Singapore Smart City Consulting
YCP excels in Singapore's Smart City industry, providing a path for clients to thrive in its competitive sector through a diverse array of services. With a deep commitment to innovation, YCP uses a hands-on support approach backed by decades of experience and a significant global network to deliver unparalleled consistency and reliability.
YCP in Numbers
Singapore leads Asia Pacific in urban innovation readiness, with its smart city index at
8.3/10*
making it an exemplar for digital infrastructure and smart governance growth.
Source: IMD, 2024
YCP Smart City Experts in Singapore
The Smart City industry in Singapore is experiencing rapid evolution as the city-state advances its infrastructure with cutting-edge technologies. Known for its innovation and forward-thinking approach, Singapore is blooming with several advancements in various sectors, including the Smart City sector, setting a benchmark for urban development worldwide.
YCP, with its esteemed global professionals, offers an exemplary Smart City consulting service that bridges market gaps. Our deep understanding of Singapore's urban landscape assists clients in overcoming Smart City market barriers, seamless entry, and sustained growth. Our strategic consultancy ensures that solutions are tailor-made to enhance urban livability and sustainability.
YCP stands as a reputable Smart City consulting partner for businesses seeking to flourish in Singapore's Smart Infrastructure sphere. With insights driven by industry expertise, we provide clients with a solid foundation to navigate and excel in this dynamic market.
Unlocking Potential: Your Path to Excellence with Singapore's Smart City Professionals
Singapore's smart city landscape is innovative and progressive. YCP aims to guide clients through its complex ecosystem, ensuring seamless integration and success.
As a global leader in smart city development, Singapore presents unique opportunities. YCP leverages its vast industry expertise to help clients capitalize on these.
YCP's in-depth understanding of Singapore's regulatory and technological frameworks enables us to offer strategic advice, driving smart city initiatives to fruition.
Our Services
Marketing & Sales
Elevate your Marketing & Sales in Singapore with YCP's expert consultancy.
- Branding & Brand Management
- Product & Portfolio Management
- Pricing
- Digital Marketing
- E-commerce
- Customer Experience
- Sales Channel Strategy
- Digital Sales
Operations
Boost your Operations in Singapore with YCP's expert Smart City Consulting.
- Project Management Office (PMO)
- Growth Strategy Implementation
- Operation Transformation
- Manufacturing
- Organization Design
Supply Chain Management
Optimize your supply chain in Singapore for smarter, faster business growth.
- Supply Chain
- Digital Supply Chain
- Procurement
- Logistics
M&A, Transactions, and PMI
Elevate your M&A, transactions, and PMI outcomes in Singapore with our expert consulting.
- M&A Strategy
- Divesstiture/Curb-out Strategy
- M&A Target Scouting
- Buyer/Investor Search
- Commercial Due Diligence
- M&A Execution (Buy-side & Sell-side Financial Advisory)
- Valuation
- Post-Merger Integration (PMI)
- Value Creation
- IPO PMO
- Joint Venture
- Corporate Venture Capital
Strategy
Elevate your business in Singapore with YCP's cutting-edge strategy consulting services.
- Business Strategy
- Corporate Finance
- Growth Opportunity Identification
- New Business Development
- Organization Strategy
- Enterprise Risk Management
- Asset/Project Risk Management
- Digital Strategy
- Strategic Partnership & Channel Strategy
Digital Transformation
Elevate your business in Singapore with expert digital transformation guidance.
- DX Vision
- Digital Roadmap
- CIO/CDO Support
- System Architecture Design
- DX PMO
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
- Big Data Analysis
- IT Organization Design & Restructuring
- IT Portfolio Management
- Off-shore Development Centre Set-up
Public Services
Elevating Singapore's Public Services through innovative Smart City solutions.
- Economic Development
- Public Policy Development
- E-Governance
Sustainability
Elevate your sustainability in Singapore with YCP's tailored smart city solutions.
- Sustainability Strategy & Implementation
- Double Materiality
- Decarbonization & Net-Zero Strategy
- Climate Change Risks and Opportunities
- Sustainability Due Diligence
- Supply Chain Assessment
- ESG Reporting
- Investor Relations & Fundraising
- Organization & Governance Design
Market Research
Elevate your market research in Singapore with YCP's expert consulting services.
- Market Landscape
- Market Size
- Industry Structure and Trend
- Competitive Benchmark
- Business Partner Search & Screening
- B2B/B2C Customer Survey
- Consumer Research
Navigating Smart City Sector in Singapore
Digital Infrastructure Development Barriers
- Singapore faces high development costs, undermining rapid progress toward the smart city vision occuring due to supply constraints amidst increasing demand shown by a 12% upt surge yearly.
- R&D investments tailored to urban tech could robustly enhance digital capabilities, leveraging user penetration which already stands close to 88%, fostering growth.
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Our Clients
We have worked with more than 2000 companies throughout various industries.
