Indonesian Minister of Industry, Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita, advocates for the integration of digital technology in the manufacturing sector to enhance competitiveness and sustainability. The adoption of Industry 4.0 principles is seen as pivotal, with potential positive impacts on financial outcomes, operational efficiency, and technological innovation. Highlighting the significance of manufacturing companies in the national economy, Kartasasmita envisions that the ongoing transformation and adoption of Industry 4.0 will not only elevate productivity and competitiveness but also improve efficiency, value addition, and contribute to the long-term sustainability of the national industry.
To drive these advancements, the Making Indonesia 4.0 roadmap was introduced in 2018, providing a strategic guide for industry players and policymakers. The objective is to position Indonesia among the world's top 10 economies by 2030. Kartasasmita emphasizes key components of successful digital transformation, focusing on the utilization of digital tools and fostering a mindset shift toward digital awareness. Additionally, the National Lighthouse Industry 4.0 program, initiated in 2019, identifies specific manufacturing companies as role models to inspire others in their successful adoption of Industry 4.0 principles. Minister Kartasasmita's prior statement underscored Indonesia's manufacturing sector's significant global contribution, ranking above several countries and reinforcing its status as a manufacturing powerhouse.
