Medium Scale Companies Research Articles

The Role of ChatGPT in Business Information Systems to Support Strategic Decision Making in Medium-Scale Enterprises

Medium-scale companies often operate in dynamic and competitive business environments. Faced with market changes and new opportunities, timely and accurate strategic decisions are key to maintaining and enhancing the competitiveness of the company. This research aims to examine the role of ChatGPT in business information systems to support strategic decision-making in medium-scale enterprises. The research method employed is a literature review with a qualitative approach and descriptive analysis. Descriptive analysis will be used to present information from systematically selected articles from Google Scholar within the timeframe of 2014-2024. The study results indicate that in the continuously evolving digital era, medium-scale companies increasingly rely on technology to address increasingly complex business challenges. One innovation playing a significant role in today's business landscape is the presence of ChatGPT. As an artificial intelligence model capable of understanding and generating text naturally, ChatGPT has a significant impact on business information systems and supports strategic decision-making in these companies.

Research on preferential tax policies for small and medium-sized enterprises

The survival and development of enterprises depend on the market. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can often seize the market opportunities left by large enterprises. Therefore, small enterprises and medium-sized ones have a good ability to grasp the market. At the same time, changes in market demand require enterprises not only to provide reliable products and high-quality services, but also to enable SMEs to make timely adjustments to market changes. Small and medium-scale companies are able to do this because of their small scale and flexible operations. On the other hand, the flexible operation characteristics of small-scale and moderate-sized taxers can make up for the limitation of scale, financial and other resources. Adjust the direction of production in a timely manner as well as avoiding industry risks. From the perspective of tax policies for SMEs, this paper analyzes the implementation status of tax policies for SMEs in Tianjin based on the existing preferential tax policies and official questionnaires.

MINIMIZE WASTE MOTION IN THE PRODUCTION PROCESS LAYOUT

This study aims to determine the factors that cause waste motion and provide a proposed improvement and improvement design to minimize the factors that cause waste motion in the production process of UD Putera Sroedji Jember. UD Putera Sroedji is a medium-scale company in the field of rice production in the Jember area. The problems found at UD Putera Sroedji are the production flow that is not suitable in general and the distance between departments is quite far. These two things are one of the causes of the company's waste motion. The data was obtained by making observations to observe the flow of the production process as well as measuring distance and time. Data analysis used ARC, ARD and Kaizen methods. The results show that the efficiency level given from the two production process lines, namely the proposed layout will be estimated to be able to reduce the production distance of line 1 along 31.25 meters or more efficiently by 30.65% with time savings of 2.828.75 seconds. 2 along 45.4 m or more efficient by 38.07% with a time saving of 3,980.15 seconds.

Exploring the Innovative Ideas on Service Industry

This study aims to get service innovation ideas for micro, small and medium scale companies (MSMEs) in the service industry, specifically for law office service companies. For this purpose, data was collected using a focus group discussion (FGD) approach which was attended by 30 legal practitioners as informants, to find service innovation ideas in legal service-based companies. The sample was selected using a purposive sampling method with the criteria of having worked at a legal services company for at least 3 years, considering the need for innovation in running a business. This criterion was confirmed through initial interviews with informants. Data is analysed using content analysis. The results of this study indicate that the proposed innovation idea is closely related to the use of technology such as the use of online platforms to promote and even conduct legal consultations; document processing automation technology, an application that functions as a reminder of the schedule, either the schedule for hearing in court or the schedule for uploading the required documents. In addition, collaboration is also needed to generate innovative ideas, both for the development of digital platforms or ecosystems as well as collaboration with other stake holders such as prospective clients and employees to formulate service improvements and management of law office services

DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY FOR THE WARSO UNGGUL GEMILANG BUSINESS USING THE BUSINESS MODEL CANVAS

Warso Unggul Gemilang is an agribusiness specializing in free- range chicken breeding in Bogor Regency, West Java. The demand for Day Old Chickens (DOC) from regions outside Java creates opportunities for Java-based businesses to supply DOC. However, as a medium-scale company, Warso Unggul Gemilang has yet to fully utilize Industry 4.0 advancements for efficiency due to underutilized technology and workforce shortages. Sales primarily depend on WhatsApp, causing inconsistent harvest targets. Recording activities also need more optimal technology. A development strategy using the Business Model Canvas and income statement analysis is required to address these issues for optimal and sustainable results. Digitization involves using Google Forms and Microsoft Excel for recording while marketing is improved through active social media engagement, using Facebook’s marketplace features, Facebook ads, company websites, and marketplaces. The benefits include improved management activities, efficiency, and effectiveness in the competitive landscape. These efforts increased the receipts and the return R/C (return cost) ratio.

