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Mengelola Ketidakpastian SDM di Tekstil dan Peluang bagi Produsen Benang Pintal

10 Jul 2025

Textile Workforce Amid Market Turbulence

The textile sector struggles to stabilize its labor force amid demand swings. Hiring freezes often lead to large-scale layoffs shortly after. This unpredictability has pushed Indonesian spinning yarn manufacturers to adopt flexible shift systems and cross‑training so workers can be redeployed across production lines during order downturns.

 

Lessons from Sritex’s Experience

Sritex implemented temporary layoffs and rotational shifts to balance payroll costs when global greige fabric demand dropped. As an ISO 9001 textile manufacturer, Sritex leveraged internal training programs to upskill workers for modern spinning technology. This approach serves as a model for greige fabric suppliers to build human capital capabilities and mitigate the risk of mass layoffs.

 

Investment and Technological Innovation Opportunities

Workforce volatility creates openings for textile investment opportunities. Investors can back the development of vocational training centers, predictive maintenance systems, and spinning line automation. Indonesian spinning yarn manufacturers adopting these technologies can safeguard margins amid production fluctuations and bolster their reputation as reliable greige fabric suppliers.

 

Practical Steps for Industry Players

  1. Launch skill incubation programs to upgrade textile plant operators’ competencies
  2. Partner with technical universities and polytechnics on tropical cotton research and modern spinning processes
  3. Form strategic alliances to expand export market access and leverage ISO 9001 textile manufacturer networks
  4. Boost consumption of locally made textile products. Chinese imports now account for approximately 41% of Indonesia’s textile consumption(indonesiabusinesspost.com)
     

 

Weaving Tomorrow’s Resilience

By weaving advanced training initiatives, state‑of‑the‑art spinning technology, and a vibrant “Buy Local” movement into their strategy, Indonesian spinning yarn manufacturers and greige fabric suppliers can build a resilient textile ecosystem. Embracing continuous learning, automation, and consumer loyalty to domestic brands will ensure the industry not only survives but thrives in the evolving global marketplace.

 

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