Journal of Appropriate Technology for Community Services

Analisis Kelayakan Finansial pada Proyeksi Bisnis Sentra Mebel di Kabupaten XYZ

2024-10-28T04:45:52+00:00

MSMEs (Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises) play a crucial role in supporting Indonesia’s economy, including the furniture sector, which holds significant development potential. XYZ Regency is well-known as a furniture MSME hub with products exported widely. However, challenges such as raw material cutting efficiency, production quality standardization, and limited working capital remain obstacles for business actors. The XYZ Regency Government is planning to develop a furniture industrial center to improve community welfare, increase global market competitiveness, and benefit various stakeholders. This study aims to evaluate the business feasibility of a furniture industrial center in XYZ from a financial perspective. The quantitative method used involved data collection through surveys and questionnaires engaging 1,155 furniture MSMEs in A and B Subdistricts. Analysis was conducted by calculating cost of goods manufactured (COGM), labor costs, overhead, and projected profit and loss. The results indicate that annual labor costs reach IDR 1,513,046,088, overhead is IDR 997,270,000, and non-production operational costs are IDR 724,560,000. The estimated Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) is IDR 3,234,876,088, with annual revenue potential of IDR 4,464,000,000 and a net profit of IDR 629,123,912. Projections show that the Break-Even Point (BEP) is expected to be achieved between the 8th and 9th years, with optimum operational targets being reached by the 10th year. This study provides a basis for XYZ Regency Government to make informed decisions regarding the development of the furniture industrial center business in the future.

Pendampingan Branding, Packaging, dan Digital Marketing Tingkatkan Penjualan Madu Kelulut Desa Tuwung

2024-11-04T03:38:38+00:00

Tuwung Village, located in the Kahayan Tengah District, Pulang Pisau Regency, Central Kalimantan, has significant potential in managing social forestry land to support food security. The local community, organized in the Social Forestry Business Group (KUPS), has successfully cultivated 120 hives of stingless bees (Trigona sp.), with monthly production capacity of up to 350 mL per hive. Although honey production is abundant, its sales remain very limited due to a marketing strategy that relies solely on word-of-mouth promotion. Therefore, this community service activity was introduced to provide guidance to KUPS Madu Kelulut on branding, product packaging, and digital marketing. With an attractive brand, high-quality packaging, and the right marketing strategy, it is hoped that the stingless bee honey business can become more competitive in a market already saturated with similar products. This community service program involved several stages, including preparation, implementation, and evaluation. The activity was carried out on July 9, 2024, with 40 participants. The evaluation results indicated an 81.25% increase in participants' understanding of branding, product packaging, and digital marketing. Furthermore, the participants successfully created the brand "Madu Kelulut Nyai Hapu," with an appealing packaging design and effective promotional content shared through social media and e-commerce platforms.

Pelatihan Desain Menggunakan Software SolidWorks dan 3D Printing untuk Siswa SMK

2024-10-16T08:10:45+00:00

Digital technology, especially SolidWorks software and 3D printing, has brought significant changes to the modern manufacturing industry, increasing efficiency, productivity, and product quality. The problems faced by vocational school graduates are related to their lack of skills in operating the software. Community service activities aim to provide solutions, with direct training, to overcome the skills gap that arises due to the lack of facilities and competent teachers in the vocational school environment. Training methods include delivering material with practical exercises and using evaluations to measure participants' understanding. The main goal is to improve product design skills using SolidWorks and operating 3D printing machines. Based on the training carried out, it shows an increase in participants' knowledge regarding the operation of SolidWorks software and 3D printing. This can be seen from the increase in post-test scores of 6.34% compared to the pre-test. In addition, the participants' 3D printed parts showed better quality in terms of dimensional accuracy, visual surface roughness, and fewer defective parts compared to before the training.

Pelatihan Manajemen Sampah Berbasis Rumah Tangga melalui Penerapan Mini Komposter pada Kelompok PKK di Bantul

2024-10-25T07:42:27+00:00

In 2023, the waste production in D.I. Yogyakarta Province reached 440,267.76 tons per year, with household waste contributing the largest portion at 44.3% of the total. The continuous rise in waste is attributed to the increasing population and declining quality of life. Additionally, the local community's lack of awareness about effective waste management, such as composting food waste, exacerbates the problem, making it difficult for them to handle the waste they generate. This initiative aimed to educate the Padukuhan Sawit community, particularly RT.002, on household-based waste management practices. It included discussions and hands-on training on how to use mini composters. The methodology involved a field survey, discussions with community leaders, preparation and planning, socialization, distribution of mini composters, and an evaluation and demonstration of the proper use of mini composters. The program, conducted over two sessions, garnered significant enthusiasm from the participants. Out of the 10 mini composters distributed, only 4 were used independently. The main barrier preventing wider adoption was the fear of failure, such as unpleasant odors or other technical issues. Therefore, there is a need for strategic follow-up and mentoring to ensure the sustainability of the initiative. Such as monitoring each representative of the dasa wisma and distributing spare EM4 fluid to facilitate waste management for other residents.

