Students from STIE YKPN achieved a commendable feat. Three students from the Accounting Study Program (Callista Sheila Ananta, Ines Cesya Kinanti, and Tessalonika Krisnawiranto) won a Silver Medal at the National Writing Competition hosted by Andalas University. In this national-level contest, the trio presented a project titled "Lumbung Raya: A Digital Innovation for Raw Material Procurement to Strengthen the Resilience of Culinary MSMEs Amidst Economic Instability." This work serves as a contribution by the students toward addressing the economic challenges faced by Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), particularly within the culinary sector.
Through the "Lumbung Raya" concept, the team proposes a digital innovation focused on the procurement of raw materials for culinary MSMEs. The idea was developed in response to various challenges faced by business owners, such as volatile raw material prices, limited access to suppliers, and economic uncertainty. By leveraging digital technology, Lumbung Raya aims to streamline the raw material procurement process, enhance operational efficiency, and bolster the resilience and sustainability of MSMEs. This success demonstrates that the students are not only capable of critical and innovative thinking but are also able to generate ideas that are highly relevant to the needs of society.
Winning this Silver Medal serves as proof that STIE YKPN students possess the potential to compete and contribute on a national stage through their work and innovations. It is hoped that this achievement will inspire other students to continue developing their skills, to be bold in expressing their ideas, and to actively participate in various academic and non-academic competitions.
