Rockwell Automation is all set to host its first ROKLive Jakarta event on 03rd August 2023, following the recently held ROKLive event in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam earlier this year. The event would be primarily focused on manufacturing success for Indonesia’s key industries, which include consumer packaged goods (CPG), food and beverages (F&B), mining, oil and gas, life sciences, water and wastewater, automotive and tire.
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This event is expected to underline the benefits of embracing automation and digital transformation as key drivers of efficiency, sustainability and growth in the manufacturing industry.
There would be an interactive exhibition featuring the latest solutions from Rockwell Automation as well as members of the PartnerNetwork program. A series of industry forums will encourage open dialogues between speakers and panelists, fostering collaborative discussions on overcoming industry challenges in Indonesia.
Adi Darmadi, Country manager, Rockwell Automation Indonesia, stated – “Through keynotes and technology updates at ROKLive Jakarta, industry experts will provide valuable insights and guidance, enabling participants to identify the best approaches for realizing their transformation goals. The objective is to equip companies with the knowledge and tools to address manufacturing needs today, tomorrow, and the future, while effectively overcoming industry challenges.”
According to a Journal of Science and Technology Policy Management study, adopting Industry 4.0 is expected to strengthen Indonesia’s manufacturing sector. The report had highlighted the existence of numerous barriers, which include unclear industry 4.0 policy, higher-risk investment, insecure data sharing, lack of expertize and lack of incentives that hinder its widespread implementation.
Indonesia has made significant progress in transitioning from a commodity-based to a manufacturing-based economy. The manufacturing industry is a crucial part of Indonesia’s economy, accounting for 16.1% of GDP in 2022. Last year, investments in the manufacturing sector had gone up by 52% as compared to the previous year, reaching around Rp 500 trillion (US$33.2 billion), as reported by Business Indonesia.
The 8th Annual State of Smart Manufacturing Report by Rockwell Automation had revealed that global manufacturers faced a lot of difficulties in their quest to become more resilient, sustainable and efficient.
The report had revealed a 65% increase, as compared to the previous year in the number of respondents who had stated that their organization lacks the necessary technology to stay ahead of the curve in the coming 12 months. There has also been a rise in ‘technology paralysis’ from 24% of manufacturers in 2022 to 30% in 2023, indicating that they are facing difficulties in choosing the most suitable technology solutions.
To address these challenges, manufacturers can adopt smart manufacturing solutions and partner with experienced experts. Smart manufacturing solutions optimize production processes, empower the workforce, manage risk, drive sustainability and accelerate transformation.