Pembuatan Alat Penghancur Sampah Infeksius Jenis Popok dan Pembalut Sekali Pakai untuk Optimalisasi Pengelolaan Sampah TPS3R Desa Tanjungrejo

2024-10-16T08:15:11+00:00

One of the urgent issues worldwide is infectious waste, which impacts both the environment and health. Infectious waste includes various types of medical waste, such as disposable diapers and sanitary pads contaminated with hazardous materials like blood, bodily fluids, and other pathogens. If not properly managed, infectious waste can lead to the spread of diseases. The village of Tanjungrejo, located in the Ngombol subdistrict, has a well-managed TPS3R Waste Bank, but one of the issues they face is the lack of a management method for infectious waste like disposable diapers and sanitary pads. In Tanjungrejo, infectious waste is often disposed of by being dumped into streams or burned along with other waste due to the lack of proper facilities for managing infectious waste. This method of waste management can lead to the transmission of diseases and environmental pollution, such as water, air, and soil contamination. Based on these issues, the aim of this community service project is to develop technologies and innovations to help address environmental problems, including the management of infectious waste. The project will use the Design Thinking method, which includes the stages of empathize, define, ideate, prototype, and test.

Pengelolaan Bank Sampah dan Pembuatan Pupuk Organik Cair di Dukuh Kalangan Desa Genengsari

2024-10-16T08:12:48+00:00

Waste management in Dukuh Kalangan, Desa Genengsari, is the primary focus of this community service, particularly aimed at enhancing the efficiency of waste management and utilizing organic waste for the production of Liquid Organic Fertilizer (LOF). The objective of this community service program is to reduce agricultural input costs and increase community awareness and participation in sustainable waste management practices. The methodology employed includes socialization, distribution and education on the use of trash bags, the collection and processing of organic waste, as well as monitoring and evaluating the quality of LOF. The data collected shows a significant improvement in community understanding and skills in sorting and processing waste. As a result, the community has become more self-reliant in meeting their fertilizer needs and contributes to sustainable waste management practices.

Peningkatan Efisiensi dan Pemberdayaan Anggota Melalui Digitalisasi Manajemen Operasional KUBE Mutiara Berkah Abadi

2024-10-16T08:17:01+00:00

This community service program aims to improve the operational efficiency of the KUBE Mutiara Berkah Abadi (Joint Business Group) in Krapyak Village, Jepara, through the digitalization of operational management and the design of ergonomic product display racks. The methods used include training, socialization, and mentoring for the implementation of digital technology as well as the design of product display racks. The results showed increased efficiency in transaction recording and inventory management, along with an increase in customer interest due to more attractive product arrangements. Through digitalized management, KUBE can monitor stock and sales in real-time, reducing the risk of lost sales due to insufficient stock or unsold products. This program contributes to empowering KUBE members by enhancing digital skills and product design.

Peningkatan Efisiensi Produksi Pakan dan Keselamatan Kerja di Kelompok Ternak 99 Farm Melalui Implementasi Mesin Pencacah Rumput Hemat Energi

2024-10-16T08:20:02+00:00

The 99 Farm Livestock Group faces challenges in increasing feed production efficiency and occupational safety and health (OHS). These challenges are caused by the use of inefficient and unergonomic grass chopping machines, which pose risks to livestock farmers' safety and increase operational costs. This community service program aims to address these issues by introducing energy-efficient grass chopping machines designed with ergonomic and OHS aspects in mind. This study examines the impact of implementing this technology on livestock farmers' operational efficiency and welfare. The results show a significant increase in the efficiency of the grass chopping process, reduced operational costs, and improved working conditions for livestock farmers. The implementation of this technology is also expected to be an example for other livestock farmers to implement more sustainable and safe practices.

Peningkatan Produktivitas Hasil Pertanian Melalui Pelatihan Pembuatan Pupuk Organik Cair dari Tanaman Purun

2024-11-04T03:37:51+00:00

The influence of the utilization of chemical fertilizers on agricultural land has a negative impact on the environment since it can reduce soil fertility and pollute air and water. Currently, the use of chemical fertilizers is starting to be reduced. The development of organic fertilizers derived from natural ingredients began to be developed, where the advantages of using organic fertilizers are easy to obtain, environmentally friendly, and low production costs. The Community Empowerment Assistance Lecturer Program was carried out in Tuwung Village, Pulang Pisau Regency, Central Kalimantan. This program is carried out in order to empower farmers as an effort to increase the productivity of their agricultural products. The aims of this program are; 1). Provide training to farmers related to how to make liquid organic fertilizer from purun plants; and 2). Determine the effectiveness of the implementation of training on increasing farmers' knowledge in making liquid organic fertilizer. Training activities were presented to the introduction of purun plants and their potential as materials for making liquid organic fertilizer. Next, the activity continued with a demonstration of how to make liquid organic fertilizer from purun plants. Finally, the farmers were asked to practice directly making liquid organic fertilizer. The results of this training had an positive response on the knowledge and skills of farmers in Tuwung Village, Pulang Pisau Regency, in making liquid organic fertilizer. In addition, this activity is considered effective and efficient based on the results of the evaluation in accordance with the target achievement.

Sistem Informasi Pengolahan Data Nilai Raport Terintegrasi di PAUD

2024-10-16T08:09:11+00:00

Developments in technology and science have had a big effect on life, including in the field of education. Many schools from high school, middle school, elementary school, even kindergarten or PAUD are developing themselves to provide quality learning or educational services by implementing computer-based information systems. The current problem is that the recording of report card scores as a child's development is done manually or written in a report card, this makes it difficult to find out the child's development graph. So there is a need for a system that helps facilitate the assessment of report cards and progress charts preschool children's education. The method used in this service is a descriptive research design method. Service activities in the system development process that will be proposed are the waterfall method. An integrated report card data processing information system to make things easier for PAUD schools. The information system makes things easier for students or parents in checking report scores via the website..