Selecting Postharvest Technology Method for Citrus Fruit using Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP)

Ehime Prefecture is one of the main citrus fruit producing regions in Japan. As many as\ud 20 major citrus varieties are cultivated in Ehime annually.\ud The harvest of citrus fruit in a\ud large scale has brought the consequences in the postharvest deterioration. It could be\ud caused by many factors, including metabolic changes, (biochemical changes associated\ud with respiratory metabolism, ethylene biosynthesis and action, and compositional\ud changes), growth and development (anatomical and morphological changes), physical\ud injuries, water loss, physiological disorders, and pathological To reduce these losses, it is \ud suggested to apply proper handling methods or postharvest technologies that delay\ud senescence and maintain the best possible quality. There are some handling methods or\ud postharvest technologies that can be used to maintain the quality of citrus fruit, such as:\ud modified atmosphere packaging (MAP), controlled atmosphere storage (CAS), coatings,\ud hot water treatment, and etc. In this paper, analytic hierarchy process (AHP) is used to\ud select the best postharvest method for preserving citrus fruit in Ehime. The ability of the\ud AHP to provide selection of the postharvest technology with process flexibility like\ud criteria selection, technology selection and criteria weightages allows its use by students,\ud researchers, entrepreneurs, technology facilitators, policy makers, et

Consumers’ Choice for Vegetable Market Channels in Indonesia

The purpose of this study is to explore consumers’ choice for vegetable market channels and to determine the factors which affect their choices. A survey involving 887 respondents was carried out in Jabodetabek area. This study found that the traditional retail formats (e.g., wet market, peddler, and kiosks aka warungs) were the favorable place for vegetable purchasing. The results of the multinomial logit model analysis suggests that consumers’ retail format choice is determined by domicile, education level, income level, employment status of women, and purchase frequency. Moreover, other factors that influenced consumer choice is price, quality of product, safety concern, store attributes, easiness & availability, and brand & traceability information. Keywords: Consumers’ choice, vegetable market channels, multinomial logit analysis, factor analysis, Jabodetabek

Islamic Philanthropy as a Deterrent to Potential Fraud

This study aims to investigate the utilization of Islamic philanthropic institutions in Indonesia and to recommend fraud-prevention warning signals. This study employs the desk study method to conduct qualitative research with The Allocation to Collection Ratio (ACR), the disbursement speed, and the Amil Right Ratio (RHA) as early warning signals for the possibility of fraud. Data was collected from eight Islamic charitable organizations in Indonesia. Using the ACR method, the results indicated that Badan Amil Zakat Nasional (BAZNAS), Dompet Dhuafa (DD), Institut Zakat Indonesia (IZI), Lazis Muhammadiyah (Lazismu), and Baitul Maal Muamalat (BMM) have a greater potential for fraud based on higher deposited cash balances exceeding 10 percent (11-30 percent ). Due to the lack of sufficient data on website searches and financial reports, the assessment of disbursement speed is not covered in this study. Other results indicated that using the RHA method, the only institution with a RHA greater than 12.5% is RZ (RHA 13.8%), which has a greater potential for fraud due to the orientation of the institution's responsibility towards the institution's interests rather than the interests of non-amil mustahik. This study contributes to providing an overview of the use of funds in Islamic philanthropic institutions and fraud warning signs in order to anticipate and prevent potential fraud.==================================================================================================== ABSTRAK – Filantropi Islam Sebagai Pencegah Potensi Fraud. Studi ini ditujukan untuk mengeksplorasi pendayagunaan lembaga filantropi Islam di Indonesia dan memberikan rekomendasi warning signals sebagai upaya pencegahan terhadap potensi fraud. Studi ini merupakan penelitian kualitatif menggunakan metode desk study dengan tiga metode sebagai warning signal terhadap potensi fraud: metode ACR (Allocation to Collection Ratio), Disbursement Speed dan Rasio Hak Amil (RHA). Studi ini menggunakan objek data delapan lembaga filantropi Islam di Indonesia. Hasil studi menunjukkan melalui metode ACR: Badan Amil Zakat Nasional (BAZNAS), Dompet Dhuafa (DD), Institut Zakat Indonesia (IZI), Lazis Muhammadiyah (Lazismu) dan Baitul Maal Muamalat (BMM) memiliki potensi fraud yang lebih tinggi didasarkan pada saldo kas yang mengendap lebih tinggi di atas 10% (11-30%). Penilaian disbursement speed tidak dijelaskan dalam studi ini dikarenakan tidak adanya informasi yang memadai pada penelusuran website dan laporan keuangan. Hasil studi lainnya menunjukkan melalui metode RHA, satu lembaga dengan RHA >12,5% adalah RZ (RHA 13,8%) memiliki potensi fraud lebih tinggi didasarkan pada orientasi tanggungjawab lembaga yang lebih berpihak kepada kepentingan lembaga daripada kepentingan pihak mustahik non ‘amil. Studi ini berkontribusi memberikan gambaran pendayagunaan dana pada lembaga filantropi Islam, memberikan warning signal terhadap potensi fraud untuk mengantisipasi dan meminimalisir terjadinya potensi fraud