Implementation Marketing Plan For Mining Contractor Service Company In Indonesia

Mining contractor service business in Indonesia is still one of the businesses that is quite competitive. The ministry of energy and mineral resources ( ESDM) notes that production in Indonesia is increasing every year. Indonesia’s coal production will increase from 2020-2021 to reach 7,2 %, based on the increase in the value of this coal production. PT. ANP, our company is very confident that our mining services business will grow. Of course, to be a better company than our competitors, our company must be able to provide added value to our customers in order to meet the needs of our customers. To be able to survive in the long term in the mining services business, our company will carry out a marketing strategy by starting our business by working with companies that are georgraphically established, owners, and mining areas that are not categorized as difficult access and high risk. Our company is also a mining contractor service company with a medium-scale level that produces coal between 50,000-200,000 tons per month, this is also one of the advantages for our customers to choose us as partners because in medium-scale companies our rate are cheaper. Method is using STP and Marketing Mix ( NICE and 7 P ) strategies. This analysis can help mining contractor service companies in Indonesia use their marketing strategy.

SUPPORTING THE CHOICE OF THE BEST-FIT AGILE MODEL USING FITRADEOFF

The goal of this study is to propose a decision model for supporting the choice of the best-agile model, based on the Flexible and Interactive Tradeoff (FITradeoff) method. This study provides the definition of an extensive set of 38 measurable criteria that were considered for evaluation of the most popular agile process models used in small and medium-scale enterprises. To illustrate the application of the model, we applied it to a set of alternatives that includes DSDM, SCRUM, XP2 and Crystal and an experienced project manager acted as our decision maker during the interactive elicitation process of the FITradeoff. The results show that the FITradeoff is very valuable for this class of problem because of its strong mathematical foundation and the possibility of combining two different ways for modeling the preferences of decision makers, which makes the process cognitively easier than other multi-criteria methods and increase the confidence on the results. Although our study focuses on the context of small and medium-scale companies for software development, the approach can be used to other types of environments, including distributed software development and large enterprises.

Perancangan Ulang Tata Letak Fasilitas Pabrik (Re-Layout) PT.XYZ

The company is a medium scale company, although the medium scale company has used modern equipment. Such as lathes, milling machines, hydraulic press machines, iron cutting machines (benso), iron/steel plate press machines, steel/iron bending machines and others. Meanwhile, the arrangement of stations or existing production machines is still irregular and causes the production floor to be scattered and ineffective as well as inefficient spatial planning in the production process so that this affects the operator, maximizing output and time. The research method is carried out with systematic steps that are arranged and determined before solving the problem. The initial research stage is calculating the utility of the distance between stations and machines using ARC and ARD, then making improvements to the layout from the initial layout in order to achieve the research objectives. The purpose of this study is to propose an efficient layout and flow of material handling in order to reduce time in the tailgate production process. The number of departments or rooms, namely 12 departments needed in planning the linkage of activities, namely production room, storage room, rest room and first aid kit, generator room, office space, private motorbike and car parking, truck and trailer truck parking, drying area, truck unloading area, Places of Worship, Security Post, and Toilets.

