Business Cooperation Research Articles

Why is Applying a Complete Product Sorting Technique Essential for Empowering Cococraft Craftsmen?

Applying a complete sorting technique is essential for the empowerment of cococraft craftsmen. However, complete sorting is often overlooked. Mixed products make the price the same. The research objective is focused on studying the benefits of applying complete sorting techniques to the empowerment of cococraft craftsmen. The research location is a cococraft production center located in Purbalingga Wetan, Purbalingga Regency, Central Java Province, Indonesia. The types of research data are primary and secondary. The research method is a descriptive case study with a qualitative-quantitative approach. The results showed that most respondents simply sorted raw materials, shapes, and sizes. Few respondents did complete sorting. Complete sorting is beneficial in increasing the respondent's ability to group products according to quality, estimate the right price, reduce price cuts, increase service, speed up sales time, expand marketing, guarantee customer markets, ease of marketing, inflation, increased mutual trust, establish business cooperation and social relations. The price of cococraft with the whole sort is higher, thus increasing revenue. Complete sorting includes selecting raw materials, shape, size, organ integrity, physical strength, color, texture pattern, surface smoothness, production status, durability, and practical benefits. The application of complete sorting techniques needs to be continuously diffused to craftsmen so they can obtain various functional benefits that support empowerment. Critical diffusion comprises regular consultative advocacy facilities between experienced craftsmen and others.

Is There a Need for a Cooperative Business Model Canvas?

Is There a Need for a Cooperative Business Model Canvas?

Strategic Alliance and Tacit Collusion, of Competitive Advantage Through Market Area, Product Innovation Cooperative Café Timor and National Cooperative Business Association (CCT-NCBA) in Timor Leste

This study aims to prove that the implementation of strategic alliance and tacit collusion can increase the competitive advantage of CCT-NCBA in organic coffee production by developing market areas and product innovation. This study aims to prove that implementing a strategic alliance can increase the competitive advantage of coffee organic through developing the market area and product innovation. Based on the results of hypothesis testing and the analysis of strategic alliances, market area, and product innovation against competitive advantage, it is known that building a competitive advantage in the product coffee organic be achieved through the establishment of strategic alliances and tacit collusion right, based on the exchange of raw material resources, technology or resources marketing. Strategic alliances and tacit collusion are used to strengthen the position of organic coffee production in the face of competition organic coffee business. The more precise the model selection strategic alliance and tacit collusion, product innovation organic coffee production will be able to build a competitive advantage of her. The development model of strategic alliances and tacit collusion CCT-NCBA that needs to be developed is to increase the competitive advantage has the form of an alliance focused on cooperation in the provision of raw materials, interest in improving the skills of cooperation, and the application of the production process technology.

Pemberdayaan Koperasi Syariah Dalam Ekonomi Umat Sebagai Solusi Resesi Ekonomi (Studi Kasus Di KSPPS Darun Nahdla Kapita)

Abstract: The efforts to improve Islamic-based economic welfare are carried out through Islamic cooperative services. Islamiccooperativecontributes to providing services based on Islamic values to manage financing based on the principle of cooperation based on profit sharing from joint business activities. Business activities carried out in Islamiccooperativeare in the form of accumulating capital from members' savings and loans and used as savings/investments for members. Financial investment can be one of the solutions in dealing with economic recession. This is the aim of this study to describe the management of the Darun Nahdla Capita Islamic cooperative business activities as a business entity that can assist members in improving welfare and overcoming economic problems. This type of research is qualitative, with data collection through observation, interviews, questionnaires, and documentation, the data is then managed through the stages of data collection, data reduction and classification, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. Through this research, it can be described the level of member satisfaction with the very satisfied category both in service and business management and the role or position of the Darun Nahdla Capita Islamiccooperative is very important in helping members improve their welfare. In addition, through the business activities carried out, namely the savings and loan business, it can become a member's financial investment as well as a solution to the economic recession.

