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Business Owners/Managers

A Thorn in the Rose : Lighting's Case Study

South East Asia, particularly Indonesia, enjoys a climate that is consistently favorable, with an abundance of sunlight throughout the year. This is a true gift of being an equatorial nation. Our ancestors experienced this firsthand as they engaged in outdoor activities like farming and fishing. The ability to cultivate crops whenever we desire is a significant advantage, allowing us to take our time without the pressure of urgency. This relaxed, laidback lifestyle is a hallmark of our culture. In contrast, countries with four distinct seasons face a vastly different climate. With limited sunlight for only a few months, timing becomes crucial for planting and raising livestock. Missing the right moment can lead to failed harvests and the loss of animals. Therefore, understanding the importance of light and timing in agriculture is essential. It is then became part of the culture of cold climate countries to use light effectively. 

Over the past 50 years, Indonesia's macroeconomic landscape has been evolving. Many individuals find themselves working indoors for extended periods. While we are inside, the quality of lighting plays a crucial role in our well-being, influencing what is known as our circadian rhythm. Inadequate lighting can adversely affect our mood, mental health, and even cardiovascular conditions. The consequences of poor lighting extend to health, safety, and productivity, highlighting its significance. Unfortunately, awareness about this issue remains low, particularly since it is a relatively new topic. Indonesia has a strikingly low number of bachelor's degrees focused on lighting, illustrating the widespread lack of knowledge in this area. This gap has serious repercussions for various industries, as lighting experts are scarce, primarily found within lighting distribution companies. Additionally, users often lack information regarding the effects of lighting on their environments.

Our goal is to gradually shift this mindset, particularly within industrial contexts. In the following sections, we will address several challenges related to industrial lighting and explore how we can assist your business in overcoming these obstacles.

Common Lighting Problems Faced by Business Owners/ Managers

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  1. Higher Risk of Accident and Injuries
    Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) becoming big issue in Indonesia especially after Covid-19 pandemic. Lighting is one of the important HSE factor. Safety hazards like poorly lit walkways or workstations increase the risk of accidents. Heavy industry such as mining, manufacturing and port also has high risk of accident (not uncommon until fatality) because of poor lighting condition.  

    Certain industries, such as healthcare, manufacturing, or food services, have strict lighting requirements for safety, efficiency, and compliance. Non-compliance with these standards due to insufficient or improper lighting can lead to penalties or liabilities


  2. Poor Lighting Quality Impacting Employee Productivity
    Suboptimal lighting, such as insufficient brightness, glare, or harsh color temperatures, can strain employees' eyes and contribute to fatigue. Workspaces with uneven lighting create discomfort and reduce visibility, leading to decreased focus and errors. 

    In retail or hospitality settings, poor lighting can also undermine the customer experience by making spaces feel uninviting or dingy.

  3. High Energy Usage Due to Inefficient Lighting
    Many businesses rely on outdated or poorly designed lighting systems, leading to excessive energy consumption. Traditional lighting, such as incandescent or low-quality fluorescent bulbs, often uses more electricity than necessary, driving up operational costs. 

    Even for many cases that already using LED aren't also suspect of inefficiency. Many of business that has extended hours of operation prone to inefficiency due to lighten up area that is not being used. 

  4. Frequent Maintenance and Repairs
    Using low-quality or outdated lighting systems often results in frequent bulb replacements and maintenance. These interruptions not only incur additional costs but also cause downtime that affects business operations. In large facilities, managing recurring maintenance of a subpar lighting setup can be both logistically challenging and time-consuming.

  5. Limited Choice of Expert
    Lighting has become a lot of problem for a lot of company because it is very small percentage of expert. Lighting has 6 months of timespan for new product and technology. Expert without updated technology may as well become irrelevant because how fast lighting industry evolved. 

Key Metrics for the Needs of Lighting Optimization in Industry

Lighting is ubiquitous. It is impacting almost every aspect of the industry. Below is quantify number of Lighting Impact and Lighting Facility Management Impact, gathered from multiple sources. 

10-15%

Loss in Productivity without proper lighting condition


60-80%

Energy saving via retrofitting traditional lighting fixture to LED


20-30%

Increase on customer and employee satisfaction with good lighting condition


20-30%

Increase in workplace accident without proper lighting setup


50%

lighting Increase in pedestrian accident in poor lighting condition


20%

Increase in fall incidents in poor lighting condition


60%

Cost saving by changing from Reactive Maintenance to Preventive Maintenance


40%

Unplanned repair reduction by implementing Preventive Maintenance


10-20%

Overall facility operations cost saving via implementing Preventive Maintenance


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Above we highlight the importance of lighting and its challenge. Now we want to show how to achieve those numbers. For business owners or managers, it is very much wanting vendor that is trusted, all in one solutions to solve their lighting problems in their facility. That is why we recommend Lighting Quality Management as the most common solutions. 

Below is general data for businesses about lighting that is importance for them and what type of maintenance recommended. 

