Ministry of Industry and Trade promotes supply chain connectivity for textile, garment and footwear enterprises

In the context of deep international integration, textile and footwear enterprises need to improve quality and expand cooperation opportunities to increase supply chain value.

On the afternoon of December 4, in Ho Chi Minh City, the "Textile and Footwear Business Connection Workshop" was held, organized by the Southern Industrial Development Technical Support Center (IDCS) - Department of Industry (Ministry of Industry and Trade) in coordination with relevant units.

Delegates attending the workshop.

The workshop is part of a consulting and support program for textile and footwear supporting industry enterprises to participate in domestic and international production supply chains by 2024.

Mr. Le Xuan Tho - Acting Director of the Southern Industrial Development Support Technical Center, Department of Industry (Ministry of Industry and Trade)

Sharing at the event, Mr. Le Xuan Tho - Acting Director of the Southern Industrial Development Support Technical Center, Department of Industry (Ministry of Industry and Trade) - emphasized: The textile and footwear industries are two important economic sectors, not only contributing greatly to the national export turnover but also creating millions of jobs for workers, contributing to the stability and development of the socio-economy.

However, in the context of deep international integration and increasing market demands, businesses in the industry need to seek solutions to improve quality, increase supply chain value and expand cooperation opportunities.

Mr. Le Xuan Tho - Acting Director of the Southern Regional Industrial Development Support Technical Center - awarded certificates to enterprises participating in the Project.

“The workshop aims to create strong momentum for the sustainable development of the textile and footwear industry, as well as raise awareness of dual transformation - combining digital transformation and green transformation. At the same time, it is an important bridge to help domestic and international enterprises establish sustainable cooperative relationships, optimize supply chains and increase product value,” said Mr. Le Xuan Tho.

Dr. Pham Thi Hong Phuong (Ho Chi Minh City University of Industry) representing experts and the host unit briefly reported on the project implementation process.

Highly appreciating the Project "Consulting and providing technical support for supporting industry enterprises in the textile and footwear sector to participate in the supply chain of domestic and foreign manufactured products" under the supporting industry development program in 2024, Mr. Luu Manh Hung - Director of Thai Thanh Textile and Dyeing Company Limited and Ms. Huynh Do Uyen - Director of Hieu Thao Company - emphasized that the project will contribute practically to solving the problems that enterprises are facing in the current context; as well as supporting enterprises in finding opportunities to connect and cooperate...

Experts and speakers exchanged and discussed dual transformation and connection of textile, garment and footwear supply chains at the workshop.

Experts from the Korea Institute of Industrial Technology also shared and provided information on new technologies in the textile industry. At the same time, they shared information, the latest trends and introduced and promoted products of enterprises in the textile, footwear and leather industries.

Southern Regional Industrial Development Support Technical Center (Department of Industry) signed a cooperation agreement with the Ho Chi Minh City Textile, Embroidery and Knitting Association.

The workshop also received many questions from business representatives about dual conversion, how to participate, connect to the supply chain... in the discussion section. Representatives of IDCS, Ho Chi Minh City Textile, Embroidery and Knitting Association, experts, and speakers shared and answered each business.

Signing between supporting industry manufacturing enterprises and leading enterprises.

Within the framework of the workshop, there were also activities of connection, cooperation, and B2B trade between leading enterprises and suppliers; signing of memorandums of understanding (MOU) for strategic cooperation between enterprises, enhancing competitiveness in domestic and international markets.

Source: https://congthuong.vn/bo-cong-thuong-thuc-day-ket-noi-chuoi-cung-ung-cho-doanh-nghiep-det-may-da-giay-362501.html