Seminar: “Updates on Procurement, Warehousing, and Logistics Practices in Import–Export Enterprises in the Digital Business Environment”
The Faculty of Commerce and Tourism organized a seminar to provide updates on practical procurement, warehousing, and logistics operations in import–export enterprises amid digital transformation. The event strengthened university–industry linkages while enabling lecturers to incorporate current industry practices into teaching and research.
On the morning of May 17, 2026, at Room A303, University of Finance – Marketing, the Faculty of Commerce and Tourism organized a seminar entitled “Updates on Procurement, Warehousing, and Logistics Practices in Import–Export Enterprises in the Digital Business Environment.”
The seminar brought together Faculty leaders, department heads, lecturers from the Faculty of Commerce and Tourism, and guest speakers from businesses specializing in logistics, procurement, warehousing, and related operations. The event provided a valuable professional forum for strengthening the connection between university education and actual business operations.
In his opening remarks, Dr. Nguyen Xuan Hiep, Dean of the Faculty of Commerce and Tourism, emphasized the increasingly important role of digital transformation in logistics, procurement, and supply chain management. He noted that incorporating practical experience from businesses is essential for lecturers to enhance teaching quality, develop relevant learning materials, and better meet the requirements of application-oriented education.
During the seminar, Mr. Nguyen Doan Thang, Trucking & Warehousing Manager at Flexport VN, shared practical insights into road transportation and warehousing operations within import–export supply chains. His presentation highlighted the role of data integration, service coordination, and technology in improving the operational efficiency of transportation and warehousing activities in the digital environment.
Mr. Nguyen Doan Thang, Trucking & Warehousing Manager, Flexport VN
Continuing the program, Ms. Nguyen Thi Hoang Yen, Senior Procurement Manager at PepsiCo Foods Vietnam, presented current trends in procurement management in modern enterprises. Her presentation highlighted how procurement has evolved from a primary focus on cost control and supplier selection toward broader areas such as sourcing strategy, supplier evaluation, risk management, and digital transformation in procurement processes.
Ms. Nguyen Thi Hoang Yen, Senior Procurement Manager, PepsiCo Foods Vietnam
In the third session, Ms. Pham Thi Xuan Nhat, Logistics Director at MN Global Logistics and Director of Training at Thien Minh Tri JSC, provided a comprehensive perspective on logistics capabilities, warehousing management, and human resource development in the logistics sector in the context of digitalization. Her presentation raised several important issues concerning the skills, operational mindset, and adaptability required of today’s logistics workforce.
Ms. Pham Thi Xuan Nhat, Logistics Director, MN Global Logistics, and Director of Training, Thien Minh Tri JSC
In addition to the expert presentations, the seminar featured an interactive discussion between lecturers and guest speakers. The discussion focused on highly practical topics, including the standardization of operational processes, data coordination across supply chains, digital transformation in logistics and procurement, and the professional competencies expected of graduates entering the labor market.
Through the seminar, lecturers gained additional practical insights to update course content, develop case studies and learning materials, and strengthen career orientation for students. The speakers’ contributions also helped clarify the gap between academic knowledge and the operational requirements of businesses.
The seminar further strengthened the relationship between the Faculty of Commerce and Tourism and the business community while opening new opportunities for cooperation in education, applied research, and career development. The event concluded in a professional, open, and productive atmosphere, delivering meaningful practical value for the Faculty’s academic and professional activities.
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