Estu SAE: Local MSMEs Transform, Boost Production with Advanced Technology
Estu SAE, a Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) in Sleman Regency known for its natural herbal drinks, has made a giant leap in production. By adopting cutting-edge technology and perfecting production management, the MSME has not only improved efficiency but also strengthened its position as a pioneer of healthy drinks in Indonesia.
“In the past, we did many processes manually. Now, with the help of technology, everything is faster and more accurate,” said Estu SAE Owner Nurrohmah Dwi Mahesti on Friday (29/11/2024).
She recounted how the company initially struggled to meet the increasing market demand. However, with the support of the University of `Aisyiyah (UNISA) Yogyakarta service team, Estu SAE managed to overcome these challenges.
One of the most prominent innovations is the use of a modified spinner machine. This machine is able to extract essential oil from bay leaves more quickly and efficiently than traditional methods.
In addition to the use of spinners, hygiene improvements in raw material preparation are also carried out with the presence of large and small washing facilities designed to meet the hygiene needs of production equipment. This tool is very important to ensure hygiene standards in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) can be achieved.
The hygiene of Estu SAE products is also continuously improved with the use of tools facilitated by the UNISA Yogyakarta community service team through production tables and closed storage shelves. The use of these facilities is important to improve hygiene in the process of weighing and packaging products as well as storing raw materials and products more hygienically to prevent the risk of cross-contamination.
“It’s like having a new assistant in our kitchen,” Mahesti added. Every stage of production, from raw material processing to packaging, is carried out with the utmost care. The effort is to ensure the products are safe and of high quality.
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