Green Productivity and Supply Chain Performance In The Cocoa Agroindustry

Abstract

The cocoa agroindustry plays an essential role in the Indonesian economy and contributes to many stakeholders who depend on the industry for survival. The fact that the Indonesian cocoa agroindustry is currently in a less-than-ideal condition is indicated by its low productivity. The green productivity approach is an approach with environmental aspects so that Indonesian cocoa products are more competitive. This study aims to improve green productivity and supply chain performance in the cocoa agroindustry in Lampung. The keywords in this study include cocoa agroindustry, global value chain, life cycle assessment, green productivity, and Lampung. The study aims to investigate the specific problems and needs of the cocoa industry to meet international market standards. In addition, this study also attempts to analyze the potential for implementing green productivity in the cocoa agroindustry and formulate strategies for its improvement. By conducting life cycle measurements, this study measures the carbon footprint of cocoa production and identifies opportunities to reduce emissions. Evaluation and improvement of the performance of the cocoa agroindustry supply chain in Lampung were carried out using the SCOR and AHP models. The research questions to be answered in this dissertation include: How can a comprehensive approach be used to analyze problems and needs in improving the competitiveness of the cocoa agroindustry in the international market? How can applying the green productivity concept reduce the environmental impact of cocoa production activities in Lampung? What factors affect the performance of the cocoa agro-industry supply chain, and how can the efficiency and infrastructure of the supply chain be improved? The research methodology used includes a combination of qualitative and quantitative methods. Global value chain analysis (GVC) is used to understand the dynamics of the worldwide cocoa industry, while life cycle assessment (LCA) emits the environmental impact of cocoa production. Green productivity index (GPI) measurements are carried out to assess resource efficiency and environmental impacts. In addition, SCOR and AHP models are applied to measure and improve supply chain performance. The main findings of this study indicate that Indonesian cocoa products have a significant comparative advantage in the international market, especially in cocoa bean products and certain processed cocoa products. The life cycle assessment identified that energy use and carbon emissions are the main factors affecting the environmental performance of the cocoa industry. The application of green productivity strategies has been shown to improve resource efficiency and reduce environmental impacts, with several specific recommendations, including using renewable energy and better waste management. The supply chain evaluation shows that several high-cost points must be optimized to improve supply chain efficiency and termination. The implications of this study provide a framework for developing a long term strategy in the cocoa agroindustry, which is expected to improve the competitiveness of Indonesian cocoa products in the international market. In addition, the results of this study can be used by policymakers to support sustainable practices in the cocoa industry and stakeholders in the supply chain to improve productivity and viability. This study also adds to the scientific literature on green productivity and supply chain performance in the agroindustry, providing significant theoretical and practical contributions.