Small And Medium Industries Research Articles

Performance of Food and Non-Food SMIS Based on Marketing Entrepreneurs

Small and Medium Industries (SMIs) is a sector that is quite important in playing a variety of economic interests in national development, especially for the creation of new businesses and jobs. This study aims to analyze the effect of entrepreneurial marketing on the performance of food and non-food SMIs as well as analyze the driving factors and inhibitors of SME performance through a balanced scorecard approach. A sample of 200 registered food and non-food SMIs recorded. The method used a survey method, descriptive, and verification research from—data collection through interviews and distributing questionnaires to business actors. The instrument test conducted through validity, reliability, and ordinal scales raised to interval scale using the method of successive interval for path analysis. The results of the study note that all indicators are valid and reliable together (simultaneously) entrepreneurial marketing has a significant and positive effect on the performance of food and non-food SMIs balanced scorecard approach. Partially (concepts, strategies, methods and market intelligence) significantly and positively influences the production of food and non-food SMIs in the balanced scorecard approach, so that the factors driving performance of food and non-food SMIs in the balanced scorecard approach are concepts, strategies, methods and market intelligence, market methods and intelligence. market methods and intelligence.

ERGONOMIC DESIGN OF THE CUTTING MACHINE FOR CHOPPING CYPERACEAE PLANT

The manual cutting is still applied in the Small and Medium Industries (SMI) especially in cutting the Cyperaceae plant. One of the varieties is “Fimbristylis Globulosa (Mendong)”. This plant is used as a raw material to manufacture the handicraft. The process is commenced with chopping the plant by using a manual tool. However, the existing tool still causes some complains where 90% of users experienced discomfort and unsafe in the use. The tool is also not effective and efficient for cutting. Thus, it is significant to improve the better cutting tools. This objective of this study is to design the innovative and ergonomic cutting tools for satisfying user requirements. The survey was done to identify some discomfort. The participatory ergonomic method is applied to determine the specification of design on basis anthropometry data of users. Non-parametric statistical analysis is conducted to test the hypothesis. The results of this study show that the developed design is a valid to reduce the risk of work-related musculoskeletal disorders and more comfort and safer at 5% of the significant levels where the proposed design specification used electric motor system and pneumatic system.

Competence and readiness of small and medium industries against of industrial revolution 4.0

Small and Medium Industry (SMI) is one of the strategic business sectors that is very influential in the industrial revolution 4.0. Industry 4.0 refers to the concept of using the internet of things, as well as smart and cloud-based manufacturing. The SMI constraints from the knowledge, skills, use of technology, so that needed the competence and readiness of Small and Medium Industries in the Industrial Revolution 4.0. This study examines the level of SMI Competence and SMI Readiness in facing the Industrial Revolution 4.0. The design and model of this study were developed using TRA. The development of this model was carried out in three stages. The purpose of the conceptual is to explain and analyze the description of the Small and Medium Industry Competency variables and the readiness of small and medium industries. The results of the conceptual about the indicators of each variable that will be used in further research.

Halal Products Assurance Policy Model and Its Impact on Sustainability of Fish Ball SMI using System Dynamics Simulation Approach

Abstract Indonesian government requires all products distributed and traded in Indonesian territory are halal certified. However, the ability of Small and Medium Industries (SMI) to implement this law of halal product assurance is relatively low. For this reason, it is crucial to review the application of halal assurance policy on the sustainability of fish ball SMI since fish ball grinding process is usually performed in public places, so that it is relatively risky to be contaminated with non-halal product. The objective of this research is to establish halal product assurance policy model and its impact on the sustainability of fish ball SMI. The approach used to review SMI policy and sustainability model was system dynamics simulation method supported by Vensim™ software. System Dynamics simulation generates two scenarios; the first scenario was fish ball SMI that applies halal assurance, and the second scenario was fish ball SMI that does not apply halal assurance and standard under the competitor. The simulation result showed that halal assurance gives better market share value that leads to the increasing operational cost variable, followed by the significant increase of business cash and better sustainability in the business. Therefore, the SMI actors will be able to comprehensively understand their obligation to comply with the government regulation which stated that all products distributed in Indonesia are required to have halal certification and it should be able to keep the sustainability of fish ball SMI. Keywords: system dynamics, halal control point, model, policy, sustainability

