Smart Manufacturing is changing the way we do business. In order to sharpen competitiveness in the industrial sectors, the plastics manufacturing industry is undergoing a significant transformation. Whether it is to adopt the robotics and automation technologies, or to infuse artificial intelligence and machine learning into operations, the plastics manufacturing industry can thus speed up the production processes, improve efficiency and enhance productivity. Join this Applications Online Forum to learn first-hand about the opportunity, challenge and application in the future in related to smart manufacturing in ASEAN plastics industry.

The current situation of ASEAN companies in realizing / implementing the smart manufacturing
ASEAN governments’ policies to help the manufacturers
The challenges and opportunities in the future in ASEAN

English

ASEAN: Unlock the potential of Smart Manufacturing in Plastics Industry – Opportunity, challenge and application in the future

Section 1 – Individual Presentations
Section 2 – Panel Discussion (Moderated by Mr. Anston Tan)
Section 3 – Q&A session

 

ASEAN adopted the Framework for Circular Economy in October 2021 and aims to achieve its long-term goals of a circular economy, resource efficiency, and sustainable and inclusive growth. All parties are proactively making bold commitments to improve the sustainability of their plastics packaging and to fundamentally redesign their packaging system.

Current trend in sourcing, the use of material / machinery in production process that resource can be utilized efficiently and reduce waste
Offer innovative ways to measure impacts, anticipate their future needs and delivering solutions for improvement
An effective way to reduce operating costs, achieve your sustainability goals and enhance your brand image

English

Sustainable packaging value chain towards a circular economy

Section 1 – Individual Presentations
Section 2 – Panel Discussion (Moderated by Mr. Henky Wibawa)
Section 3 – Q&A session

 

With the outbreak of covid-19 pandemic, e-commerce has blossomed in ASEAN, one of the fastest growing economies in the world. The rapid growth of online shopping has generated pressing demand for plastic packaging. How to strike a balance between economic growth and environmental impact of plastic packaging? Sustainable plastic packaging will be in the spotlight!

This online forum invites leaders from ASEAN's trade associations to discuss the challenges and opportunities encountered when moving towards sustainability, and provide insights in future plastic packaging for e-commerce. At the meantime, chemicals and machine suppliers will also share their latest case studies and solutions.

English/Mandarin

What's Next for ASEAN E-Commerce: Sustainable Plastic Packaging

Section 1 – Individual Presentations
Section 2 – Panel Discussion (Moderated by Mr Ashok Upadhya)

Thai Packaging Association (TPA),
Malaysian Plastics Manufacturers Association (MPMA),
ExxonMobil Chemical,
Jinming Machinery(Guangdong)