INKA accelerates comprehensive transformation to achieve competitive edge

PT Industri Kereta Api (Persero), or INKA, is accelerating a comprehensive transformation and restructuring process to strengthen the company’s fundamentals and build healthier, more competitive, and sustainable performance.

General Manager of Corporate Secretary at PT INKA (Persero), Bambang Sutrisngo, stated in Madiun, East Java, on Wednesday, that this acceleration follows directives from the State-Owned Enterprises (BUMN) Supervisory Board. This serves as a momentum to reinforce company-wide improvements, ranging from internal processes to the effectiveness of project execution.

“INKA is following up on the directives from the BUMN Supervisory Board by accelerating the transformation currently underway. Our focus is on building healthier corporate fundamentals, increasingly effective business processes, and stronger capabilities in executing and completing every project,” said Bambang.

Improvements are being implemented by strengthening the integration between planning, contract management, project execution, production processes, and the final delivery of work to customers.

In line with this, INKA is also continuing steps to improve the company’s liquidity position and financial structure.

According to Bambang, disciplined project management is a vital component in strengthening company performance, specifically regarding the control of schedules, costs, risks, and the fulfilment of commitments to customers.

“Every project must be managed with discipline from the outset, covering technical, contractual, and financial aspects. With better management, every piece of work must be able to provide value to customers while simultaneously strengthening the company’s condition,” he added.

INKA is also continuously strengthening its production processes and quality systems to ensure that the rolling stock produced meets safety, reliability, and required standard aspects. The transformation is also aimed at maintaining and developing the capabilities of the national railway industry, ranging from engineering and manufacturing capabilities, skilled labour, and technology to the supporting industrial ecosystem.

“What we want to build is not just the sustainability of the company, but also the capability of the Indonesian railway industry. To achieve this, INKA must become healthier, more professional, high-quality, and competitive by involving all railway stakeholders,” said Bambang.