Indonesia’s First 5G Smart Warehouse and 5G Innovation Centre
Indonesia’s first 5G Smart Warehouse and 5G Innovation Centre was inaugurated in Bekasi Regency, West Java by telecommunications provider Telkomsel and Huawei in March 2024.
This landmark facility showcases the potential of 5G technology to transform warehouse management, boosting operational efficiency and creating new opportunities for the logistics industry to support the digital economy. It also leapfrogs towards the Golden Indonesia Vision 2045.
The Golden Indonesia 2045 Vision notes by the time the country celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2045, it should be a sovereign, advanced, fair and prosperous nation. It should also be developing quality human resources, emphasizing mastery of science & technology.
Benefits of the 5G Smart Warehouse
Utilizing cutting-edge technologies such as IoT and big data analytics, the 5G Smart Warehouse increases operational efficiency while prioritizing safety and security. Through the use of digital twins and real-time data analysis, warehouse managers have the tools to optimize inventory management and avoid stockouts.
The advanced 5G network also enables swift communication between staff and autonomous guided vehicles (AGVs), optimizing goods movement. To further ensure safety, intelligent security systems equipped with video and infrared sensors are in place throughout the warehouse. With Huawei’s 5G BTS technology powering the warehouse, energy consumption is minimized at just 5 watts -equivalent to a single energy-saving light bulb. This sustainable solution is paving the way for a progressive future in warehousing.
Telkomsel and Huawei inaugurating Indonesia’s first 5G Smart Warehouse together with other partners
Inauguration Ceremony
At the inauguration ceremony,Director General Dr. Ir. Ismail MT – Director General of Resources Management and Equipment of Posts and Informatics, Ministry of Communication and Informatics-emphasized, “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. This integration evidently yields innovative solutions that extend benefits beyond the logistics sector to a multitude of industries. Such advancements are attainable solely through the concerted efforts of all stakeholders, united in the pursuit of accelerating the nation’s digital transformation.”
Mr. Long, CEO of Huawei Indonesia, highlighted 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.
Indra Mardiatna, Telkomsel Director of Network remarked, “Aligned with Indonesia’s vision of pioneering innovations that propel the nation’s advancement, Telkomsel remains steadfast in its commitment to deliver superior connectivity, pioneering solutions, and inventive services designed to foster empowerment and catalyse expansive opportunities for entrepreneurial growth within the country.
We are optimistic that the deployment of the 5G Smart Warehouse alongside the 5G Innovation Centre’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 Information, 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.”
The digital economy, which is expected to be a major catalyst for Indonesia’s economy in the future, requires the backing of an efficient and effective logistics industry.Based on data from the Ministry of National Development Planning/Bappenas, Indonesia’s logistics costs have decreased from 23.5% to 14.29% of gross domestic product by 2023.
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