Efficiency Is Key to Industry Competitiveness Amid Uncertainty

JAKARTA — Companies need to improve operational efficiency and productivity to remain competitive amid global economic uncertainty. Innovation and continuous improvement are among the ways to reduce operating costs, speed up work processes and improve product quality.

Nunung Berna Hertin, director of the 2026 Continuous Improvement Convention (CIC), said efficiency and innovation were essential for companies to adapt and ensure business continuity.

“Amid economic conditions marked by uncertainty, efficiency and innovation are no longer merely options but necessities. At CIC 2026, we can see first-hand how companies in Indonesia are demonstrating their resilience. They are able to adapt, create breakthroughs and make strategic efficiency improvements so that they not only survive but continue to grow, even in challenging circumstances,” Nunung said in an official statement on Friday (23 October 2026).

The issue was a key focus of CIC 2026, organised by PQM Consultants at HARRIS Hotel & Conventions Festival CityLink in Bandung from 20 to 22 October 2026.

Some 400 participants from various industries presented improvement projects implemented at their respective companies. The projects covered operating cost savings, shorter cycle times, fewer product defects and improved sustainability.

CIC 2026 also provided a platform for companies to share experiences and continuous-improvement practices. The competition featured seven categories, with Diamond, Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Special Award distinctions.

Practitioners from several companies served as judges, including Enesis Group, PT Paragon Technology & Innovation, Dynapack Asia, ANTAM, Kalla Group, Tower Bersama and Garudafood.

Alongside the competition, the event included an SME Forum, Knowledge Sprint, Consultants Corner, focus group discussions (FGDs), industrial visits and Alignment Games.

PQM Consultants has scheduled the next CIC for 2027 in Solo.