Yogyakarta, November 30, 2025 – Sang Adji Paco Labib, Afiana Saputri, and Pradita Nur Maulidina, Students of the Industrial Engineering Study Program, Faculty of Industrial Technology, Universitas Islam Indonesia participated in the Industrial National Competition (INCO) 2025, a national level competition. The event was organized by the Industrial Engineering Student Association of the Faculty of Industrial Technology, Universitas Muslim Indonesia (UMI), and was held from November 28 to 30, 2025. INCO 2025 involved students from various universities across Indonesia. The competition carried the theme “Sustainable Product Design Innovation for Human Well Being and Optimal Ergonomics.” Through this competition, students presented environmentally friendly and ergonomic product design ideas. The event aimed to encourage innovation that balances human needs, environmental sustainability, and economic value.

INCO 2025 Strengthens the Role of Students in Industrial Design Innovation

To support the objectives of the competition, the INCO 2025 organizing committee designed the competition stages in a structured and systematic manner. Participants began the competition by registering and submitting abstracts of their scientific work. After passing the abstract selection stage, participants proceeded to prepare and submit full papers, which included complete proposals, product designs, and posters. The committee then selected the finalists and conducted a technical meeting to prepare for the final stage. During the final round, finalists presented their product ideas directly in front of the judging panel. The evaluation process emphasized innovation, sustainability, and the alignment of the designs with ergonomic principles.

“Do not hesitate to try and participate in competitions, even if you feel that you are not fully prepared. The preparation process and the experience gained are far more valuable than the final result. With the willingness to learn, collaborate, and step out of your comfort zone, participating in competitions can become a very beneficial means of self-development,”Dita said.

During the competition period, participants organized their preparation through discussions, literature reviews, and structured task allocation. The team managed their time consistently to keep competition activities aligned with academic responsibilities, while open communication helped team members combine different ideas and viewpoints. Through this process, participants gained valuable experience in a national level competition. In addition to enhancing critical and creative thinking skills, participation in INCO 2025 also expanded professional networks and fostered motivation to continue innovating.

Kaila Bilbina M.S

Yogyakarta, October 29, 2025 – Masayu Nafisa Sinanding Ndaru, together with Rajab Bullah Anggara Nasution, Natasya Dyah Anggraini, and Muhammad Faurel Keisya Zubair, students of the Industrial Engineering Study Program at Universitas Islam Indonesia, successfully participated offline in the National Seminar on Technology and Informatics (SNATIF) 2025. The event was organized by the Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Muria Kudus, and attended by students and academics from various universities across Indonesia. SNATIF 2025 served as a national academic forum for presenting and discussing scientific research in the fields of technology and informatics. In this seminar, Masayu’s research team presented a study titled “Analysis of the Effect of Customer Satisfaction and Trust on Customer Loyalty in a Local Indonesian Fried Chicken Restaurant.” The research applied linear regression analysis as its main method, and successfully published in the SITECH Journal: Information Systems and Technology (Universitas Muria Kudus), indexed in SINTA 4. The article is available online at https://jurnal.umk.ac.id/index.php/sitech/article/view/16046

Preparation and Implementation Process at SNATIF 2025

Participation in SNATIF 2025 originated from an assignment in the Scientific Writing course, which was later developed into a journal manuscript. Under the supervision of Sayyidah Maulidatul Afraah, S.T., M.T. and Didin Novianto, S.T., M.LSCM., the team refined the manuscript to meet academic writing standards and reorganized it according to journal publication guidelines. The preparation stages included drafting the manuscript, designing presentation materials in the form of PowerPoint slides, and submitting the required documents to the organizing committee. The scientific presentation was conducted online on October 29, 2025. Overall, the entire process provided valuable academic experience and strengthened the team’s research and presentation skills.

Challenges, Collaboration, and Achievements

The main challenges faced by the team were time constraints and limited experience in academic journal writing. Differences in individual schedules slowed the writing process, so the team addressed these challenges by maximizing face to face meetings to support discussion and collaborative writing. Strong teamwork and effective communication played a crucial role in completing the manuscript on time. Through participation in SNATIF 2025, the team earned certificates of participation and gained the opportunity to publish their research in a nationally indexed SINTA 4 journal.