Kepuasan Pelanggan Terhadap Kualitas Pelayanan Jaksa Agung Muda Bidang Perdata dan Tata Usaha Negara (Jam Datun) Kejaksaan Agung Republik Indonesia

The Attorney General's Office of the Republic of Indonesia is the government institution that carries out services in civil and administrative matters whereby the Deputy Attorney General for Civil and Administrative Matters (Jam Datun) executes the task. This research is to ascertain customer satisfaction toward the quality of Jam Datun's services by analyzing the variable of service that are important to service user satisfaction and the Jam Datun’s service user satisfaction level. This research utilizes the saturated sampling method with online survey techniques to all Jam Datun Service users in 2021, which amounted 82 service users that is Government institution, State-owned enterprises, Subsidiaries of State-owned enterprises and their affiliates, as well as consortia of State-owned enterprises. The data obtained has been processed using the Importance Performance Analysis (IPA) method and Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI). The results of the IPA analysis showed that the essential attributes based on service users' perceptions are Clarity of information on the stages of handling cases or legal services and Excellencies of accomplishing the legal services to certain legal matters. The results of CSI analysis are 85.58% indicating that the index of service users’ satisfaction in Jam Datun is "Extremely Satisfied." Keywords: jam datun, importance performance analysis, customer satisfaction index, the attorney general's office of the republic of indonesia, servic

Analysis of the Factors Affecting Performance of Sustainable Supply Chain Management of Garut Arabica Coffee

Research aims: This study aims to analyze the factors influencing the sustainable supply chain management of Garut Arabica Coffee in increasing product competitiveness.Design/Methodology/Approach: This study used a quantitative approach with an exploratory and causal design to explain how one variable influences or is responsible for changes in other variables. A quantitative approach analyzed the factors influencing the sustainability of Garut Arabica Coffee’s supply chain operational performance.Research findings: Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) analysis revealed that economic, social, and environmental factors positively and significantly impacted the sustainability of the Garut Arabica Coffee supply chain. The SWOT analysis showed that it requires implementing an integrated strategy from all factors with the support of sustainable infrastructure facilities, programs to eradicate farmer poverty, recycling defective products, and monitoring suppliers using the ISO 140001 standard.Theoretical Contribution/Originality: This study analyzed the factors influencing the Garut Arabica Coffee sustainable supply chain and provides strategies based on supply chain sustainability indicators that can be implemented to overcome the problems faced.Practitioners/Policy Implications: This study gives beneficial information to stakeholders from farmers, cooperatives, and the government involved in developing the supply chain performance improvement of Garut Arabica Coffee production.Research Limitations/Implications: This research was still limited to the performance of the supply chain on a micro scale with 100 respondents, so the scope still needs to be expanded to have a bigger impact on society

Why Costumers Have The Intention to Repurchase at Coffee Shops in Bogor? Explaining The Role of Social Media Marketing, Dining Atmosphere, and Relationship Marketing

This study aims to determine the impact of relationship marketing, social media marketing, and dining atmosphere on customer trust and repurchase intention. This study was conducted by surveying 407 customers who frequently visited Ngopi Doeloe, Popolo Coffee, Ranin Coffee House, Starbucks Coffee, Jco Donuts & Coffee, and The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, and Structural Equation Model (SEM) was used to test the research hypotheses. The findings supported the hypotheses that relationship marketing and social media marketing positively affected repurchase intention and customer trust. Relationship marketing had the greatest influence on customer trust in local coffee shops. In contrast, the dining atmosphere did not affect repurchase intention. Keywords: customer trust, dining atmosphere, relationship marketing, repurchase intention,social media marketin

Optimalisasi Persediaan Bahan Baku Kemas dengan Metode Program Dinamis Algoritma Wagner Within

