Optimization of Horticultural Commodity Supply Chains Through a Participatory Approach Among Smallholder Farmers in Suriname
Keywords:
supply chain, horticulture, smallholder farmers, participatory, community, SurinameAbstract
Horticultural farming practices among Indonesian-descended farmers in Suriname remain largely traditional and lack an understanding of effective supply chain systems. This community service program aimed to optimize the horticultural supply chain through a participatory, community-based approach. The methods included field observation, online training, formation of a community working team, implementation assistance, and evaluation. The training, attended by 25 participants, showed significant improvements across eight aspects of knowledge and skills, including supply chain comprehension (+104.8%) and digital promotion capabilities (+135.3%). Additionally, a Community Supply Chain Team was established to manage logistics, documentation, and product promotion. Post-training reflection forums indicated that participants felt more confident, motivated to collaborate, and ready to adopt more efficient practices. This training demonstrated that capacity strengthening through collective approaches can improve distribution efficiency, enhance product competitiveness, and empower horticultural farmers in a sustainable manner.
References
Adiyatomo, M. A. (2021). Supply Chain Management. https://osf.io/preprints/osf/necqp_v1
Aminullah, & Salsabilah, S. K. (2024). Studi Sistem Pengemasan dan Penyimpanan Produk I-Tox Honey di PT. Imago Randau Harmoni, Cileungsi - Bogor. Jurnal Karimah Tauhid, 3(6), 6868-6887.
Annisa, L. H. (2023). Pemanfaatan Teknologi Informasi dan Komunikasi pada Pengembangan Rancangan Model Rantai Pasok pada Bidang Pertanian. Journal of Agribusiness Science and Rural Development (JASRD), 2(2), 38-46.
Anonymous. (2025). Suriname. Google Arts and Culture Retrieved 20 Mei 2025 from https://artsandculture.google.com/entity/m06nnj?hl=id
Ayesha, I. (2016). Analisis Rantai Pasokan Komoditas Florikultura sebagai Upaya Peningkatan Ekonomi Masyarakat di Kabupaten Bandung Barat. Mimbar Agribisnis - Jurnal Pemikiran Masyarakat Ilmiah Berwawasan Agribisnis, 1(2), 133-138.
BBC. (2023). Suriname Country Profile. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-19997673.
Bhinadi, A. (2012). Struktur Pasar, Distribusi, dan Pembentukan Harga Beras.
Deperiky, D., Santosa, Hadiguna, R. A., & Nofialdi. (2021). Manajemen Rantai Pasok Agroindustri Bawang Merah di Nagari Alahan Panjang: Profil dan Identifikasi Masalah. Jurnal Daya Saing, 7(1), 73-80.
Drechsler, M., & Holzapfel, A. (2022). Decision Support in Horticultural Supply Chains: A Planning Problem Framework for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises. Agriculture, 12(11), 1922.
El Ouarrak, Y., & Hmioui, A. (2024). Communication Between Supply Chain Actors: A Risk Reduction Factor in Supply Chains. Proceedings of Eighth International Congress on Information and Communication Technology, Singapore.
Harianja, A. P., & Hasibuan, Z. A. (2009). Sistem Informasi Supply Chain Management untuk Agribisnis Hortikultura di Indonesia.
ITA. (2024). Suriname Country Commercial Guide. https://www.trade.gov/country-commercial-guides/suriname-agricultural-sectors.
Kumar, V. (2024). Emerging Factors Affecting Supply Chain Management of Horticulture Produce: A Systematic Literature. https://www.researchsquare.com/article/rs-3878046/v1
Maptons. (2025). Lelydrop on the Map Suriname. Maptons - https://id.maptons.com/lang/en/contacts.
Menke, J. K., & E.Chin, H. (2025). Economy of Suriname. Encyclopedia Britannica - https://www.britannica.com/place/Suriname/Economy.
Roy, T. N. (2015). Supply Chain Management of Horticultural Crops. In A. B. Sharangi & S. Datta (Eds.), Value Addition of Horticultural Crops: Recent Trends and Future Directions (pp. 293-314). Springer India. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-81-322-2262-0_17
Samuddin, S. F., Lahi, B., Toalib, R., & Gazali, G. G. (2018). Sosialisasi Pentingnya Menjaga Mutu dan Daya Pikat Kemasan Produk.
Sawe, B. E. (2017). The Largest Cities in Suriname. World Atlas - Reunion Technology Inc. . Retrieved 20 Mei 2025 from https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/which-are-the-largest-cities-in-suriname.html
Siswati, E. (2018). Strategi Pengembangan Pasar Produk Unggulan Hortikultura Kabupaten Tuban. Jurnal Ilmiah Sosio Agribisnis, 18(1), 15-32.
Tanti, D. S., & Kuswidiarto, A. (2019). Memetakan Kompetensi Digital Petani Pengguna Platform Promosi dan Pemasaran Digital Agribisnis.
Walewangko, Y. M. (2013). Manajemen Rantai Pasokan Guna Meningkatkan Efisiensi Distribusi Motor Honda pada PT. Daya Adicipta Wisesa. Jurnal EMBA: Jurnal Riset Ekonomi, Manajemen, Bisnis dan Akuntansi, 1(3), 1193-1312.
Zunaidi, A. (2024). Metodologi Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat - Pendekatan Praktis untuk Memberdayakan Komunitas. Yayasan Putra Adi Dharma.