Sustainable tourism development from the perspective of digital communication

Tourism-related enterprises around the globe are shifting more towards environmentally friendly services. This research provides a theoretical discussion and aims to assess the continuous digital communication activities of tourism business players tiny and medium-scale companies and give an overview of their existence in digital communication technology. This research focuses on determining the concept and various sustainable performance indicators. The data were collected directly from official websites, accommodation booking applications, and social media. This research adopts a matrix dimension to build a database and analyse the meaning of words in the relationship between meeting visitor needs, service quality, cultural wealth, community welfare, and resource efficiency. The research uses the Partial Least Square-Structural Equation Model (PLS-SEM) approach to test the model that has never been stretched and grouped using heterogeneous techniques. The findings revealed that foreign credentials were less adaptable for local credentials than one-off credentials and that fewer enterprises rate eco-labels on online advertising. The rate of participation of society on the platform was seen to be more complex and intellectual. This research is one of the first to investigate the resilience mechanism in the tourism industry firms. It is anticipated that this research would encourage more studies on the principle of contact and the quality of SME strategies in hospitality and contribute to the drive to facilitate broader acceptance of managerial implications.

Development of Traditional Herbal Medicine through Product Innovation and Marketing Innovation using Business Model Canvas Analysis

The Covid-19 pandemic has had a major impact on the world economy, including Indonesia. Large, medium and small scale companies must make various adjustments including product innovation and marketing strategy innovation to face the current economic conditions. One of the small industries affected is herbal medicine business. The purpose of this research is to develop a traditional herbal medicine business through product innovation and digital marketing strategy innovation to increase consumer buying interest and product selling value using business model canvas analysis and SWOT analysis. This study used descriptive qualitative method and literature study. Data collection techniques using in-depth interviews, observations, and questionnaires for herbal medicine makers, sellers, and consumers. The results show that product innovation and marketing innovation can increase consumer buying interest and increase the selling value of the product. The conclusion of this study, herbal medicine is a traditional drink that can compete and survive the economic crisis through product innovation and marketing innovation that continues to be developed

Open Source Based Enterprise Resource Planning

In the era of the 4.0 industrial revolution, companies are trying to implement information technology to increase competitive competitiveness. Information technology is implemented within the company to increase productivity and help achieve quality, time standards, and satisfaction for consumers and employees, wherein business this is manifested in a set of systems consisting of information systems and supporting infrastructure. One solution is to implement a system to manage all company resources or what is called an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. Implementing an ERP system requires high costs and is highly dependent on the vendor. The purpose of this research is to build an ERP system on an open-source basis so that it can be used by middle to lower enterprises as an alternative to ERP systems to support the company's operations.
 The ERP system was developed using the waterfall system development method. The result of this research is the development of an ERP system based on open source. The conclusion of this research is that the ERP system can be configured according to the needs of small and medium scale companies. Can record documentation of company operational activities. The centralized database system provides benefits for companies to view data on business operations. Suggestions given for further research are to develop warehouse management and material management modules.

Computer Aided System for Industrial Productivity Performance Determination

One obvious problem in determining productivity especially for small and medium scale companies is the lack of appropriate software to help determine their productivity. This work developed a computer aided system for industrial productivity performance determination for small and medium-scale industries. The industrial productivity assessment application was developed using C# in the visual studio Integrated development environment. The application featured an easy to use and modern graphical interface and PDF report generation functionality. The usage procedure basically involved getting the productivity input data via an administered questionnaire, feeding the input into the Material, Capital, Labour, Energy, Expenses and Output sections respectively and generating the productivity report. In order to evaluate the performance of the developed application, a suitable company “Psaltry International Ltd” was selected as a case study and the data from 2013 to 2019 were used as the test inputs. The input data were also analysed manually and the result were compared with the generated results from the productivity assessment application which duly showed that the result from the productivity application was accurate. Based on this it was recommended that small and medium scale industries should embrace the use of computer aid systems in the management of their productivity.

Analysis of the Business Environment in Construction Service Industry in DKI Jakarta Indonesia

This study aims to specifically analyze the business environment in the construction service industry in DKI Jakarta, by using an external and internal dimension factor approach. The dimensions of external factors include several indicators such as political, economic, social, and technological indicators. While the internal factor dimensions consist of indicators of corporate culture, corporate structure, and corporate resources. The analysis technique uses Structural Equation Model (SEM) with SmartPLS. The number of samples included 370 leaders of construction service companies in DKI Jakarta. One company is represented by one company leader, either a large, medium or small scale company. The results showed that external factors are more dominant than internal factors in shaping the construction service business environment in DKI Jakarta. It can be understood because as the capital city, DKI Jakarta has a far more complex constellation than other regions. It means that in the case of operating companies in Jakarta, they must be agile in managing external threats and opportunities. Companies that cannot adapt to the very dynamic climate in the capital with the dramatic competition will not be able to survive.