Effect of Training and Job Satisfaction on Employees Performance and Company Performance in Support to Achieve the Internationalization Model of SME’s Competitive Advantage

Efforts preparation of models and strategies used to improve the competitiveness of creative industries in the conduct of internationalization, especially in the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC), which has been produced in the study the first year has been done by connecting the variable performance Small and Medium Industries (SMI) with variable internationalization of SMEs and network resources. SEM Statistical test results showed that the performance of SMEs is not affected by the internationalization variable, meaning that international business activities have not been carried out intensively characterized by the limited scope of operation of the international market and the low level of sales profits. SME performance is affected by network resources' ability to utilize network resources is important for SMEs to access international resources, knowledge and market opportunities. Internationalization low level and the need for the utilization of network resources, making this study in the second-year concentrates on the manufacture of the modules to be tested on a group of SMEs surveyed, with an emphasis of matter related to the knowledge of the creative industry in general and specifically in Kendal District. Knowledge of import-export and knowledge of the Indonesian Export Financing Agency and knowledge about running a business based on digital. Modules that have been prepared are then used to test the SMI group of 145 SMEs. Furthermore, the results of training are evaluated and the results are significantly increased knowledge of the materials that have been given. Other than that, also linked variable influence on the performance of workers' training and performance of SMEs. Based on the increase in import- export knowledge possessed by SMEs in Kendal district is expected competitiveness of creative industries in Kendal increases which in turn will be able to face the AEC.

Market Orientation, Entrepreneurship Orientation, and Company Performance: Study on Small and Medium Industries (SMES) Furniture in Demak District

<p><em>The objectives of this research were to examine the effect of market orientation and entrepreneurial orientation toward firm performance. The populations of this study were small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Demak regency. The sample were the furniture industry SMEs. This is a survey type of questionnaire based research. Sample size of the study is 86 and the data collection technique with purposive sampling. </em><em>The data analysis used was PLS (Partial least Square). The research result showed that market orientation and entrepreneurial orientation have a positive effect on firm performance. It was evident that market orientation and entrepreneurial </em><em></em></p>

Rancang Bangun Sistem Informasi Geografis Berbasis Web dan Android untuk Pemetaan Industri Kecil dan Menengah di Kota Mataram

Small and Medium Industries (SMIs) have a very important role as a driver of the economy in Indonesia because SMIs can function as a provider of employment for a number of people who are not accommodated in the formal sector. SMIs also contributes to the formation of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and as a source of foreign exchange. However, SMIs experienced obstacles in the fields of marketing, business networks, and information technology. In realizing an independent and developing SMIs, a supporting media is needed which can later be useful as a tool to introduce SMIs to the wider community and align it with other business actors. In addition, the government also needs a media that can be used for licensing data collection, taxes, and as a tool to monitor the development of SMIs. In this case a geographic and web-based geographic information system has been built to meet the need for information on SMIs in the city of Mataram. It is hoped that this system can help the community and the government to find out the information needed easily, quickly, and accurately. Based on the results of the Mean Opinion Score, it shows that the average rating of respondents of website users on the system agrees and strongly agrees to agree worth 67.50%. While the average rating of respondents of mobile users to the system agree and strongly agree is worth 78.33%.

Green Manufacturing Challenge in Small and Medium Industries (SMEs) Batik Laweyan Surakarta

Small and medium industries (SMEs) are the main contributor of the economic growth in the countries, especially developing countries. On the other hand, SMEs also produce serious problems to the environment. Therefore, SMEs, especially the textile and apparel sector need to apply green manufacturing (GM). GM can reduce the amount of waste and pollution produced. It can lead to financial benefits and a positive public image of the SMEs if properly implemented. It is a challenge to apply GM in SMEs because their limitation of knowledge and resources. It needs a study the enabler and inhibiter factors to the application of GM. It need also an analysis how the factors related each other. The aim of this study is to determine the most significant enabler and inhibiter factors in applying GM to SMEs at Kampung Batik Laweyan Surakarta. This study uses Interpretive Structural Modeling (ISM) approach to compare the perceptions of respondents regarding the relationship of each factor. The results show that the main enabler factor is the implementation of environmental regulations and strict supervision, while the main inhibiter factor is the lack of subsidies provided for SMEs to implement GM.

