In the post-pandemic era marked by prolonged geopolitical tensions, the global supply chain is undergoing a major restructuring. By 2025, we are likely to witness the formation of a “new order” in logistics, production, and international trade—where Vietnamese enterprises must adapt or risk falling behind or being excluded from major global value chains.
Below are four critical trends shaping the global supply chain landscape that Vietnamese businesses must closely monitor and proactively prepare for.
1. Supply Chain Reorientation Toward “Nearshoring” and “Friend-Shoring”
Multinational corporations are moving away from low-cost supply chains to safer, more resilient ones—closer to their end markets or within strategic partner networks. For Vietnam, this shift presents both opportunities and challenges: capitalizing on trade agreements and geographic advantages, while improving infrastructure, technology, and investment readiness.
What businesses should do:
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Upgrade to green, transparent, and high-standard production models
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Join industry clusters to become a reliable satellite in the supply chain
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Accelerate digital transformation to enable real-time responsiveness
2. Green Supply Chains Becoming the New Global Standard
Major markets such as the EU, Japan, and Canada are tightening requirements for traceability, carbon emissions, environmental compliance, and sustainable production. “Greening the supply chain” is no longer a trend—it is a prerequisite for global trade participation.
What businesses should do:
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Measure and disclose carbon footprints
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Use recycled materials and optimize energy-intensive processes
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Join ESG assessment systems to gain a competitive edge
3. Increasing Pressure on Transparency and Traceability
Importers are demanding not only good products, but also visibility into where and how they are made, and by whom. This particularly affects industries like agriculture, textiles, wood furniture, and consumer goods.
What businesses should do:
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Invest in traceability systems using QR codes or blockchain
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Develop digital capability profiles to build international buyer trust
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Train supply chain risk managers and compliance teams
4. Rapid Automation and AI Integration in Logistics
From smart warehouses and robotic packaging to AI-powered demand forecasting, every link in the global supply chain is transforming. Without catching up to this wave, Vietnamese businesses risk higher operational costs—and eventual exclusion from competitive global chains.
What businesses should do:
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Apply AI in inventory forecasting, warehousing, and transportation
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Automate production and packaging lines
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Integrate data systems across departments for seamless supply chain management
🔚 Conclusion: Global Supply Chain Restructuring Is a Challenge—But Also a Chance
The world is shifting—and the global supply chain is shifting with it. Vietnamese businesses that focus only on cost-cutting, while neglecting systems, technology, and human capital, will soon be left behind. Conversely, those who prepare early and embrace transformation will find new momentum for growth.
Sekino is a prime example of this forward-thinking mindset. As a leading manufacturer and exporter of high-quality stainless steel accessories, Sekino has consistently upgraded its processes, adopted advanced supply chain technologies, and ensured transparent sourcing while meeting the world’s most stringent standards. Its long-term investment in internal capabilities has helped Sekino stay firmly positioned in the global supply chain—and fully ready to seize opportunities as the world enters a new phase of restructuring by 2025.