“Work on every assignment seriously, because great opportunities can start from there. Identify your academic interests and actively participate in activities that support them,” Masayu said.

Through SNATIF 2025, Industrial Engineering students from Universitas Islam Indonesia gained meaningful academic experience while demonstrating their commitment to producing scientific work capable of competing at the national level and contributing to the advancement of science and technology.

Kaila Bilbina M.S

A practitioner lecture on Project Management with the theme “Project Quality Management” organized by the Industrial Engineering Study Program, Faculty of Industrial Technology (FTI), Islamic University of Indonesia (UII) was held online on Saturday (06/12). The event aimed to provide students and participants with insights into best practices for effectively and professionally managing project quality. By featuring practitioners who are experienced academics, this practitioner lecture is expected to provide a deeper understanding of project management theory and its implementation in the industrial sector.

Nisrina Nur Masrefa, as the Master of Ceremony, opened the event at exactly 1:00 PM WIB, followed by a group photo session. The event then continued with moderator Sekar Hutami Melati Giri introducing the speaker for this practitioner lecture, Bintoro Wisnuputro. He has been a Senior Project Management Office (PMO) at Pertamina since 2020 and brings extensive knowledge of Project Quality Management.

Why Are High Quality Products Not Necessarily High Grade?

Bintoro began his presentation by explaining a concept often misunderstood in project management about the difference between quality and grade. He explained that these two terms have different meanings and cannot be equated. Both are related to the standards of a product or service. Quality refers to the fulfillment of customer expectations or conformity to specified requirements. Grade refers to the level or classification of a product.

“Something with a low grade is not necessarily of poor quality. Conversely, something of poor quality is not necessarily of a low grade. It could be of a high grade,” he explained.

Bintoro continued by providing an illustration using the example of sachet coffee and V60 coffee in a cafe. Sachet coffee with a low grade can be high quality due to its consistent taste. Meanwhile, V60 coffee with premium beans may be low quality if the serving process does not follow standard procedures. This example shows students that project quality is measured by meeting customer expectations, not by price or grade.

Bintoro emphasized that overlooked small details often cause quality failures. The NASA tragedy proved this, when the team failed to test the O-ring at low temperatures, leading to an explosion. Furthermore, Bintoro discussed various quality management theories and philosophies applied at Pertamina and Japanese manufacturing companies. He emphasized the importance of prevention, quality cost analysis, and organizational involvement in continuous improvement.

Q&A Session

During the Q&A session, participants actively asked various questions related to the implementation in industrial practice. The questions asked about minor punch lists and conditions without punch lists after the pre-mechanical completion stage. They also asked what the process would be if major problems were found, related to quality issues in fields with long-term planning. Additional questions focused on the change request approval process in large-scale projects.

Bintoro explained that without a punch list, the project enters the finishing stage immediately. A minor punch list is corrected, while a major one requires recalculation and reconstruction. He emphasized that quality management is an end-to-end process from planning to execution, and failures in the field can result from miscalculations during planning. Regarding change requests, old projects facing new conditions are considered new or upgraded projects, while change requests apply only to modifications in ongoing projects with authorized approval.

Finally, practical lecture ended with Bintoro’s reflective insights on project management, which has a wide range of applications in various fields, and the importance of building soft skills from an early age. With the enthusiasm shown by the participants during the practical lecture, it is hoped that it will inspire students to apply quality management and prepare themselves to contribute industrial projects.

Nisrina Nur Masrefa

Zahid Anugrah Muzaffar Rana, an Industrial Engineering student from the Faculty of Industrial Engineering (FTI), Islamic University of Indonesia (UII), won first place in the Al-Azhar Islamic Center (AIC) Essay Competition 2025. The competition was held in regional stages across the Special Region of Yogyakarta and involved participants from various universities. The event took place from September 16 to 25, 2025, with the winners announced on October 25, 2025. With the theme of “Excessive Exploitation of Natural Resources and the Urgency of Sustainable Management,” Zahid focused on the sub-theme “Evaluation of Natural Resource Policy in Indonesia.” This achievement proves that UII Industrial Engineering students are not only excellent in technology, but also capable of contributing to social issues and public policy.

