Overcoming rising input costs and supply challenges in business
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- 16:50 18/07/2024
DNHN - Currently, businesses are facing significant challenges as input costs rise and supply becomes difficult. The shortage of supply can impact business operations, profits, and the competitiveness of businesses.
Recently, businesses have faced significant increases in input costs. Some key factors putting pressure on costs include:
The prices of raw materials, such as oil, steel, copper, and other materials, have increased sharply recently. This price increase stems from various factors, including increased demand, supply disruptions, and geopolitical and global market factors. The increase in raw material prices raises production costs for businesses, affecting profitability and competitiveness.
Labor costs are an important factor in the input costs of businesses. Wage increases and costly requirements for benefits and working conditions have put pressure on businesses. This is especially overwhelming for labor-intensive industries, such as manufacturing and services.

In addition to facing increased costs, businesses also face difficulties in finding and maintaining supply.
Supply shortages can occur in various industries. This can be due to many reasons, including production disruptions, limited natural resources, and political factors. Businesses face the risk of not having enough raw materials, goods, or services necessary to maintain their business operations.
With rising input costs and supply shortages, suppliers may increase prices or impose stricter conditions on businesses. This can put pressure on business profits and increase the risk of maintaining supply relationships.
To cope with the challenges of rising input costs and difficult supply issues, businesses can adopt the following measures. First, businesses can enhance the optimization of production and operation processes to reduce costs and increase efficiency. This can include using advanced technology, automating processes, and optimizing supply chain processes.
Second, businesses can seek alternative sources of supply for disrupted or scarce raw materials, goods, or services. This may involve finding new suppliers, promoting multiple sources of supply, or investing in developing domestic sources of supply.
Third, investing in training and human resource development can help increase labor productivity and reduce long-term input costs. By enhancing employee skills and knowledge, businesses can increase creativity, improve processes, and strengthen competitiveness.
Finally, diversifying sources of supply can help reduce the risk of supply shortages or price increases from a single supplier. Businesses can consider expanding their supplier network, finding new partners, and building multilateral relationships.
Therefore, the challenge of rising input costs and difficult supply issues is putting significant pressure on businesses. However, by optimizing production processes, seeking alternative sources of supply, investing in human resource training, and diversifying sources of supply, businesses can cope and overcome these challenges. Flexibility and creativity will play an important role in maintaining competitiveness and sustainability in the current difficult business environment.
Currently, businesses are facing a nuanced business landscape in the construction industry in Vietnam. Although there are some positive signs, such as new projects being launched and old projects being restarted, the market is still recovering slowly. Businesses like ABB are applying new technology products to optimize civil construction projects, aiming to meet the growing market demand for smart and energy-efficient homes.
Recent surveys show that a "cautious optimism" mindset is prevalent among the European business community in Vietnam. Businesses view the current conditions as stable but remain cautious about short-term prospects. However, they still believe in Vietnam's long-term development potential and are preparing for upcoming challenges such as rising input costs, supply chain issues, logistics, and interest rates.
Experts emphasize that to maintain economic growth momentum, the Government needs to enhance the implementation of supportive financial tools and continue improving the business environment by addressing administrative and regulatory barriers. Businesses also need to promote labor productivity improvements to ensure sustainable economic growth in the future.
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