Heaptalk, Jakarta — Telco provider Telkomsel and global ICT services provider Huawei announced the inauguration of Indonesia’s first 5G smart warehouse and 5g innovation center in Bekasi Regency, West Java (03/07).
The 5G smart warehouse exhibits the potential of 5G technology to transform warehouse management and boost operational efficiency. This facility also opens new opportunities for the logistics industry to support the digital economy leap toward the Golden Indonesia Vision 2045.
In more detail, the 5G smart warehouse is powered by advanced technology, including IoT and big data analytics, to streamline operations, enhance safety and security, prevent human errors, increase order processing efficiency, reduce energy consumption, and lower potential unexpected losses. Warehouse managers can leverage Digital Twins and real-time data analysis to optimize inventory management and prevent stockouts.
The 5G network also facilitates swift and accurate communication between staff and autonomous guided vehicles (AGVs) while ensuring efficient goods movement. Additionally, intelligent security systems equipped with video and infrared sensors provide warehouse safety. Huawei‘s 5G BTS technology powering the warehouse features an energy consumption of only 5 watts, equivalent to a single energy-saving light bulb, making it a sustainable option for the future.
Digitalizing the logistics sector
Attending the inauguration, the Director General of Resources Management and Equipment of Posts and Informatics, Ministry of Communication and Informatics Dr. Ir. Ismail, M.T. stated, “Huawei’s 5G Smart Warehouse stands as both a wake-up call and a quintessential model for the ecosystem, demonstrating the immediate and seamless integration of 5G technology into digitalization efforts. ”
CEO of Huawei Indonesia Mr. Long emphasized Huawei’s commitment to supporting the government and industry players to unlock Indonesia’s digital opportunities. “At last year’s Solo 5G summit, together with industry partners, we pledged to boost the 5G ecosystem. The 5G Smart Warehouse is a testament to the value that 5G technology can bring to traditional industries in Indonesia,” he stated.
Meanwhile, Telkomsel Director of Network Indra Mardiatna is optimistic that the deployment of the 5G Smart Warehouse alongside the 5G Innovation Center’s conceptual solutions will inaugurate a transformative era for professionals within the logistics sector, particularly by enhancing managerial competencies and amplifying the operational efficacy of warehousing systems.
“With the unwavering support of the government, courtesy of the Ministry of Communication and Informatics, and through synergistic partnerships with stakeholders including Huawei, industry associations, and the academic community, Telkomsel pledges to persist in championing the rapid evolution of Indonesia’s digital commerce and economic landscape, with a focus on inclusive and sustainable progress,” Indra concluded.