The Journey from Idea to First Place

Zahid participated in the AIC Essay Competition 2025, following the process from registration to essay submission. His work was then evaluated by the judges and achieved the highest score based on its quality. On this occasion, Zahid chose to focus the topic of re-engineering natural resource management in Indonesia based on existing problems and transforming it into a structured working framework called the Eco-Justice Enforcement Model.

During the preparation period, Zahid was having limited time due to his busy schedule. He started initiated his ideas three days before the deadline, with almost no time left to develop his arguments and refine the structure of his writing. His motivation to do his best motivation, Zahid use his nighttime rest time to finish his writing. His parents support was key in keeping him focused and consistent throughout the competition. The support including a message from his parents: “You have to do and finish what you start.”. With his parents support and consistent effort, Zahid won 1st Place at the Al-Azhar Islamic Centre Essay Competition 2025.

Reflections and Aspirations Beyond the Achievement

For Zahid, this achievement is a valuable and proud experience. Especially considering that many participants in the competition had academic perspectives closely aligned with the topic discussed. Through this competition, he gained new insights into social policy changes and evaluations in Indonesia, which currently still needs improvement. Zahid motivated other students to move forward without hesitating.

“Never be afraid to try, start now so that you can grow in the future,” he said.

The brave steps Zahid took are proof that the courage to try new things can open up opportunities that were previously unimaginable. Zahid’s hopes for his journey can inspire other students to take initiative whenever opportunities appear.

Nisrina Nur Masrefa

The Industrial Modeling and Simulation Laboratory (DELSIM), Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Industrial Technology (FTI), Islamic University of Indonesia (UII) held Seminar #2 offline on Friday (05/12) with the topic “The Role of System Simulation in Modern Industrial Decision-Making”. A total of 62 participants attended this event. This event aimed to provide insight to students and participants regarding the application of system simulation to solve complex industrial problems and support strategic decision-making in companies.

Demas Rakha Freeporta and Bintang Nairah Yuan served as the Master of Ceremony (MC) and opened the seminar at 08.00 WIB. After the opening, the two MCs led the participants in singing the Indonesian national anthem, Indonesia Raya, and the UII anthem. Daffa Allamsyah delivered a speech as the DELSIM Lab Assistant Coordinator. Next, Didin Dwi Novianto, S.T., M.LSCM., delivered a speech as a representative of UII lecturers. Before entering the material session, the MC introduced Amanda Trixie Alsyaviar as the seminar moderator.

Amanda then introduced the speaker for this seminar, Wahyu Kurniawan, S.T., MBA., M.Sc., CISCP. Wahyu actively teaches at Jenderal Achmad Yani University in Yogyakarta and has nearly ten years of experience in an industry with a CAGR growth rate of approximately 78.9% between 2016 and 2020. This professional experience has shaped his expertise in logistics and supply chain management, business development, financial analysis, feasibility studies, and business and financial reporting.

When and Why Choose Simulation?

Wahyu opened the presentation by explaining the importance of selecting the right timing for using simulation to solve industrial problems. He emphasized that not all problems require simulation therefore, the chosen method must match the problem’s complexity. In operations research, there are three levels of methods. First, exact methods such as the simplex method address well-structured problems. Second, probabilistic methods or metaheuristics handle problems with moderate complexity. Finally, simulation supports problems with high levels of complexity and uncertainty.

“There is a hierarchy in which a problem can be solved by various approaches. Simulation is used when we are dealing with complex problems,” he said.

Wahyu continued by providing several criteria for recognizing complex problems, such as high data variability and the number of variables in a system. To clarify this point, Wahyu presented a project he is currently conducting. The project involved transporting sludge waste from 451 oil drilling wells with unstable production levels. Through this example, Wahyu showed the fluctuating data variation and the large number of transportation points prevented effective mathematical modeling, so researchers used simulation to solve the problem.

Interactive Discussion Session

During the discussion session, participants actively discussed how industries apply simulation and how transportation cost uncertainty influences decision making. They raised issues about production scheduling instability in the beverage industry and compared alternative solutions. Participants also asked researchers to clarify model validation in job shop studies and to explain methods for identifying root causes, setting priorities, and choosing effective problem-solving strategies.

