scholarly journals IMPROVING CITRONELLA OIL PROCESSING MARKET ACCESS FOR SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES TO OVERCOME

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 282
Author(s):  
Diana Chalil ◽  
Riantri Barus

Citronella oil production has been developed by the Regional Government of the South Tapanuli District through the Forest Management Unit (KPH), the Agriculture Office and the Industry Office. For KPH, this program serves to gradually replace oil palm smallholdings in forest areas. For the Agriculture and Industry Offices, this program is intended to increase farmer income, especially during the Covid19 Pandemic. However, businesses have faltered as citronella oil prices dropped dramatically. Many farmers cannot survive and temporarily close their business. This is mainly caused by the limited market access of farmers due to an inadequate business scale and production quality. To overcome such a condition, farmers need to have a strong smallholder institution with a sufficient economic scale, as well as good coordination among stakeholders. This activity was carried out for 3 months through online and offline meetings. Farmers were introduced to both export and local market accesses. However, to utilize these opportunities farmers need to have a strong and adequate farmer institution. Through the Forum Group Discussion, progressive farmers and processors were gathered with farmers from 3 other sub districts, as well as other stakeholders related to the improvement of market access. The results showed that farmers and other stakeholders agreed to jointly support the development of the citronella oil industry in South Tapanuli. The FGD ended with the commitment of farmers and all stakeholders to form a South Tapanuli Citronella Oil multi-stakeholders Forum to improve the ability to deal with market fluctuations in the future.

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. 333
Author(s):  
Sintha Wahjusaputri ◽  
Ahmad Faisal Siregar

Entrepreneurship (entrepreneurship) is a process of applying creativity and innovation in solving problems and finding opportunities to improve life (business and work). Community service activities are focused on small and medium enterprises (SMEs) built by PKK through UP2K in Kebayoran Lama Utara sub-district, in the form of food culinary, clothing, transportation and new business (start-up company). Business people as many as 30 people from various businesses. Methods used: (1) Survey; (2) Focus Group Discussion (FGD); (3) Briefing (Community Organization); (4) Community Development; (5) Learning Methods; and (6) Advocacy. The findings obtained are: (1) nine out of 10 organizations failed to realize SMEs due to no rest; (2) there are 5% of participants who understand the strategic plan; (3) 60% of organizations do not have realization budgets. The objectives of entrepreneurship based on strategic management are: (1) achievement of family economic effort improvement through group / individual business, so as to increase income and family welfare; (2) enhancing the capabilities and qualities of new entrepreneurs; (3) increasing knowledge, skills and skills for new entrepreneurs; (4) fostering groups of community or pre-cooperative economic enterprises in order to improve the family and community economy. Strategic management-based entrepreneurship is expected to promote effective and efficient SMEs for new entrepreneurs.


2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 333-339
Author(s):  
Muhammad Nur ◽  
Mustam Mustam ◽  
Yudhi Dwi Hartono ◽  
Ahmad Muhlis Nuryadi

Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are one of the economic strength pillars of the community because their management involves the community directly, both in providing production facilities, labors, and its marketing chain. However, some SMEs failed in the middle of their business road or are unable to develop. This condition also occurs in SME of Al-Barkah Laying HenFarm. The purpose of implementing this program is to increase business capacity both from the production and management aspects of the Al-Barkah layer chicken business. The method used in overcoming these problems and achieving goals is by providing direct training, guidance, and application of science and technology. All activities were carried out jointly by the owners and employees of UKM Partners, guided by the implementation team. After implementing the program, the SME partner now: (1) understands and can conduct business planning; (2) can carry out business effectiveness and efficiency; (3) can increase understanding of the importance of order in the livestock business process; (4) Understands the importance of hygiene and cage sanitation; and (5) can increase the chicken health, egg production, and farmer income. The conclusion from the program implementation is that the Al-Barkah layer chicken business has increased production by 15% and an increase in business efficiency by 12% as a result of improvements in production and business management aspects.


2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Restia Christianty ◽  
Ratnaningsih Hidayati

Small and Medium Enterprises is one of economic pillars in Indonesia. However, Indonesian SMEs has not performed well comparing to other ASEAN countries, particularly in terms of participation in global and regional production networks. This study aimed to identify factors causing the low participation of Indonesia SMEs into the Global Value Chain (GVC). This research is conducted with literatur study and Internal & Eksternal factors analysis. Result shows that the low participation of SMEs and Indonesian companies in GVC is determined by the lack of optimal GVC support factors, namely infrastructure and use of communication and information technology, reliability and efficiency of logistics services, and high trade barriers. The relatively high level of wages is also an obstacle to increasing production efficiency. Likewise, the strict requirements for obtaining access to external financing from banks. Another problem faced by SMEs is that most of them do not know where their position are in the GVC. Increasing SMEs participation into GVC will automatically improve their competitiveness in the global economy. There are internal and external factors that determine the competitiveness of SMEs. Internal are human resources, marketing strategies, and innovation. Meanwhile, external factors are the ease of trying in Indonesia, access to finance and capital, market access and infrastructure.


