Escalate : Economics and Business Journal
Vol. 4 No. 4 (2026): Escalate : Economics and Business Journal

Strategy to Strengthen the Competitiveness of PT Bio Farma's (Persero) Vaccine Business Using Porter's Generic Strategies Approach

Desti Mutiah (Program Studi Sarjana Terapan Administrasi Bisnis Sektor Publik Politeknik STIA LAN Bandung)
Caesar Octoviandy Purba (Program Studi Sarjana Terapan Administrasi Bisnis Sektor Publik Politeknik STIA LAN Bandung)
Hafid Aditya Pradesa (Program Studi Sarjana Terapan Administrasi Bisnis Sektor Publik Politeknik STIA LAN Bandung)
Nanda Ravenska (Program Studi Sarjana Terapan Administrasi Bisnis Sektor Publik Politeknik STIA LAN Bandung)



Article Info

Publish Date
22 Oct 2026

Abstract

This research is motivated by the increasingly fierce competition in the vaccine industry and the need for PT Bio Farma (Persero) to maintain and strengthen the competitiveness of its vaccine business. The study aims to analyze the internal and external environments and formulate strategies to strengthen the competitiveness of PT Bio Farma (Persero)'s vaccine business. The study used a qualitative method with a descriptive approach. The research instruments included researchers, interview and observation guides, and documentation. While data analysis was carried out through data collection, reduction, presentation, and verification, followed by IFE, EFE, IE, SWOT, and Porter's Generic Strategies analysis. The results showed that the IE matrix placed the company in quadrant V or hold and maintain with market penetration and product development strategies, while the SWOT matrix generated 12 alternative strategies. The conclusion of the study showed that the differentiation strategy had the highest level of suitability and was the main strategy because it was supported by quality, international standards, R&D, innovation, technology, reputation, service, and distribution.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

escalate

Publisher

Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

Escalate invites both empirical and theoretical articles that explore micro and macro phenomena. The journals publication scope encompasses a wide array of domains, including macro and micro economics, business strategy and policy, entrepreneurship, finance and accounting studies, human resource ...