The handbook is intended to help food businesses provide the right roadmap to apply technology at different levels, with 6 key solutions in digital transformation.
On June 28, the Enterprise Development Department (Ministry of Planning and Investment) coordinated with the Center for Digital Transformation and Agricultural Statistics (Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development) and the United States Agency for International Development. (USAID) in Vietnam has launched a Digital Transformation Manual for Small and Medium Enterprises in the field of food processing and distribution.
This is an event within the framework of the Program to support businesses in digital transformation for the period of 2021 – 2025, thereby, providing overview information, raising awareness and giving instructions for small and medium enterprises, developing application of digital technology in the field of food processing and distribution.
The handbook is intended to help businesses come up with an appropriate roadmap to apply technology at different levels, associated with production and business goals and existing resources.
In the handbook, the program’s experts analyzed some difficulties, provided solutions and shared practical lessons to promote the digital transformation of small and medium enterprises in the processing sector. and food distribution.
Press conference to launch Notebooky digital transformation for small and medium enterprises in the field of food processing and distribution. Photo: MPI. |
6 digital conversion solution The focus recommended by experts in the handbook includes: Data collection and analysis solutions, traceability solutions, transportation management, warehouse and inventory management, product quality management solutions. , multi-channel sales management solution.
In particular, two solutions that experts note businesses need to prioritize for early deployment are omnichannel sales and traceability to increase revenue and increase links in the chain.
In addition, the handbook also gives suggestions on building a roadmap to implement the argument transformation of food processing and distribution enterprises in consuming products in the domestic and export markets.
In particular, the factors that businesses need to consider when developing a digital transformation plan are compliance with the State’s regulations and regulations and standards of export markets, expanding markets, attracting customers. and cost optimization.
In particular, the program’s experts also noted that businesses when digital transformation need to be aware of strict regulations from major markets around the world related to the following criteria: Environment, society and management treatment (ESG).
Sharing at the handbook launch ceremony, grandfather Phan Viet Hoan, General Director of Freshdi The Handbook contains a lot of necessary and useful knowledge for businesses to understand the digital transformation process and apply digital technologies in their production and business activities.
“The handbook provides a very comprehensive perspective, helping us understand more about the digital transformation journey of businesses in the field of food processing and distribution, thereby providing the best digital transformation solutions for the community. business partners in managing sales and communicating product stories for Vietnamese agricultural products,” said Mr. Hoan.
According to the 2022 report by the International Organization for Research and Data, Global Processed Food Market (EMIS), the food industry is estimated to achieve a compound growth rate (CAGR) of 3.8%. from 2023 to 2028.
The same growth trend is also seen in the Vietnamese market when the Government considers this as one of the priority industries for development in order to increase the output and export value of agricultural products and food. domestic processing.
In Vietnam, on March 28, the Prime Minister also approved the “National Action Plan to transform a transparent, responsible and sustainable food system by 2030” that will require businesses to In the coming time, enterprises must consider applying technology solutions to support the management and compliance of these requirements.
The program to support businesses in digital transformation in the 2021-2025 period is chaired by the Ministry of Planning and Investment and coordinated by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The program aims to achieve the goal by 2025: 100% of businesses have increased awareness of digital transformation,
At least 100,000 businesses will receive technical support on digital transformation, at least 100 businesses will be supported as a typical successful digital transformation model to spread and replicate
Establishing a network of experts including at least 100 organizations and individuals consulting, providing solutions to promote digital transformation for businesses, and supporting the development of digital platforms.
According to Mekongasean