Strengthening Social Awareness Values through a Free Takjil Distribution Program by Industrial Engineering Students
Keywords:
banyuraden , community service , logistic distribution , takjilAbstract
The "Tri Dharma Perguruan Tinggi" constitutional mandate requires Indonesian higher education institutions to integrate education, research, and community service to bridge theoretical discourse with social reality. The purpose of this service activity is to apply industrial engineering principles, specifically humanitarian logistics, distribution efficiency, and environmental ergonomics, within a free takjil distribution program to foster social awareness and provide tangible community benefits during Ramadan. Utilizing a Participatory Action Research (PAR) approach, the program actively involved students from Universitas Widya Mataram (UWM) in every phase, from problem identification and planning to implementation and reflection. The methods focused on optimizing integrated systems of people and materials to ensure distribution efficiency and traffic safety on the high-traffic Jalan Tatabumi Selatan. The results of the service demonstrate that the implementation on March 13, 2026, successfully provided iftar meals to commuters, online motorcycle taxi drivers, and low-income residents while effectively mitigating traffic congestion through the use of modified Centralized Distribution Points (CDP) and strategic queue management. Additionally, the program generated a positive economic impact by sourcing supplies from local MSMEs. In conclusion, the activity successfully transformed students into agents of change capable of offering innovative social solutions while reinforcing UWM’s commitment to public welfare. Future initiatives should incorporate route optimization software and expand collaboration with local authorities to further enhance logistical precision and social reach.
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