IJSS: International Journal of Social
Vol. 2 No. 1 (2026): IJSS: International Journal of Social Sciences

Empowerment Strategies for Creative Industry MSMEs to Increase Competitiveness in the Digital Era in the Wood Processing Industry South Tangerang City

Amin Effendy, Aidil (Unknown)
Affandi, Azhar (Unknown)
Narimawati, Umi (Unknown)
Priadana, Sidik (Unknown)
Sudirman, Iman (Unknown)
Djulius, Horas (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
04 Mar 2026

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the Empowerment Strategy of Creative Industry MSMEs to Increase Competitiveness in the Digital Era in the Wood Processing Industry in South Tangerang City. This research method uses qualitative methods, gaining an in-depth understanding of data collection techniques through observation, documentation, and interviews. Semi-structured interviews based on a predetermined interview guide were conducted with several informants from creative industry MSMEs in South Tangerang City, the MSME Association, KADIN (Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry) in the South Tangerang region, the South Tangerang MSME and Cooperative Office, and expert judgment from academics and experts in their fields. The analysis of the interviews indicates that the empowerment of e-commerce-based creative industry MSMEs in the wood processing sector in South Tangerang is still suboptimal, as evidenced by minimal government support, limited capital, limited digital marketing, and various operational constraints such as product quality, raw materials, and machine breakdowns. Although some MSMEs are able to retain customers through quality service, their overall competitiveness remains low due to technological limitations and market changes. A SWOT analysis revealed that MSMEs possess strengths in product quality and customer relationships, as well as opportunities from the growing digital market. However, they still face the threat of competition and fluctuating raw material prices. Therefore, the SWOT strategy emphasizes the need to maximize strengths and opportunities while addressing weaknesses and threats to increase MSME competitiveness in the digital era.

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ijss

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Computer Science & IT Economics, Econometrics & Finance Education Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice Social Sciences

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IJSS: International Journal of Social Sciences is an academic journal that publishes original research articles in the field of social sciences, including sociology, linguistics and literature, economics, politics, education, religion, and informatics. The journal focuses on interdisciplinary ...