Does the Sentra Policy Influence the Performance of Small and Medium Industry (IKM)? (Case Study at Sentra IKM Footwear in West Java, Indonesia)
Rizki Wahyuniardi(1); Iman Sudirman(2); Horas Djulius(3)

(1) Department of Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Pasundan Bandung, Indonesia

(2) Department of Industrial Engineering, Institut Teknologi Bandung, Indonesia

(3) Department of Management Science, Postgraduate Faculty, Universitas Pasundan Bandung, Indonesia

Abstract

This pre-research aims is to show the influence of the existence of Sentra in an effort to support the performance of IKM. Central policy by the Government of Indonesia has been started since 2007 with the aim of strengthening the performance of IKM. To strengthen the IKM innovation is needed which becomes the main capital of business development in supporting its performance. In this pre-research will be discussed the influence of External Collaboration, Technology and Research and Development on Innovation supported by the Sentra policy on the performance of IKM. The pre-research will analyze two things, they are: (1) literature review on IKM performance research in various countries and (2) empirical phenomena about IKM policies and Sentra performance in Indonesia. Qualitative model and research hypotheses will also be presented. The research will be conducted at Footwear Sentra in West Java covering Cibaduyut Bandung City, Ciomas Bogor City and Sukaregang Garut Regency. The results of this research will show the influence of the factors mentioned so that it can be a recommendation in the development of SMEs in the Sentra, especially the Footwear Sentra in West Java, Indonesia.

Keywords: External Collaboration, Technology, Research and Development, Innovation, Sentra, Performance

Topic: Strategic Management, Entrepreneurship and Contemporary Issues