Heaptalk, Jakarta — Digital Industry Center 4.0 (PIDI 4.0) has performed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with seven stakeholders, spanning Indonesian Industry Digital Transformation Council (WANTRII), Petra Christian University, Future Ready Academy Singapore, PT Heaptalk Media Indonesia, PT Solusi Kerah Byru, Bina Nusantara University, and PT Global Transforme Nusantara.
“We hope the MoU not only becomes a document, but also can contribute to the PIDI 4.0’s goal to expedite digital transformation of Indonesian industry. I look forward to the new partners being involved in the technology adoption around the country’s manufacturing industry,” Saiful Bahri, Head of the Center for Industrial Human Resources Education & Training and Director of PIDI 4.0, said during the MoU signing (08/01).
The expected accomplishments
Currently, Indonesian manufacturing industries remain experiencing various challenges in carrying out digital transformation. These obstacles include a lack of information, competent human resources (HR), and a need for capital injection. One of PIDI 4.0 partners, the Chairman of the Indonesian Industry Digital Transformation Council (WANTRII), Fadli Hamsani, explained the detailed contribution of this MoU signing to the national industry, including:
- PIDI 4.0 can be an information hub by collaborating with various stakeholders such as academics, media, associations, and technology practitioners.
- Procurement of socialization programs and workshops in various regions to improve industry understanding of digital transformation.
- PIDI 4.0 can work with educational institutions and certification providers to increase the number of trained workers in technology.
Internship programs and special training for students and workers to develop the necessary skills. - Support from financial actors to provide capital access for small and medium industries.
- This institution can connect industries and capital providers through matchmaking and networking programs.
For information, PIDI 4.0 is part of Industrial Human Resources Development, the Ministry of Industry who play a role to support Indonesian industries in transforming towards Industry 4.0. Displaying digital innovations during the partners’ visit is also expected to attract other countries to invest in Indonesia. Established in 2018, this institution provides five primary services: the Showcase Center, Delivery Center, Capability Center, Ecosystem for Industry 4.0, and Engineering and AI Center, which are expected to expedite Indonesia’s industry.