BONE, 26 JUNE 2026 – The Daily Management Board (BPH) of the IAIN Bone Islamic Economics Study Program (HMPS) Student Association for the 2026/2027 period successfully held a work program from the Department of Entrepreneurship entitledKECINDUS STUDY TOUR (Get to Know Industry Stories). This industrial visit activity was held on Wednesday, June 24 2026, with the main destination being the largest bread producing factory in Indonesia,PT Nippon Indosari Corpindo Tbk (Sari Roti)in Makassar.
This activity was attended by active students from Semester 2-6 of the Sharia Economics Study Program at IAIN Bone and accompanied directly by the Supervisor, Dr. Andi Ika Fahrika, S.E., M.Sc. Before leaving for the visit location, the group of participants was officially released by the Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Islamic Business, IAIN Bone, Dr. H. Ahmad Abdul Mutalib, Lc., M.Ag..
Activity Flow: FromSafety Inductionto Direct Observation
The series of visits begins with safety procedures (Safety Induction) by factory security to ensure all participants understand the regulations and things that are prohibited while in the industrial area. After walking along the special pedestrian path, the group was warmly welcomed by Sari Roti management.
In the presentation session, students received a comprehensive explanation regarding:
Profile and history of development of PT Nippon Indosari Corpindo Tbk.
Map of branch distribution and product diversification of Sari Roti.
Standardization of raw materials and detailed production processes, from initial processing to the packaging stage (packaging).
The highlight of the event was filled withfactory tour, where students see the production area directly to observe the implementation of strict hygiene standards, food safety (food safety), as well as a quality control system (quality control). This activity then ended with an interactive discussion session (question and answer), group photos, and handing over souvenirs as a form of appreciation to the company.
Impressions and Expectations of Accompanying Lecturers
HMPS Islamic Economics Supervisor IAIN Bone, Dr. Andi Ika Fahrika, SE., M.Si., expressed high appreciation for the openness of the industry and the great benefits that students obtained through this activity.
We are very impressed with the work system and modern technology implemented by the company. "The team from Sari Roti is also very open in sharing knowledge with our students," said Dr. Andi Ika Fahrika, SE., M.Si..
He also added several important points regarding the relevance of this visit to the academic world:
Synergy of Theory and Practice:The production process observed was considered to be very in line with the economics courses taught in class, so that students could see firsthand how the theory was implemented in the field.
K3 Education and Discipline:The implementation of Occupational Safety and Health (K3) and strict work discipline in factories are concrete examples for students before entering the professional world.
Real Picture of the Industry:Through industry explanations, students gain real insight into work standards, downstream challenges, and future career opportunities.
Looking at Future Collaboration Opportunities
Through this Kecindus momentum, Dr. Andi Ika Fahrika, SE., M.Sc. have high hopes that this visit will become a bridge for closer collaboration between academics and the industrial sector.
"We really hope that this collaboration can continue in the future, either through student internship programs, research collaborations, or the implementation of the Independent Learning Campus (MBKM) program. Hopefully more and more of our students can study directly here," he concluded.
