Laws on Supporting Digital Transformation of Small and Medium Sized Logistics Enterprises in Vietnam*
- DOI
- 10.2991/aebmr.k.211119.055How to use a DOI?
- Keywords
- Logistics; Logistics SMEs; Digital transformation; Law on Digital Support
- Abstract
Digital transformation in logistics enterprises is the process of integrating technology into business activities to optimize time, cost and to improve competitiveness. With the central position of the supply chain in logistics activities, the transformation of digital in logistics activities plays a crucial role to apply digital transformation throughout the economy. This article analyzes current situation of digital conversion of logistics in small and medium enterprises (L-SMEs) in Vietnam, evaluates and suggests solutions to complete legal regulations on digital support for logistics enterprises.
Research purpose:
This article analyzes current situation of digital conversion of logistics in small and medium enterprises (L-SMEs) in Vietnam, evaluates and suggests solutions to complete legal regulations on digital support for logistics enterprises.
Research motivation:
The policies and laws on supporting logistics enterprises are not concentrated but dispersed in too many documents; while the regulations do not cover issues arising in the process digital transformation in logistics and in L-SMEs today. Therefore, it needs to continue to be implemented in a more focused, targeted and substantive direction, closely following the needs of businesses in each field, in each type of business within the logistics service industry.
Research design, approach and method:
The article uses methods of systematization, analysis, interpretation, qualitative and quantitative methods,.. which are common methods in social science research and jurisprudence research to analyze the given content.
Main findings:
Reality shows that there are currently barriers in the process, such as: The notice and awareness of the urgency of digital switch for SME logistics; L-SMEs only use new information technology applications at a basic and disjointed level; Digital transformation exceeds the economic potential of logistics SMEs; Lack of infrastructure for digital transformation; Lack of highly qualified human resources to approach digital transformation; The risk of data and information leakage from businesses or customers; Many enterprises have concerns for legal risks; other barriers such as the latest information about digital technology, difficulties in changing traditional business practices, etc.
Practical/managerial implications:
Digital transformation is necessary for logistics activities, if firms want to survive the ever-changing market. Therefore, legislation to support digital transformation for L-SMEs has a profound impact on the efficiency of logistics service activities in Vietnam.
- Copyright
- © 2021 The Authors. Published by Atlantis Press International B.V.
- Open Access
- This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC license.
Cite this article
TY - CONF AU - Nguyen Van LAM PY - 2021 DA - 2021/12/07 TI - Laws on Supporting Digital Transformation of Small and Medium Sized Logistics Enterprises in Vietnam* BT - Proceedings of the International Conference on Emerging Challenges: Business Transformation and Circular Economy (ICECH 2021) PB - Atlantis Press SP - 623 EP - 630 SN - 2352-5428 UR - https://doi.org/10.2991/aebmr.k.211119.055 DO - 10.2991/aebmr.k.211119.055 ID - LAM2021 ER -