GE2025: A look behind the scenes of setting up a polling station

Key Concepts:

• Polling station setup
• ST Logistics Modella app
• Digitalization of election logistics
• Efficiency improvements
• Waste reduction
• Eco-friendly packaging (Eco Cage)
• Centralized command center
• Resource deployment

Polling Station Setup and Logistics:

• Over 1,200 polling stations are required islandwide for the general election.
• The setup involves arranging booths, tables, chairs, and transporting items like pins, umbrellas, and wheelchairs.
• Teams are deployed to set up polling stations, for example, within an HDB estate in Clemente.
• After completing a setup, teams are quickly dispatched to other stations needing assistance.

ST Logistics Modella App:

• The Modella app is used to track the entire deployment of the elections.
• Vendors upload photos and provide real-time information via the app.
• The app supports approximately 25 vendors and over 6,000 ground staff.
• It provides a real-time overview of the situation on the ground.

Digitalization and Efficiency:

• This is the first time the setup coordination for a general election has been digitalized.
• Previously, the process was done traditionally using pen, paper, and phone calls.
• The centralized command center in Clemente receives data from the app.
• The team at the command center can monitor the status of all sites at a glance.
• They can deploy additional resources as needed based on the real-time data.

Waste Reduction and Environmental Impact:

• The app was first implemented during the 2023 presidential election to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
• Over 17,000 pieces of paper were saved during the 2023 presidential election.
• An estimated 15% further reduction in material usage is expected compared to the 2023 presidential election.
• More recycled materials are being used compared to the previous election.

Eco-Friendly Packaging: Eco Cage:

• A new type of packaging called an "Eco Cage" is being used to transport items.
• The Eco Cage is made of recycled paper.
• It will be recycled again after use.

Benefits of Eco Cage:

• The change to cardboard material has made the boxes easier to lift.
• Fewer people are needed to carry one box, even though the contents are the same.
• Drivers find the cardboard boxes much easier to lift compared to previous materials.

Conclusion:

The digitalization of election logistics through the ST Logistics Modella app and the introduction of eco-friendly packaging have significantly improved efficiency, reduced waste, and eased the workload for ground staff. The centralized command center enables real-time monitoring and resource deployment, ensuring a smoother and more sustainable election process.