Industry 4.0 Transformation: SMBR is Ready to Implement Industry 4.0 Processes Through AI-Based Technology Development

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PALEMBANG – PT Semen Baturaja (Persero) Tbk (SMBR) has carried out the Indonesia Industry 4.0 Readiness Index (INDI 4.0) assessment with an assessment score of 3.0 based on the expose of INDI 4.0 verification results on December 10, 2021 by the Center for Materials and Technical Goods ( B4T). This score shows that SMBR is at the Mature Readiness level.

The assessment is in order to measure the company’s level of readiness to transform towards industry 4.0 in accordance with the follow-up to the Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of SOEs and the Ministry of Industry regarding the Implementation of the Indonesia Industry 4.0 Readiness Index (INDI 4.0) for SOEs.
SMBR is currently preparing for the development of Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based technology. This program is one of the Company’s efforts in preparing the company to transform towards industry 4.0 and is a form of support for the Making BUMN 4.0 Program as part of the Making Indonesia 4.0 Program.

In 2021, SMBR has implemented the Intelligence Process Control System in the pyroprocessing (combustion) process and is planning to continue in the milling process. In addition, in 2022, SMBR also plans to implement AI-based Predictive Maintenance for main plant equipment.

“The development of AI-based Predictive Maintenance is targeted to be ready for application in December 2022.” said Director of Production and Development of SMBR Daconi.

Currently, SMBR has formed an Industry 4.0 Transformation team which aims to prepare SMBR to transform towards industry 4.0 with a target score of 3.5 in 2024.
The Company supports this industrial 4.0 transformation program because along with the times, the Company must be able to keep up with technological developments. Through the implementation of industry 4.0, the Company will be able to improve product quality, increase productivity, and a more efficient production process so that it is expected to be able to increase competitiveness and can further support the progress of the Indonesian economy.

“We strive to build a smart and efficient factory operating system to produce quality cement products.” he added.

Not only that, the implementation of the industrial 4.0 process through the development of AI-based technology will strengthen IT operational systems and cyber security, as well as prepare competent human resources, while continuing to prioritize excellent service in ensuring customer satisfaction.{}

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SMBR Reaches 372% Net Profit Increase in 2021

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PALEMBANG – PT Semen Baturaja (Persero) Tbk (SMBR) again scored a positive performance in 2021 where SMBR was recorded to be able to penetrate an increase in net profit of 372% compared to the previous year.

In the midst of the oversupply of the national cement industry and the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic as well as rising pressures for coal commodities, the Company is working hard by carrying out various strategic initiatives to provide its best performance in 2021.

“The improvement in the national economy in 2021, which is indicated by Indonesia’s economic growth of 3.69% and the growth of the construction sector of 2.81%, has prompted an increase in cement demand in Sumatra, which is the SMBR market area, by 2.5% throughout 2021,” he said. M. Jamil Director of Finance and Risk Management SMBR.

SMBR posted an increase in sales volume of 1%, and revenue of Rp. 1.75 trillion, an increase of 2% from revenue in 2020.

The company also managed to reduce the cost per ton in 2021 by 4% compared to the previous year. The success of the cost leadership program implemented by the Company in 2021 is one of the main keys to the Company’s success in increasing EBITDA by 7% with a value of Rp 446 billion from the previous year.

“The cost leadership strategy has a positive impact on the Company. We have succeeded in carrying out this cost leadership by making efficiency and optimizing factories to produce products at an efficient cost.” he added.

SMBR’s financial burden decreased to Rp 180.4 billion. This caused the company’s net profit to soar and record a net profit of IDR 51.82 billion, reaching 372% (yoy) compared to 2020.{}

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Caring for Others, Semen Baturaja Provides Assistance to Victims of Collapsed Houses in Kertapati

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PALEMBANG – Caring for Others, Semen Baturaja (SMBR) provided cash assistance to residents who were affected by a collapsed house accident in Kemang Agung Village, Kertapati District, Palembang City due to heavy rain accompanied by wind on Friday (4/3).

