The Customer
A prominent retail destination in Singapore required a comprehensive cleaning and hygiene solution to maintain high standards across its expansive premises. The site spans approximately 356,200 square feet and accommodates around 160 tenants, making operational efficiency and service consistency critical to daily operations.
The Operational Requirement
Delivering effective commercial cleaning within a high-traffic retail environment presented multiple operational challenges. Sustained public footfall placed continuous demand on cleaning services, requiring a solution that could maintain hygiene standards without disrupting retail activity.
Key requirements included:
- Frequent cleaning cycles to support a high-traffic environment
- Regular restroom refreshes to maintain hygiene standards
- Rapid response to spills and waste generated by heavy usage
- Consistent service quality across trading and non-trading hours
- Maintenance of staff welfare and rest areas while deploying a large on-site workforce
Facilities Management Delivery
OCS delivered a janitorial solution focused on operational structure, workforce management, and technology-supported oversight to maintain hygiene and efficiency across the site.
People-Focused Solutions
- Appointment of an on-site manager to provide operational oversight
- Deployment of trained janitorial teams using site-specific cleaning protocols
- Flexible cleaning schedules to ensure premises were spotless before business hours
- Staff allocation and scheduling managed through a mobile application for real-time deployment
- Smooth mobilisation supported by digital supervision and quality assurance processes
IoT and Technology Support
- Introduction of IoT-enabled restroom monitoring systems
- Use of digital inspection tools to support service quality
- Deployment of autonomous cleaning robots across large floor areas to support productivity and consistency
Outcomes
The integrated cleaning approach supported measurable improvements in hygiene standards, operational efficiency, and the overall employee experience. Services were delivered consistently during both high and low-traffic periods, ensuring cleanliness remained visible and well managed throughout the day.
Key Results
The structured combination of people, processes, and technology enabled responsive service delivery while maintaining a calm and professional retail environment.
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30+ Employees
Supported Daily
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7-Day
Service Coverage
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15%
manpower time savings through robotics
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5+ Smart
Technologies in Use
People Behind the Operations
While technology supported efficiency, people remained central to service delivery. On-site teams carried out early-morning operations to ensure readiness before business hours and worked within structured schedules supported by training and recognition programmes. IoT tools and automation complemented human oversight, maintaining quality assurance across the site.
Conclusion
By combining trained janitorial teams with app-based workforce deployment, IoT-enabled monitoring, and autonomous cleaning technology, this solution delivered consistent commercial cleaning for a high-traffic retail environment. The approach supported hygiene standards, service continuity, and operational efficiency while maintaining a well-managed environment for tenants, staff, and visitors.