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Traceability Costs in Agro-Industry
Authors: Ayutthaya Jomsurang Chumsai na , Puthpongsiriporn Thanit 
Published: March 2018

More food business operators start to look into “traceability” as an essential tool to boost the confidence level in their products. A question commonly asked by those who are considering implementing a traceability system is “how much does it cost.” This research aims to estimate the investment and operating costs of traceability systems. Cost of Quality is used to exam the overall price by dividing expenses into prevention, appraisal and correction costs. This article presents results from examinations of four business establishments. Preliminarily, the average total traceability cost is approximately 0.7 million baht per year which is a small fraction compared to sales. Major contributors to the overall cost are data collecting activities, operating, training and education, and hardware & software related costs, respectively. Results from this study could be useful for business operators considering acquisition or developing of traceability system. Keywords: Traceability; Cost; Cost of Quality; PAF Model
An Assessment of Chinese Consumers' Preference on RTE Foods from Thailand
Authors: Kessuvan Ajchara , Lilavanichakul Apichaya 
Published: March 2018

The research aims to assess the preferences of Chinese consumers on Ready to Eat (RTE) foods from Thailand through sensory evaluation analysis. Focus group interview was conducted with a group of Chinese consumers living in Thailand to understand the insights of food consumption behaviors. Chinese consumers’ opinion toward Thai RTE foods and favorable types of foods were investigated. In order to obtain a better understanding of Chinese consumers’ preference on Thai RTE foods, three Thai and two Chinese foods were benchmarked as samples for the target panels. Sensory evaluation was tested over five items of RTE product with Chinese panels living in three major cities including Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou. All panels indicated their overall preferences; however Tom Yum Kung obtained the least acceptance among five products. Just About Right scale composed of sweet, sour, salty, spicy and oiliness was assessed and it was found that different located area of testing panels have shown the significantly different preferences. Beijing panels preferred noodle-based foods like Spaghetti and Pad Thai, while Shanghai and Guangzhou panels favored of rice dishes such as Green Curry and Yellow Curry with Rice. It can be concluded that the adjusted product taste to satisfy Chinese consumers’ preferences was necessary for export product strategy of Thai RTE foods. Keywords: Consumer Preference; RTE foods; China; Sensory Test; Product Strategy
Social Enterprise Concept in Sustaining Poultry-Based Agro-Industry Development in Indonesia (Study Case: Entog Jenggot Social Business)
Authors: Bunyamin Anas , Purnomo Dwi , Kurniawan Koko Iwan Agus 
Published: March 2018

Small Medium Enterprises Entog Jenggot is a tradional restaurant with entok (Indonesian muscovy duck) as its main course. This enterprise, inspired by Indramayu local food known as “pedesan entog”, is one of the models of empowerment of top to bottom, rural to municipal, and agricultural area to consumers axis, aiming at gaining added values. Not yet validated and mapped out, this enterprise, however, requires a host of validation and a scheme of variables that affect the enterprise’s growth to be applied in other social enterprise-based agricultural MSI. This research, indeed, is conducted from February to June 2016, using an analytical-descriptive research method consisting of qualitative analysis with design thinking approach and that of quantitative with the AHP (Analytical Hierarchy Process). Having this in mind, it shows that the model of empowerment of MSI Entog Jenggot highlights the empowerment of not only entog breeder in the northern coastal area of West Java, but also the students in rural area of Jatinangor. In the mapped out enterprise, it is found that some advantages occur in the forms of (1) technology mastery, (2) independence,(3) capital rise, (4) significant increase of investment, (5) strengthened collaboration, and (6) the improvement of social impact capable of being replicated in other enterprises. Based on these, the development of the enterprise’s process is highly affected by (1) supplying farmer with the point of0.297 out of 1, being the most influential variable for the existence of the enterprise. This is followed by (2) business actors (0.224), (3) community (0.143), (4) university (0.093), (5) technopreneurial business actor (0.085), (6) the government (0.059), (7) distributor (0.039), (8) banking (0.031), and (9) NGO (0.030). Keywords: Business Model Canvas, Design Thinking, Empowerment, SMEs, Social Business
Factors Determining the Prices of Thai silk: A Hedonic Price Analysis
Authors: Supavitarn Pacharaporn , Lilavanichakul Apichaya 
Published: March 2018

