OPERATION EXCELLENCE: Journal of Applied Industrial Engineering
Vol. 15, No. 1, (2023): OE March 2023

Converter Kit Technology Commercialization Strategy as A Solution for The Acceleration of The Electric Motor Vehicle Program

Sayyidah Maulidatul Afraah (Sebelas Maret University, Surakarta, Central Java)
Almira Husnun Nurhana Yasmono (Sebelas Maret University, Surakarta, Central Java)
Winanda Dyah Utari (Sebelas Maret University, Surakarta, Central Java)
Wahyudi Sutopo (Sebelas Maret University, Surakarta, Central Java)
Muhammad Hisjam (Sebelas Maret University, Surakarta, Central Java)



Article Info

Publish Date
05 Aug 2023

Abstract

In Indonesia, motorcycle ownership is more than other motorized vehicles. However, the more motorbikes are used, the more vehicle emissions are released. So we need transportation solutions that are more environmentally friendly and energy efficient such as electric motorbikes which can be obtained with a converter kit by still utilizing existing conventional motorbike parts as provided by PT. A B C. However, many challenges were encountered in the commercialization of the converter kit from PT ABC, such as limited and uncertain suppliers, limited introduction to the market, and unpreparedness of Human Resources in product management. This study aims to analyze the constraints on the commercialization process of converter kit products as a basis for designing supply chain engineering proposals and appropriate business engineering. Based on the analysis of TRL and Goldsmith, it shows that the product is at TRL 8 or has fulfilled the requirements, but still has various obstacles. Based on the SWOT analysis, the company still has several shortcomings due to limited market interest, marketing strategies implemented, and price volatility. The results show that there is a business strategy design using the Business Model Canvas method to accelerate technology commercialization, one of which is through the expansion of existing partnership and marketing systems.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

oe

Publisher

Subject

Decision Sciences, Operations Research & Management

Description

The aim of Operations Excellence: Journal of Applied Industrial Engineering (OE Journal) is to publish theoretical and empirical articles that are aimed to contrast and extend existing theories, and build new theories that contribute to advance our understanding of phenomena related with industrial ...