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.

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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.

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International Program of Department Industrial Engineering Study Program again held a Summer Course 2024 with the theme “Unlock Your Market Potential: Mastering Competitive Innovation With TRIZ”. The activity in order to develop practical experience about industry and culture, especially in Yogyakarta was held on (3/8) through the Zoom Meeting platform. MC, Rona Sutra Dewangga Dyah Utami, led the event which had various benefits, followed by the reading of the divine word by Yudhistira Alfarizi. The Vice Dean for Resources of FTI UII, Dr. Agus Mansur, S.T., M.Eng.Sc., attended and gave a speech at the event. “This summer course program is designed with the knowledge and skills needed to master TRIZ and apply advanced principles to unlock good market potential,” he said during the meeting.

Furthermore, Class Facilitator, Danang Setiawan, S.T., M.T., explained that Summer Course 2024 was held online with Dr. Eng. Ir. Risdiyono, S.T., M.Eng., IPM, who was present to fill the training program. Then, this program is in collaboration with the Badan Kerjasama Penyelenggara Pendidikan Tinggi (BKSTI Korwil DIY) and TRIZ. Participants will get TRIZ International Certification Level 1 Practitioner if they follow the short course well. He also explained that the training had 54 student participants from various parts of the world. Then, he also explained that the facilitator would post all information and training materials via Google Classroom.

Furthermore, the agenda for the online Summer Course 2024 will take place from August 10, 2024 with an introduction session about TRIZ to the application of the method. In addition, there is an assessment on August 24, 2024 as the closing of this training program. Then, participants who always attend every session and get at least 75% on the TRIZ Certification Exam will have the opportunity to get a scholarship for a TRIZ certificate. This program is expected to provide useful insights and skills for participants in implementing competitive innovation in the global market.

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Program Studi Teknik Industri Program Internasional kembali menyelenggarakan Summer Course 2024 dengan tema “Unlock Your Market Potential: Mastering Competitive Innovation With TRIZ”. Kegiatan dalam rangka mengembangkan pengalaman praktis mengenai industri dan budaya, khususnya di Yogyakarta itu diselenggarakan pada (3/8) melalui platform Zoom Meeting. MC, Rona Sutra Dewangga Dyah Utami, memimpin jalannya acara yang memiliki berbagai benefit itu. Selanjutnya, pembacaan kalam illahi oleh Yudhistira Alfarizi. Wakil Dekan Bidang Sumber Daya FTI UII, Dr. Agus Mansur, S.T., M.Eng.Sc., menghadiri sekaligus memberi sambutan dalam acara tersebut. “Program ini dirancang dengan pengetahuan dan keterampilan yang dibutuhkan untuk menguasai TRIZ dan menerapkan prinsip-prinsip lanjutan untuk membuka potensi pasar yang baik,” ucap beliau.

Selanjutnya, Fasilitator Kelas, Danang Setiawan, S.T., M.T., menjelaskan bahwa Summer Course 2024 terlaksana secara daring dengan Dr. Eng. Ir. Risdiyono, S.T., M.Eng., IPM, yang hadir untuk mengisi program pelatihan tersebut. Kemudian, program ini bekerja sama dengan Badan Kerjasama Penyelenggara Pendidikan Tinggi (BKSTI Korwil DIY) dan TRIZ. Peserta akan mendapatkan TRIZ International Certification Level 1 Practitioner jika mengikuti short course dengan baik. Beliau juga menerangkan bahwa pelatihan tersebut memiliki sebanyak 54 partisipan mahasiswa dari berbagai belahan dunia. Lalu, beliau juga menjelaskan bahwa fasilitator akan memposting semua informasi dan materi pelatihan melalui Google Classroom.

Seterusnya, agenda untuk online Summer Course 2024 ini akan berlangsung dari 10 Agustus 2024 dengan sesi pengenalan mengenai TRIZ hingga penerapan metode tersebut. Selain itu, terdapat assessment pada 24 Agustus 2024 sebagai penutup dari program pelatihan ini. Kemudian, peserta yang selalu hadir dalam setiap sesi dan memperoleh minimal 75% pada TRIZ Certification Exam akan berkesempatan mendapatkan beasiswa untuk sertifikat TRIZ. Program ini dapat memberikan wawasan dan keterampilan yang bermanfaat bagi peserta dalam mengimplementasikan inovasi kompetitif dalam pasar global. Dengan demikian, acara ini merupakan investasi berharga bagi siapa saja yang ingin unggul dalam dunia industri yang dinamis dan penuh tantangan.

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Factory Visit ke Yamaha

International Undergraduate Program in Industry Engineering (IUP IE) UII once again held its annual agenda, Educational Visit 2024. With the event titled “Road to Japan”, Japan became this year’s destination, a country which has long been famous for its innovation, high technology, and cultural richness.

This activity took place for 9 days and 7 nights from Sunday (25/2) to Monday (4/3). “Educational Visit is a routine agenda of the IUP IE to provide international exposure to their students, especially IUP students, in the hope that they all have overseas experience,” said Annisa Uswatun Khasanah, S.T., M.BA., M.Sc., lecturer of Industrial Engineering UII as well as the companion of the Educational Visit agenda.

According to Annisa, the Educational Visit focuses on visiting universities and industries abroad. Their agenda includes University Visit, Factory Visit, and City Tour.