This paper aims to analyze factors determining the prices of Thai silk products by using the hedonic price model. A quantitative and qualitative approach were used to obtain the data of silk products. Findings from statistical estimated coefficients indicated that many factors were importance to Thai silk producers and related to consumers willing to pay for a premium price for some attributes. The results showed that the location of retail store, types of business model, and online distribution channel were factors affecting to price setting with a positive impact. The negative factors determining the prices were normal silk fabric (without the Royal peacock logo) and the variety of the product. The outcomes suggest that producers of Thai silk fabric should use the location of store, the business model, and the distribution channel as advantages of a product differentiation strategy to adding value to silk products. Keywords: Royal Peacock Brand; Thai Silk; Hedonic Price Model; Utility
Consumption Behavior and Willingness to Pay for Fruit Drinks in Bangkok Metropolitan Area
Authors: Vorasayan Jumpol , Sriwachiratorn Ruttika , Kessuvan Ajchara 
Published: March 2018

The purpose of this research was to study consumer behaviors, willingness to pay and the factors affecting willingness to pay for ready-to-drink fruit drinks less than 25% with the certified quality assurance system by using contingent valuation method (CVM) for consumers in Bangkok. The results from double-bounded dichotomous choice found that the consumers were willing to pay for fruit drinks less than 25% with GMP certification at 15.22 baht/bottle and 15.58 baht/bottle for fruit drinks less than 25% with HACCP certification. Factors that affected the consumer’s willingness to pay were education, income and attitudes about product that have been certified. Keywords: Contingent Valuation Method; Double-Bounded Dichotomous Choice; Fruit Juice; Willingness to Pay; Quality Control
The Influence of Entrepreneurial Origin-Strategy Mixes on Levels of Product Innovativeness: The Cases of Agro-preneur in Thailand
Authors: Leartsurawat Watcharaphong , Taweesangrungroj Amnard , Jenpanich Chanya 
Published: March 2018

This study is a qualitative research with the use of case study methodology. This research is focused on the influence of entrepreneurial origin (opportunity or necessity) and firm’s innovation strategy (technology-push or market-pull) mixes on levels of product innovativeness in the cases of agro-industry entrepreneur (agro-preneur) in Thailand. The Origin-Strategy Mixes (OSM) model was developed from past literature to help identify possible mixes and explain the relationships. The paper used narrative approach in investigating on these relationships on three Thai organic-based agro-preneurs. The empirical study has shown that entrepreneurial origin and business strategy mixes do discordantly affect levels of product innovativeness. The study provides initial understanding on the importance of OSM influences, which can be applied to improve the competitiveness of agro-preneur in Thailand. The main limitation of this study is that only three cases in Thailand were investigated. To address this, future research should emphasize on larger sample size to improve generalization ability. The use of quantitative research to further verify the OSM model is also encouraged. Keywords: Entrepreneur; Innovation; Origin; Strategy; Agro-industry
Flexible ABC Inventory Classification
Authors: Ly Rathanaksambath , Raweewan Morrakot 
Published: March 2018

ABC inventory classification is a well-known approach to assign inventory item into A, B, and C groups based on their sales and usage volume. This helps inventory management become more efficient. Behind its advantage, it usually shows some problems with an inventory budget and warehouse space because the ABC assignment of SKUs are mad e without an inventory budget and space available involved. In this paper, the ABC group under restricted of an inventory budget and warehouse space to maximize the profit with optimal service level is presented. We establish this proposed model to enhance the existing ABC approach to be more applicable in real life, which has the limited inventory budget and warehouse space. Keywords: ABC Inventory Classification; Inventory Management
Analysis of Productivity of Soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merr.] for Production for Farmers in Indonesia
Authors: Kristanti Novita Erma , Rahmawati Farida , Maksum Mochammad 
Published: March 2018