This assistance was handed over directly by the Dept. SMBR’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) to the head of the family he met at his house. It is hoped that the assistance provided can help ease the burden on residents affected by the disaster.{}

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Semen Baturaja Wins Platinum Award (Very Excellent) The Best IT for SOE’s Public Company in the prestigious IITA Award – IV – 2022

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JAKARTA – PT Semen Baturaja (Persero) Tbk (SMBR) Won the Platinum Award (Very Excellent) The Best IT for SOE’s Public Company with a score of 92.33 in the prestigious Indonesia IT Award – IV – 2022 (IIT-IV-2022) which organized by Economic Review via virtual on Friday (25/02).

The award was represented by VP Management Accounting, ICT & Risk Management SMBR A. Faisal Ramadhan

SMBR expresses its gratitude for the award given. Hopefully the Company is able to continue to strengthen the existence of information technology and is ready to move towards Industry 4.0 which can improve the company’s performance. {}

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Semen Baturaja Held Town Hall Meeting in 2022

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PALEMBANG – On Wednesday (9/2) Semen Baturaja (SMBR) held the 2022 Town Hall Meeting. The virtual event was attended by the Board of Commissioners, Directors and all SMBR personnel. This event is a means for SMBR management to strengthen the relationship with all SMBR employees.

Before the Board of Commissioners and Board of Directors would like to thank the performance and the company in 2021 and really appreciate the achievements that have been made. Furthermore, the event continued with directives and presentations from all directors regarding the company’s work plan and targets to be met in 2022.

At the end of the event, the entire Board of Directors and Vice President faced off with Key Performance Indicators (KPI) as a form of commitment to achieve the target in 2022 which was carried out digitally. All SMBR employees are expected to continue to be enthusiastic to face the challenges in 2022 and improve performance in all business processes.

Let all SMBR together rebuild strength to move forward with the spirit of optimism towards #SMBRGO45. Semen Baturaja Jaya!!!

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Socialization Variants Semen Baturaja Mortar

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PALEMBANG – PT Semen Baturaja (Persero) Tbk (SMBR) socialization derivative semen Baturaja Mortar which was held in two cities, namely Palembang, and Bandar Lampung. Socialization event Baturaja Mortar held in the City of Bandar Lampung on dated 23 July 2021 cooperate with the PT Matrix involving 22 participants and followed by socialization in the City of Palembang on December 9, 2021 cooperate with PT Arta Cipta Abadi involving 28 participants. Socialization working with 2 companies of the developer aims to introduce the 4 variants of product Baturaja Mortar and apply Baturaja Mortar on the construction of the house example.

In the event of socialization, the SMBR introduce 4 variants Baturaja Mortar i.e. Plaster, masonry & Plastering, Ceramic tile Adhesive, and a Pair of Light Brick and participants of socialization row directly try using a product Baturaja Mortar on the construction of the house example.

Baturaja Mortar is a cement ready to use (ready to use), the application is so thin that more efficient use of, and certainly of high quality. Semen Baturaja Kokoh dan Tahan Lamo to Your building material needs.{}

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Support The Vaccination Program Of The National, Semen Baturaja, Together With Polda Sumsel Announced Aggressively “Keroyok Vaccination Covid-19”

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PALEMBANG – In an effort to break the chain of Covid-19 through the Vaccination Program of the National, PT Semen Baturaja (Persero) Tbk (SMB) synergy with the State Police of the Republic of Indonesia (Police) Sumatera Selatan (Sumsel) held a “Keroyok Vaccination Covid-19”.

This event was held at the headquarters of Semen Baturaja in Kertapati, Palembang City, which previous lasts for 5 Days from December 15 – 17, 2021 and subsequent continued on 20 to 21 December 2021 and then extended until December 31 December 2021 due to the high interest of the community to get Vaccinated Covid-19.

As for the type of vaccine that is injected namely Pfizer, AstraZeneca and Sinovac. Target Vaccination this is the general community categories of the elderly, adolescents and children aged 12 years and above. Dose provided as many as 5000 doses of the vaccine. This activity also for Participants Second Vaccine.

Activities vaccine this was attended by Kapolda Sumsel Irjen. Pol. Drs. Toni Harmanto, M.H and Director of General affairs & Human Resources SMBR Amrullah. The implementation of vaccination is a Collaboration between the SMBR with Polda Sumsel, as form of concern for the Health of the community as well as support government programs in an effort to provide immunity and increase Herd Immunity (Immunity Group) to break the Transmission of Covid-19.

