ShinWon Advances People-First, AI-Driven Manufacturing
ShinWon Corporation, a leading global apparel manufacturer, outlined its vision for inclusive, responsible, and resilient manufacturing at the ASEAN Inclusive Growth Summit 2025, hosted by the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth in Kuala Lumpur. The Summit convened business, government, academic and social impact leaders to discuss pathways for inclusive and sustainable economic development across the region.
Speaking during a session on ‘Building a Sustainable Business’, ShinWon CEO JJ Park emphasized the company’s people-first philosophy and its role in strengthening resilient supply chain ecosystems across ASEAN. The session was moderated by Ellen Jackowski, Chief Sustainability Officer, Mastercard, and also featured entrepreneur and artist Maudy Ayunda.
Park noted that the textile industry is undergoing a rapid shift driven by advanced technologies. “The textile business is no longer a traditional, labor-intensive industry. It is now driven by AI, not only in manufacturing, but also in design and data management,” he said. “By integrating AI across production planning and smart factory operations, ShinWon achieves improved precision, efficiency and long-term resilience.”
ShinWon has been expanding investments in AI, real-time data analytics and digital manufacturing platforms. The company leverages blockchain-based traceability through Retraced and RFID technologies to enhance supply chain transparency, while adopting 3D virtual sampling and AI-assisted design forecasting to reduce material waste and shorten lead times.
Park also highlighted ShinWon’s long-standing presence in ASEAN, particularly its 35-year partnership with Indonesia, where the company launched its first smart factory in 2023. Indonesia, Vietnam, and Cambodia continue to serve as core production hubs, with an upcoming new facility in the Middle East set to strengthen supply stability and trade access.
“Diversifying production bases allows us to remain resilient amid shifting global trade dynamics,” he said. “We see strong growth potential led by Indonesia and Vietnam in shaping the region’s next generation of sustainable manufacturing.”
Beyond technology, Park emphasized ShinWon’s commitment to employee empowerment. The company collaborates with RISE (Reimagining Industry to Support Equality) and has introduced the RISE–Mastercard Financial Health Program across its ASEAN operations, improving workers’ financial confidence and supporting long-term workforce stability.
“Sustainability must start with people. Technology is the tool, inclusion is the objective,” Park said. “ShinWon will continue building a fairer, more transparent and more responsible manufacturing ecosystem, powered by innovation and grounded in human values.”
ShinWon operates 15 entities across 10 countries, including Vietnam, Indonesia, Guatemala and Nicaragua, employing more than 30,000 people globally.
