The year 2025 marks a pivotal moment for digital transformation in manufacturing, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Vietnam. Amid rising input costs, fierce market competition, and increasingly demanding customers, applying technology to optimize operations is no longer a “choice”—it is a matter of survival. But are Vietnamese SMEs truly ready? And what role do enablers like MettiTech Group Holdings play in this critical journey?
Digital Transformation in Manufacturing: A Dual Force of Opportunity and Pressure
According to the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the percentage of manufacturing enterprises in Vietnam applying digital technology remains below 20%, with most being large corporations. SMEs—accounting for over 95% of all businesses—are falling behind in the race toward Industry 4.0.
Major challenges facing SMEs:
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Lack of financial and technological human resources.
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No clear digital strategy, often digitizing only minor aspects like accounting or sales.
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Fear of risk when investing in new technologies, with unclear short-term returns.
Why 2025 Is a ‘Golden Time’ for SMEs to Transform
The manufacturing market is undergoing a significant shift under the pressure of:
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Global supply chains demanding transparency and real-time data.
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Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) requiring standardized processes and quality assurance.
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Consumers favoring smart, sustainable products with clear origins.
At the same time, government support policies—such as digital transformation credit packages, technology tax incentives, and public-private partnership programs—are creating unprecedented leverage for SMEs.
Digital Transformation in Manufacturing Is Not Just About Robots—It’s a Change in Mindset
Many businesses misunderstand digital transformation as a costly investment in fully automated robots. In reality, the journey starts with:
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Building operational management systems (ERP, MES).
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Connecting real-time production data.
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Digitizing quality control and predictive maintenance processes.
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Applying AI or IoT to analyze line efficiency, optimize inventory, and reduce energy consumption.
MettiTech Group Holdings: Empowering SMEs on the Smart Manufacturing Journey
As a multidisciplinary group with core strengths in technology, industry, and finance, MettiTech Group Holdings is actively implementing digital transformation programs for small and medium-sized manufacturers in Vietnam.
Through subsidiaries such as Metti R&D, MettiTech Solutions, and partnerships with local and international tech leaders, MettiTech offers:
Comprehensive solutions for manufacturing digitalization:
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Factory audits and customized digital transformation roadmaps.
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Implementation of smart manufacturing systems (MES, SCADA, IoT).
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Development of data analytics tools and factory management dashboards.
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Training in modern production and technology management.
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Connection to funding sources and innovation investment funds for SMEs.
Conclusion: Digital Transformation Is No Longer “Just for Big Companies”
Digital transformation in manufacturing offers SMEs the opportunity to leap forward, enhance competitiveness, and access global markets. What matters most is starting with practical, flexible steps aligned with internal capacity.
MettiTech Group Holdings is committed to accompanying Vietnamese enterprises in building smart factories, embracing Industry 4.0 technologies, and promoting sustainable development. In this digital era, today’s initiative will become tomorrow’s competitive edge.
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