Kapolda Sumsel Irjen. Pol. Drs. Toni Harmanto appreciate the SMBR who have supported providing facilities and infrastructures in this activity. We say thank you to Semen Baturaja has been the success of the acceleration of Herd Immunity through Vaccination,” Said Toni, Saturday (21/12).

Previous SMBR has held a Vaccination Program for Employees and the Community Common in Baturaja and Was the result of Collaboration of the Department of Health, Police and Police local. This is a form of contribution SMBR as Owned Enterprises State (SOES) in helping the Community especially in the ring one.

“The company always support government programs in pprevention transmission of Covid -19 in Indonesia because it has become a task as State-Owned Enterprises. ” clear Amrullah.

On the same occasion, the SMBR also distributed food packages as much as 2000 package to the people who have been following get vaccination. This is a form of contribution SMBR as State-Owned Enterprises (SOES) in helping the surrounding Community particularly in ring one.

During the period of the pandemic Covid-19, SMBR has implemented various preventive measures the spread of Covid-19 such as applying the protocol of the health 5M, requires the measurement of the body temperature when entering the office and the Obligation of wearing the Application of Care to Protect in the corporate environment for both internal and external, and perform screening test through an SMBR Survey.{}

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The success of the Vaccination Program, Semen Baturaja Synergize with Polda Sumsel and Polres OKU

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BATURAJA – in Order to accelerate the Vaccination Covid-19, PT Semen Baturaja (Persero) Tbk (SMBR), together with Polda Sumsel and Polres OKU, Activities Keroyok Enterprising Vaccine to the 1 to the General public in the Territory of the District OKU. This event was held on Thursday (9/12) in the Hall of the Guesthouse Ganesha, Balfour.

This event was attended by the Chief of police OKU AKBP. Danu Agus Purnomo, S.I.K., and his staff and the Director of Production and Development SMBR Daconi.

Vaccination is carried out together this is one form of support Semen Baturaja for the success of the vaccination program to prevent the spread of Covid-19.{}

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Semen Baturaja Festive Green Industry Award 2021-Level 5 of the Ministry of Industry of INDONESIA

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JAKARTA – In the Activities of the Green Industry Award 2021 held the Ministry of Industry, PT Semen Baturaja (Persero) Tbk (SMBR) was awarded Green Industry Level 5 which is the highest Level in these activities. With this achievement, SMBR again able to retain and repeat the achievement of the same in previous years.

The event was held in the Building of the Ministry of Industry of Indonesia on Thursday (30/11) followed by 88 Companies. The award was given by the Minister of the Ministry of Industry, Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita to the Director of Production and Development SMBR Daconi.

Based on the overall assessment of the SMBR was ranked 17 of the 88 Companies that have won this award and the acquisition of this ranking is a ranking of the best for the category of Cement Industry.

With the achievement of this award , SMBR will always strive to be consistent in the application of environmentally friendly technologies in every production process in accordance with the vision of the company to be Green Cement Based Building Materials Company, leading in Indonesia.{}

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Semen Baturaja in Collaboration with BAZNAS & BSB Sharia Launch BAZNAS CARD

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PALEMBANG – PT Semen Baturaja (Persero) Tbk (SMBR) in collaboration with Badan Amil Zakat (BAZNAS) the Province of South Sumatra and the Bank Sumsel Babel (BSB) Sharia unveiled BAZNAS Card SMBR.

BAZNAS Card this is the Number of the Parent Obliged to pay Zakaah (NPWZ) used the Muzakki which distribute zakat through BAZNAS.

This Launch event was held in the Meeting of the Regional Coordination BAZNAS Prov. South sumatra which was held in the Ballroom of Hotel Emilia By Amazing, Palembang City on Friday (29/11). Submission Baznas Card SMBR was symbolically handed over to the SMBR represented by the Vice President and Corporate Secretary SMBR Doddy Irawan.

In the Event SMBR submit Zakat Employees to the national zakat, the Zakat of which has been received will be distributed to the people or the recipients of zakat.{}

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