International Program Students of The Faculty Of Law UII Conduct Field Study at Panasonic Industrial Devices Batam
On Monday, April 27, 2026, students of the International Program of the Undergraduate Law Study Program, Faculty of Law, Universitas Islam Indonesia, conducted an industrial field study at Panasonic Industrial Devices Batam. The field study commenced with a safety briefing intended to ensure that all guests/visitors comprehended the procedures applicable during their presence within the company’s premises. This was followed by a screening of the company profile video. All students were formally received and directly accompanied by Mr. Adityo Putro as a representative of the management of Panasonic Industrial Devices Batam, Mr. Budisila Hutasuhut, along with several members of the company’s staff.
Subsequently, all students were directed to a designated room containing a comprehensive series of informational displays regarding the implementation of manufacturing processes at Panasonic Industrial Devices Batam. Through the available information boards, various aspects could be systematically identified, including waste management practices; sorting mechanisms; recycling achievements reaching 100 percent; and traceback systems detailing the total weight of each category of waste and the extent of its recycling. The information boards further illustrated the application of the Internet of Things (IoT), enabling the entire manufacturing process to operate in an automated and integrated manner.
“We extend our welcome to the delegation from FH UII. This visit constitutes the first visit from outside Batam and is also the farthest, originating from Java. Panasonic Industrial Devices Batam is one of the entities under the Panasonic Group. The company originates from Japan and operates as a fully Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) entity. The products manufactured include inductors, capacitors, and resistors, all produced within this facility and exported overseas. These components serve as primary elements supporting various Panasonic products. The company also requires legal aspects, including intellectual property protection and contractual arrangements.” This statement was delivered by Mr. Adityo Putro as Head of Management of Panasonic Industrial Devices.
“This company has been established since 1995. At present, there are three factories with a total area of 83 hectares. The products manufactured include capacitors, varistors, and resistors. The company also develops digital applications and continues its technological transformation to ensure that it effectively implements existing innovations. Artificial intelligence systems are utilized in the automation of company operations. In addition, robotic automatic systems are employed to enhance manufacturing efficiency. The company’s activities encompass not only manufacturing but also non-manufacturing sectors such as management, legal affairs, and finance.” This explanation was presented by Mr. Budisila Hutasuhut.
During this field study, the students were accompanied by the Head of the Undergraduate Law Study Program and lecturers from the Faculty of Law UII, namely Dodik Setiawan Nur Heriyanto, SH, MH, LLM, PhD (Head of Program), Dr. Aroma Elmina Martha, SH, MH (Secretary of the International Law Program), and Eko Rial Nugroho, SH, MH (Lecturer of the Civil Law Department).
“We express our appreciation for the opportunity provided to our students to directly observe manufacturing processes as well as to understand the legal dimensions that support the entirety of industrial activities at Panasonic Industrial Devices Batam. Thus far, students have engaged with legal studies in a predominantly theoretical manner. Through this field study, students can empirically observe how law functions in supporting the complexity of manufacturing environments within large-scale corporations such as Panasonic.” The Head of the Undergraduate Law Study Program conveyed this statement at the conclusion of the field study session.
As a follow-up plan, the Director of PT Panasonic Industrial Devices is scheduled to visit Universitas Islam Indonesia and formalize a cooperation agreement. This initiative is expected to create broader opportunities for UII alumni to contribute to the development of human resources within PT Panasonic Industrial Devices. In particular, the Faculty of Law UII, through the Dean, has expressed the expectation that students will be able to undertake internships and contribute to legal functions within Panasonic Industrial Devices.