코로나19 팬데믹 이후 방역적 사회안전망을 위한 민간경비의 역할

This study examines the gap (control of infected people and citizens, maintenance of order in hospital facilities, management of quarantine facilities, vaccine supply and demand, etc.) caused by a lack of quarantine response personnel in the process of responding to the COVID-19 pandemic in our society through private security in the event of a recurrence of the pandemic. It was conducted to present it as a good for building a quarantine social safety net. To this end, the purpose of this study is to estimate the role that private security can play as a good for health security and how it will affect the agreed-upon control and safety society reorganization structure. After the presentation, the results were drawn through two interviews. A total of 10 people were selected for the study, including 6 practitioners and 4 researchers. The first interview was held from May 1 to 30, 2021, and the second interview was held from October 1 to November 5, 2021.
 Investigation results, research project 1. Regarding the 'role of private security for the establishment of an anti-epidemic social safety net', cooperation with public security (12) is 'support for the quarantine authorities to maintain order,' and the expansion of service services (12) is 'maintenance of order in the clinic, vehicle control, and guidance. For the role of 'work, simple administrative assistance work', and the role of assisting quarantine activities (4), the 'role of temporarily supplementing and supporting the work (maintenance of order in inspection clinics, vehicle control and guidance work, etc.) of insufficient medical personnel' was the most showed a high response. Research project 2. Regarding the 'precedence of private expenses for agreed control', cooperation with the quarantine authorities (4) refers to 'whether it is about establishing and supporting a business cooperation system between the quarantine authorities and private security', promoting local governments and strengthening cooperation ( 8) is 'continuous publicity development so that citizens can recognize and sympathize with the role of private security guards in their duties, such as control and guidance', and securing credibility and public confidence (6) is 'to inspire citizens' mature awareness of participation, public institutions, the media, Cooperation activities with civic groups, etc.' was the highest response by factor. Research project 3. As for 'alternatives to the priority of private security for agreed control', securing service quality and professionalism (5) means 'reinforcing education so that private security officers can clearly know their authority and duties', and improving image (8).), 'Strengthening public relations activities to change public perception', and 'Securing the budget of public institutions for the use of private expenses' for privatization and preparation of legal basis (16) showed the highest response by factor. Research project 4. Regarding 'Prospects for Security Reorganization Structure', the confidence in private security and the opportunity to take another leap (9) are 'the effect of increasing the use of private expenses due to cooperation in disaster situations', improving the government's awareness of the private defense system and increasing immunity (7) is 'the effect of incorporating private security as a safety resource into the total force mobilization system in the case of a national disaster', and the effect of increasing the quarantine social safety net (7) is 'preventing the overuse of some quarantine authorities due to the use of alternative resources for private quarantine agents. ' was the highest response for each factor.

Pengaruh Penetapan Harga Dan Kualitas Pelayanan Oleh Agen Telur UD. ENGGAL Jaya Terhadap Kepuasan Peternak Ayam Layer Di Kabupaten Kediri

Egg marketing is the final process of a business activity for breeding chicken eggs where farmers or producers convey the results of their production to consumers with the help of marketing institutions. The intense competition in the field of egg marketing is characterized by many egg agents that offer a variety of cooperation with various advantages. The level of satisfaction of farmers will determine the sustainability of business cooperation with egg agents. The purpose of this study is (1) knowing how the influence of pricing by egg agents UD. Enggal Jaya on the satisfaction of chicken farmers layer, (2) know how the influence of service quality by egg agents UD. Enggal Jaya on the satisfaction of layer chicken farmers and (3) know how the effect of determining the price and quality of service by egg agents UD. Enggal Jaya for the satisfaction of chicken farmers. The data analysis method used is multiple linear regression analysis. The conclusion of this study is that pricing has no positive and insignificant effect while service quality has a positive and significant effect on the satisfaction of layer chicken farmers, pricing and services simultaneously affect the satisfaction of layer chicken farmers.

Managerial Skills Development of Buah Ketakasi Cooperative: Improvement of the Quality Management System

Buah Ketakasi is a cooperative founded by a community of coffee farmers in Jember district. Initially, the cooperative business unit involved was coffee agribusiness with 64 permanent members and 12 extraordinary members. The cooperative business unit expanded into coffee industrial agriculture, chicken and goat farm, dragon fruit cultivation, and organic fertilizer production. The number of permanent members has also increased to 182 people and extraordinary members to 300 people. This cooperative had problems including planning work programs, organizing resources, division of work, implementing work programs, monitoring and evaluating them. The offered solution to solving managerial problems of the cooperative was a mentoring program on how to plan a work program; how to organize resources, division of work, strategies for implementing work programs and monitoring-evaluation up to the reporting.

