Peran Standard Costing sebagai Alat Pengendalian Biaya Produksi: Analisis Varians pada UMKM

This study aims to analyze the application of standard costing and variance analysis in identifying production cost inefficiencies at UMKM Sari Kedelai Bu Ade, a soybean milk manufacturing business in Yogyakarta. The research used a descriptive quantitative approach with a case study method based on the company’s operational data. Standard costs were prepared using historical production data from the second semester of 2024, while actual production costs were calculated using operational realization data from the first semester of 2025. The analysis focused on direct material variance, direct labor variance, and factory overhead variance to identify the dominant sources of production cost inefficiency. The results show that direct labor variance became the largest unfavorable variance due to the use of actual working hours exceeding the established standards. Fixed overhead variance also indicated the existence of idle capacity because actual production had not reached the company’s normal production capacity. On the other hand, direct material variance and variable overhead variance still showed favorable conditions, indicating that the company was still capable of controlling material usage and several operational costs. This study concludes that the implementation of standard costing and variance analysis can help MSMEs identify production cost inefficiencies that were previously undetected through simple bookkeeping practices.