An analytical hierarchy process for tofu micro and medium enterprises product plan

Abstract

In micro and medium enterprises of Tofu, there is an activity that is done repeatedly and traditionally, namely the cutting process. The cutting process is done by using a kitchen knife so that it is not efficient and able to cause fatigue for the operator. Additionally, there is also the possibility of different cut sizes of tofu because the cutting is done without using a measurement tool. The operator just follows the mild flow on the tofu. The purpose of this study is to plan a manufacture of tofu cutting tools. This study used The Analytical Hierarchy Process method in which this method begins by conducting interviews regarding the choices in level 1, 2 and 3 actions to several respondents. The result from a variety of alternative solutions based on requirements specifications showed that the products of tofu cutters were selected with materials, such as pine wood, strings, handles, naples and naple bolts. This tool will produce tofu whose size is 52 x 52 cm2. The product design is carried out based on the specifications of materials and tools to produce a simple design so that the tofu cutter tool is easy to use and low cost.