Productivity is an average measure of the production efficiency. This study was aimed at identifying the soybean productivity in Indonesia, including production and land area. Total Factor Productivity (TFP) was conducted on 100 farmers in Grobogan Regency, Central Java, which is determined by stratified random sampling. The result shows that the productivity value of soybean is 76.8%. This number can potentially increase output as big as 23.3% using the same input factors. The productivity of soybean in 2014 was 2.03 ton/ha and 2015 the number increased by 4.5% became2.12 ton/ha. The average value of TFP soybean farming in Grobogan regency was 1.007. It indicated a positive progress of productivity by 0.7% in the last two years. The Productivity of Soybean will have an average value of 1.675 ton/hectare for 8 years, i.e. from 2017 until 2024. Keywords: DEA; Soybean; Technical Efficiency; Total Factor Productivity
Implementation of Life Cycle Assessment on Green Tea Process at Pt Pagilaran - Factory Samigaluh
Authors: Supartono Wahyu , Suryandono Agustinus , Setyoko Setyoko 
Published: March 2018

Life Cycle Assesment is a method to assess environmental aspects and potential effects which are connected with product, process or service. This method is conducted by using compilation and data analysis on input and output of production system, evaluation of environmental potential effects, intrepretating on data compilation and analysis, and assessment results on effects due to the goal of LCA. The research was conducted at PT. Pagilaran – Samigaluh and aimed to implement LCA on tea product. It was done by direct observation on all process steps, from harvesting tea leaves until tranportation to final storage at manufacturing. The results showed that for producing one kilogram green tea at this factory it was needed energy 68,534.14KJ and released emmissions from fuel were 56.53 g CO2;7,07 g HC; 2,12 g NOx, and 0.053 g Pb. Emmission from processing steps were 18.37 ppmCO2; 321.31 ppm CO; 22.75 ppm HC; 93.08 ppm NOx; 15.17 ppm SOx and 0.12 g ash. Furthermore for transporting tea leaves some gases were released as follow 15.36 g CO;9.66 g HC; 65.46 g; NOx; 5.20 g SOx and 2.198 g ash. Keywords: Green Tea; Energy; LCA; Emissions
Reduce Loss during Transportation: A Case Study of Fresh Vegetables in Thailand
Authors: Rattanawong Ananya , Ongkunaruk Pornthipa 
Published: March 2018

The cold chain management is the temperature control process which is essential for maintain the quality of fresh produce from upstream to the consumer in the supply chain so that the loss is minimized. Our objectives are to monitor the temperature during transportation, analyses and identify the problem cause loss of fresh vegetables by using causal-loop diagram. We monitor the temperature during transportation of fresh vegetables from a farm in Northern Thailand to a packing house in the central Thailand around 750 kms. for 17 to 18 hours. The fresh vegetables are packed in a stereo foam box with the cool packs and pile up on the back of a truck. At the packing house, fresh vegetables are bruised and rotten and loss about 30-40 percent by weight. The temperature is monitored by the data loggers. The result showed that the temperature inside the box during transport is 20oC-30oC where the range of external temperature is 20oC-40oC. Then, we suggest how to reduce loss by using proper management such as suitable material to control the temperature during transportation, location of box in the truck and packing method. Keywords: Cold Chain Management; Fresh Vegetable; Loss Reduction; Transportation
Proposing Alternatives in Achieving Thai Cassava Agro-Industry Stability
Authors: Chuenchoovit Wasurat , Treesilvattanakul Krissana 
Published: March 2018

