A footwear SME from Mojokerto has successfully penetrated the global market by collaborating with more than 300 local shoe artisans. This effort has opened up significant export opportunities to countries such as Malaysia, Singapore, and several regions in Europe. The SME has been conducting regular exports since the beginning of this year and has recorded steadily increasing sales figures, driven by innovative designs and product quality that compete effectively in the international market.
This success not only demonstrates the capacity of local SMEs to compete in the global market but also highlights the importance of upstream-downstream collaboration between artisans and main business operators. By collaborating with artisans from various villages in Mojokerto, this SME is not only focused on business profits but also contributes to strengthening the local economy and creating new job opportunities. The local government is also expected to provide further support in the form of training, access to capital, and export certification facilitation to ensure this expansion continues to grow and sustainably.