A Reliable Offline Web System for Small and Medium Industries

The information technology such as web-based systems has been widely implemented in Small and Medium Industries (SMIs) to improve the management and effectiveness. However, the web-based systems still discover the problem when those are applied to the SMIs that located in the rural areas which generally have low network quality. The problem can also occur due to various conditions such as unstable electricity or during a disaster. Based on the problem, the web-based systems should meet the reliability standards so it can continue to be work in every condition. This study proposes a reliable offline web system of React JavaScript with the service worker concept as an effort to overcome the problem. The results not only can improve the performance of web-based systems in various conditions but also encourage other SMIs to use the web-based system for their industrial process.

Talent management practices impact on Malaysian SMIs managers job performance

This study illustrates the influence of utilisation of human capital management practices via talent management practices (TMP) that influences managers' job performance in the Malaysia's manufacturing small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that is called small and medium industries (SMIs). This study modifies the Mitchel's job performance motivation model by including new variables that had been ignored by previous studies. 300 questionnaires had been collected, and the study employed partial least squares (PLS) for primary data analysis to test the model. The study limits itself in the scope of making out most of the managers' TMP within the perimeter of manufacturing SMEs in Malaysia. This was due to the fact that the specific needs of manufacturing are different than other sectors such as mining, quarrying, construction, services and primary agriculture. This study contributes significantly to the effect of moderating role of TMP that could influence Malaysia's manufacturing SMEs managers' job performance.

PREVALENCE OF OCCUPATIONAL DISEASES AMONG SMALL AND MEDIUM INDUSTRY WORKERS IN MALAYSIA: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW

Occupational diseases are one of the major health problems related to workplace hazards. However, the epidemiological data for this problem is scarce especially among Small and Medium Industry (SMI) workers. These workers are vulnerable to occupational health problem due to lack of knowledge and implementation of health and safety in the workplace. In Malaysia, most of the SMI workers have limited coverage for basic occupational health services which may worsen their health. Thus, this article aims to provide a review on the burden of occupational health problems among them. The electronic and library searches were used to extract the information from both published and unpublished articles that were not limited to any year of publication until 2017. One hundred and ninety-six published articles and 198 unpublished articles were retrieved from the database. Only 19 published articles and 25 unpublished articles met the eligibility criteria. Prevalence data of occupational diseases/poisoning, including overall and body specific (musculoskeletal disorders) was extracted in raw data from the eligible studies. Prevalent statistics on occupational musculoskeletal diseases (1.3% - 97.6%), noise-induced hearing loss (29.4% - 73.3%), occupational skin diseases (10.5% - 84.3%), respiratory (1.9% - 92.2%) and occupational poisoning (14.9% - 17.7%) among the working population is different within published papers compared to unpublished ones. In Malaysia, there are no specific statistic that give a true picture of the burden of occupational diseases in the SMI. However, this review concludes that musculoskeletal diseases are significant occupational problems among SMI workers.

SME COMPETITIVENESS CLUSTER ANALYSIS IN EAST JAVA

This study aims to analyse the competitiveness of the small and medium industries in East Java in the face of global economic openness. The method used is a cluster to find out the factors that influence the competitiveness of Small and Medium Industries (SME) by grouping them into groups based on similarity of characters. The use of the cluster method is carried out hierarchically, or processed through a series of successively fusing objects into groups. Based on the results of identification and analysis, then the conclusion, there are three cluster findings based on competitiveness categories. Cluster I is SME with low competitiveness, Cluster II is SME with high competitiveness, and Cluster III is SME with medium competitiveness. SME that have high competitiveness are SME that can increase efficiency in 2 fields, namely Production and Marketing. While SME that have medium competitiveness are SME that are superior in technology, so they can be classified in the creative industry.Keywords: Competitiveness, Cluster, SME, East JawaJEL Classification: O0; O1; O2; L6

CLOUD ERP SOFTWARE SUITABILITY ANALYSIS FOR AUTOMOTIVE COMPONENTS SMALL AND MEDIUM INDUSTRY USING ANALYTICAL HIERARCHY PROCESS

