AICOS
Vol. 3 No. 1 (2026): AICOS: Asian Journal Of Islamic Economic Studies

ANALYSIS OF OPERATIONAL BARRIERS AND DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES FOR WAITINGLIST COFFEE MSMEs IN MEDAN CITY

Erika Kristina Sibarani (Unknown)
Marista Suryani Sitompul (Unknown)
Ryndian Gusty (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Apr 2026

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to examine the operational obstacles and development strategies experienced by Waitinglist Coffee, a micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSMEs) in Medan, which is one of the growing culinary businesses. The methodology used is a qualitative approach through direct interviews and field observations to obtain in-depth data on issues related to raw materials, technology, marketing, and labor. The findings of the study show that the main obstacles faced by Waitinglist Coffee include a lack of quality raw material supplies, suboptimal use of digital payment systems, and limitations in digital promotion to reach a wider market. From a human resources perspective, the challenges relate to manual employee management, which impacts work efficiency. Recommended development strategies include enhancing cooperation with local suppliers, utilizing digital technology such as cashier applications and marketing through social media, and technology-based human resource management training. This study is expected to serve as a reference for other MSMEs in the culinary sector in overcoming operational obstacles and designing sustainable development strategies amid increasingly fierce business competition.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

acs

Publisher

Subject

Decision Sciences, Operations Research & Management Economics, Econometrics & Finance Social Sciences

Description

AICOS: Asian Journal of Islamic Economics Studies ISSN 3032-7156 is a peer-reviewed journal and scientific journal published by Fakultas Ekonomi dan Bisnis Islam Institut Agama Islam Negeri Kerinci. Authors should submit only papers that have been carefully proofread and polished. Before submission, ...