On September 26, 2024, in Vinh Phuc, National Economics University (NEU), in collaboration with the Vinh Phuc Provincial Statistics Office, organized a national scientific conference on “Logistics Development in the Context of Integration and Industry 4.0” as part of a research project under an agreement signed between the Vinh Phuc Provincial Department of Science and Technology and NEU.

Delegates attending the conference

Representing Vinh Phuc Province at the conference were Nguyen Minh Vinh, Deputy Director of the Provincial Statistics Office; Bui Duc Tho, Chief of Office of the Department of Science and Technology; Phan Quang Vinh, Head of the Division of Scientific Management, Department of Science and Technology; Pham Van Tuyen, Head of the Division of Planning, Finance and General Affairs, Department of Industry and Trade; Tran Huyen Trang, Head of the Division of External Economic Relations, Vinh Phuc Provincial Department of Planning and Investment; and Hoang Van Ban from the Inspectorate of the Department of Transport, along with representatives of the provincial Business Association, several departments and agencies, and local logistics enterprises.

Representing NEU were Dr. Vu Tuan Anh, Director of the Center for Economic and Business Research and Consulting; Dr. Bui Thi Lanh, School of Trade and International Economics; leadership representatives from several faculties and schools; University lecturers; and the project research team.

Logistics plays an important role in the structure of the economy, supporting, connecting and promoting socioeconomic development and contributing to the economy’s competitiveness. Vietnam is considered a market with strong potential and appeal for the development of logistics services. The widespread use of the Internet and digital technology has revolutionized service delivery by logistics enterprises. Amid international economic integration and Industry 4.0, accelerating the development of logistics services will help Vietnam develop its economy and integrate more deeply and broadly into the international economy.

With its favorable geographical location, Vinh Phuc is home to many large industrial enterprises and is one of the country’s leading localities in attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) projects. The province has therefore paid particular attention to planning and developing logistics services. As science and technology advance rapidly, the logistics sector in Vinh Phuc will face numerous difficulties and challenges alongside major opportunities.

The national scientific conference on “Logistics Development in the Context of Integration and Industry 4.0” was held in Vinh Phuc as part of the research project “Assessing the Service Delivery Capacity of Logistics Enterprises in Vinh Phuc Province,” conducted under an agreement signed between the Vinh Phuc Provincial Department of Science and Technology and NEU.

In his opening remarks, Dr. Vu Tuan Anh, Director of the Center for Economic and Business Research and Consulting at NEU, emphasized the important role of logistics enterprises in the economy, particularly in the context of Industry 4.0, in which breakthroughs in artificial intelligence, combined with the Internet of Things (IoT) and modernization tools, have changed logistics service delivery.

Dr. Vu Tuan Anh, Director of the Center for Economic and Business Research and Consulting, at NEU, delivers the opening remarks at the conference

According to Dr. Vu Tuan Anh, logistics costs currently account for approximately 10% of GDP in developed countries, while the figure in developing countries can exceed 20% of GDP. Factors affecting these costs include planning, policy mechanisms, infrastructure, technology, human resources and market maturity. In the current context, the Government of Vietnam has paid attention to and encouraged the development of logistics activities. However, the development of logistics services faces numerous challenges.

The national scientific conference on “Logistics Development in the Context of Integration and Industry 4.0” was held as part of the research project “Assessing the Service Delivery Capacity of Logistics Enterprises in Vinh Phuc Province,” conducted under an agreement signed between the Vinh Phuc Provincial Department of Science and Technology and NEU.

Presentations were delivered at the conference by speakers representing the Department of Planning and Investment, the Provincial Statistics Office, logistics service providers and the project research team.

Technologies used in last-mile logistics—the delivery stage from an intermediate warehouse to the end user—were presented by Cao Cam Linh, Executive Committee Member of the Vietnam Association for Logistics Manpower Development and Chief Consultant at Viettel Consulting Joint Stock Company, in a presentation titled “Lastmile Logistics Technology for E-commerce.” The presentation focused on technologies used in last-mile delivery by Viettel Logistics One Member Limited Liability Company (Viettel Logistics), including robotics and autonomous vehicles, smart warehouses, intelligent transportation systems and big data in last-mile delivery. It also addressed the opportunities, difficulties and challenges facing logistics service providers and raised issues relating to the attractiveness of local logistics service providers.

Conference delegates exchanged and shared perspectives on the current situation, as well as opportunities and challenges in improving the service delivery capacity of logistics enterprises in Vinh Phuc Province. Business representatives also presented and discussed their views on the advantages and difficulties enterprises face in providing logistics services, as well as state management of the local logistics sector.

The conference’s contributions will provide a basis for proposals and advice to the province on implementing coordinated solutions to improve the service delivery capacity of logistics enterprises in Vinh Phuc Province amid efforts to accelerate digital transformation and technology adoption.

Some images from the conference:

Article and photos: Center for Economic and Business Research and Consulting

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