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Proposed Marketing Strategy Development for Local Cattle Frozen Semen Sales (Case Study: Balai Inseminasi Buatan Lembang)

BIB Lembang was constructed in 1975 and became the first Artificial Insemination Center to be developed in Indonesia. BIB Lembang is also a Technical Implementation Unit which is under the Director General of Livestock and Animal Health and is responsible to the Director General of Livestock and Animal Health and is technically fostered by the Director of Livestock Breeding and Production with production duties. Marketing, testing, and monitoring of superior livestock semen quality, as well as preparation of artificial insemination methods. Meanwhile, based on the author’s initial research and problem-solving efforts, The research’s findings indicate that although BIB Lembang continues to have strong customer loyalty, a large number of its patrons still choose imported cattle frozen semen to local cattle frozen semen. The purpose of this study is to identify the factors that influence customer satisfaction in relation to service quality, as well as the impact of human resources capability and technological infrastructure support on the quality of local cattle frozen semen products. Additionally, a business strategy to enhance competitiveness in the local cattle semen market will be designed. Both quantitative and qualitative methods will be used in this study. STP methodology and customer analysis both employ quantitative methodologies. Internal study of “Current Marketing Capability” and the search for preferences in “secondary data” were used in the data collection process. Seven people were interviewed using the qualitative method, one of whom was the head of BIB Lembang. Based on the research findings, companies can implement business strategies such as service quality to boost sales of local frozen cow semen. These strategies should be complemented by superior human resource competence, adequate technological infrastructure, good online ordering facilities – Sijalu, and customer satisfaction. To develop a SWOT Analysis and TOWS matrix for BIB Lembang in order to obtain a competitive edge and boost sales of local cattle frozen semen, the internal and external aspects will be analyzed using PESTEL analysis, competitor analysis, current marketing capability, and competitor analysis.

The Effect of Quality, Brand Trust, and Brand Image of Cataflam™ on Patient Loyalty: a case study on K24 Pharmacy Yogyakarta

The success of a business is determined by how high consumer loyalty is to the brand owned by the business. High consumer loyalty is determined by product quality, brand trust, and brand image. Cataflam™ as one of the trademarks of a group of pain relievers belonging to the category of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Currently in almost all pharmacies, Cataflam™ is considered the best selling pain reliever compared to other brands. This study aims to observe the effect of product and packaging quality, brand trust, and brand image of Cataflam™ on patient loyalty at Apotek K24 Yogyakarta. Descriptive research method was carried out with student t-test to see the relationship between variables on patient loyalty. The convergence analysis of the questionnaire was proven by loading factor and AVE value, while the reliability analysis of the questionnaire was proven by Cronbach’s alpha and composite reliability (CR). Descriptive data collected from 100 patients showed that the questionnaire was reliable and converged with a loading factor of 0.773 to 0.959; AVE value 0.657 to 0.832; Composite Reliability (CR) value 0.884 to 0.933; and Cronbach’s alpha value 0.825 to 0.899. The results of the student t-test analysis showed that all p-values were less than 0.05. The conclusion of this study is that the quality, brand trust, and brand image of Cataflam™ as a pain reliever have an effect on patient loyalty.

The Effect of Fermentation Time on Product Quality of Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L.Walp) Soft Cheese with Starter Culture of Lactobacillus plantarum B1765

This research was conducted to determine the effect of fermentation time on lactic acid bacteria (LAB), pH, total titrated acid (TTA) and organoleptic (taste, flavor, color and texture) of cowpea soft cheese (Vigna unguiculata L.Walp) with starter culture Lactobacillus plantarum B1765. L.plantarum B1765 had been studied has a probiotic characteristics.   The fermentation time was 0, 6, 18 and 24 hours. The methods were total plate count (TPC) to measure the number of LAB, pH meter to measure pH, acid-base titration to measure TTA, and hedonic test for organoleptic. The results showed that the fermentation time affected the number of LAB, pH, TTA and organoleptic. The number of LAB increased by 3 log cycles from 8.7 x 106 CFU/mL to 5,3 x 109 CFU/mL. The pH value decreased from 6.53 to 3.69. The TTA value increased from 0.45% to 1.79%. The highest level of preference for taste, texture, color and flavor was at 18 hours of fermentation with a value of 3.17; 2.77; 2.70; 2.97 (likes). Cowpea soft cheese with starter L.plantarum B1765  could be improve potentially  as vegetable cheese and  probiotic agent.

 

The Influence of Promotion and Product Quality on Purchase Decisions Mediated by Consumer Satisfaction at PT. Maybank Indonesia Finance

The purpose of the study was to determine the effect of promotion and product quality on purchasing decisions mediated by consumer satisfaction at PT. Maybank Indonesia Finance. The population is 1,097 people. The sampling technique used non-probability sampling with a sample of 100 respondents. Then processed using PLS-SEM. Promotion results have a significant effect on purchasing decisions, and product quality does not have a significant effect on purchasing decisions, for promotions has a significant effect on satisfaction, and for product quality does not have a significant effect on consumer satisfaction, for consumer satisfaction has a significant effect on purchasing decisions, and promotions have an effect significant effect on purchasing decisions that mediate consumer satisfaction, product quality does not have a significant effect on purchasing decisions that mediate consumer satisfaction.