Towards Sustainable Batik Production: A Green SCM Evaluation and Improvement Recommendations

¹ Department of Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta, Indonesia
² Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship, Alliance Manchester Business School, University of Manchester, United Kingdom
³ Sustainable Energy and Resources Engineering, Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology, Thammasat University, Thailand
⁴ National Research and Innovation Agency, Indonesia

^* Corresponding author: asp835@ums.ac.id

Abstract

Kampung Batik Laweyan Solo in Central Java is a renowned center of batik industry in Indonesia. Companies there, including Batik Mahkota Laweyan, are involved in environmental issues throughout the supply chain, from raw material procurement to final production. Major challenges include direct waste disposal into rivers, excessive water usage, and inefficient use of synthetic dyes and waxes. This study aims to evaluate the performance and maturity of Green Supply Chain Management (GSCM) at Batik Mahkota Laweyan. Primary and secondary data were collected and analyzed using tools such as Green Supply Chain Operation Reference (GSCOR), Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP), and Process Maturity Model (PMM). The research findings indicate a GSCM performance of 53.327 and a maturity level of 4.308. The company needs to improve three Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): electricity usage savings, efficient use of WWTP, and efficient water usage through recycling uncontaminated wash water. Thus, this study provides insights into how the batik industry can enhance environmental sustainability within its supply chain.