More than ever, Vietnam is facing enormous challenges, the urgent need to streamline the administrative-political apparatus and a long-term strategy for development and growth in the new context. The US is a testament and a valuable lesson for improving the effectiveness of state management associated with socio-economic development. Vietnamese enterprises also need to change their strategic thinking in "streamlining" if they want to survive and develop.

1. The US streamlines the administrative-political apparatus: A valuable lesson for Vietnam

In the context of globalization and increasingly fierce competition, optimizing the administrative-political apparatus becomes a key factor to improve the effectiveness of state management and promote economic development. The US, with its long history of development and notable apparatus adjustments, brings valuable lessons to Vietnam on this journey.

Lessons from the US in streamlining the administrative-political apparatus

Lessons learned from the US's streamlining process:
- Systemic and strategic: The US does not implement streamlining in a discrete manner but is based on long-term strategies and plans, with close coordination between government levels and departments. Clearly defining goals, roadmaps and specific steps is a prerequisite for success.
- Application of technology: The US has strongly invested in and applied information technology in administrative management, from digitizing records and procedures to building online public service platforms. This helps reduce paperwork, processing time and increase transparency.
- Decentralization and authorization: Strong decentralization of authority and responsibility to local governments helps increase initiative, flexibility and better meet the practical needs of people and businesses.
- Continuous assessment and improvement: The US focuses on regularly assessing the performance of the administrative apparatus, thereby identifying bottlenecks and shortcomings and proposing timely improvement solutions.

- Focus on the quality of human resources: Improving the capacity, professional qualifications and public ethics of cadres and civil servants is considered a key factor for the administrative apparatus to operate effectively.

2. Vietnam streamlines the administrative-political management apparatus, an important step forward in the new context
In recent years, Vietnam has made significant efforts in streamlining the administrative-political apparatus. The Government has issued many resolutions and action programs to reorganize the apparatus, reduce staff, and improve the operational efficiency of state agencies.
- Arrange and merge administrative units: Many localities have merged departments, branches and sectors with similar functions, reducing intermediary contacts and improving coordination efficiency.
- Streamlining the payroll: Review and evaluate the capacity of cadres, civil servants and public employees to reduce those who do not meet the requirements, while recruiting and training high-quality staff.
- Promote the application of information technology: Build and deploy management information systems and online public services, facilitating people and businesses in handling administrative procedures.
- Reform administrative procedures: Review and cut cumbersome and complicated procedures, reduce compliance time and costs for people and businesses.

Vietnam's efforts in streamlining the administrative-political management apparatus have received positive feedback from the US and other countries. This shows the international community's recognition of Vietnam's progress in building a streamlined, efficient state apparatus that adapts to the new era - the era of rising up.

After the US announced a reciprocal tax rate of 46% on Vietnamese goods, Vietnam also had tough and flexible diplomatic policies, coordinated and exchanged in a constructive and cooperative spirit to find practical solutions, contributing to the stable and sustainable development of bilateral economic relations, meeting the interests of the people and businesses of the two countries. The decision to impose this tax rate from the US side is "not consistent with the reality of mutually beneficial economic and trade cooperation between the two countries, and does not truly reflect the spirit of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership."

The US imposes a 46% reciprocal tax on Vietnamese goods

3. Streamlining businesses: The key to survival in the digital age
Not only the state apparatus, but also streamlining the production and operation apparatus is an urgent problem for Vietnamese enterprises in the context of increasingly fierce competition and the strong rise of digital transformation.

Digital transformation and the application of modern technology are the keys to streamlining businesses:

- Process automation: Use robots and management software to automate repetitive tasks, reduce errors and free up human resources for more complex tasks.

- Data analysis: Apply data analysis tools to better understand operational efficiency, identify bottlenecks and make data-driven decisions.

- Use cloud platforms: Storing and managing data on cloud platforms increases flexibility, scalability and reduces infrastructure investment costs.

- Apply artificial intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT): Optimize production processes, manage logistics, predict market demand and improve customer experience.

4. Meksmart: Smart solutions for businesses with a digital transformation product set in the logistics sector
In the context of streamlining businesses, especially in the logistics sector, applying technology to optimize operational processes is extremely important. Meksmart is proud to bring a comprehensive product set, supporting logistics businesses to effectively carry out digital transformation.

Meksmart - Smart solutions for logistics businesses

Meksmart's product set includes:

- Transportation management system (MEKTMS): Optimizes transportation planning, vehicle coordination, order tracking, cost management and customer communication.

- Warehouse management system (MEKWMS): Improves warehouse management efficiency, tracks inventory in real time, optimizes import and export processes, and minimizes loss.
- Delivery Management System (MEKDMS): Plan delivery coordination, connect information with customers, manage delivery costs, report and analyze.

- Customized solutions: Meksmart also provides solutions tailored to the specific needs of each logistics enterprise, helping to solve specific problems.

Learning and summarizing experiences from the process of streamlining the US administrative and political apparatus brings valuable lessons for Vietnam on the path to building a creative and effective state. At the same time, in the context of strong digital transformation, streamlining the production and operation apparatus, applying modern technology, especially in the field of logistics, is a key factor for Vietnamese enterprises to improve their competitiveness and develop sustainably.

Meksmart accompanies logistics enterprises on the journey of digital transformation!