SERVICE ANALYSIS AND BUSINESS MANAGEMENT OF MUHAMMADIYAH SURYA MANDIRI SHARIA PRODUCER COOPERATION

Sharia cooperative is a form of cooperative that has principles, goals, and activities based on the achievement of Islamic sharia, namely the Koran and Assunah. In general, this cooperative is a cooperative business entity that carries out its business activities based on sharia principles. And Cooperative services to members are services provided by Cooperatives in advancing the business of its members. Therefore, some cooperatives provide and improve services to the businesses of their members very well. The management of this sharia cooperative business is to open outlets that sell various needs ranging from food, school necessities, and various daily needs. This cooperative has also opened several businesses such as savings and loans, and benevolent loans, which are loans that do not take advantage. It is from these businesses that this Islamic cooperative earns income. So it is urgent to examine the level of service and management of the cooperative. The methods used in this cooperative This research is a purposive sampling research method, namely the method of determining research locations that are carried out deliberately based on certain considerations.

Utilization pattern of earnings of women members of selfhelp groups (SHG) and constraints faced by the members in running the SHG

The SHG is a group of rural poor who have volunteered to organize themselves into a group for eradication of poverty of the members. They agree to save regularly and convert their savings into a common fund. The members of the group agree to use this common fund and such other funds that they may receive as a group through a common management. SHGs are presently promoted by governments, development banks and voluntary agencies, with focus on social and economic issues, mainly thrift and credit programmes. A list of all the SHGs was obtained from Barshi Tahsil Panchayat Samiti. From these SHGs, 12 SHGs from 12 villages, which are mainly engaged in dairy farming were selected purposively by random sampling method. This study revealed bout 46.19 per cent of the earning were utilized for agri-related enterprises. About 15.56 per cent amount was utilized on daily home needs followed by expenditure on health (14.16 %) and on farm (7.93). The amount utilized for student’s education was 5.54 per cent. About three-fourth (75.00 %) women members were faced the problem of lack of training programme. About half (50.00 %) were faced lack of subsidy for business loan, followed by lack of promotion for starting co-operative business (43.33 %) and irregularity in meetings (41.67 %).

ASPECT ANALYSIS OF KJK ORGANIZATIONAL AND MANAGEMENT POLICIES ON THE SMOOTH MANAGEMENT OF THE ARCHIPELAGO COOPERATIVE (KOPNUSPOS) LHOKSEUMAWE BRANCH


 In the growth and development of cooperatives that experience situations that are not conducive in its implementation due to a lack of skills and abilities in managing cooperatives on the policies and management that have been created. This paper aims to find out how the Aspects of Organizational Completeness in Nusantara Cooperatives (Kopnuspos), Management Completeness Aspects in Nusantara Cooperatives (Kopnuspos), and Identification of Policy Data in Nusantara Cooperatives (Kopnuspos). Data analysis in this study was carried out by searching for and systematically compiling the data obtained using direct interview techniques with heads of cooperative branches and documentation such as video/audio recordings. Based on the results, there is Aspects of organizational completeness consist of Cooperative Legal Entities, Organizational Structures, and Organizational Administration Books. Aspects of Management Completeness consisting of cooperative AD/ART, Work Programs, Cooperative Business Products, Business Strategy, HR Qualifications and KJK Managers, and Facilities and Infrastructure for Data Identification Policy consists of Policies Related to Membership, Policies Related to Employees, Policies Related to Business Partners, Policies Related to Operations, CSR related policies. The KJK organizational and management policy aspects that have been determined by Kopnuspos greatly facilitate optimal management of cooperative activities.

Revitalizing The Role of Pangeran Jaya Cooperative In Strengthening The Economy of The Community of Ogan Komering Ilir District

This community service aimed to increase the understanding of the management, members and the community about the importance of the role of Pangeran Jaya Cooperative in strengthening the economy by choosing and running a business in accordance with the wants and needs of the members and the community of Ogan Komering Ilir District. The service activities were carried out at Pangeran Jaya Cooperative, Talang Pangeran Village, Teluk Gelam Subdistrict, Ogan Komering Ilir District. The location of the study was selected purposively. The method used counseling and interactive discussions with all participants to increase their understanding on the important role of Pangeran Jaya Cooperative both as business partners and partners in meeting family needs. The study found out that during its establishment from 2015 to 2022, Pangeran Jaya Cooperative did not carry out the role and function of its cooperative business (category E/inactive), lack of knowledge and understanding of the management and members. The business run by the cooperative was not in accordance with the needs of members and the lack of accountability and transparency of the management showed that it never held an annual member meeting (RAT) resulting in the non-running of the cooperative. In an effort to revitalize the Cooperative, capacity building is needed for both cooperative institutions and human resources to increase the service capacity and develop partnership cooperation with other institutions/business entities.