Small and Medium Industry (SMI) is a form of business activity that is not only limited to the business of buying and selling, but there are activities of production process, simple organizational management, and cooperation with other parties. SMI has limited in terms of cost and management of human resources in improving company performance. With the tight competition of the automotive component industry, there needs a strategy to manage SMIs effectively and efficiently. Information Technology (IT) plays a very significant role in actualizing that. Many of automotive component SMIs in Indonesia still run the companies in conventional ways. Though of course, IT is able to make company management better, through the use of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software. The problem statement in this study is the selection of cloud-based ERP software that is suitable for the automotive component SMI. With the cloud-based ERP, automotive component SMIs have a centralized system. To reduce implementation costs, recommended ERP software is open source. In determining the priority of cloud-based ERP software criteria using the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) method. AHP is used to compare three candidates for cloud-based ERP software, namely Odoo, Idempiere and xTuple. The results obtained that Odoo ranks highest compared to two other software candidates. This shows that Odoo is considered to be able to meet the needs of automotive component SMIs for the needs of cloud-based ERP software.

PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS OF ALUMINUM INDUSTRY BASED ON PRODUCT LIFE CYCLE AND MARKET TRENDS

This study tries to measure the performance of aluminum and small and medium industries (SMEs) in Yogyakarta which are considered to be underdeveloped. Based on the development of the number of businesses, over the past ten years the number of SMEs has continued to decline. Based on these conditions, this study tries to use the industry life cycle approach and market trends to analyze the position of the aluminum industry in Yogyakarta City in particular and Indonesia in general to measure the performance of the industry. Descriptive analysis results collected through written questionnaires are complemented by content analysis of the results of interviews and focus group discussions (FGD) with stakeholders to get more in-depth information to draw conclusions and provide suggestions for the development of aluminum SMIs in the city of Yogyakarta. The results obtained from this study are the aluminum industry in the city of Yogyakarta is in an early maturity position so it needs a strategy to extend the industrial life cycle. This research is still limited to one industrial center and is discussed from the perspective of SMIs, the next research will produce more comprehensive results with data from several industrial centers and involve large industries to get a more complete view of the relations between industries. This research is one of the few studies that discuss the performance of the industry in terms of product life cycle in Indonesia which is a fairly good approach in developing development strategies and for survival.

TATA NIAGA GULA RAFINASI DI PROVINSI DAERAH ISTIMEWA YOGYAKARTA

The distribution of refined sugar (RS) for small and medium industries (SMI) of the food has suffered a lot of misappropriation. To overcome it, the government will implement the auction system. The purposes of this research are 1) to identify conditions and problems the distribution of RS for SMI of food; 2) to know the readiness of SMI of food in facing RS auction system; and 3) to provide recommendations for improvement of the RS auction system. This research was conducted in Yogyakarta Province on November 2017. Research respondents are Industry and Trade Offices in DIY, food association, SMI of food and RS distributors. The problems in the distribution of RS are SMI didn’t know about the rules of RS distribution, the distribution of RS is not according to government regulations and the food association was unable to accommodate the trade of RS. SMI hasn’t been able to participate in the auction system so it needs 1) the government conducts of socialization and supervision of the RS trading system; 2) SMI establishes business units and obtain capital facilitations and 3) the government gives authorizes for BULOG to distribute RS.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP ON STRATEGIES TO BUILD COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES OF RIAU SPECIALTY FOOD PRODUCTS

The competitive advantage of small and medium industries (SMIs) is a concern in the preparation to face the conditions of developing and growing into large industries. This research, conducted in Riau Province with regard to competitive advantage of SMIs, can provide an overview of the real conditions in the Indonesian border region. Survey was conducted to 247 respondents of small and medium food industry managers using questionnaires. The collected data were analyzed using SEM WarpPLS analysis. The results showed that the competitive advantage of small and medium food industries in Riau Province proved to be influenced by the application of superior strategies, thus, the use of superior strategies was needed to achieve competitive advantage. An effective strategy for business managers is to build entrepreneurship of the business managers through building the ability to see market opportunities and also courage in facing competitors with various risks.

