Group of students from Christ University had a field trip to Tan Cang STC and Lazada Logistics Park

As part of the international exchange program “Student exchange - Expand Your Horizons - Experience a New Culture” , on January 20th, the Faculty of Economics organized a field trip to Tan Cang Human Resources Development Company Limited - STC and Lazada Logistics Park for a delegation of students from Christ University (India).

Directly observing the operational environment of major logistics companies in Vietnam has provided international students with an in-depth experiential journey.

A group of students from Christ University learned about the operational processes at supply chain businesses in Vietnam.

The tour was accompanied by faculty and leaders from the Faculty of Economics, including Dr. Majo George - Dean, Dr. Do Thi Thu Ha - Vice Dean, Dr. Nguyen Duy Quang - Head of Digital Economics, and other lecturers. Representing Christ University was Dr. Avichal Sharma - Assistant Professor.

Representatives from the businesses welcoming the UEF delegation included Mr. Nguyen Thanh Nha - General Director of Tan Cang STC, Ms. Vuong Nguyen Anh Xuan - Head of Sales and Marketing at Tan Cang STC, and Mr. Nguyen Huu Thuan - Operations Training Supervisor at Lazada Logistics.

Experience supply chain management at Tan Cang - STC

Students learn about the cargo transportation process at Tan Cang Port - STC. 

At Tan Cang - STC, students begin with a challenging supply chain management simulation game. The activity requires them to role-play as four key components: the factory, the distribution center, the wholesaler, and the retailer. The challenge is to build a cost-optimized supply chain under conditions of no communication between links and facing fixed order lead times. Through calculating warehousing costs and managing the flow of goods, students gain a clear understanding of the pressure to maintain stability in a real-world supply chain.

Join us in this supplier simulation game!

Besides the simulation activities, the delegation also spent time learning about the operational processes at Cat Lai Port – currently the largest and most modern seaport in Vietnam. Experts at Tan Cang - STC provided detailed information about the port's history, operational scale, and goals for optimizing services to satisfy customers. Directly observing the container dispatch system and human resource management methods gave the Indian students a practical understanding of Vietnam's maritime logistics capabilities in the region.

Discover state-of-the-art e-Logistics infrastructure at Lazada Logistics Park.

The second stop at Lazada Logistics Park opened up a space showcasing modern e-commerce. Here, Mr. Nguyen Huu Thuan shared insights into Lazada's ecosystem in Vietnam, encompassing components such as Lex, Lazada Platform, and Lazada Techhub. Students gained practical experience in e-logistics, including managing massive order volumes, controlling delivery times, managing parcel costs, and solutions to minimize damage or loss of goods. A highlight was the warehouse, with a processing capacity of over 45,000 parcels per hour, demonstrating the remarkable advancements in automated sorting technology.

The group of students learned how to transport electronic goods at Lazada Logistics. 

Furthermore, the hands-on tour of the departments and sorting lines helped the students understand how an order is processed from the moment a customer places an order until it is delivered to the user via express shipping. The professionalism in the automated sorting and classification process at Lazada Logistics Park left a strong impression regarding speed and operational accuracy.

Christ University students gained practical knowledge about the logistics industry through the field trip. 

The tour concluded, providing international students with in-depth insights into the current state of transportation, warehousing, and e-commerce potential in Vietnam. The hands-on experience with order optimization processes and automated sorting technology helped them solidify their professional thinking.