PALMOILMAGAZINE, JAKARTA – Chairman of Rumah Sawit Indonesia (RSI), Kacuk Sumarto, emphasized that the development of the palm oil industry requires support in various areas, including machinery, tools, and other essential equipment. He highlighted that in the production process at palm oil mills, it is crucial to have not only machines and key tools but also spare parts and auxiliary tools to ensure smooth operations.
Kacuk also stressed the importance of having skilled human resources, good governance, and accessible and affordable logistics. “The lack of infrastructure makes governance difficult,” he noted during a webinar attended by Palmoilmagazine.com on Thursday (11/7/2024). He added that stable and affordable power supply is also crucial.
In addition to infrastructure and human resources, Kacuk pointed out the need for supportive policies and regulations. Good financial management and marketing are also vital for the industry’s success.
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He mentioned that in 2022, the palm oil industry faced policy-related challenges that impacted mill operations. “Policies affecting any part of the process can influence the entire palm oil business,” he said.
He also said palm oil upstream – downstream integrated program should be running in a whole. “The integration would be significant to make sure that every phase in the production process would support one to another and get qualified products,” he said. The integrated program should also involve many aspects, starting from the plantations to the mills.
As part of the innovation, some mills are testing demineralization process to get premium and qualified crude palm oil stably even though it would be storage for some time. “By having demineralization process, the fatty acid in CPO would not escalate even though it is stored for months,” Kacuk said. The innovatioin should solve the product stability issue that many industries are facing.
He also emphasized there should be sustainable innovation and escalating palm oil upstream – downstream integrated program to face the future challenges. “Good innovation and integration would confirm that palm oil industries would remain competitive and sustainable,” Kacuk said. (T2)
