Push for Indonesia's younger workers to embrace Industry 4.0

Workers sewing military uniforms at the Sri Rejeki Isman factory in Central Java. The company has adopted automation and IoT to lower operational costs and enhance its competitive edge both locally and globally.
Workers sewing military uniforms at the Sri Rejeki Isman factory in Central Java. The company has adopted automation and IoT to lower operational costs and enhance its competitive edge both locally and globally. PHOTO: SRI REZEKI ISMAN
Linda Yulisman Indonesia Correspondent In Jakarta
Updated
Feb 13, 2019, 05:01 AM
Published
Feb 13, 2019, 05:00 AM
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Post office employee Alviah has not heard about "Industry 4.0", let alone how it is important for Indonesia's future.

She said: "I am familiar with Gojek and Shopee, as I often use them for rides and shopping because they are very convenient. But I am not sure what Industry 4.0 is about."

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on February 13, 2019, with the headline Push for Indonesia's younger workers to embrace Industry 4.0. Subscribe

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