Indonesia concludes smart factory project supporting 30 cooperatives
The partnership with South Korea combined manufacturing technology assistance with vocational training and a centre at Binus University.
A joint Indonesian-South Korean project has concluded after helping 30 Indonesian cooperatives introduce smart factory technology into their production operations, Indonesia's Ministry of Cooperatives said.
Launched in 2023, the Official Development Assistance (ODA) Smart Factory programme included vocational instruction alongside technology support. It also established the Smart Factory Training Center at Binus University, offering practical training to develop manufacturing skills.
At the closing ceremony in Jakarta, Cooperatives Minister Ferry Juliantono said participants had gained skills in applying artificial intelligence, analysing data and automating industrial processes. He said these capabilities were intended to make cooperatives and small and medium enterprises more competitive.
Juliantono expressed hope that cooperation would extend beyond the completed project. He said the ministry welcomed further partnerships covering technology, smart farms, smart factories and the institutional development of cooperatives.
The partners included Binus University and the INNOBIZ Association of South Korea, whose membership represents over 23,000 innovative, technology-driven SMEs. Yo Sun-woong, a senior deputy director at South Korea's Ministry of SMEs and Startups, said workforce preparation at the participating cooperatives had exceeded expectations, producing skilled workers able to operate independently.
