The video discusses the second element of the export business preparation competency unit: Formulating Export Business Preparation. This involves using SWOT analysis to assess the readiness of a company and its products for exporting.

SWOT Analysis Framework
📌 SWOT analysis is a descriptive, simple method for strategic planning, introduced by Albert Humphrey of Stanford University (c. 1960–1970).
🔎 It identifies internal factors (Strengths (S) and Weaknesses (W)) and external factors (Opportunities (O) and Threats (T)).
⚖️ The analysis must be honest and realistic, focusing on the current state rather than ideal expectations, and should avoid "gray areas" in classification.
📝 The output should use concise and simple language, linking findings to ongoing competition.

Internal & External Analysis of the Company
👥 Internal Factors (S & W): These relate to the company's core structure.
* Product Elements: Assessing the strengths and weaknesses in the final product components.
* Legality: Checking the company's legal status (e.g., PT, CV, individual proprietorship) and necessary documents like NPWP and NIB.
* Management & Personnel: Evaluating the functional areas required for export operations.
* Capital/Funding: Determining the source of funds available for promotion, sampling, and participation in international events.

🌍 External Factors (O & T): These stem from the outside environment.
* Government Policy: Analyzing current Indonesian government regulations as they affect export potential (opportunity or threat).
* Regulations in Destination Countries: Reviewing the rules and requirements in the target export markets.
* Partners and Buyers: Assessing the certainty and stability of foreign buyers or partners.
* Support Institutions: Evaluating relationships with reliable external parties like freight forwarders, surveyors, and payment system providers (e.g., LC usage).

SWOT Analysis of the Product
🏭 Product Internal Factors (S & W): Focuses on inherent product capabilities.
* Supply Chain & Quality: Assessing the continuity of supply and product quality, especially for non-producers regarding raw material procurement.
* Technology & Equipment: Evaluating the production technology—new, efficient technology is a strength; old, frequently broken machinery is a weakness.
* Raw Materials: Examining the reliability, quality, and pricing competitiveness of required raw and auxiliary materials.
* Registration and Certification: Checking for necessary permits or market entry authorizations (e.g., FDA if targeting the US), which significantly impact market access.

Key Points & Insights
➡️ SWOT Analysis is Foundational: It serves to formulate identified problems, leading directly to the development of a global strategic plan and subsequent export marketing action programs.
➡️ Legal Readiness is Simple: Obtaining basic legal status (PT/CV/Individual) along with NPWP and NIB is straightforward and free; lack thereof is a key internal weakness to resolve immediately.
➡️ Payment Security Matters: Understanding export payment systems (like LC) is crucial; relying on insecure methods where payment only occurs after goods arrive is a significant threat to profitability.
➡️ Certification as Strength/Weakness: Product standards and production facility certifications (e.g., Halal, HACCP) must be assessed as they directly influence competitiveness in foreign markets.

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