The e-commerce platform for agribusiness aims to simplify distribution chain for agricultural commodity
Bekasi-based agribusiness e-commerce platform Sikumis announced it has pivoted its business direction. Previously dabbling in B2B as an
e-commerce platform offering industrial products and equipment for farms
and fisheries, the company now focusses on offering a B2B and B2C
online marketplace for farming, fishery, and agriculture-based small
businesses. The startup cited the pivot as ‘the best decision’ moving forward. It also launched the
‘#gerakanpetanimodern’ (#ModernFarmersMovement) campaign with the goal
to circumvent the agricultural commodity distribution chain which is
believed to be the most pressing issue in Indonesia’s agricultural
sector. “Hopefully the #gerakanpetanimodern
campaign will help us achieve one of our goals to cut off food
distribution chain on a national level, and to improve the livelihood of
Indonesian farmers and fishermen. It will eventually lead to more young
Indonesians working in farming, fishery, and agribusiness; allow us to
achieve food sovereignty; and to win competition in ASEAN Economic
Community,” according to a statement by Sikumis as quoted by Daily
Social.
Products on Sikumis’ platform are being
divided into seven categories: Farming, Forestry & Plantation,
Livestock, Fishery & Marine, Ecology & Parks, Books, Softwares
& Training, Agricultural Instruments & Infrastructure. In the future, Sikumis plans to expand
its features by adding online kiosks, online commodity auction, price
barometer, and a mobile app that connects customers to farmers,
fishermen, and small business owners in their area. It also plans to allow customers to
announce ‘vacancy’ for farmers or fishermen to become a supplier for
their business (hotels, restaurants, etc.). The startup is a part of holding group PT. Sabas Sinergi Indonesia.
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