This paper reports on the application of a methodological approach called soft systems methodology (SSM) in Batik Industrial Cluster Solo. Stages in the application of SSM are illustrated including the development of a rich picture and conceptual models which conducted in Batik Industrial Cluster Solo. We will only summarizing the preliminary results in this paper since it needs further investigation from each stakeholder point of view in Batik Industrial Cluster Solo. By using service system science perspective, we apply soft system methodology for each stage in Batik industrial cluster and explore how to social value for each stakeholders and customers’ value as well through value co-creation

Batik industry constitute of one of 14 classified creative industries in Indonesia. As part of creative industry, batik design and the batik product is possible continuously develop. In this research, we focus on Batik Industrial Cluster in central Java, Solo. This research aim is to model value co-creation process and value orchestration platform as a hierarchical service by using service science perspective. We argue value orchestration management strategies to promote Solo as batik industrial clusters to world favourite tourist destination. To achieve it, we first examine and express the situation from batik industrial cluster in Solo by using qualitative approach. Then, we analyze a process model of value co-creation consisting of four phases, i.e., co-experience, co-definition, co-elevation and co-development. The model describes interactive relationship among stakeholders in Batik industrial cluster by involving value co-creation process to supporting such collaboration. Finally, we apply three management strategies of value orchestration platform for orchestrating value co-creation process, i.e., involvement, curation and empowerment strategies.

This systematic literature review examines the adoption of green growth practices at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), synthesizing findings from 56 peer-reviewed articles published between 2010 and 2024. The study explores key dimensions of green growth, including environmental innovation, circular economy practices, and green financial management across various sectors and geographical regions. The analysis reveals a progressive shift in SMEs’ sustainability practices, from initial awareness to ecosystem development, influenced by factors at the macro, meso, and micro levels. Key drivers identified include government policies, market pressures, and technological innovations, while primary barriers encompass financial constraints and knowledge gaps. The research highlights emerging trends such as the integration of digitalization, circular economy models, and green finance in SMEs’ sustainability efforts. Additionally, it uncovers significant research gaps, particularly in understanding the long-term impacts of green growth initiatives and the role of resilience in post-pandemic recovery. This study concludes by proposing a future research agenda focusing on themes like AI-driven business model innovation, blockchain in green finance, and cross-sector policy harmonization. These findings offer valuable insights for policymakers, business leaders, and researchers in fostering sustainable practices across the SME sector.

Jenes River lies in the south of Surakarta City, passing through Laweyan, Serengan, and Pasar Kliwon. The condition of the water deteriorates day by day because of human activities including the process of batik making, textile factories, and neighborhood waste where most of the waste is directly thrown into this river. Before the water quality was degraded people could obtain many benefits from consuming the water and using it to support their daily life activities, but now because the river condition already below the quality standard, the water is no longer safe to consume and the river ecosystem is also damage. This chapter delineates this problem, stressing batik waste pollution as one of the causes for environmental degradation in Jenes River. Stakeholder analysis is explored with all possible claims from every stakeholder by using critical system heuristics (CSH). The claims are collected based on primary data from interview with several key persons, and secondary data from papers, journal articles, and newspapers. After displaying the problem constellation, conflict potency is explored using Drama-theoretic Dilemma Analysis (DtDA). DtDA is used to analyze dilemmas that arise in this problem. The DtDA analysis uses confrontation manager software. The results are several scenarios that can be implemented by the stakeholders to eliminate the dilemmas and propose solutions.