Open Source Based Enterprise Resource Planning

In the era of the 4.0 industrial revolution, companies are trying to implement information technology to increase competitive competitiveness. Information technology is implemented within the company to increase productivity and help achieve quality, time standards, and satisfaction for consumers and employees, wherein business this is manifested in a set of systems consisting of information systems and supporting infrastructure. One solution is to implement a system to manage all company resources or what is called an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. Implementing an ERP system requires high costs and is highly dependent on the vendor. The purpose of this research is to build an ERP system on an open-source basis so that it can be used by middle to lower enterprises as an alternative to ERP systems to support the company's operations. The ERP system was developed using the waterfall system development method. The result of this research is the development of an ERP system based on open source. The conclusion of this research is that the ERP system can be configured according to the needs of small and medium scale companies. Can record documentation of company operational activities. The centralized database system provides benefits for companies to view data on business operations. Suggestions given for further research are to develop warehouse management and material management modules

The Intermediary Role of Capital Structure and Cash Attitude in the Relationship between Research and Development (R&D) Capacity and Financial Performance: The Case of Istanbul Manufacturing Industry Enterprises

The aim of this study is to investigate whether capital structure and cash attitude play an intermediary role in the relationship between research and development (R&D) capacity and financial performance. The research data are obtained from business managers, who are medium and large scale companies operating in Istanbul and are also an R&D center, by survey method. Mediator analysis technique is applied to 139 data obtained. Structural equation model was used in the analysis of the data. SmartPLS program was used in the estimation of YEM. Analysis results revealed that R&D capacity and cash attitude have a direct effect on financial performance, whereas capital structure has no direct effect on financial performance. In addition, the research results supported the intermediary role of cash attitude in the relationship between R&D capacity and financial performance, while not supporting the intermediary role of capital structure.

Elements of additive manufacturing technology adoption in small- and medium-sized companies

Purpose This study aims to examine factors that determine the adoption of additive manufacturing by small- and medium-sized industries. It provides insights with regard to benefits, challenges and business factors that influence small- and medium-sized industries when adopting this technology. The study also aims to expand the domain of additive manufacturing by including a broader range of challenges and benefits of additive manufacturing in literature. Design/methodology/approach Using data collected from 175 small- and medium-sized industries, the study has examined through Mann–Whitney test to understand the difference between owners and design engineers on additive manufacturing technology adoption in small- and medium-sized companies. Findings This study suggests contribution to academic discussion by providing associated factors that have significant impact on the adoption of additive manufacturing technology. Related advantages of additive manufacturing are reduction in inventory cost, lowering the wastage in production and customization of products. The study also indicates that factors such as cost of machinery, higher level of cost in integrating metal components have a negative impact on the adoption of this technology in small- and medium-sized industries. Research limitations/implications Because of the chosen research approach, the research results may lack generalizability. Therefore, researchers are encouraged to test the proposed propositions further in the field of challenges and growth in other areas of application of additive manufacturing, for instance, medical sciences, fabric and aerospace. Practical implications The study provides important implications that are of interest for both research and practitioners, related to technology management in small- and medium-sized industries, e.g. foundry and machining industries. Social implications This work/study fulfills an identified need of the small- and medium-sized companies in adopting new technologies and contribute to their growth by understanding the need to accept and implement technology. Originality/value This paper fulfills an identified need to study how small- and medium-scale companies accept new technologies and factors associated with implementation in the manufacturing process of the organization.