To clarify this, Wahyu explained that shipping line simulation offers a flexible approach to evaluating transportation uncertainty across various operational scenarios. Furthermore, he addressed job shop research by describing makespan as an optimization parameter in metaheuristics. In addition, Wahyu emphasized the need to retest optimization results through simulation to ensure real world effectiveness. Finally, he highlighted the importance of identifying root causes before determining improvement alternatives.

In conclusion, this discussion session emphasized the role of simulation beyond mere technical analysis. Simulation helps to understand the overall behavior of systems in complex and uncertain conditions. Participants showed great enthusiasm during the discussion session. These insights encouraged participants to continue developing their analytical skills and utilizing simulation in more accurate and efficient decision making.

Nisrina Nur Masrefa

Mahasiswa Industri Raih Juara 1 di LEVITASI FTI UII dengan inovasi Food Waste

Another proud achievement comes from the Industrial Engineering students of the Faculty of Industrial Technology, Universitas Islam Indonesia (UII). This time, a team of Industrial Engineering students successfully secured 1st place at LEVITASI FTI UII 2025 (Technology and Innovation Competition), which was organized by the Student Executive Board of FTI UII. Through this achievement, the students once again demonstrated their excellence in innovation and technology.

BIOPELTER: Biomass Pellet Converter

BIOPELTER: merupakan alat yang mampu mengubah food waste menjadi pelet dengan nilai jual tinggi

Under the sub-theme Circular Economy & Waste Management, the three-member team introduced an innovation called BIOPELTER: a machine designed to convert food waste into biomass pellets that can be used as animal feed.

The idea was driven by data showing that food waste dominates national waste generation. Seeing this, the team identified a major gap in the current organic waste management system that has yet to be properly addressed.

“So far, food waste is often just left unused or even burned. Through this innovation, we want to give food waste a second life by turning it into pellet material that can be sold by waste banks,” explained Arrouf, one of the team members.

According to the team, BIOPELTER was designed not only to improve food waste processing but also to create economic value for the community.

The Journey Behind BIOPELTER

Arrouf also shared the story behind the development process. He revealed that the competition journey was filled with technical challenges that pushed the team to constantly learn and adapt.

“We had to adjust and learn many technical aspects of the innovation we were building. But we managed to get through it all with consistency, perseverance, and strong teamwork,” said Arrouf.

The team applied the Agile Method approach throughout the project, which helped them continuously refine the product. During the process, they also received guidance from Dr. Dwi Adi Purnama, S.T., a lecturer in Industrial Engineering at UII, who served as their supervising mentor.

Hopes and Messages

Mahasiswa Industri Raih Juara 1 di LEVITASI FTI UII dengan inovasi Food Waste

For the team, this win is not the final destination, but a starting point for something bigger. The long journey taught them the importance of empathy, courage, and believing in their own ideas.

“At first, some people doubted this idea. But if we don’t believe in the product we’re developing, then who will?” Arrouf shared.

Closing their journey at LEVITASI FTI UII 2025, the team encouraged other students not to hesitate in joining competitions and creating innovations.

“Empathize deeply with the problem. Don’t let your solution become just a ‘mixed’ product without clear direction. Make sure it truly fits the problem and the target market. Do it with full dedication.”

This achievement proves that innovation built on empathy and courage can take UII Industrial Engineering students further. Not only in competitions, but also in addressing real issues faced by society.

Syawarani Gayatri

UII Industrial Engineering students once again made proud achievements in the “X Congress & National Seminar of the Indonesian Ergonomics Association (PEI) 2024”. The event took place on (8-10/8) at Universitas Katolik Parahyangan, Bandung.

Muhammad Alif Basyariah, a representative of UII Industrial Engineering who is an assistant of the Work System Design and Ergonomics Laboratory (DSKE), presented a paper entitled “Ergonomic Car Seat Design with AI Integration”. The research raised innovative solutions in creating ergonomic car seat designs by utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) technology, in order to increase the comfort and convenience of drivers in driving. This paper is a development of posters and essays that were successfully presented at the Ergo Camp event.

