Published: 2025-08-01

Optimizing the NSCOM System for Inventory Management Efficiency: A Case Study at PT Indonesia Nippon Seiki

DOI: 10.35870/jemsi.v11i4.4783

Dony Sugara, Dessy Isfianadewi, Yusuf Sudrajat
  • Dony Sugara: Islamic University of Indonesia
  • Dessy Isfianadewi: Islamic University of Indonesia
  • Yusuf Sudrajat: Islamic University of Indonesia
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This study investigates the optimization of the NSCOM (Nippon Seiki Control Stock System) in supporting inventory operations at PT Indonesia Nippon Seiki's Warehouse Electric division. Using a qualitative approach, the research draws on direct field observations, in-depth interviews with four warehouse personnel, and document analysis to explore how NSCOM contributes to operational efficiency. Findings reveal that NSCOM significantly improves stock accuracy, reduces manual errors, and enables real-time traceability through Handy Terminal integration. Interview data confirmed that system reliability and workflow synchronization were key benefits, although challenges such as limited user access and occasional network issues were noted. The study contributes to the discourse on digital lean manufacturing and ERP subsystems by demonstrating how targeted digital tools can enhance warehouse operations in high-precision industries. Despite limitations related to data access and scope, this research offers practical recommendations for system enhancement and suggests future studies on NSCOM's scalability in broader contexts. 

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NSCOM; Warehouse Management; Inventory Control; Qualitative Research; Digital Lean Manufacturing

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Sugara, D., Isfianadewi, D., & Sudrajat, Y. (2025). Optimizing the NSCOM System for Inventory Management Efficiency: A Case Study at PT Indonesia Nippon Seiki. JEMSI (Jurnal Ekonomi, Manajemen, Dan Akuntansi), 11(4), 2966-2974. https://doi.org/10.35870/jemsi.v11i4.4783
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Dony Sugara, Islamic University of Indonesia
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Department of Management, Faculty of Business and Economics, Islamic University of Indonesia, Yogyakarta, Indonesia.

Dessy Isfianadewi, Islamic University of Indonesia
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Department of Management, Faculty of Business and Economics, Islamic University of Indonesia, Yogyakarta, Indonesia.

Yusuf Sudrajat, Islamic University of Indonesia
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Department of Management, Faculty of Business and Economics, Islamic University of Indonesia, Yogyakarta, Indonesia.

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