Author(s):  
Thawatchai Nima, Et. al.

This research aimed to 1. Study factors of supplier quality management and production quality management that affect organization performance.2. Confirm the structural models that affect organization performance. This study was mixed methods research. The quantitative research consisted of 13 observable variables, which collected data from 260 medium and small companies in Thailand. The qualitative research collected data from a focus group of experts involved in organizational management, quality management, and supplier management of nine experts. The research results were found that 1. The structural model of organization performance in Small and Medium Enterprises in Thailand were consistent and harmonious with empirical data, with consistency values of c2= 94.89, df = 61, c2/ df = 1.56, CFI = 0.98, GFI = 0.95, SRMR = 0.049, RMSEA = 0.046. 2. Factors affecting organization performance are factors of Supplier Quality Management, and Production Quality Management, respectively.


Author(s):  
Ana Fauzia

The Covid-19 pandemic not only has an impact on the health aspect of the community, but also has an impact on the declining level of the economy and community welfare. Based on data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) of Pasuruan City, since the arrival of the Covid-19 pandemic, poverty in Pasuruan City has increased by 0.20 percentage points. The purpose of this study is to analyze how the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the economy of the community in Pasuruan City, as well as solutions or policies that can be implemented by the Pasuruan City Government. The method used in this research is normative legal research using the approach of applying the law, conceptual, and case. The results of the study show that the Covid-19 pandemic has had a tremendous impact on various sectors, one of which is the economy of the people of Pasuruan City. So that the situation and conditions need responsive efforts from the Regional Government of Pasuruan City in where the steps from the demand side themselves, could be in the form of (1) tax incentives, loan interest subsidies, and credit restructuring to the firms (including micro, small, and medium enterprises) to jumpstart their activities; (2) employment and income provision for the furloughed (unpaid leave) workers to make sure that the workers have a decent livelihood and to prevent them from falling into poverty; and (3) inclusive protection for the workers, both in terms of social protection and employment agreement. As for the supply side, efforts can be made by (1) increasing access to secondary and tertiary education; (2) enhance the quality of education; and (3) provide training and education for workers and everyone over the lifecycle. So that through this idea it is hoped that it can be a solution for the economic recovery of the community in Pasuruan City due to the Covid-19 Pandemic.


2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 121
Author(s):  
Sumiati Sumiati ◽  
Nadiyah Hirfiyana Rosita ◽  
Risca Fitri Ayuni ◽  
Dian Attamimi

<p align="justify">Women empowerment is becoming a current issue in sustainable development goals. Every developing country trying to promote the women empowerment issues in every sector. In Indonesia, this issues actively risen by PKK. PKK is the simplest form of self helps group organizations that can be found in almost whole areas of Indonesia. This organization is driven by women members, so they can interact with each other for self-development and group development. In order for these development efforts to be effective, identifying the expectations and needs of the community are very principal before defining the right communication strategy to reach the community. Based on focus group discussion that has been done with PKK members of Desa Jambu as a group of self helps group in developing small and medium enterprises in Desa Jambu, Sumenep there are three expectations related to PKK function that is delivered as learning facilities, cooperation medium, and production unit. To meet those expectations, communication strategy through counseling and training can be chosen as primary strategy.</p>


2021 ◽  
Vol 129 ◽  
pp. 09006
Author(s):  
Jamila Hasanova Vagif

Research background: World experience shows that small and medium business in a civilized form is an important condition for the restoration of not only the economy. Periods of recession, stagnation and stabilization at a time when small and medium enterprises are the acceptable form of activity were observed. Purpose of the article: The purpose of the study is to identify the weaknesses of small and medium enterprises in the local market, to analyze the main stages of development of such enterprises in Azerbaijan. The research database includes works on the issues of local and foreign authors, decisions of the Cabinet of Ministers and the Ministry of Economy of Azerbaijan, normative-legal acts, statistical materials. The results will serve as the basis for further actions- the formation of innovative databases for data processing and analysis, the correct creation of the management structure of many business objects, the support of know-how and start-ups, financial literacy and the reduction of profit leakage. The novelty and practical results of investigation: The importance of the impact of modern technologies and innovations on business development is also explained. The problems of business, which can hinder the diversification of the economy, were considered.


