[Reposted] Call for proposals to develop digitalized tool in wood processing industry

The Productivity Ecosystems for Decent Work Project (PE4DW), launched by the International Labour Organization (ILO) in Viet Nam aims at addressing constraints to productivity growth and decent job creation. The Project started in April 2022 and will run until the end of 2025, supporting the wood processing and machinery sector.

A key focus of the project involves fostering digitalization as one of its primary intervention areas. This approach entails piloting effective digital tools in a select number of enterprises, followed by the dissemination of best practices to the broader business community. Collaborative efforts with industry associations such as HAWA, BIFA, FPA, and DOWA have been instrumental in identifying impactful interventions to support enterprises within the sector.

The project is seeking a partner to develop a digitalization system specifically tailored to enhance the management of the log cutting and drying stages in wood processing factories. This initiative is a pivotal step towards advancing the sector's technological capabilities and optimizing operational processes for improved productivity and efficiency. Interested partners are encouraged to join in this collaborative effort to contribute to the project's overarching goals.

The objective is to develop, test and operate the digitalization system that help improve the management of log cutting and drying stage in one assigned wood processing enterprise, and to promote the good practices to the wider business community.

Details are enclosed in the Call for Proposals.

•  All proposals and supporting documents (proposal as per the template attached, profile, expert CV, technical information described in part 3, reference, budget) shall be submitted to main@ilo.org no later than 5pm Viet Nam time on 19th April 2024.
• The ILO will accept questions for clarification regarding the call for proposals, which should be sent to duchoang@ilo.org no later than 10 working days before the deadline. Responses to these questions and clarifications will be made available to all interested applicants.
• Please note that the ILO will only contact shortlisted applicants for interviews and further steps. The selection for contract negotiation does not guarantee the awarding of a contract. A contract will only be granted after both the applicant and the ILO reach agreement on all terms and the applicant are able to fulfil the requirements outlined in the final Terms of Reference (TORs).