Although Thailand cassava agro-industry is the huge industry generating high agricultural income for all involving actors; this industry still faces many troubles. Therefore, it is challenging on analysis of stability in this industry. The problems are from internal and external sources. The main analysis method chosen is internal-external analysis to understand the structure of the industry and to identify the key elements possibly propelling Thai cassava industry to stability. The stability of industry will occur if farmers can be self-sufficient in terms of economic gain. All of actors should join force as cluster in production technology improvement, Research and Development (R&D) of new and higher value products, and new market regionalization. Keywords: Cassava; Thai; Stability; Agro-Industry; Internal-External Analysis
An Association between Pledging Policies and the Financial Performance of Cassava Product Manufacturers
Authors: Vongsomtakul Trinuj , Buddhakulsomsiri Jirachai , Parthanadee Parthana 
Published: March 2018

This paper involves a study to investigate the association between pledging policies by the government and financial performance of cassava product manufacturers in Thailand. A polynomial regression model is constructed to describe a key financial performance measure using a set of control variables and pledging policy variables. The control variables are obtained from financial statements of 58 starch manufacturers and 8 ethanol manufacturers that solely use fresh cassava roots as raw material during 2009-2014. Result from the model suggests an appropriate agricultural policy for the cassava product industry in Thailand. Keywords : Cassava; Control Variables; Financial Performance; Pledging Policies, Polynomial Regression
Financial Performance in Thai Food Industry
Authors: Boonvorachote Tanachote , Sakulveeraphan Rapeepat 
Published: March 2018

This paper aims to rank priority on companies’ performance improvement for Thai medium- and large-sized food industry: cost-efficiency seeking and value-added creation. Listed (large-sized) companies of Thai food industry show better performance than non-listed (medium-sized) companies in every measurement dimension, for examples, larger company sizes, higher profitability and lower costs of capitals. In short run, Thai non-listed food companies should aim for seeking cost-efficiency from production and financial cost reduction including foreign exchange risk due to their main sales volumes relying on export market. To enhance companies’ value for Thai listed food companies, companies’ economic value-added increases by fixed asset turnover, profit margin, sales growth, and time interest earned. On the other hand, Average costs of capitals (WACC) are negatively related to economic value-added. The food companies with high EVA will have lower costs of capitals. The listed companies achieve their value enhancing target quite satisfied, while non-listed companies should set this value-enhancing target for their long-run goal Keywords: Economic Value-Added; Cost Efficiency; Thai Food Industry
Design of Local Agricultural Product based Pre-biotic Industry in Indonesia
Authors: Purwadi Didik 
Published: March 2018

Inulin as Pre biotics have a good opportunity to be developed in Indonesia due to the good potential of agriculture product as raw material. On the other hand, the market prospect of inulin is very potentially to be developed because the demand of this pre biotic is still be imported from other countries. This purpose of this research is financial and market analysis of pre biotic industry. Keywords: Pre-biotic, design, feasible
Local Journalism in the New Media Landscape: Opportunities and Challenges
Authors: Hastjarjo Sri 
Published: March 2018

The practice of local journalism is changing alongside with the increase of new me­dia usage among the audiences and the people working in the media industries. The deve­lop­ment of new media landscape, with the increasing use of digital/online media, presents the local journalism with new opportunities and challenges, both in the consumption as well as the production of the local media contents. This paper attempts to describe how the practices of journalism have been impacted by the growing use of new media in the local media industries, especially in the city of Surakarta. The use of new media in local journalism has created multi-media and multi-platform news production and distribution, more demand for new skills from the journalist – which in turn will demand new approach in the journalism education/training, and new ethical issues to be addressed.
The Usage of E-Money A Phenomenological Study of E-Money Usage by Users in Bandung City
Authors: Alriani Annisa , Komariah Kokom , Sani Anwar , Setianti Yanti 
Published: March 2018

Usage of e-money for online purchases is becoming a trend among Indonesians, especially in Bandung, which points to changes in consumer behaviour. But does the usage of e-money enhance the security and efficiency of the online payment system? This paper takes a phenomenological approach to answer the question. Nine informants were selected by snowball sampling for observations and in-depth interviews. Triangulation was used to validate the data. The results indicated that based on the knowledge, feelings and experience of the users, the motives of the users in using e-money in their transactions were practicality, security and benefits such as discounts or bonuses. E-money left users feeling happy, satisfied and sophisticated since it simplified the transaction processes, but the user sometimes felt annoyed when they encountered technical and network problems.
The Protection of Information Privacy in Indonesia’s E-commerce: A Legal Approach Perspective
Authors: . Jumiati , Rosdiana Haula , Kusumastuti Retno 
Published: March 2018

