Henkel strides towards Asia-Pac smart factories

Singapore

STEERED by its global supply chain hub in Singapore, German adhesive technologies and consumer goods giant Henkel is marching headlong into Industry 4.0, or advanced manufacturing, for its factories across the Asia-Pacific.

At the same time, the group is working with three local startups on pilot projects, the results of which will contribute to the Industry 4.0 drive.

In an interview with The Business Times, Thomas Holenia, president of Henkel Singapore, said the group wants to accelerate digitalisation efforts along the entire value chain of the company. This includes planning, purchasing and production through to the delivery of its products and solutions.

"Here we are already very active and (we) see further potential," he noted. "The benefits are faster decision-making, higher productivity, greater s…