Journal of Economics, Entrepreneurship, Management Business and Accounting
Vol 4 No 2 (2026): Volume 4, Issue 2, March 2026

Business Development Strategy through Blue Ocean Strategy in Increasing Product Competitiveness in Gayo Coffee Farming in Aceh: Sharia Business Perspective

Samrin Samrin (Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara, Indonesia)
Azhari Akmal Tarigan (Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara, Indonesia)
Sugianto Sugianto (Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Mar 2026

Abstract

Purpose: This study examines the role of Blue Ocean Strategy in enhancing product competitiveness in coffee agribusiness from a sharia business perspective. The study is motivated by the need to improve competitiveness and farmer welfare through value innovation, fair business practices, and stronger market positioning. Design/methodology/approach: This study applies a quantitative field research approach with an explanatory design. Data were analyzed using SEM-PLS with SmartPLS 3.0 to examine the relationships among price, distribution channels, product quality, Blue Ocean Strategy, and product competitiveness. Findings/Results: The results show that price and product quality have a significant effect on Blue Ocean Strategy, but do not directly affect product competitiveness. Distribution channels do not have a significant effect on either Blue Ocean Strategy or product competitiveness. Blue Ocean Strategy has a significant positive effect on product competitiveness and mediates the relationship between price and competitiveness as well as between product quality and competitiveness. Originality/Value: This study highlights Blue Ocean Strategy as an important mechanism for improving competitiveness in coffee agribusiness from a sharia business perspective. The findings imply that competitiveness can be strengthened through value innovation, quality improvement, direct selling, digital promotion, and the reduction of exploitative and inefficient business practices.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

JEEMBA

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Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

Journal of Economics, Entreprenurship, Management Business and Accounting (JEEMBA) mencakup bidang ekonomi dan keuangan, manajemen bisnis dan akuntansi khususnya bidang akuntansi, manajemen, pasar modal, hukum bisnis, perpajakan, sistem informasi, serta bidang ekonomi dan keuangan lainnya. JEEMBA ...