Indonesia is the largest economy in ASEAN with the greatest potential growth in e-commerce. Increased interactions and transactions in Indonesia’s e-commerce have raised critical issues on the protection of consumer’s information privacy. In examining the legal aspects of consumer’s information privacy in Indonesia’s e-commerce, this paper argues that comprehensive lawsmust be implemented to protect the collection, distribution and usage of information. A comprehensive legislation shows the commitment of e-commerce entities to build a safe and trustworthy environment, to maintain constitutional rights and the rule of law, and to protect consumer rightsto privacy in the digital era.
Convergence Trends in the Television Media Industry - A Case Study on the Implementation of Media Convergence in Metro TV Jakarta
Authors: Sumartias Suwandi , Hafizni Moh. 
Published: March 2018

This study aims to determine the trend of convergence in the television media industry, specifically the implementation of media convergence in Metro TV. Data for the case study were gathered from observations and interviews with journalists. The results showed that the media industry in Indonesia, especially Metro TV has expandedits coverage broadcast, characterized by the use of streaming technology and distributed through online sites. But until now in the Indonesian media industry, especially Metro TV, media convergence has notimplemented an effective system. Media industries affiliated with a group (Media Group) operate independentlyof each other with little coordination. Broadcast media industry in Indonesia is still reluctant to switch to digital broadcasting due to the high costs of replacing the analog broadcasting.
Social Media and the Issue of 'Gafatar' in Indonesia
Authors: Winarni Leni , Yudiningrum Firdastin Ruthnia , Wijaya Sri Herwindya Baskara 
Published: March 2018

Gafatar (Fajar Nusantara Movement), which was established in 2011, became controversial being accused of blasphemy, and treason agains the state in early 2016. The government then repatriated thousands of their followers from Mempawah, West Kalimantan. This paper examines how the media framed the controversy, and consequently shaped public opinion of the movement.
Internet Addiction, Lifestyle or Mental Disorder? A Phenomenological Study on Social Media Addiction in Indonesia
Authors: Kurniasih Nuning 
Published: March 2018

This paper attempts to shed some light on how internet users, who feel they are heavy users of the internet, interpret the meaning of internet addiction. This phenomenologicalstudy is based on interviews with 9 informants who see themselves as internet addicts. A psychology expert was interviewed for triangulation. The methods used to collect data were in-depth interview, observation, and direct interaction with the informants’ social media. The results of study showed that the informants spend 1 to 8 hours daily to access internet, and they feel upset, angry, bored, outcast, disconnected from the world, or feel like something is missing when they are unable to access the internet, (6) the informants have their own commitment in working. However, the informants do not consider their internet addiction as critical. Rather, they see their ‘addiction’ as part of their daily needs and lifestyle.
Access of Village Housewife to Information Technology in Utilizing Family Medicinal Plants - A Case Study of Leuwigoong, Garut Regency, West Java)
Authors: Novianti Evi , Anwar Rully Khairul , Perbawasari Susi 
Published: March 2018

This article examines howhousewives in a rural village of West Java use information technology to get information on medicinal plants. Medicinal plants are one of the resources that have existed since ancient times, used by our ancestors to overcome health problems by using various kinds of plants. Infamily life, the housewives have a position to be responsible with health problems of the family, preventively and curatively. One way is by utilizing family medicinal plants. Today, however, information about medicinal herbs is very rare. This paper argues that the knowledge should be developed and disseminated in the community, especially for the housewives. By using a descriptive research and a quantitative survey this study found out that the housewives have mainly accessed radio and television channels to get information on medicinal herbal plants, and not from the internet, because the latter is considered as expensive.