Rice supply-chain management performance and business ecosystem support in Klaten District

Abstract

The supply chain performance of rice products in Klaten District is still long. This condition affects the distribution efficiency and price formation of rice. The objectives of this study are to (1) analyse the supply chain of rice products from upstream to downstream, (2) analyse the supply chain management performance of rice products, and (3) analyse the process of rice price formation. Data analysis was conducted both quantitatively and qualitatively. The research was conducted in 2018 and data collection was conducted using the interview method with limited farmer respondents and the snowball method for supply chain actors. The research results obtained the following findings: (a) there are 5-7 business actors in the rice product supply chain; (b) supply chain management performance for rice products in Klaten District is at a moderate to high level; and (c) the formation of grain and rice prices is determined more by the supply aspect than the demand aspect. To improve the supply chain management performance of rice products in Klaten District in an integrated manner, it is necessary to improve distribution efficiency and a conducive business ecosystem. Developing an inclusive business program is the latest government-supported idea for creating a conducive business ecosystem.