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Air Liquide Summer School 2016
Lim Wee Jie, Jarrell Nanyang Technological University Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Internship In Air Liquide Singapore—Health, Safety,
Environment & Security (HSES)
During the 5 months industrial attachment, I managed noise monitoring project,
an ongoing initiative of HSES to improve safety of employees. Other tasks from
other corporate functions such as Personnel Expenses Analysis from Human
Resources and HSES Google Site design which involved Information Technology
were also undertaken to broaden my understanding of a successful MNC.
Brand new insights to gas industry
Being the world leader in the gases, Air
Liquide presented us their business
strategies and possible future
development of the 4 major business
lines namely Large Industries,
Electronics, Industrial Merchants and
Healthcare. Air Liquide has been
keeping track of the ever changing
business environment to ensure that
the gas business is competitive without
neglecting consumers’ and societal
needs.
We visited i-Lab, Innovation Lab
which helps accelerate the pace of
Group’s innovation and develops
ideas and products that go hand
in hand with world advancement.
We were very fortunate to
have the opportunity to visit
the Paris-Saclay Research
Center which serves as the
centre for the development of
innovative solutions for all the
Group’s activities covering 8
major competencies such as
Process Engineering, Design & Manufacturing and Applied Mathematics. The visit
enabled me to have a deeper understanding to Air Liquide’s activities and how it
actually benefit the consumers.
8 Days, 21 Countries, 35 Enthusiastic
Participants
Air Liquide Summer School 2016 brings 35 success top
students from 21 countries together to the head office in
Pairs which is just located 1km away from the famous
landmark, Eiffel Tower. The 8 days summer school gave
me the opportunity to interact with top students across
the geographical boundary and excellent professionals
from the gas industry. Arrival In Paris
i-Lab
Air Liquide Business Lines Presentation
Paris-Saclay Research Centre
Friends and Fun
We made full use of our free time
during the weekends to explore
Paris to the fullest. We visited
most of the famous tourist
attraction spots in Paris, enjoyed
the famous French cuisine and
took photographs together.
We also spent some of our free
time to watch football in and enjoy
Euro 2016 which was held in Paris.
We soaked in the atmosphere of
Euro and cheered to support our
favourite team.
All in all it was a fantastic week
in understanding the diversified
business and culture of Air
Liquide Group. It was also a
great opportunity to interact with
top students from all over the
world, draw strength from each
other, share our dreams and
visions in life. The invaluable experience gained and friendship made is something
that we will be taking with us forever.
Business Case Study & Presentation
A business case study was introduced to all the participants to further enhance
our understanding to the day to day business challenges of the group. With 5
other teammates, we were required to think out of the box and come out with
practical approach to improve the current sleep apnea patients treatment
process which is a part of Air Liquide business.
Our team consists of 6 members from
d i f f e r e n t b a c k g r o u n d s a n d
nationalities. We worked diligently as
a team to make this business case a
success. There were extensive
discussions and healthy debates
during the brainstorming to create
the best outcome. We had to ensure
that our business plans are practical
and complete with business strategies
of our supply chain and marketing.
We worked extremely hard to
overcome the differences of
opinions and communicated
effectively to make our
business case a success.
Discussions and Preparation of Presentation Slides
After Business Case Presentation
Outing to the Mont Marte
Euro 2016 at the Paris Fanzone
Farewell Cocktail