NextGen ISCO Forum 2025 – a pioneering forum on developing the Next-Generation Industrial Supply Chain Ecosystem in Vietnam, has concluded with strategic insights, meaningful connections and a strong spirit of innovation. Held at Riverside Palace (Ho Chi Minh City), the event brought together hundreds of business leaders, industry experts, investors and members of the business community interested in the future of Vietnam's industrial sector.
Hire Central was honored to take part and contribute its perspective on AI-powered recruitment technology, a key factor that helps industrial and manufacturing companies operate efficiently, strengthen their competitiveness and prepare for a new phase of growth.
A new generation of industry demands a new generation of talent
The forum took an in-depth look at several major themes:
- New-generation opportunities for the industrial supply chain
- The direction of modern, green and sustainable industrial parks
- B2B connections between industrial real estate, manufacturing and service companies
A common thread across the panel discussions was that talent is becoming one of the decisive factors in scaling and operating supply chains.
Manufacturing and logistics companies often need to fill 50–500 positions per month, under heavy time pressure and with complex processes. At the same time, a competitive labor market means companies can easily lose promising candidates if they lack speed and a good candidate experience.
This is why the story of AI in recruitment that Hire Central brought to the event drew strong interest from the industrial leadership community.
Hire Central on "AI ATS – A Recruitment Solution for Industrial & Manufacturing Companies"
In its discussions with participating companies, Hire Central focused on challenges specific to the industrial sector:
How can companies hire the right people, quickly and at scale, while still keeping costs under control?
AI is a viable answer, not only for large enterprises but also for small and medium-sized businesses. Based on real operational data from many customers, Hire Central shared clear improvements:
1. Cut recruitment time by up to 70%
AI automates screening, groups applications, recommends suitable candidates and creates shortlists instantly, which is especially useful for urgent or large-scale hiring rounds.
2. Built for manufacturing and industrial hiring
The system is optimized for mass hiring, helping companies plan their workforce proactively for seasonal peaks, overtime or production line expansion.
3. Faster decisions through centralized data
Real-time reports help companies forecast hiring needs, analyze bottlenecks, evaluate the performance of each recruitment channel and improve the quality of their talent pipeline.
4. A better candidate experience
A consistent process, fast responses and fewer missed candidates are key to protecting a company's employer brand.
These insights opened deeper conversations about integrating ATS systems into the operations of industrial parks, factories and supply chain service companies.
Creating value through connection: bridging technology and industry
NextGen ISCO Forum 2025 was not only a place to share knowledge but also a high-quality networking space.
In the networking area, Hire Central had the opportunity to meet and talk with:
- Industrial real estate developers
- FDI and domestic manufacturing plants
- Logistics operators and support service providers
- Investors interested in HR Tech
The questions companies cared about most included:
- How can we reduce hiring costs while maintaining quality?
- Can AI help hire technical workers or operations specialists?
- Can an ATS be aligned with a factory's internal processes?
These discussions opened up many new opportunities for collaboration, from supporting ATS rollouts for large-scale manufacturers to building an "Industrial Hiring Hub" model, a trend that many industrial parks are exploring.
Thank you, and what comes next
Hire Central sincerely thanks the organizer, YBA Gia Dinh, along with the speakers and the business community, for creating a high-quality, inspiring event rich in valuable connections.
NextGen ISCO Forum 2025 offered a clearer view of the future of Vietnam's industry: greener, smarter and more sustainable. That future can only succeed when companies build teams that are hired more effectively.
Hire Central believes that technology, especially AI in recruitment, will become an essential foundation for industrial and manufacturing companies entering a new phase of growth.
See you at our next events, where we will continue building a modern and resilient industrial ecosystem for Vietnam together.