80th Anniversary Commemorative Book - Singapore Manufacturing ...

1998 SMF logo2012 SMF logo2002 SMF logoOne entity, different names for each epochReflecting the tides of change, the SMF has adopted different namesthroughout its history.• 1932: When it was first formed, the organisation was called the SingaporeManufacturers’ Association (SMA).• 1996: It was reorganised and renamed the Singapore Confederation ofIndustries (SCI) to better reflect the umbrella role it would play.• 2002: With the formation of the Singapore Business Federation, the SCIdecided to go back to its manufacturing roots and renamed itself theSingapore Manufacturers’ Federation, or SMa for short. The small “a” in theacronym then symbolised the convergence of automation, computerisationand robotisation in manufacturing operations in the Internet age.The word “Federation” was chosen over “Association” because“association” implies a collection of individuals, whereas the SMFcomprises mainly member companies.• 2012: The acronym was officially changed to the SMF and the organisationis now called the Singapore Manufacturing Federation to embrace theentire supply chain of the manufacturing industry.A New Era 23