Critical Indicators for Sustainable Coconut Supply Chain Using Analytical Network Process

Abstract

The demand for coconut is rising worldwide, and consumers are craving the quality of coconut, while coconut farmers are struggling to sell their coconut at a good price, it causes many farmers to leave their farmland due to supply chain issues. This study aims to ascertain the critical indicators that significantly impact the sustainability of the coconut supply chain. The study utilized an exploratory research approach by interviewing stakeholders using purposive sampling to ascertain the credibility and consistency of the indicators. Aiken's V and CVI were employed for validation purposes, and the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) was used for the reliability of the instruments. The assessment poll involved 15 professionals, including practitioners, regulators, academicians, and researchers, to determine critical indicators. The findings show that from 53 indicators identified, only 31 Indicators are critical, and the agreement coefficient Kendall's W is 0.718. The economic dimension has been identified as the most crucial factor using ANP, with a weightage of 60%, followed by the environmental at 21.76% and the social at 18.24%. In conclusion, achieving sustainability within the coconut supply chain necessitates a comprehensive approach encompassing economic, social, and environmental dimensions. This research focuses specifically on Indonesia's coconut supply chain and provides good insight for stakeholders in making decisions in the early stages.