RESTRUCTURING OF SOY BEAN PROCUREMENT IN COMPOSING POLICIES AND STRATEGIES FOR TOFU AND TEMPE PRODUCERS

Abstract

Procurement of soybean for tofu and tempe commodities was obtained from Primary Cooperative of Producers of Tempe Tahu Indonesia (Primkopti) and free market. The type of soybeans distributed by Primkopti is imported and local soybeans. In reality, tofu / tempe producers are more interested in using imported soybeans than local soybeans. In addition to the quality of imported soybeans that are better, especially in making tempe, the use of imported soybeans will provide a texture that is more supple and tough. Before the economic crisis, there were no problems in the acquisition of soybeans considering the relatively affordable price of tofu/tempe producers, but after the crisis, prices soared. The average increase in selling price of soybeans through Primkopti was 43.67%, while through the free market the increase was 69.70%. In the tofu industry, the average production costs increased by 2.3% while the average revenue decreased by 20.3%. In present conditions, Indonesia's soybean imports continue to increase because local production has not been able to meet soybean needs. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, it is estimated that in 2019 the need for 3,250,000 kg of soybeans is fulfilled by local production of 1,200,000 kg (37%) and the remaining exports of 2,050,000 kg (63%). This number indicates that the number of people continues to grow, the demand for processed soybean products continues to increase and dependence on exports will remain high. Primkopti as a cooperative for tofu and tempe producers, needs to look at changes continuously by taking into account the conditions of business systems, strategies and business management. To maintain and improve competitiveness and efficiency, Primkopti is required to conduct business restructuring in order to improve the cooperative business performance itself