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Mustofa Bakery is one of the businesses in Sukoharjo that operates in the food sector. The purpose of this study is to analyze product quality control using the Statistical Quality Control (SQC) method to reduce the number of damaged products and analyze the factors that cause product damage at Mustofa Bakery. The type of data used in this study is quantitative data. The data source used in this study is secondary data. Data collection methods by interview and observation. The data analysis technique used in this study uses the Statistical Quality Control (SQC) method. Based on the results of the research that has been done, it can be concluded that in March, April, and October it still exceeds the standard limit of production damage that has been set by Mustofa Bakery in Sukoharjo by 2%. The application of quality control with SQC can reduce the number of damaged products at Mustofa Bakery in Sukoharjo, proven to be true. The results of the Pareto Diagram of the types of damage that often occur are damage due to burning, 1,719 breads or 35.25%, damage due to inappropriate shape, namely 1,607 breads or 32.96%, and damage due to inappropriate texture as much as 1,550 breads or 31.79%. The results of the cause-and-effect diagram (fishbone) of the factors of product damage that occurred at Mustofa Bakery in Sukoharjo occurred due to machines, humans, methods, and raw materials.

This article examines the role of the agricultural sector in efforts to reduce poverty and enhance welfare in developing countries. The primary objective of this research is to analyze the extent to which the agricultural sector can contribute to the improvement of social and economic conditions in these nations. The research method involves the analysis of secondary data from various sources, including agricultural production data, food consumption patterns, and socio-economic and policy factors that influence the agricultural sector. The results of the study indicate that the agricultural sector plays a significant role in reducing poverty and enhancing welfare in developing countries. Firstly, the agricultural sector provides employment opportunities for a significant portion of the rural population, often the most vulnerable to poverty. Consequently, the agricultural sector contributes to increased income and access to economic resources for rural communities. Secondly, the agricultural sector also plays a crucial role in providing sufficient and affordable food for the population in developing countries. This positively impacts nutrition and public health, subsequently affecting the quality of life and overall welfare. By improving productivity and access to food resources, the agricultural sector can help reduce hunger and malnutrition. Thirdly, the agricultural sector has the potential to support national economic growth by supplying raw materials to the food processing and textile industries. This creates additional economic opportunities and enhances the competitiveness of developing countries in the global market.