Business TypeLighting PriorityTypes of Lighting NeededRecommended Maintenance Type
HotelsAesthetic & Functional LightingAmbient, Accent, Task, Mood LightingPreventive & Reactive (Regular inspections, immediate repairs for outages)
Restaurants & CafésAmbience & Task LightingWarm Ambient, Accent, Task, Decorative LightingPreventive & Reactive (Scheduled checks for ambiance, quick fixes for failures)
Manufacturing Companies & FactoriesSafety & ProductivityIndustrial LED, Task, Emergency, Natural LightingPreventive (Scheduled inspections, emergency light testing)
Office BuildingsComfort & ProductivityLED Panel, Task, Adjustable, Emergency LightingPreventive & Reactive (Regular checks, quick replacement of faulty lights)
Retail Stores & Shopping MallsDisplay & Customer ExperienceAccent, Ambient, Spotlighting, Emergency LightingPreventive & Reactive (Routine maintenance, emergency light testing)
Hospitals & Healthcare FacilitiesPrecision & ComfortBright Task, Soft Ambient, Night, Natural LightingStrict Preventive (Frequent testing of surgical & emergency lighting)
Warehouses & Logistics CentersHigh Visibility & Energy EfficiencyHigh-Bay LED, Motion Sensor, Task, Emergency LightingPreventive (Scheduled inspections, battery backups for emergency lighting)
Schools & UniversitiesLearning & ConcentrationNatural, LED Tube, Task, Emergency LightingPreventive & Reactive (Scheduled maintenance, immediate response for outages)
Supermarkets & Grocery StoresProduct Visibility & Energy EfficiencyBright LED, Accent, Cool White, Emergency LightingPreventive (Routine inspections for product visibility, emergency lighting checks)
Cinemas & TheatersAtmosphere & SafetyDimmable Ambient, Accent, Low-Intensity Floor, Emergency Exit LightingPreventive & Reactive (Regular dimming system checks, emergency lighting maintenance)

We will maintain your quality of lighting from planning, procuring, executing to waste disposal and upgrading with custom solution. We believe every business has their own unique 

After LQM, sometimes business owners require input on their new project. We assist them through Engineering solutions in our Lighting EPCM services to create conceptual lighting design that will help business decide what is the best solution for them. 

For specialized area, we also have custom luminaire or even custom lighting system to serve the area. After sales also aren't something that user need to worry about because all of our custom luminaire product has obsolete management warranty (see Procurement). 

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  1. Lighting Facility Management Fulltime Contract 
    As fulltime contract or PO blanket, we will manage everything on your lighting asset. From data gathering, maintenance planning, to stock managing and waste disposal. We will also provide data for improvement or upgrade that is needed on your facility or create specialized luminaire for your business. Benefit of fulltime contract is it will reduce maintenance budget drastically, reduce administrative and logistical process and prevent downtime on critical locations. It is suitable for large company such as: 
    1. Mining industry
    2. Chemical industry
    3. Manufacturing industry
    4. Industry with multiple factory

  2. Included in Hard Service Facility Management
    For industry that is already heavy on facility management, we can also included on their FMS system. We believe we can provide more since we will able to create better pricing, better material delivery and better workflow via our procurement and BIM-IoT based SOP. We've done it in one of the biggest cigarette company in Indonesia. 

  3. Planned-Reactive Maintenance
    Reactive maintenance always known to have higher cost compared to preventive maintenance. But not all business have budget and needs to do preventive maintenance especially small and medium businesses. We can provide planned-reactive maintenance that is hybrid between reactive and preventive maintenance. We will create database of lighting asset of your company then provide stock and do reactive maintenance accordingly. Industry that suitable for this is: 
    1. Hotels & Hospitality
    2. Restaurants & Cafés
    3. Hospitals & Clinics (Non-Critical Areas)
    4. Retail Stores & Supermarkets
    5. Corporate Offices & Commercial Spaces

 
​      If you wanted to know more about how we do lighting facility management, read more here


Benefit of Working With Us

We are committed to continuous improvement, regularly releasing updates and new features based on user feedback and technological advancements.

  1. Reduced Energy Costs and Long-Term Savings
    Advanced lighting engineering solutions often incorporate energy-efficient technologies such as LED systems or smart lighting controls. These significantly reduce electricity usage while delivering the same or better light quality. Smart solutions, such as motion-sensing or scheduled lighting, optimize power consumption by ensuring lights are only used when necessary.

  2. Improved Productivity and Comfort
    Lighting solutions designed with human-centric principles can enhance employee well-being and productivity. Adjustable brightness and natural light simulations reduce eye strain and create a comfortable environment. Enhanced visibility minimizes errors, benefiting both employees and customers. Up to 50% productivity increase with better lighting condition

  3. Lower Maintenance Needs
    Engineered lighting systems use durable materials and designs that require minimal maintenance. LEDs, for example, have a much longer lifespan than traditional bulbs, drastically reducing replacement costs and labor.

  4. Regulatory Compliance and Enhanced Safety
    Modern lighting solutions ensure compliance with industry-specific safety standards and regulations. These systems provide appropriate light levels, reduce shadowy areas, and improve overall workplace safety, mitigating the risk of penalties or accidents.


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