The Role of Worker Skills and Innovation in the Digital Transformation Process

The importance of workers' creative capacity and vocational training in the process of digital transformation and smart factory development was emphasized, drawing attention to new opportunities.

The Role of Workers in Production

In the context of digital transformation and smart factory development, workers do not remain merely direct operators of production lines; they also constitute a vital resource for the creation of initiatives, technical improvements, and increasing labor productivity.

Innovation Potential

Mrs. Nguyen Thi Lam Giang, Director of the Department of Science, Technology and Digital Transformation under the Ministry of Industry and Trade, stated that the country possesses great potential regarding innovation. According to the Global Innovation Index, the country ranks 44th out of 139 nations in terms of innovation.

The Scope of Vocational Training

While it was expressed that there is still great potential in developing the creative capacity of employees, it was emphasized that vocational training must include information technology, artificial intelligence, data, and technologies supporting smart manufacturing.

Cooperation and Models

In the statement, it was indicated that Japan's Kosen educational model can be taken as an example, drawing attention to the critical importance of the three-way connection model between the state, schools, and businesses.