2018 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 551
Author(s):  
Tengku Winona Emelia

AbstrakPengrajin tikar pandan yang berada di desa Alue O, Idi Rayeuk Aceh Timur, telah berhasil memproduksi berbagai kerajinan yang terbuat dari tikar pandan. Namun dalam perkembangannya motif atau disain kerajinan tikar pandan perlu diberikan pelatihan motif dan disain baru yang lebih variatif sehingga hasil kerajinan usaha kecil menengah ini dapat bersaing di pasar lokal, selanjutnya memberikan pelatihan pembukuan guna mengembangkan industri rumah tangga yang dikerjakan ibu-ibu pengrajin di sekitar desa Alue O Idi Rayeuk. Dengan kapasitas yang dimiliki sudah selayaknya, Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara memberikan peran yang sangat esensial guna menciptakan lebih banyak lagi pengrajin-pengrajin tikar pandan yang dapat mengaplikasikan bentuk motif dan disain tikar pandan. Jika ditinjau dari jumlah dan kemampuan tenaga pengrajin yang dimiliki pengrajin yang ada sudah cukup untuk melayani pasar , permasalahan yang sangat mendasar yang dihadapi oleh pengrajin adalah pengembangan disain dan motif kreatif yang mempunyai karakteristik yang berbeda dari daerah lain. Tujuan kegiatan pengabdian IbM ini adalah untuk membantu mengembangkan disain dan motif baru. Metode yang dilakukan dalam kegiatan IbM adalah pendampingan dan penyuluhan cara melakukan , pengembangan model dan disain, Hasil kegiatan pengabdian IbM ini berupa (1) disain tas, (2) disain dompet.Kata kunci: Pengrajin tikar pandan, disain, motif.AbstractPandan Craftsman mats located in the village of Alue O, Idi Rayeuk East Aceh, has managed to produce various handicrafts made of pandan mats. However, in the development of the motive or design of pandan mats handicrafts, it is necessary to provide new motives and designs that are more varied so that the handicrafts of small and medium enterprises can compete in the local market, then provide bookkeeping training to develop the household industry which is done by the mothers of craftsmen around the village Alue O Idi Rayeuk. With the capacity that is owned by the University of Muhammadiyah North Sumatra provide a very essential role to create more pandan mats craftsmen who can apply the form of motifs and pandan mat design. If viewed from the amount and ability of craftsmen owned by existing craftsmen is enough to serve the market, the very fundamental problem faced by artisans is the development of design and creative motives that have characteristics different from other regions. The purpose of IbM's devotion is to help develop new designs and motifs. The methods undertaken in IbM activities are mentoring and counseling on how to perform, model development and design. The results of IbM service activities are (1) bag design, (2) wallet design.Keywords: Pandan Mat Craftsman, Design, Motive


2015 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 304-315 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martin Krejcí ◽  
Wadim Strielkowski ◽  
Inna Čabelková

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) occupy a large niche in the information and technology sector (ICT) and play an important role in the functioning on any state’s economy. This paper focuses on a specific local market and uses the Czech Republic as a case study in order to establish the success factors crucial for achieving economic success. It aims at determining those factors with the help of econometric success rate models based on the own data collected via the means of questionnaire survey among ICT enterprise. Our results show that the earnings-employee ratio, average revenues and the investment in own R&D play the most important role in the success of Czech SMEs in question. Both, financial and non-financial indicators perform significantly in the predictions of success.


Performance ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 48
Author(s):  
Suliyanto Suliyanto ◽  
Weni Novandari ◽  
Ary Yunanto

This study aims to evaluate the program of internationalization of UMKM Creative Industries in Purbalingga . Respondents in this study are the SMEs Creative Industries business people who are considered to have knowledge about the Creative Industry in Purbalingga. Data collection using in-depth interviews, questionnaires, and Focus Group Discussion (FGD). Data analysis used is descriptive qualitative and Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP). Based on the analysis concluded that several factors lead to non-optimal of Creative Industry MSEs internationalization programs sequences was lack of financial, managerial capabilities, lack of information, government support, and the international environment. In order to optimal, Creative Industry of MSMEs internationalization programs should be conducted to use counseling and sustainable facilitation, in which the government and successful entrepreneurs in the international market help entrepreneurs MSMEs creative industries in Purbalingga to succeed in the international market.


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