Knowledge-based inter-organizational cooperation of universities and businesses in the chemical sector

Knowledge-based inter-organizational cooperation of universities and businesses in the chemical sector

University–Business Cooperation (UBC) – Forms of Cooperation and Barriers. A Comparative Analysis of Poland and Selected European Countries

Goal – the purpose of this article is to show the specifics of the cooperation between science and business in Poland and the selected European countries. The literature review conducted for this purpose will allow to answer questions about, among other things, the nature of links between universities and businesses, the motives for joint action and the most important barriers to cooperation in the analyzed cases of countries. Research methodology – the article includes an analysis of the available literature and reports in the area under study. Score/results – the analysis showed that cooperation between universities and business in Poland is still at a lower level compared to the selected European countries, and enumerated other factors which affect the level of this cooperation. Originality/value – comparison of Poland against selected European countries (UK, Germany, Austria) and identification of differences in the factors determining the cooperation of universities and business and barriers that hinder it.

Study on the Matching of Construction Subcontractor Based on Cooperative Game

China’s construction industry is the pillar industry of the national economy, but the market competition faced by construction enterprises is becoming increasingly fierce. The general contractor must carry out close business cooperation with other subcontractors and integrate the valuable resources of all parties to cope with the competition jointly. Based on this, this paper constructs the evolutionary game model between the general contractor and the subcontractor. The equilibrium point is calculated by copying the dynamic equation, and the influence of parameters on the evolution probability of both sides is explored. Finally, combined with the numerical simulation, some suggestions on the matching of construction subcontractor suppliers are put forward: improve the cognitive level of the supply chain and reduce the contract cost of the enterprise; adopt an efficient and transparent supervision mechanism to reduce the risk of cooperation; improve the information transmission network of the supply chain and reduce the cost of failure; clear project claims and reward and punishment measures to enhance the enthusiasm of enterprises.

New employment options for foreign language graduates based on the Sino-Russian development model of ecommerce

The development of information, network and communication technology has provided technical support for crossborder business cooperation. Crossborder business accelerates the global commodity circulation. The emergence of ChinaRussia ecommerce model not only provides a broader market for import and export trade of enterprises, but also brings choices for the foreign language graduate students. An increasing number of highlevel multilingual talents are needed in Crossborder ecommerce (CBEC) field. Therefore, the target and mode of cultivation of such talents should be adjusted so as to satisfy the requirement to promote ChinaRussia economic and trade cooperation. This paper discusses the prospects of CBEC between China and Russia based on the situation of SinoRussian ecommerce trade. The SWOT analysis will be used to analyze the employment situation of foreign language majors. The problems that exist in the employment of students in the field of CBEC, and practical methods for improving the quality of training specialists for this field are considered.

Экономическая безопасность в приграничных регионах Сибири

Russia has a huge area of border regions, which, on the one hand, have opportunities to establish business cooperation with a neighboring state, but, on the other hand, are forced to respond to the risks of a border location. The problems of cross-border cooperation are of particular relevance today for the regions of the Siberian Federal District, since in the context of the activation of the Asian direction of Russia's foreign economic strategy, the role of cooperation between the Siberian regions with the regions of Kazakhstan, Mongolia and China is increasing. The purpose of the article is to assess the economic security of the border regions of Siberia - the Omsk and Novosibirsk regions, the Altai Territory and the republics of Altai and Tyva - in terms of compliance with the key criteria of cross-border location - population, border facilities, trade turnover structure, etc. The article highlights the main signs of economic security of the border region, formulates its quantitative and qualitative characteristics, identifies potential threats and risks that require the formation of a special system of economic security of the border region. The author makes a division between potential and actual threats to economic security, examines the channels of influence of social and economic development of the border regions of the neighboring country on the economic security of the Siberian regions. The article presents a comparative analysis of the border regions of the Siberian Federal District on key parameters of economic security, on the basis of which trends and problems of regional development were identified. In the final part of the article, the author formulated promising directions for establishing cross-border cooperation between the regions of Siberia and the regions of neighboring states in the current conditions, and made recommendations for the development of border regions.

