PENERAPAN TEKNOLOGI TEPAT GUNA UNTUK PENINGKATAN PRODUKTIVITAS DAN DAYA SAING UMKM COKELAT DI NGLANGGERAN WETAN

Abstract

Increasing the competitiveness of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) is one of the strategic steps in supporting economic growth, especially in the food processing sector based on superior commodities such as chocolate. This community service activity aims to implement appropriate technology to support the productivity and efficiency of chocolate MSMEs in Nglanggeran Wetan. One of the products of the chocolate MSMEs is chocolate melted banana chips. The main focus of this activity includes optimizing the production process through the use of appropriate technology equipment such as the use of banana chopper, oil drainer and packaging machine. The methods used include an initial survey of MSME needs, technical skills training, installation assistance and technology use. The result of the application of TTG is the increased capacity of MSME actors in managing their businesses better, especially in the production of banana chips. The use of the banana cutting machine, before using the TTG, cut bananas as much as 20 kg/hour and after using the tool can produce cuts as much as 40kg/hour.  The use of the banana cutter TTG is able to increase the yield of banana pieces by 100%. In terms of safety, the use of this TTG can reduce the risk of work injury and can increase the comfort and safety of workers.