Process energy analysis and saving opportunities in small and medium size enterprises for cleaner industrial production

Small and medium industries (SMEs) savings analysis can help to reduce energy consumptions and greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) and support the individual company to make a better decision to improve facility energy performance. The main idea was to get enough data to recreate simple Excel-based tool so that SMEs could conduct quick energy and GHG emission benchmarking and to come up with potential savings by using their utility bills and plant specifications. Having such knowledge will help these industries to promote energy efficiency, sustainability, and competitiveness in their operation. Energy consumption data of eleven companies have been collected and analyzed. The methodology involves energy benchmarking, separation of process and seasonal energy consumptions, heating degree days estimation, normalized annual energy consumption, and normalized process and seasonal energy consumptions. The leading performance indicator was identified energy intensity of oven. It was estimated, the energy intensity of bake ovens varies from 24 m3/ft3 to 30 m3/ft3, while the energy intensities of ovens with finishing process varies from 8 m3/ft3 to 36 m3/ft3. Potential savings can be realized from retrofits such as the addition of a VFD controller (exhaust loss), insulation (shell loss). Depending on the investment and the type of estimated retrofits, the return on investment can be realized in less than a year or up to ten years. It was also noted that by optimizing production scheduling; 8%–69% of energy consumption could be saved by proper shut-down and scheduling the non-production hours.

Analysis of Competitiveness and Government Policy Impact in Batik Pekalongan

The aim of this study is to analyze the competitiveness and impact of government policy and policy simulation on Batik SMI (Small and Medium Industry) in Pekalongan City. This research used quantitative research method by using Policy Analysis Matrix (PAM) analysis tool and policy simulation model. Sampling techniques which were used in this research were Cluster Random Sampling and Proportional Random Sampling. The results of PAM analysis showed that Batik SMI in Pekalongan City had comparative competitiveness and competitive competitiveness. Government policy has been able to protect Batik SMI in Pekalongan City, especially from the input factor side. Another policy alternative which still can be tolerated to maintain and improve competitiveness is by giving 20% Basic Electricity Tariff (BET) subsidy, 10% coloring drug subsidies, and an additional 5% value added, For the owner of Pekalongan Batik SMI it is suggested that they should be able to maintain their competitiveness in terms of increasing their effectiveness, efficiency and productivity, and for the government it is necessary to review the policies from the output side in order to protect Batik SMI in Pekalongan City.

Potential analysis of small and medium industries (SMIs) in Lima Puluh Kota Regency, West Sumatra

Small and Medium Industries (SMIs) play an important role in the industrial sector of the Lima Puluh Kota Regency, even though the growth rate has fluctuated in the last six years. The purpose of this study is to identify the potential of Small and Medium Industries (SMIs) Lima Puluh Kota Regency that have comparative and competitive advantages. The analytical methods are location quotient (LQ) and shift-share analysis. Using a variable value of industrial production based on Indonesian Standard Business Classification in five digits of industrial commodity was found, the basic organic chemical industry for raw materials for dyes and pigments, embroidery industry, wood container industry, garment industry of leather, industrial stone goods for home use stairs and displays, the gypsum industry, the components and equipment industry of two- and three-wheeled motorcycles, the soft drink industry and the coconut oil industry are industries that have a comparative as well as a competitive advantage. These industries are suggested to be lead industries in the development of Small and Medium Industries (SMIs) in Lima Puluh Kota Regency.

Analysis of Supply Chain Network of FBS Production in Small and Medium Textile and Textile Product (TTP) Industry

Textile and textile product industries are one of prioritized industries to be developed for its strategic roles in national economy, e.g. contributing to foreign exchange, absorbing a large number of labours, and serving to meet national clothing need. TTP industry has a relatively complex supply chain. Problems in supply chain in companies implementing supply-chain management (SCM) that may occur, among others, are those related to supply-chain mapping. This SCM is used to carry out monitoring, controlling, and identifying position of an organization relative to its competitor and to objectives that they want to achieve. One of companies engaging in TTP industry is FBS Small and Medium Industry (SMI) owned by Mr. Rico since 2004. The company is a make-to-stock manufacturer which produce boys clothing ranging from jeans, t-shirts, to shirts. We conducted interview with experts in the company. Data was collected from the interview with the experts (CEO of the company and his reliable assistant). Based on discussion of FBS SMI supply-chain, it was concluded that basically the flow from suppliers to consumers was same in each production area. Raw materials are transferred from Kebayoran Headquarter to each production areas spread across Java Island, e.g. Jakarta, Pandeglang, Central Java, and Sukabumi, with different CMTs. It is expected that supply-chain mapping analysis of this company is able to clarify the flow of production from raw materials to finished goods reached by consumers.