Value-Added Processing Analysis for the Cassava Industry toward a Green Economy: A BPMN and VSM Study

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10.2991/978-94-6239-781-1_12How to use a DOI?

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Sustainable Agriculture; Green Economy; Business Process Model and Notation (BPMN); Value Stream Mapping (VSM); Supply Chain Optimization

Abstract

The increasing environmental pollution caused by synthetic plastics highlights the urgent need for sustainable, nature-based alternatives. However, challenges persist due to the limited availability and relatively high cost of eco-friendly raw materials. One promising option is the utilization of Indonesia’s abundant natural resources, particularly cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz). As a local commodity with high adaptability and low agricultural input requirements, cassava holds significant potential as a raw material for biodegradable plastic production. In addition to plastics, cassava can be transformed into various value-added products such as bioethanol, liquid sugar, and analog rice. This dual role positions cassava as both an environmental and economic solution. The present study seeks to evaluate cassava’s industrialization potential by employing Business Process Model and Notation (BPMN) to map the upstream-to-downstream supply chain and Value Stream Mapping (VSM) to identify inefficiencies. The BPMN mapping indicates six main stages in the cassava supply chain: cultivation by farmers, collection, sorting and grading, processing, production and packaging, and distribution to consumers. The VSM analysis further identifies several non-value-added activities that require optimization to improve overall system performance. Importantly, cassava-based biodegradable plastics provide a practical means to reduce synthetic waste and accelerate the shift toward a green economy. Thus, the integrated development of the cassava industry represents a strategic pathway for building sustainable agricultural systems, strengthening local economies, and supporting large-scale adoption of environmentally friendly products to achieve a cleaner future.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Petrik Marianus Samosir
AU  - Tya Ulfah
AU  - Robela S. O. Lumban Gaol
AU  - Tri Febrianto
PY  - 2026
DA  - 2026/09/30
TI  - Value-Added Processing Analysis for the Cassava Industry toward a Green Economy: A BPMN and VSM Study
BT  - Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Applied Engineering, Sciences, Technology and Innovation (AESTI 2025)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 129
EP  - 137
SN  - 2352-5401
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6239-781-1_12
DO  - 10.2991/978-94-6239-781-1_12
ID  - Samosir2026
ER  -