Sustainability Study by Mapping Risks Patchouli Supply Chain In Aceh Province

This study aims to identify and map risks in the patchouli supply chain in Aceh Province with the aim of improving supply chain conditions so that patchouli essential oil production becomes stable in terms of quantity and quality. This research uses a descriptive qualitative research design involving all patchouli supply chain actors, using in-depth interviews as the main technique, followed by participatory observation to validate the interview results. The research instrument includes all activities related to supporting facilities and infrastructure for upstream and downstream patchouli commodities. Through interviews with 38 supply chain actors, information was obtained on 32 risks that become obstacles to the development of increasing patchouli production. The obtained risks were then categorized into 5 areas of sustainability, namely ecological, economic, social, infrastructure, legal and institutional. The results show that there are 6 risks in the ecological dimension, 10 risks in the economic dimension, 3 risks in the social dimension, 10 risks in the infrastructure and technology dimension, 3 risks in the legal and institutional dimension.