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F
amily is everything at YCH Group,
a leading supply chain solutions company.
The late Yap Chwee Hock started
the company in 1955 as a passenger
transportation business, roping in his
teenage son – now Executive Chairman
Dr Robert Yap – to help him at the shipping docks.
From its humble beginnings to the hustle and bustle
of the modern age, close working relationships
continue to course through the company to this day,
with Robert maintaining a close-knit team.
YCH is Singapore’s largest local supply chain
solutions company and leading supply chain
management partner to numerous brands across
Asia–Pacific. And. Despite its size, Robert maintains
he runs the business differently to other organisations
because every employee is treated like family.YCH GROUP EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN
DR ROBERT YAP RUNS HIS FAMILY-
OWNED BUSINESS WITH A DESIRE
TO CHANGE THE WORLD.WORDS ASHTON KOBLER • IMAGES YEW KWANGI’m proud of
this company.
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