Alif shared the process he went through, from drafting the paper, preparing the journal for publication, to doing various presentation exercises. This research is the result of collaboration with the Big Project team, which consists of Alif’s colleagues, Hadi Ramadhan, Aji Adianta Firjatullah, and Reyhandi Rachmad Fadila Wicaksono. Not only that, Alif was also under the guidance of Chancard Basumerda, a lecturer in UII Industrial Engineering in the field of Ergonomics. 

“I am proud. Because it is also the first time to be the representative for the National Ergonomics Conference too. Then meet great people too. Leading lecturers at major universities, as well as ergonomics experts. So I got a lot of valuable insight,” said Alif.

He also gave a message of encouragement to other students. “Grow a sense of curiosity and a sense of wanting to achieve something. So how can you get something from that feeling.  Well, then, how do you prepare for it. Continue to be balanced with good time management anyway, because one of the factors may be that it is difficult for students now.”

This achievement is proof of the contribution of UII Industrial Engineering students in the development of ergonomics and technology. Hopefully this achievement will inspire other students to continue working and make the university proud in the national and international levels.

Salwa Nur Rahma

On Thursday (10/10) the Department of Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Industrial Technology, Universitas Islam Indonesia  collaborated with PT Yamaha Indonesia in an industrial internship program. This collaboration began with a seminar that presented two main speakers, namely Muhammad Isnaini from the HRD Manager of PT Yamaha Indonesia and M. Syahfatahillah from the Production Engineering Manager of PT Yamaha Indonesia.

The seminar took place at the 3rd floor Auditorium of K.H. Mas Mansur Building and started at 13.30 WIB. Wahyudhi Sutrisno, S.T., M.M., M.T acted as the host, while Yuli Agusti Rochman, S.T., M.Eng. gave the opening remarks. In his speech, Yuli Agusti Rochman expressed his appreciation to Yamaha. “Congratulations for this afternoon’s study. Once again, we would like to thank Yamaha for attending this afternoon and sharing with all of us,” he said.

After the speech, Muhammad Isnaini opened the public lecture session. He explained his career journey which began in Japan until in 2021 he decided to return to Indonesia to join the HRD of PT Yamaha Indonesia. In his current position, Isnaini continues to learn to understand various aspects related to human resources and the rules of the internship program at PT Yamaha Indonesia.

Muhammad Isnaini also explained that the internship program at PT Yamaha Indonesia has been running for eight years and has now reached its 18th batch. This program was first initiated by the previous HRD manager, Pak Kausar. However, Isnaini admits that the internship duration of only three months is often not enough to provide adequate industrial experience and competence for students. In addition, the company also felt that short internships could disrupt industrial activities.

Therefore, through the MOU cooperation between UII and PT Yamaha Indonesia, the duration of the internship program was extended to six months. This extension is expected to provide more in-depth experience for students and reduce disruption to industrial activities. This internship program can also be converted into semester credit units (SKS), so that students not only gain industrial experience but can also fulfill academic requirements. In addition, Isnaini highlighted that the internship at PT Yamaha focuses not only on developing hard skills, such as technical understanding and industrial practices, but also on soft skills, including communication skills, teamwork, and leadership.

The seminar was closed with an interactive Q&A session, where students discussed further about the internship program and career opportunities at PT Yamaha Indonesia. The speakers answered various questions enthusiastically, providing comprehensive explanations and motivation for the participants. After the Q&A session, the event ended with a group photo between the speakers, lecturers, and students, creating a warm moment of togetherness to conclude the event.

Rani Novalentina

Serah Terima Mahasiswa Magang Batch XIX

On Monday (02/09), students of Industrial Engineering Study Program of Faculty of Industrial Technology (FIT) Universitas Islam Indonesia (UII) attended the handover ceremony of internship students at PT Yamaha Indonesia office. This internship program is part of the cooperation between PT Yamaha Indonesia and the Industrial Engineering Study Program of FTI UII, which has long been established. Through this cooperation, students who pass the partnership internship selection can join the program. In the XIX batch, Industrial Engineering Study Program FTI UII sent seven students for internship.

