PENERAPAN STRATEGI KAIZEN PRODUCTION UNTUK MENINGKATKAN PRODUKTIVITAS DAN KUALITAS TANAMAN HIAS

Abstract

The increasing cases of Covid-19 pandemic in Indonesia pushing the government to adjust the government policies through the implementation of the community activity restriction (PPKM). It affected the economic conditions of Ornamental Plant Farmer in Tarukan, Bandungan, Semarang Regency. These economic problems have an impact on the lack of quality of production equipment used in production management. So far, ornamental plant farmers have managed production with very simple tools which have resulted in low productivity and quality of ornamental plants. The service team carried out the Kaizen Production Strategy Implementation activities through the procurement of appropriate equipment instruments as well as training and assistance in production management to increase the productivity and quality of ornamental plants in an effort to restore the economy of the ornamental plant farmer community in Tarukan Hamlet, Bandungan, Kab. Semarang. Through simple management, this results in effectiveness in managing production and plant care, so that the quality of the plants cannot compete with plants in other areas. Through the Kaizen Production strategy by providing appropriate equipment and production management to the ornamental plant farmer community, Dusun Tarukan, Bandungan, Semarang Regency, it will provide value for competitive advantage and ease in the production management process. This strategy will be one of the solutions to overcome the economic problems of the community affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.