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| Lectures, Students, and Head of Strategy and Business Development I Kadek Didik Wijaya at Center of Excellence (CoE) Agrocomplex Product Export Workshop at Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang (UMM) in Singapore |
Students involved in the Center of Excellence (CoE) Agrocomplex Product Export at Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang (UMM) traveled to Singapore at the end of July. This visit was part of the CoE process, which includes visits and workshops with industry partners, in this case, Samudera Shipping Line Ltd. The CoE is run by UMM's Agribusiness program.
During the workshop, students engaged in discussions with practitioners, including I Kadek Didik Wijaya, the head of strategy and business development. Kadek, as he is known, presented various crucial aspects related to export, such as the export operational process, risks involved, strategies, and the importance of human resources.
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“Generation Z has significant opportunities to become the next leaders in the export industry, whether nationally, within ASEAN, or internationally. This generation's high adaptability to technology and creativity will greatly benefit the sustainability of the export business,” he emphasized.
Kadek also expressed hope that the visit would provide students with valuable insights and skills, enabling them to confidently enter the export world, particularly in the agrocomplex sector. He encouraged young people to actively participate in the export industry in the future.
During the visit, students were also given a company tour and detailed insights into the shipping routes of Samudera Shipping Line Ltd. They received various tips on starting an export business and gained experiences that could serve as valuable learning opportunities.
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On the other hand, Ary Bachtiar, M.Si., who is responsible for the CoE, stated that the agenda is part of the CoE student program aimed at internationalization. The main focus is to provide students with understanding and experience in handling export products while also giving an overview of international shipping businesses.
“I hope that students will gain new knowledge and deepen their understanding of export systems and operations,” he concluded.(*/Wil/fajr)
