Abstract

The Indonesian Army has a logistics function that requires transportation to support logistical distribution such as materials, facilities, and maintenance in its units. Types of transportation logistics that can be used consist of motorized transportation, trains, pipes, and horses. PT XYZ is one of the railroad companies that provides rail products for passenger and freight transport. Even that, PT XYZ has not contributed to providing transportation facilities for the logistics transportation of the Indonesian Army. This research was conducted to assess the manufacturing readiness level (MRL) of PT XYZ in providing Indonesian Army logistics transportation. This research is qualitative method which involves the collection and analysis of descriptive data. PT XYZ's manufacturing readiness level (MRL) assessment was carried out through the MRL meter. The results of the assessment were also validated directly by observation at PT XYZ workshops and interviews with the Heads of Fields. The results showed that PT XYZ's manufacturing readiness level (MRL) was at eight levels, which means it was ready to start initial production. Thus, it is still necessary to improve PT XYZ's efforts to increase its manufacturing readiness level (MRL) to support the Indonesian Army's logistics transportation. The strategies that should implemented by PT XYZ in supporting the Indonesian Army logistics transportation are market development, product development, innovation, joint ventures, and backward integration. In supporting Indonesian army logistics transportation, PT XYZ needs to collaborate with the government. PT XYZ could provide multipurpose trains through orders from the Indonesian Army and approval from the government.