Five SCI Recommendations to Keep Supply Chains Resilient Amid Global Disruption
The Founder and CEO of Supply Chain Indonesia (SCI), Setijadi, stated that a resilient supply chain is not one that is never disrupted, but rather one capable of detecting risks early, responding quickly, and recovering operations with minimal impact.
SCI, he continued, recommends five pillars of resilience: risk governance, visibility, flexibility, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Implementation includes end-to-end risk mapping, prioritisation based on business impact, contingency standard operating procedures (SOP), early warning systems, and digital control towers, Setijadi noted during the CKB Supply Chain Forum 2026, held in Jakarta.
On the same occasion, M. Yahyakan, Head of the Sub-directorate for Customs Registration, Priority Programmes, and Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) at the Directorate General of Customs and Excise, presented updates on import and export regulations, including PMK 4/2025, PMK 25/2025, PMK 92/2025, and PER-8/2025. Yahyakan also emphasised the role of AEO in enhancing security, compliance, and the smoothness of the supply chain.
“As of 31 May 2026, there are 210 AEO companies,” said Yahyakan. He noted that the average customs clearance for MITA-AEO at Tanjung Priok in 2025 reached 3.6 hours, compared to 8.4 hours for all other importers. He added that AEO facilities include procedural simplification, minimal inspections, pre-notification, ease of payment and consultation, and international recognition.
Iman Sjafei, President Director of PT Cipta Krida Bahari (CKB Logistics), stated that energy volatility and exchange rate fluctuations have heightened the uncertainty facing supply chains. In the first quarter of 2026, he noted, Brent crude oil prices surged by 93 per cent before correcting by 36 per cent as of 24 June, and dropping by 22 per cent in just one month. Meanwhile, the market exchange rate reached Rp 18,234 per US dollar.
“Compared to the position of Rp 16,750 on 26 February 2026, the amount of Rupiah required to obtain one US dollar increased by approximately 8.9 per cent,” said Iman. For companies with a one-million-dollar US obligation, this exchange rate shift adds an additional funding requirement of approximately Rp 1.484 billion. Iman added that geopolitical tensions have created tangible obstacles to trade routes and the flow of goods.
“Collaboration is required to mitigate risks, face worst-case scenarios, and ensure distribution continues through resilient, responsive, and integrated logistics solutions,” concluded Iman.