Suzuki Only Took 2.1 Minutes To Make One Car In Cikarang

The production process for Suzuki cars in Cikarang. (Photo: Indra/VOI)

JAKARTA - After officially releasing Suzuki Fronx and Satria to the Southeast Asian export market, PT Suzuki Indomobil Sales (SIS), invites media crews to see directly their production kitchen' in Cikarang, West Java. The manufacturing process has also been carried out by sophisticated robots.

Media crews including VOI, see how factories that have been the birthplace of various Suzuki models for the domestic and global market. On industrial land covering an area of 1,307,000 m2 that began operating since 2014.

There are three models made at the factory, namely Suzuki Fronx, Ertiga and XL7. The production series process through modern lines includes the manufacture of machines, welding, painting, assembly, to the final inspection stage.

All of these processes are integrated into a single production system that prioritizes efficiency and accuracy. Suzuki claims it only takes 2.1 minutes to present one car.

"The process of making one car from start to finish takes 8 hours. However, the take time is about 2.1 minutes," said one of the Suzuki operators who accompanied the media group, recently.

The statement illustrates how tightly the production rhythm must be maintained so that the factory continues to run optimally. In one shift, the factory is capable of assembling around 219 units, or approximately 28 units per hour.

Although robotic technology has been widely applied, human touch is still present. This is to ensure quality at certain points that require extra accuracy.

Here's an overview of each production stage at the Suzuki Cikarang facility: