UII Industrial Engineering Students Win Second Place in LNC 2025

Students from the Industrial Engineering Program, Faculty of Industrial Technology (FTI) at the Islamic University of Indonesia (UII), once again achieved remarkable success. A team consisting of Ahmad Arro’uf Sulfuadi, Rajab Bullah Anggara Nasution, and Muhammad Mahdy Fadhlullah secured second place in the Study Case category at the Logistic National Competition (LNC) 2025, held from June 26 to July 7, 2025. This prestigious competition, organized by the Logistics Engineering Program of Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia (UPI), focused on humanitarian logistics solutions, particularly the distribution of aid to disaster-affected areas.

Preparation and Challenges in Humanitarian Logistics

This achievement was the result of well-structured preparation, even though the team had limited time. According to team leader Ahmad Arro’uf, each member was assigned a clear role, allowing everyone to focus on their specific strengths. As a result, the team was able to design a solution that was not only relevant but also empathetic and realistic. Moving from planning to execution, they consistently emphasized collaboration as their key strategy.

“In developing our solution, we aimed to create an idea that was relevant, empathetic toward the organizers, and realistic in its implementation, while still offering a touch of novelty,” explained Arro’uf.

Nevertheless, despite thorough preparation, the team still encountered significant challenges. Their limited experience in disaster logistics and the unpredictable nature of emergency situations posed considerable obstacles. Consequently, support from UII Industrial Engineering lecturer Putri Dwi Annisa, S.T., M.Sc. proved to be essential. Moreover, her guidance helped the team gain valuable field insights, enabling them to design a more targeted solution and deliver their presentation smoothly. This shift from facing obstacles to receiving guidance ultimately became a turning point in their journey.

Reflections and Messages

For Arro’uf and his teammates, participating in LNC 2025 offered an invaluable opportunity to apply Industrial Engineering theories to real-world contexts. Through this transition from classroom knowledge to practical application, their perspectives broadened significantly.

“We learned a great deal about the differences between logistics management in the industrial world and humanitarian logistics. These differences expanded our understanding of how Industrial Engineering knowledge can be applied directly to society’s realities,” Arro’uf shared.

Furthermore, as he concluded his story, Arro’uf also offered advice to fellow students who aspire to join similar competitions. He emphasized the importance of empathy and the ability to view problems from multiple perspectives. By moving from lessons learned to practical advice, his message became both inspiring and actionable.

“A big idea without a realistic plan will remain just an idea. On the other hand, a simple idea with the right implementation can create a significant impact,” he said.

Concluding Remark

Ultimately, this success demonstrates that UII Industrial Engineering students are capable of transforming theory into real solutions. Moreover, they have proven their commitment to contributing meaningfully to humanitarian issues through the lens of Industrial Engineering. This transition from theory to practice highlights both their academic competence and their social responsibility.

Syawarani Gayatri