What Our Clients Say About Us
"During the course of 2009 and 2010, YCP carried out extensive research on roofing materials market for Monier (previously Lafarge Roofing) in Asia. The experience and expertise of YCP in building materials markets in Asia and the strong analytical skills of their consultants resulted in high-quality output for their various assignments, driven by in-depth field investigations. The findings and recommendations provided by YCP have proved extremely valuable for Monier to identify and assess growth opportunities in the region, and to support Monier’s strategic approach and planning in the region. I am therefore happy to recommend YCP as a valuable partner to any company interested in their research and consulting capabilities."
Managing Director Thailand and Indonesia
Monier Roofing (Previously Lafarge)
"I would like to express my sincere gratitude to YCP team. I am extremely pleased with how they executed our project. They got their hands dirty and went the extra mile to work on key specified deliverables that proved to show high-impact towards our business objectives. I was profoundly impressed with how YCP managed client relationships. The team displayed high professionalism and was able to listen thoroughly. Through their recommendations, we were able to identify the future business direction in the expansion of our Indonesia logistics business footprint. "
Chief Marketing Officer - Bina Sinar Amity
Sinar Mas Group Companies
Results Through Expertise: Case Studies
Learn how we help clients build and implement strategies
that drive sustainable growth in today’s complex business landscape.
Assessment of Opportunity for IoT and Smart Homes
Client
A Japanese consumer products company
Area
Australia, Malaysia, Vietnam
Expertise Scope
Market Recommendation, Strategy
Project Summary
Our team researched the coverage areas to discover current trends and consumer attitudes. We provided the client with a detailed approach and recommendation for specific USPs, comparing both B2B and B2C markets.
Market Entry and Growth Plan for Indonesia's Piping Market
Client
A global leader in advanced piping systems for buildings and agriculture
Area
Southeast Asia
Expertise Scope
Market Dynamics Analysis, Strategic Recommendations, Action Plan Development
Project Summary
Our approach included desk research and in-depth market interviews with competitors, distributors, property owners, developers, contractors, architects, and industry experts. We analyzed market dynamics, competitor activities, pricing, and distribution channels. Our team developed strategic recommendations and an action plan for the client to achieve their growth targets.
YCP in Media
Our Group CEO Yuki Ishida and Managing Partner Karambir Anand shared insights at the ASEAN–Japan Young Business Leaders’ Summit.
At the Asian Power Summit 2025, our Director Harika G. led a session on Asia’s evolving energy mix.
Singapore Business Review featured Karambir Anand on Singapore’s expanding solar capacity and energy challenges.
Publications
Partnering for Success in Saudi Arabia Construction
Saudi Arabia’s construction sector is expanding rapidly under Vision 2030, driven by megaprojects, urban growth, and PIF investment. Foreign contractors face significant opportunities, but success depends on local partnerships, regulatory compliance, strong local track records, and navigating procurement and payment risks.
Can Indonesia Achieve '100 Smart Cities' by 2045?
Indonesia aims to develop 100 smart cities by 2045, but progress remains uneven due to execution and coordination gaps. Smart governance is the main entry point, with success driven by public–private collaboration across data, infrastructure, and implementation to ensure sustainable, long-term impact.
The Future of Eldercare in Singapore
Singapore’s rapidly aging population is driving a shift from residential to community-based eldercare. Telemedicine, assistive technology, and assisted communal living are emerging as key enablers, supported by policy initiatives. Coordinated public–private efforts will be critical to delivering scalable, independent aging solutions.
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Meet Our Experts
Establish industry dominance with our experts and partners
Yuki Ishida
Managing Partner
Nationality: Japanese
Region Coverage:
Asia, North America
Past Experience:
Goldman Sachs
Pilar Dieter
Managing Partner
Nationality: American
Region Coverage:
Asia, North America
Past Experience:
Alaris Consulting
Shingo Kasumoto
Managing Partner
Nationality: Japanese
Region Coverage:
Asia
Past Experience:
P&G
Leon Cheng
Partner
Nationality: Chinese
Region Coverage:
Asia, North America, South America
Past Experience:
EAC, DHL
Takahiro Okawara
Partner
Nationality: Japanese
Region Coverage:
Japan, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia
Past Experience:
Accenture, Rakuten
Jatin Gulati
Partner
Nationality: Indian
Region Coverage:
Asia
Past Experience:
McKinsey & Company, Accenture Strategy
Laurent Fihey
Partner
Nationality: French
Region Coverage:
Europe, Asia, Middle East, Africa, North America, South America
Past Experience:
Arthur Andersen, Advancy
Anil Rai
Partner
Nationality: Singaporean
Region Coverage:
Asia, Europe
Past Experience:
GEREJE Corporate Finance, GinSeng Capital
Talk to Our Smart City Experts
Arrange a session with our experts to explore how YCP can assist you in addressing your business challenges.
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YCP Group is the leading professional firm in Asia empowering excellence through diverse expertise:
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- YCP Auctus
- YCP Consus