Human Resource Management System and Internet Technology Revolution in Malaysia

This study tested the Human Resource Management System model in 2612 small and medium scale companies in Malaysia by selecting the sample by random sampling method using an online interview system. We examine four aspects of management, namely income, human capital investment, technology investment, investment in operational aids using the quantitative descriptive method of the ordinary least square model. We find that there is a positive relationship between investment in human capital, technology and operational aids and income.

Islamic Managers and The Role Of Emotional Maturity In Decision-Making (Review of al-Qur’an and Science)

<p><em>The role of managers in a company has a very strategic position, be it a large, medium or small scale company, although in each company the problems faced have different complexity and risk. This is where managers must be able to analyze problems or problems, choose and sort out various alternatives in solving a problem, take the best decisions and have the lowest risk, and be able to analyze the potential problems that arise in the future.</em><em> </em><em>A manager is required not only to have extensive knowledge and insight, but also emotional maturity. Like two sides of a coin, these two things must be utilized simultaneously in decision making so that the right decision is taken. Science and insights are physiological (brain) obtained from schools and their environments. While emotional maturity through religious approaches. Managers who practice religion well (Islamic Managers) then the maturity of their souls is more stable and secure. The manager who is close to God will get the happiness that comes from the endhorpin hormone that is present in humans that has been provided by God.</em></p>

Analisis Penetapan Harga Pokok Produksi pada Perusahaan Manufaktur di Provinsi Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta

This study aims to analyze and describe how the determination of the cost of production in manufacturing companies in the Special Region of Yogyakarta Province. The method used in this study is a qualitative approach using instruments in the form of questionnaires and interviews as supporters addressed to the owners of several manufacturing companies in the Special Region of Yogyakarta Province. The research sample of 52 manufacturing companies consisting of 33 medium scale companies and 19 large scale companies. The results showed that the company has more than one goal in setting the cost of production. The most important finding is that the main factor affecting the cost of production is cost. It was also found that all of the samples tested believed that changes in the cost of production would not be effective in increasing sales volume.
 Keywords: Implementation of Pricing; Market Based Pricing; Cost Based Pricing; Product Cost.

Development of Manufacturing System in the Industrial Revolution 4.0 from Concept to Industrial World

Pengembangan industri di negara-negara mulai maju menjadi sangat menarik bagi pemanufaktur peralatan orisinil sejak sepuluh tahun terakhir dengan bukti makin kuatnya kehandalan sistem industrial yang dikembangkan oleh negara-negara tersebut secara terpisah. Khususnya, setelah publikasi pemerintah Jerman dengan tajuk Revolusi Industri 4.0 ditandai oleh pabrik pintar, dimana lebih banyak teknologi digital dikreasikan dan diterapkan di pasar. Periode unik ini dikenal sebagai inovasi disruptif dimana generasi sebelum milenial masih pada posisi produktif sementara teknologi digital menggantikan hampir semua alat dari profesional tersebut dengan mengabaikan peralatan praktis yang digunakan selama ini. Oleh karena itu, sementara perubahan sangat cepat berjalan terus menerus, sebagian besar aspek produktif dari komunitas menyambut positif kepada generasi mudanya dengan memberikan arena produktifnya melalui pergantian kepemimpinan unggulnya secara damai. Dunia manufaktur sebagai salah satu arena yang sangat jelas terlihat merespon inovasi disrupsi dengan memetakan persyaratan sistem dengan mentransformasikan perusahaan tradisional menjadi perusahaan manufaktur kelas dunia. Proses transformasi cepat di dunia manufaktur dilakukan pada pemasok dari hampir semua pemanufaktur peralatan orisinil dengan menstrukturkan level pembangunan sistem manufakturnya dan meningkatkan peralatan produksi dengan teknologi digital dan juga mempertahankan indikator kinerja utamanya sebagai pemasok handal. Rekaman perjalanan perbaikan tersebut diteliti dan dibuat tersedia ke publik melalui agen pemerintah lokal sehingga perusahaan menengah dapat memenuhi permintaan persyaratan pemasufaktur peralatan orisinil. Metodologi pengembangan sistem manufaktur di uraikan dalam tulisan ini termasuk benefit bagi kebanyakan perusahaan yang sedang mengejar posisi pesaing kelas dunia.