Implementation Of Digital Technology For Management Opti-mization Production In The Palm Oil Industry (Case Study of Employees of PT. Perkebunan Nusantara IV PKS SEI Meranti)
Keywords:
Digital Technology, IoT, Production Management, Palm Oil Industry, PTPN IV.
Abstract
This study aims to analyze the implementation of digital technology in optimizing production management in the palm oil industry with a case study of employees at PT. Perkebunan Nusantara IV PKS Sei Meranti. This research used a qualitative method with a descriptive approach. Data were collected through interviews, observations, and documentation involving five informants who were directly involved in production activities. The results show that digital technology implementation has been carried out through the digitalization of production systems, the use of Internet of Things (IoT), digital-based production monitoring, and production management information systems. The application of these technologies improves production efficiency, accelerates data processing and access, enhances quality control, and supports data-based decision making. However, several challenges were identified, including limited employee skills in operating digital systems, network disruptions, and high investment costs for technology development. Therefore, the company conducts various efforts such as employee training, regular system maintenance, and improvement of technological facilities to support the optimization of production management. This study indicates that digital technology plays an important role in improving efficiency, productivity, and effectiveness of production management in the palm oil industry.
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Gupta, S., Kiran, R., & Sharma, R. K. (2023). Embedding Technology Interface and Digital Payment Drivers in the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology 2 Model: Transforming Behavioral Intention to Sustained Intention. Sustainability (Switzerland) , 15 (17). https://doi.org/10.3390/su151713018
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Haryanti, N., & Marsono, A. (2021). Implementation Strategy for Oil Palm Plantation Development in the Industrial Era 4.0. Journal of Islamic Economic Dynamics , 08 (01), 76–87.
Hidayat, T., Haryadi, FT, & Raya, AB (2021). The Effect of Complexity on Communication Intensity in the Empowerment of Cattle-Oil Palm Farmers in Sangkir Indah Village, Rokan Hulu Regency. Borobudur Communication Review , 1 (2), 52–65. https://doi.org/10.31603/bcrev.6382
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Jelita, N., Harianto, & Rifin, A. (2020). TECHNICAL EFFICIENCY, TECHNOLOGICAL CHANGE, AND TOTAL FACTOR PRODUCTIVITY OF PALM OIL MILLS IN INDONESIA. Journal of Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness (JEPA) , 4 (1), 210–218.
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Lumbanraja, PL, & Lumbanraja, PC (2024). Literature Review: Application of Plantation Digitalization in Palm Oil Productivity. Proceedings of the National Seminar on Teacher Training and Education , 0 (1), 407–415.
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Nasari, F. (2022). Optimization of Palm Oil Production Data Clustering Using the K-Medoids Algorithm. Journal of Science and Applied Sciences , 5 (1).
Nasution, EW, & Ningsih, T. (2025). Optimizing Supply Chain Management in Agribusiness: A Case Study of Palm Oil Production in Developing Countries. Journal of Sustainable Research , 3 (1), 23–31.
Pakpahan, S., Sinaga, SB, Sinaga, AR, & Sagala, M. (2023). Web-Based Information System for Palm Oil Harvest Results at Tirta Agung Estate. KAKIFIKOM , 05 (02), 112–118.
Puangsuwan, K., Puttinaovarat, S., Sriklin, N., Phutthamongkhon, W., & Kajornkasirat, S. (2024). An Integrated IoT- and Machine Learning-Based Smart Management and Decision Support System for Sustainable Palm Oil Production. Sustainability , 17 (24). https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/17/24/11204
Rodi, INM, & Daliman, S. (2024). Optimizing Oil Palm Tree Inventory Management with Drone-Based Image Recognition Techniques. Malaysian Journal of Business and Emerging Technology , 1 (1). https://journal.umk.edu.my/index.php/mjbet/article/view/1274
Samosir, MP, Uktoro, AI, & Suparman. (2025). Digitalization of Fresh Fruit Bunch (FFB) Recording from TPH to PKS Using the E-Fact System (Electronic Field Activity Capture Traceability). Agroforetech , 3 (2), 1271–1277.
Solihin, IP, Triwahyono, B., Wibisono, MB, & Munir, S. (2024). strategic plan for information technology transformation in the palm oil industry using the zachman framework. Integrated Technology Journal , 10 (2), 98–104.
Suksmanantyo, Wahdianto, RW, Wardana, HS, Meganesia, L., Suheriyanto, & Wahyudi, BF (2025). Utilization of palm oil liquid waste as a renewable and sustainable energy utilization. Agro fabrica Journal of Palm Oil and Rubber Plantation Product Processing Techniques , 7 (1).
Tyas, EW, Ruminta, D., & Akbar, DD (2025). The Influence of Work Motivation and Work Environment on the Performance of Employees at the DKI Jakarta Province Development and Environmental Bureau. Journal of Economic Management and Accounting , 2 (2), 490–496. https://ejournal.cakrawarti.id/index.php/JMAEKA/article/view/269
Umami, IR, & Solehudin. (2024). Optimizing Production Management to Increase Efficiency and Productivity. EKOMA: Journal of Economics, Management, and Accounting , 3 (5), 1076–1086.
Wahyuni, RT, Hafiz, M., & Susianti, E. (2023). Oil Palm Condition Parameter Data Collection System Based on Internet of Things (IoT). Journal of Computer Science and Information Technology (CoSciTech) , 4 (1), 56–63.
Wiguna, AC, Ahmad, L., Safutra, NI, Fole, A., & Hafid, F. (2024). Optimizing Palm Oil Production Capacity with a Rough Cut Capacity Planning Approach: A Case Study at PT Kasmar Matano. JIEI: Journal of Industrial Engineering Innovation , 02 (02), 72–79.
Zaki, MAM, Ooi, J., Ng, WPQ, How, BS, Lam, HL, Foo, DCY, & Lim, CH (2024). Impact of Industry 4.0 Technologies on the Oil Palm Industry: A Literature Review. Results in Engineering , 10 . https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772375524002909
Zulvatricia, R., & Munte, S. (2025). Analysis of Labor Utilization Efficiency and Production Optimization with the Workload Method in CPKO Processing at PT. X. JIME (Journal of Industrial and Manufacture Engineering) , 9 (1), 1–8.
Published
2026-04-13
How to Cite
Pernando Simanjuntak, Aulia Indra, & Yuniman Zebua. (2026). Implementation Of Digital Technology For Management Opti-mization Production In The Palm Oil Industry (Case Study of Employees of PT. Perkebunan Nusantara IV PKS SEI Meranti). International Journal of Business and Quality Research, 4(02), 137-151. https://doi.org/10.63922/ijbqr.v4i02.3172
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