15 December 2025

Although often used interchangeably, Continuous Improvement (CI) and Operational Excellence (OpEx) describe profoundly different mindsets, behaviors, and organizational outcomes. CI focuses on tools, routines, and actions—the way of doing, whereas OpEx reflects system, culture, and leadership—the way of thinking. Tagar#CI - The Way of Doing 1. CI Is About Tools, Routines, and Actions CI emphasizes practical tools and standardized activity cycles, such as: 5S, PDCA, RCA, VM, VSM. The focus is tactical and operational: improving what exists, step by step. 2. CI Lives Primarily on the Shop Floor CI starts at the operational level, where value is physically created and where inefficiencies are most visible. Operators and supervisors are the primary drivers of CI—supported by Lean facilitators or improvement specialists. 3. CI Is Incremental, Measurable, and Hands-On The heart of CI lies in its granular focus. Small improvements accumulate into significant impact. Without alignment to broader systems and culture, CI often remains fragmented and unsustainable. Tagar#OpEx - The Way of Thinking OpEx is the strategic and cultural counterpart of CI, the mindset that shapes how an organization behaves, decides, and evolves. 1. OpEx Is About System, Culture, and Leadership OpEx focuses on end-to-end systems, cross-functional workflows, long-term value creation. Lean is not a project but a philosophy of how the organization operates. 2. OpEx Connects the Shop Floor to the Boardroom OpEx integrates strategy with daily work, ensures leaders support, aligns KPIs and incentives with excellence goals, embeds improvement into governance. 3. OpEx Is Transformational, Not Incremental OpEx aims at breakthrough improvements. It focuses on flow, resilience, collaboration, and future-readiness, not just local efficiency. Instead of choosing one over the other, great companies integrate both: - CI builds competence, discipline, and engagement. - OpEx builds alignment, purpose, and culture. The Journey from CI to OpEx 1: Stabilize and Standardize (CI Foundation) All excellence begins with stability. - Implementing 5S - Ensuring consistent quality - Removing obvious waste - Training people in basic Lean tools 2: Build Capability and Solve Problems Once stability exists, employees begin: - Solving root causes - Leading small Kaizen - Using PDCA routinely - Learning from failures 3: Develop Lean Leadership This is where the shift toward OpEx begins: - Managers coach rather than command - Leaders spend time in the Gemba - Escalation becomes structured and fact-based - Behaviors reflect humility and learning 4: Align Strategy, Systems, and Culture OpEx fully emerges when: - KPIs reinforce long-term learning - Incentives support flow and collaboration - Processes integrate cross-functional value streams - Strategy cascades through Hoshin Kanri or similar frameworks

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04 December 2025

Building Responsiveness, Resilience, and Real-Time Capability in a Fast-Changing World In today’s hypercompetitive and fast-changing business landscape, supply chains are no longer static systems focused only on efficiency. They must evolve into dynamic, adaptive, and highly responsive networks. An agile supply chain is designed to deal with volatile demand, disruptions, fluctuating lead times, and unpredictable market pressures. Unlike traditional supply chains that prioritize cost and stability, agile supply chains prioritize speed, flexibility, and the ability to respond effectively to unexpected change. 1. Becoming Market Sensitive: The Ability to Read and React to Demand Market sensitivity is the core capability that differentiates agile supply chains from traditional, forecast-driven supply chains. Rather than relying heavily on long-term projections, agile supply chains operate using real-time market signals. A market-sensitive supply chain can interpret fluctuations in consumer demand, competitor activity, market trends, and external conditions (weather, political changes, global events). This sensitivity manifests in three areas: - Demand signal accuracy - Speed of sensing market changes - Speed of adjusting supply chain activities How to Develop Market Sensitivity a. Implement Demand Sensing and Real-Time Data Analytics Demand sensing uses real-time data: POS transactions, eCommerce clicks, social listening, distributor withdrawals, to predict near-term demand with much higher precision than traditional forecasting. It may include: - Machine learning–based forecasting systems - AI-based pattern recognition b. Strengthen Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) Into IBP Traditional monthly S&OP cycles are too slow for volatile markets. Companies need Integrated Business Planning (IBP) with weekly or bi-weekly cycles, cross-functional collaboration, and scenario planning. c. Build Shorter Planning Windows Agile supply chains adopt short planning horizons (weekly/daily) instead of monthly or quarterly windows. This improves reaction speed and reduces risk of mismatches. d. Use Market Intelligence Dashboards Dashboard visibility enhances decision-making by providing real-time insights on: - Sell-through rates - Stock-outs & overstock levels - Seasonality shifts - Distribution bottlenecks e. Align Culture Toward Responsiveness An agile organization empowers frontline teams, encourages rapid decision-making, and uses data to drive action—not hierarchy or guesswork.

