primary caregiver to his disabled elderly parents, whilst managing his growing young family and his career.Our objective is to provide guidance and coaching to those who resonate with the "sandwiched" generation; adults who bravely shoulder the responsibility of being caregivers to both their elderly parents and their own family.Key responsibilities as Founder:1. Develop overall product strategy of DDSG as a support channel service to sandwiched generation parents.2. Formulate content media and marketing strategy.3. Engagements to build partnerships, creating a support network infrastructure that can be easily accessed and tapped on as part of go-to-market (GtM).Key Achievements (v1.0):- Developed an operational "How-To" playbook specifically designed for the Dad mindset, allowing them to be able to better managing various situations in parenting.

Supported by IFC, UNDP and MAS, the SME Financial Empowerment (SFE) is an open education programme for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to build foundational digital financial literacy and a good understanding of essential financial services to thrive in the growing digital economy.Achievements:1) Developed and launched digital platform within 4 months from inception to go-live.2) Scaled to 3 program tracks to cater to the varied digital maturity levels of MSMEs.3) Closed key partnership agreements in Africa and Southeast Asia for building the support network and driving digital financial inclusion and increasing utility value.4) Success stories in Ghana and the Philippines, with MSMEs getting their first digital bank accounts and/or quicker access to loans (via the Proxtera Network).

Industry: Technology (Fintech & B2B E-Commerce)Proxtera is a Singapore entity set up to operationalise the Business sans Borders initiative supported by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA). We empower B2B eCommerce platforms with broader access to global trade and innovative digital solutions, leveraging novel technologies and solutions to simplify cross-platform and cross-border trade around the world. We are growing fast, powering cross-border trading, one platform at a time, with the primary aim - To facilitate trade for SMEs.

Industry: Technology (Supply Chain)Verticals: Oil & Gas, Offshore, Mining, Maritime, Manufacturing, MRO (Maritime)SCNX (Spares CNX Pte. Ltd.) is a corporate venture incubated jointly with BCG X and MISC Bhd. Developed a supply chain solution suite that allows for end-to-end supply chain visibility of engineering equipment spare parts and consumables, benefits include improved inventory performance, optimized procurement and reduction in Scope 3 emissions. Co-founder responsible for operations and commercialization of product solution suite.Key Achievements:1) Led strategic sourcing of core technologies (e.g. IoT hardware, server infrastructure), reducing infrastructure cost by 85%, cost savings of US$5 million over 3 years.2) Led successful negotiation of our first commercial contract with pilot customer as we did not have a commercial growth team set up yet. 3) Created Transformation-as-a-Service (TaaS) to assist clients on their supply chain digital transformation and program management (PMO), adding US$200K revenue over 2 years.4) Built a lean operation and supply chain team (8 members) with On-Time-In-Full deliveries and zero disruptions despite COVID-19 related restrictions.5) Supported in raising of pre-Series A round with investors.

Industry: Safety Equipment Engineering, Manufacturing and MRO (Offshore, Maritime, Aviation)Division: Supply Chain & ProcurementAs a key member of the APAC leadership team, responsible for starting up and managing the end-to-end supply chain for the region covering 7 countries (18 legal entities),Key Achievements:1) As part of acquisition of Wilhelmsen Marine Products business, successfully set up new supply chain division for APAC Marine business within 6 months, scaling the division to 5 supply chain managers and 50 full-time employees within the first year.2) Developed a comprehensive supply chain budget, a procurement sourcing strategy, a supplier management strategy as well as Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process for the business segment.3) Established collaboration and partnerships with local strategic suppliers to ensure supply chain pperations are synchronized. Achieved cost optimization by 10% for key categories.4) Introduced Agile methods to warehouse and logistics operations, with improved inventory accuracy and last mile delivery performance by 15% since the formation of local agile squads in the first year.5) Led supply chain optimization programme (PMO) to migrate and homogenize 7 legacy ERP systems to IFS v8, maintaining planning horizon and 95% OTIF performance overall.6) Drove inventory optimization project, through a combination of multi-disciplinary teams, cross-functional processes, and supply chain software, to reduce slow-moving & obsolete (SLOB) inventory by US$920K and double inventory turns within the first year.7) Drove Continuous Improvement culture, as part of the One Survitec One Supply Chain vision in APAC, through active sharing, "walk the talk" and organic grassroots involvement to solve operational issues.8) Adopted Agile methodology, with scrums initiated by the site teams to address various topics on Inventory Management, Order Processing, Freight Optimization, Cost Reduction, amongst many others.

Industry: Manufacturing (Lubricants)Division: Supply ChainResponsible for the revamp and optimization of the supply chain operations in the growing Southeast Asia and Australasia market.Key Achievements:1) Drove change towards a digital supply chain using apps and data analytics to drive decision-making, improving cash flow position by US$200K per month through automation and transparency in accounting.2) Developed corporate procurement strategy for manufacturing and services worth over US$70 million, negotiated cost reductions of US$800K per annum for Singapore alone.3) Led continuous improvement initiatives with toll manufacturers, improved Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process and increased production capacity by 25%.4) Set up new toll manufacturing in Indonesia, reducing cost by US$600K per annum and enabling sales team to unlock 20% margin improvement whilst keeping prices competitive.5 )Set up and used data analytics model to validate changing customer requirements and revised SE.Asian distribution network (Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia), improving the delivery lead time by 10%.6) Developed structure and protocols, including procurement procedures, contract templates and incident report management processes.7) Coached team members (Supply Planners / Operations) to build expertise in procurement, negotiations and supply chain analytics to drive performance.Procurement categories:- Toll manufacturing- Turnkey projects- Maritime logistics- Intermodal logistics (Tankers, Rail, Trucking)- Storage & Warehousing- Indirect services (3P legal counsel, customs brokerage, BPO)

