Social Sciences Insights Journal
Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): Social Sciences Insights Journal

Differences in employee understanding and attitudes before and after the socialization of an export–import procedure guidebook: bulk, container, and incoming CPO operations at PT Synergy Oil Nusantara

Ummi Khoiroh (Politeknik Negeri Batam, Batam, Indonesia)
Shinta Wahyu Hati (Politeknik Negeri Batam, Batam, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
06 Jul 2026

Abstract

This study develops and evaluates an export–import procedure guidebook for PT Synergy Oil Nusantara, a port-based vegetable-oil refinery, covering bulk, container, and incoming Crude Palm Oil (CPO) operations. The company previously operated without a documented export–import procedure, creating risks of procedural inconsistency, administrative error, and customs non-compliance. The guidebook was developed through a qualitative stage (interviews, field observation, and internal document review) and its effectiveness was then evaluated quantitatively. Thirty employees from the Logistics, Warehouse, Customer Service, and Finance departments completed a self-assessment questionnaire measuring understanding (18 items) and attitude (22 items) on a four-point Likert scale, before and after the guidebook socialization. A paired-sample t-test showed a statistically significant increase in total scores after socialization (mean 116.13 to 135.40; t = -34.98; df = 29; p < 0.001). The findings indicate that a structured, documented procedure guidebook can meaningfully improve employees' procedural understanding and attitudes and can serve as a practical reference supporting operational efficiency and regulatory compliance in export–import activities. As an evaluation conducted in a single company with a small sample, the results should be interpreted as context-specific rather than broadly generalizable.

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ssij

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Social Sciences

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