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04 December 2025

KONTAN.CO.ID - JAKARTA. Asosiasi Logistik Indonesia (ALI) meminta pemerintah mempertimbangkan alternatif lain atas kebijakan pembatasan lalu lintas truk sumbu tiga menjelang Natal 2025 dan Tahun Baru 2026. Sebelumnya, melalui surat keputusan bersama (SKB) nomor KP-DRJD 6064/2025, HK.201/11/19/DJPL/2025, 104/KPTS/Db/2025, dan Kep/230/XI/2025, pemerintah membatasi pergerakan truk sumbu tiga atau lebih; truk dengan kereta gandengan/tempelan; serta kendaraan barang pengangkut galian, tambang, dan bahan bangunan mulai 19 Desember 2025. Hanya angkutan tertentu yang diperbolehkan tetap beroperasi, seperti pengangkut BBM/BBG, uang, hewan dan pakan ternak, pupuk, barang pokok, serta kendaraan penanganan bencana. Kendaraan yang masuk pengecualian tetap diwajibkan membawa surat muatan resmi. Ketua ALI, Mahendra Rianto, mengatakan bahwa dua minggu menjelang akhir tahun merupakan masa tersibuk industri logistik. Perusahaan logistik umumnya harus segera mengirim pesanan yang dilakukan pada dua minggu pertama Desember. Selain itu, banyak perusahaan berlomba mempercantik kinerja sebelum menutup buku di akhir tahun. Pada saat yang sama, lanjut Mahendra, banyak masyarakat perantauan yang kembali ke daerah masing-masing, sehingga distribusi barang harus merata. “Jangan sampai terjadi kelangkaan barang. Kalau terjadi, maka akan terjadi disparitas harga dan harga naik,” jelas Mahendra kepada Kontan, Rabu (3/12/2025). Mahendra mengkhawatirkan rantai pasok produk seperti fast moving consumer goods (FMCG), bahan kebutuhan pokok, elektronik, fashion, dan medis dapat terganggu di sejumlah daerah. “Di sejumlah daerah kan banyak juga yang sakit. Nah ini kan obat-obatan juga perlu didistribusikan,” tambahnya. ALI pun mengajukan sejumlah alternatif. Pertama, pemerintah dapat menyediakan jalur khusus logistik. Jika memungkinkan, pembukaan lajur contra flow untuk logistik juga menjadi solusi yang cukup baik. Selain itu, pemberlakuan jam khusus untuk lalu-lalang pengiriman pada pukul 00.00 hingga 05.00 juga dinilai patut dipertimbangkan. Pemerintah juga dapat membebaskan akses menuju Pelabuhan Tanjung Priok agar aktivitas ekspor-impor tetap lancar. Mahendra mengingatkan agar kejadian penumpukan barang ekspor saat periode Hari Raya Idul Fitri tahun ini tidak terulang. Baca Juga: Siapkan 100 Sumur Eksplorasi, SKK Migas Bidik Investasi Hulu Rp 266 Triliun pada 2026 “Kalau bisa juga petugas bea cukai dan pelabuhan jangan ada yang libur, dibuat shift, jadi Sabtu–Minggu tetap bisa berjalan ekspornya,” sarannya. Dengan berbagai usulan tersebut, Mahendra berharap pemerintah dapat kembali mempertimbangkan keputusan pembatasan. “Jadi jangan sampai masalah terus berulang, ini merugikan bagi semua pihak terutama bagi industri-industri yang menghasilkan devisa negara,” pungkasnya. Sumber: https://industri.kontan.co.id/news/asosiasi-minta-pemerintah-pertimbangkan-kebijakan-pembatasan-lalin-truk-logistik

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