University Visit

Mahasiswa mengikuti One Day Training mengenai Energy & Process Integration di University of Tokyo

During the University Visit, students visited the University of Tokyo, one of the best universities in Japan. Students were invited to tour the campus and had the opportunity to do One Day Training about Energy & Process Integration. In addition, students were also invited to explore Kyushu University. A university that is strong in research, especially in fields like engineering, science, and medicine. “IP students can get the atmosphere of learning at an overseas university, as well as interacting with foreign students and lecturers. Two short lectures on Energy and Enviromental were so exciting” said Annisa.

Factory Visit

Factory Visit

As an Industrial Engineering student, understanding industrial practices in developed countries such as Japan is extremely valuable. Through Factory Visit, students visited several leading factories in Japan, such as Yamaha, Suzuki, and Toyota. Annisa said, “IP students are invited to visit well-known factories that already have sophisticated industrial systems, such as automation and so on. So that later the implementation of the industrial world that they have learned during college can be reflected in the industries visited, such as Kaizen, Poka Yoke, and 5S (Seiri, Seiton, Seiso, Seiketsu, Shitsuke).”

City Tour and Cultural Immersion

Mahasiswa mengenakan pakaian tradisional Jepang saat melakukan City Tour

Furthermore, there was the City Tour and Cultural Immersion. The destination cities include Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, and Fukuoka. IP students are invited to explore the beauty and uniqueness of Japanese culture through visits to historical sites, parks, and bustling city centers. On this trip, they will have the opportunity to experience cultural immersion, deepening their understanding of the country’s history and traditions.

“It was amazing, we visited a leading Japanese corporation and one of the top universities in the world. We even got to see stuff we’ve only talked about in class, like Poka Yoke and the Toyota Production System (TPS), right there at the source. The university visit was just as impressive, with its stunning campus and engaging classes. The highlight, however, was learning about their emphasis on hydrogen energy as the future of energy,” said Alfina Dewi Hendryani, one of the IP students who participated.

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Factory Visit ke Yamaha

Program Internasional Teknik Industri UII kembali menyelenggarakan agenda tahunan, Educational Visit 2024. Dengan kegiatan bertajuk “Road to Japan”, Jepang menjadi destinasi tahun ini, sebuah negara yang telah lama terkenal dengan inovasi, kecanggihan teknologi, dan kekayaan budayanya.

Kegiatan ini berlangsung selama 9 hari 7 malam pada Minggu (25/2) hingga Senin (4/3). “Educational Visit merupakan agenda rutin International Program Teknik Industri untuk memberikan international exposure ke mahasiswa, khususnya mahasiswa IP, dengan harapan mereka semua memiliki pengalaman ke luar negeri,” ungkap Annisa Uswatun Khasanah, S.T., M.BA., M.Sc., dosen Teknik Industri UII sekaligus pendamping agenda Educational Visit.

Menurut Annisa, Educational Visit berfokus untuk mengunjungi universitas dan industri di luar negeri. Agenda mereka antara lain adalah University Visit, Factory Visit, dan City Tour.

University Visit

Mahasiswa mengikuti One Day Training mengenai Energy & Process Integration di University of Tokyo

Dalam University Visit, mahasiswa mengunjungi University of Tokyo, salah satu universitas terbaik di Jepang. Mahasiswa diajak untuk berkeliling kampus serta berkesempatan melakukan One Day Training mengenai Energy & Process Integration. Selain itu, mahasiswa juga diajak menelusuri Kyushu University. Sebuah universitas yang kuat akan penelitian, terutama di bidang-bidang seperti teknik, sains, dan kedokteran. “Mahasiswa IP akan mendapatkan suasana pembelajaran di universitas luar negeri, serta berinteraksi dengan mahasiswa dan dosen asing,” kata Annisa.

Factory Visit

Factory Visit

Sebagai mahasiswa Teknik Industri, memahami praktik industri di negara-negara maju seperti Jepang sangatlah berharga. Melalui Factory Visit, mahasiswa mengunjungi beberapa pabrik terkemuka di Jepang, seperti Yamaha, Suzuki, dan Toyota. Annisa menyampaikan, “mahasiswa IP diajak mengunjungi pabrik-pabrik ternama yang sudah memiliki sistem industri canggih, seperti otomasi dan sebagainya. Sehingga nanti implementasi dunia industri yang telah mereka pelajari selama kuliah bisa tercermin di industri yang dikunjungi, seperti Kaizen, Poka Yoke, dan 5S (Seiri, Seiton, Seiso, Seiketsu, Shitsuke).”

City Tour dan Cultural Immersion

Mahasiswa mengenakan pakaian tradisional Jepang saat melakukan City Tour

Selanjutnya, terdapat City Tour dan Cultural Immersion. Kota-kota yang menjadi destinasi antara lain adalah Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, dan Fukuoka. Mahasiswa IP diajak untuk menyusuri keindahan dan keunikan budaya Jepang melalui kunjungan ke situs-situs bersejarah, taman, dan pusat-pusat kota yang ramai. Dalam perjalanan ini, mereka akan memiliki kesempatan untuk merasakan cultural immersion, memperdalam pemahaman mereka tentang sejarah dan tradisi negara ini.

“Sebuah pengalaman yang luar biasa, kami mengunjungi perusahaan Jepang terkemuka dan salah satu universitas terbaik di dunia. Kami bisa melihat hal-hal yang hanya ada di kelas, seperti Poka Yoke dan Toyota Production System (TPS), langsung di sumbernya. Kunjungan ke universitas juga sama hebatnya, yang paling menarik adalah belajar tentang penekanan mereka pada energi hidrogen sebagai masa depan energi,” ucap Alfina Dewi Hendryani, salah satu mahasiswa IP yang menjadi peserta.

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