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This study aims to analyze the implementation of Total Quality Management (TQM) in improving service quality at KPUD Tani Wilis, particularly in the supply and distribution of livestock feed. The research employs a descriptive qualitative approach with data collected through in-depth interviews and direct observations involving cooperative management, employees, and customers. Data were analyzed using an interactive model consisting of data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The findings indicate that TQM implementation has been relatively effective, reflected through three key components: customer value strategy, organizational systems, and continuous quality improvement. Services are perceived as responsive, polite, and informative, supported by adequate delivery facilities. The main challenge lies in occasional delays in feed delivery caused by weather conditions, which affect customer perceptions of reliability. Overall, TQM contributes positively to service quality, customer satisfaction, and operational effectiveness, although further improvements in risk management and service consistency are needed to achieve optimal quality.

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.

Koperasi merupakan salah satu model usaha bersama yang dikelola oleh anggota dan untuk kesejahteraan bersama. Koperasi sebagai unit usaha otonom mampu berperan dalam berbagai skala ekonomi, termasuk sebagai rantai pasok keuangan dalam ekosistem usaha kecil dan menengah (UMKM).  Penelitian ini mengkaji berbagai jenis artikel yang terkait dengan koperasi sebagai rantai pasok keuangan  dengan konsep gadai dari berbagai artikel jurnal nasional dan internasional sejak tahun 2018  hingga tahun 2022.  Tujuan utama makalah ini adalah meneliti tren, peluang dan kendala rantai pasok keuangan dengan wujud koperasi berbasis gadai syariah. Dengan menggunakan analisis statistik deskriptif  dari 50 artikel jurnal nasional, 74% atau 34 jurnal sudah mengemukakan peran koperasi sebagai rantai pasok pembiayaan, 16% atau 8 artikel fokus pada peran gadai dalam pembiayaan UMKM. Selebihnya, sebanyak 6% dan 4% menjelaskan peran koperasi, UMKM dalam perekonomian.  Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa koperasi sebagai rantai pasok keuangan merupakan strategi pemberdayaan UMKM dan sekaligus sebagai akses keuangan inklusi bagi UMKM dan masyarakat.