Inventory is a very important role for a company especially manufacturing industry. Good inventory control is needed to manage inventory to be effective and efficient. This research held at PT XYZ because there are some problems such as overload warehouse and overstock inventory. The purpose of this research is to analyze packaging material inventory to get the optimal inventory with warehouse capacity constraint. Primary data were obtained through observation at Pulogadung warehouse, interview with related divisions, and secondary data were obtained from company documents. Data were analyzed by Material Requirement Planning with Wagner Within Algorithm Dynamic Program Method. The result of this research show that Wagner Within Algorithm dynamic program can decrease the expand of the company beside the exist method the company used. Some implementation impacts of silver meal dynamic program are the availability of materials when they needed and warehouse is not overloaded

THE EFFECT OF SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY ON COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE AND FIRM PERFORMANCE (CASE STUDY: SMEs OF PROCESSED FOOD IN JAKARTA)

Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises' (SMEs) development will strengthen domestic economic structure due to the workforce absorption and increase people's purchasing power, the level of demand, and investment growth. Although it has a very strategic role, developing SMEs is not simple. As time goes by, the trend of SMEs selling products online is increasing. Competition is getting tougher, and product innovation is increasingly diverse. Thus, to improve overall performance, SME players must compete to implement strategies. This research aimed to analyze the effect of supply chain management practices on competitive advantage and firm performance, communication, and information technology on supply chain management practices and competitive advantage, and competitive advantage on fir performance. The questionnaires were distributed online to processed food SMEs in Jakarta, using a simple random sampling technique. The samples collected were 244 respondents, and it was analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). The results showed that supply chain management practices had a positive effect on competitive advantage. Communication and information technology had a positive effect on supply chain management practices and competitive advantage, and competitive advantage had a positive effect on firm performance. Keywords: competitive advantage, firm performance, ICT, Structural Equation Modeling, supply chain management practice

Analisis Pemilihan Pemasok Kelapa Sawit yang Berkelanjutan dengan Menggunakan Metode PROMETHEE (Studi Kasus pada PT Perkebunan Nusantara III)

Suppliers are one of the business partners who play an important role in ensuring the availability of raw materials needed in production activities in a company. Companies in meeting the needs of raw materials in production activities of course conduct a selection of suppliers who can meet the supply of quality raw materials and on time in the delivery of goods. The purpose of this study is to develop a method of assessing the performance of palm oil suppliers that does not only look at economic criteria but also pays attention to sustainability factors, namely economic, social and environmental criteria in choosing the best supplier. The supplier performance assessment method aims to obtain the priority of the selected supplier by using the Multi Criteria Decision Making-PROMETHEE method. Assessment of supplier selection is carried out by filling out a questionnaire by two expert respondents, namely the Chief Engineer and Quality Assurance Assistant. This case study of sustainable supplier performance assessment was conducted in one of the state-owned companies engaged in plantation commodities, namely PT Perkebunan Nusantara III. Based on the type of decision-making using the PROMETHEE method, the suppliers selected and meeting the supplier performance assessment with sustainability criteria were UD. Satya Radja and UD. Meji Jaya suppliers with the highest Net Flow value of 0,1250

Strategi Optimasi Jaringan Distribusi Sampah Organik di Tangerang Selatan

South Tangerang City is the youngest city that officially separated from the Tangerang Regency in 2008. Area of South Tangerang City 147,19 km2 or 1,63 percent from the area of Banten Province with the widest area of Pondok Aren subdistrict with an area of 2.988 hectares. While administratively, South Tangerang City has 7 sub-districts namely Pamulang, Setu, Ciputat, East Ciputat, Serpong, North Serpong and Pondok Aren, and has 54 villages. Optimizing the distribution network of organic waste supply chain can be formulated in Vehicle Routing Problem (VRP) model. Variants of VRP include Capacitated Vehicle Routing Problem (CVRP) can be used as a model in optimizing the waste transport route and the determination of the fastest route for the transport process of organic waste in all intermediate transfer points spread in South Tangerang city. The results of this research formulate some models of optimization organic waste transport routes in each sub-district in South Tangerang city. As in Setu district there is one optimum route, Serpong district there are 7 optimum route, Pamulang district have 6 optimum route, Ciputat district have 3 optimum route, East Ciputat District have 1 optimum route, Pondok Aren district have 4 optimum route, North Serpong there are 2 optimum routes