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From brewing soya sauce to fighting fires – How AI is transforming Singapore

Lee Hui Li
Lee Hui Li  • 5 min read
From brewing soya sauce to fighting fires – How AI is transforming Singapore
There's an appetite for AI, with Microsoft’s 2024 Work Trend Index finding that 88% of Singapore’s knowledge workers already use some form of generative AI. Photo: Unsplash
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What do a fifth-generation soya sauce brewer and a fireman in Singapore have in common? They’re both using artificial intelligence (AI) to do their work faster and smarter.

When Alvin Choo’s ancestors came up with their iconic family recipe for soya sauce in the 1890s, they could never have imagined that he would be successfully operating the Kwong Cheong Thye brewery in 2024, let alone growing the business with the help of AI.

The 132-year-old KCT Soya Sauce is a remarkable example of how tradition can not only coexist but thrive with technology. By introducing AI and automation in sales analysis and procurement planning, the brewery has saved significant time on these tasks, effectively doubling its efficiency. This transformation has freed up valuable resources, empowering Alvin and his team to focus on customer relationships and revenue growth. 

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