The handover ceremony was accompanied by several lecturers of Industrial Engineering Study Program FTI UII, namely Wahyudhi Sutrisno, S.T., M.M., M.T., Ir. Muchamad Sugarindra, S.T., M.T.I., IPM, and Elanjati Worldailmi, S.T., M.Sc. In addition, Department Secretary Dr. Taufiq Immawan, S.T., M.M. was also present and gave a speech. In his speech, Dr. Taufiq conveyed a message for the students to remain enthusiastic and maximize their potential during their internship at PT Yamaha Indonesia. This message is in line with the expectations of Vice President of PT Yamaha Indonesia, Samsudin, who also emphasized the importance of maintaining enthusiasm and health during the internship program.

Meanwhile, Audiamara Vinka expressed her hope as one of the interns “I hope that by participating in the internship, I can open my eyes to how the world of work works and can make a good contribution to the company with my abilities” she said.

Completion of The XVIII Batch Internship Program

This handover also marks the completion of the XVIII batch internship program which has lasted for six months. This is at the same time to carry out the Awareness Program at the company. The students who have completed the internship are expected to be able to develop their skills based on the experience gained during this program. In addition, this partnership internship program is expected to support the industry’s need for competent workers in their fields.

Zahra Nasywari Firdantara, one of the internship students at PT Yamaha Indonesia, revealed that the internship at the company was very valuable because it provided a deep understanding of the application of industrial knowledge in the field. In the Production Engineering division, Zahra applied the concept of Value Stream Mapping (VSM) to analyze inventory, lead time, line balancing, defect goods, study time, and work sampling in order to identify waste and increase productivity with the improvement method (kaizen). 

He added that the projects undertaken during the internship can also be used as material for Practical Work (KP) and Final Project (TA). “So, we don’t have to bother looking for data anymore because everything is in line with the internship project,” he added. “Internship at Yamaha is really worth it, because we understand more about industrial science. If in lectures we only know the material, here we can understand the material as well as its application in the field,” said Zahra. 

She also emphasized the importance of patience and communication to explain the concept and work together on repair projects. Her experience shows the importance of preparation, knowledge and interpersonal skills to maximize internship opportunities and develop yourself in the industry.

Rani Novalentina

Nada Putri Fauziyah, a student of Industrial Engineering at Universitas Islam Indonesia (TI UII), won the Best Student Paper award at the International Conference on Green Technology and Sustainable Development (GTSD) 2024 by HCMC University of Technology and Education as the organizer on July 25-26, 2024 in Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. In this prestigious conference, Nada compiled a paper with other friends, Mutia Putri Gaisani, Prita Nurkhalisa, and Roaida Yanti with the title “Understanding Consumer Behavior and Market Segmentation using Non-Hierarchical Clustering Method: A Case Study of Café Culturehead in Yogyakarta” which raised the theme of Data Management and Machine Learning, one of the 35 themes available at the conference.

Nada’s Preparation

To prepare her presentation, Nada took about two months. “I started compiling and submitting papers since May and in June I received an acceptance notification for the opportunity to present at HCMC University of Technology and Education,” said Nada. There were two modes of presentation, offline on July 25 and online on July 26. She chose to present offline on July 25 and managed to bring home the Best Student Paper award on the same night.

Preparing for the conference was not easy. “Because I really want to participate in competitions or activities that are international, I tried to ask Mr. Qurtubi who is one of UII’s IT lecturers. There I was given several choices of international conferences, and fell on the choice of GTSD 2024. Then, Mutia and Prita and I wrote the paper together,” she said. After going through various obstacles, Nada received support from friends, family, and alumni, including Yanti as a 2019 Industrial Engineering alumni who became the fourth co-author and accompanied her to Vietnam.

Best Student Paper

Nada’s Message to Other Students

Then, Nada also gave a message to other students who wanted to take part in a similar competition. “Opportunities don’t come twice. If given the time and ability to follow and try new experiences, why not? Never be afraid to try and totality without limits to make UII proud from the Industrial Engineering Study Program,” she said. He also emphasized the importance of not feeling inferior to one’s abilities and to always try to achieve dreams. Nada Putri Fauziyah has brought the good name of UII and Industrial Engineering study program to the international arena. This proves that Indonesian students are able to compete at the global level.

Rani Novalentina