Business · Companies · 16 hrs ago
Indonesian Manufacturers Face Technology Costs in Regional Competition
Indonesian manufacturers face high costs and integration challenges as they adopt digital technology and AI.
Epicor Southeast Asia sales director Adhi Firmansyah said new technology must fit into business processes that are already running.
Epicor offers software to connect business data and processes across operations.
The company says integrated systems can help manufacturers raise productivity and reduce waste while improving production speed and quality.
This matters as Indonesian manufacturers seek to compete in regional supply chains with producers in Vietnam, Thailand and Malaysia.
The discussion did not specify what steps manufacturers or Epicor will take next.
Indonesian manufacturers face high technology investment costs as they seek to compete in regional supply chains.
Integrating new technology into existing business processes is another challenge for digital transformation.
Epicor says its software can connect data and business processes across operations.
The company says integrated technology can help manufacturers improve productivity, reduce waste and speed up production while improving quality.
Indonesian manufacturers are seeking to compete with manufacturers in Vietnam, Thailand and Malaysia.
- Who
- Indonesian manufacturers and Epicor. Epicor’s Southeast Asia Channel Sales Director is Adhi Firmansyah.
- What
- Manufacturers face technology costs and integration challenges as they pursue digital transformation and regional competitiveness.
- When
- The interview took place on Thursday, 5 November 2026. The article was published on 9 November 2026.
- Where
- Indonesia and the regional supply chain. The interview was featured on CNBC Indonesia.
- Why
- Technology transformation is needed to improve manufacturers’ competitiveness in regional supply chains.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
CNBC Indonesia interviewed Epicor Southeast Asia Channel Sales Director Adhi Firmansyah.
CNBC Indonesia published the article about technology investment challenges for Indonesian manufacturers.
- Technology investment
- A significant challenge in the AI era, according to Epicor
- Technology integration
- New technology must be integrated into existing business processes
- Epicor representative
- Adhi Firmansyah, Channel Sales Director for Southeast Asia
- Regional competitors
- Vietnam, Thailand and Malaysia
- Interview date
- 5 November 2026