Industry: Petrochemicals and Base OilsCompanies: Shell Eastern Trading (Pte.) Ltd.Division: Shell Chemicals / Shell Trading (SIETCO)Responsible for as a lead for contracting & procurement (C&P) activities for maritime logistics and in-house strategy consultant for maritime logistics within the Asia Pacific & Middle East (APME) region. Concurrently managed a team of 6 ops executives to manage shipping operations for Shell Chemicals.Key Achievements:1) Developed 3-year shipping strategy to reduce cost-to-serve by US$100 million.2) Negotiated shipping contracts worth US$62 million at rates 10% lower than competitor supply chain benchmarks.3) Led project teams to deliver US$1.2 million cost savings on various continuous improvement projects.4) Led change management project on utilizing new ship type to transport chemicals, delivering US$1.5 million cost savings.5) Designed and implemented bespoke contract (charter party) clauses to protect Shell's interest and mitigate risks of shipping.Procurement Categories:- Maritime logistics- Intermodal logistics (Tankers, Barges, Isotank, Isotainers)

Industry: Petrochemicals - Base Chemical Gases (C2-C4), BTX, Alcohols, Glycols, Higher Olefins, Gas-to-Liquids (GtL)Company: Shell Eastern Trading (Pte.) Ltd.Division: Shell Eastern ChemicalsI joined Shell Eastern Chemicals as a project consultant to look into maritime logistics capability and network design for Shell group and Joint Venture projects (Greenfield / Brownfield). Concurrently responsibility for freight trading and commercial chartering of specialized tankers, specific to petrochemicals and base oils.Key Achievements:1) Designed logistics network for greenfield expansion project in Qatar, allowing n-Paraffin commercial team to increase sales margin by opening supply channels to new markets in Asia.2) Provided analysis and market insight to Product Managers, thereby creating arbitrage opportunities and new business development worth USD 500,000 in 2013.2) Successful negotiations of logistics contracts worth USD 18.5 million in 2014, outperformed at 10% better than competitor supply chain benchmarks.3) Led successful projects on simplifying operations and generating cost savings for the group. (see Projects section)4) Developed engagement strategy and key account plans with emerging LSPs in APME, thereby increasing competition for tenders while ensuring safety and quality standards are met.5) Commercial chartering excellence and optimization for various supply chains, with average annual savings of USD 500,000 in 2012-2014.6) Awarded multiple recognition awards (SRAs) in 2013-2014 for managing various successful plant start ups, as well as managing operational crises to keep the supply chain moving.

Industry: Oil & Gas - Crude Oil, Dirty/Clean Petroleum Products, Propane Gas, Base Oils, Derivatives (Sulphur, Bitumen)Company: ExxonMobil Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd.Division: Supply & TradingActed as the maritime economist and analyst for Asia Pacific (AP) region, as well as coordinating various projects for the division.Key Achievements:1) Developed freight models allowing the commercial team to lock in attractive time-charter contracts at 10% lower than benchmarks.2) Led project on co-loading of mixed oil products in sophisticated oil tankers, reducing costs by US$500K per annum.3) Negotiated maritime contract disputes and recovered US$500K in settlement claims against 3rd party shipping companies.4) Developed and led team in AP to build a robust Business Continuity Plan (BCP), ensuring operational excellence in spite of several scares in the past (SARS, H5N1, H1N1, earthquakes).5) Rolled out oil loss control practices in AP, reducing risk of cargo loss and increasing accountability for custody transfer movements with external stakeholders (LSPs, surveyors).

Companies: EXTAP and Standard Tankers Bahamas LtdDivision: Global Marine TransportationDual role responsibility managing chartering requirements in APAC for clean/dirty products desk. Chartering Desks Covered:1) Spot Clean Products (Mogas, Diesel, Alkylate, etc) shipments in Asia Pacific (AP)2) Spot Dirty Products (Fuel Oil, High Sulfur Gas Oil, etc) shipments to the AP refining circuit3) Asphalt/Bitumen Time Charter vesselsOperation Duties:1) Execution of CoA contracts with vessel owners to meet chartering requirements2) Issuing of Voyage Orders, Letters of Indemnity (LOI)3) Optimization of vessel schedules under our charter4) Time Charter fleet optimization (Asphalt/Bitumen vessels)5) Cargo operations coordination with terminal/shore, including verification of custody transfer6) Invoicing and other related documentation

Industry: Manufacturing (HVAC)Company: Trane Air Conditioning Systems China Co LtdDivision: Sourcing & Procurement1) Responsible for liaising with local suppliers in China as part of sourcing strategy for the company’s manufacturing plants in the region.2) Helped to establish strategic partnerships with major MNC suppliers based in China to allow for just-in-time (JIT) logistics, while maintaining the company’s Six-Sigma standard requirements.3) Assisted in developing online parts management database to better track supplier part performance and as part of the electronic data interchange (EDI) for quality.Categories managed:- Refridgerants (R123, R134a)- Scroll and centrifugal compressor systems- Components (gaskets, piston rings, valves, cables)

Industry: Oil & Gas - Base Oils, Additives, LubricantsCompany: ExxonMobil Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd.Division: EM Fuels and Lubricants MarketingDepartment: Supply Chain, Southeast Asia1) Developed coverage strategy study to determine the utilization of the lube barge bunker fleet in Singapore and improve on their efficiency.2) Monitored compliance of inventory balance on barges in compliance with the corporation's oil loss measurement standards.Achievements: - Reduced OPEX expenditure for Lubricants Supply & Distribution through redeployment of barge fleet in Singapore.