The Rise of Chinese Entrepreneurs in Canada: From Immigrant to Influencer

This study aims to examine the influence of Chinese immigrants on Canadian business culture and the role of Chinese business associations in shaping the Canadian business landscape. A qualitative research design was used to explore the topic, and semi-structured interviews were conducted as the primary method of data collection. 25 participants were selected for the study through purposive sampling, including Chinese immigrant business owners, employees of Chinese-owned businesses, and members of Chinese business associations in Canada. Thematic analysis was used to analyze the data collected through the interviews and identify patterns and themes that emerged from the participants’ responses. The study found that Chinese immigrants have had a significant influence on Canadian business culture and that Chinese business associations play an important role in promoting business cooperation between different cultural groups. The results also suggest that embracing cultural diversity in the business environment has both benefits and challenges, and businesses must effectively manage cultural diversity in the workplace to promote cooperation between different cultural groups. This study provides valuable insights into the ways in which Chinese immigrants have shaped the Canadian business landscape and the importance of embracing cultural diversity in the business environment.

Analysis of the Decision-Making Process as a Supplier of Fresh Vegetable and Fruit Raw Materials in Modern Retail Store

This research is entitled analysis of the decision-making process of business cooperation as a supplier of raw materials for fresh vegetables and fruits in supply chain management of modern retail stores. The decision-making process is important process for the entire business field especially for them that want to develop their business in marketing and modern retail. Analysis in the decision-making process in this collaboration from several stores are very helpful directly by businesspeople, the analysis object of this study is from several stores in Malang city such as Lai-lai, Hypermart and Superindo. The analytical method that used in this study is a descriptive qualitative approach with the analytical tool used is the triangulation method. The collaborative of decision-making process can be taken from 2 (two) aspects in food supply chain networking, namely chain management and value chain business processes. Based on the results of the research, it is known that the decision-making process of business cooperation is seen from chain management by sending product samples and providing organic certification which are as the main thing of cooperation agreements. Meanwhile, the value of chain business process contains activities carried out when a cooperation agreement has been entered into, starting from ordering, shipping, storing, checking, to repeat orders. Those are highly regulated with neat and scheduled details so that the management is more organized than traditional markets.

РЕЦЕНЗИЯ НА МОНОГРАФИЮ "30 ЛЕТ СНГ: ТРАНСФОРМАЦИОННЫЕ ПРОЦЕССЫ НА ПОСТСОВЕТСКОМ ПРОСТРАНСТВЕ" (МОСКВА, 2022. 473 С.)

The publication analyzes the monograph “30 years of the CIS. Transformational processes in the post-Soviet space” issued for commemorating the anniversary of the organization’s creation. The study is the result of a long-term scientific work of the Institute of post-Soviet and Interregional Studies of the Russian State University for the Humanities that for many years has been a leading center for the study of post-Soviet countries abroad in Russia and the world. It is a fundamental study of geopolitical and socio-cultural processes in the former Soviet Republics. The author emphasizes that the studying the experience of transformational processes in the post-Soviet space is relevant both from a scientific and practical point of view, especially now when the world is in a state of extreme geopolitical turbulence. In addition, it is noted that the monograph touches on the entire spectrum of modern geopolitical, economic and socio-cultural issues and processes of the post-Soviet space: the prerequisites and reasons for the formation and development of the Commonwealth of Independent States, integration and disintegration processes at the present stage, prospects for business cooperation, modern security threats, challenges to the spread of the Russian language, the role of the energy sector in within the framework of cooperation between post-Soviet countries. The monograph is distinguished by its scientific novelty and relevance, it contributes to the development of important questions from a scientific point of view, and gives impetus to further effective research development of such problematics.

Research on Market Entry and Environment

With the development of global economic integration, globalization has taken center stage in the modern marketing world. Many companies have explored overseas markets, and the motivation of companies to enter the overseas market includes proactive motives and reactive motives. Meanwhile, due to internal and external environment, many enterprises change their business strategy and optimize marketing strategies. In the context of global economic integration, how to effectively enter the overseas markets is a problem that companies need to attach great importance to, because blindly entering overseas markets will affect the development of companies. Therefore, this article will introduce several methods for companies to enter overseas markets, such as licensing operation, cooperative business operation and foreign direct investments. Also, the company need to analyze the advantages and disadvantages of different market entry methods and choose the best one. At the end, this article will analyze Tesla's entry into the Chinese market as a case study.