When participating in the international market, countries not only face fierce competition from other economies but also have to meet the increasingly high and diverse demands of global customers. To compete effectively, a country needs to focus on two important factors: improving labor productivity and enhancing product quality. These factors not only help countries maintain a competitive advantage but also create sustainable development in the long term.

1. Improving Labor Productivity: A Core Factor for Competition

Labor productivity is a measure of the efficiency of workers’ output over a specific period. When countries want to compete in the international market, improving labor productivity is essential to enhance production efficiency and reduce costs. There are several main methods to help improve labor productivity:

a. Investing in Education and Training

A workforce with high qualifications and good professional skills will help increase labor productivity. Countries need to invest heavily in education and vocational training to equip workers with skills relevant to the needs of the global market, especially in industries requiring high technical expertise.

Advanced training programs: Countries need to develop advanced skills training programs for the workforce so they can work more effectively, especially in industries such as technology, manufacturing, and financial services.

b. Applying Technology and Automation

Modern technology and automation are indispensable factors in improving labor productivity. By applying advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things (IoT), and automation systems in production, countries can increase work efficiency, reduce labor costs, and increase output without reducing quality.

• Enhance automation: Countries can invest in automated machinery and equipment to reduce dependence on manual labor and increase production efficiency. For example, in the automotive industry, using robots for assembly helps increase productivity and reduce errors.

c. Improving Infrastructure and Management Systems

Transportation, telecommunications, and logistics infrastructure play an important role in improving labor productivity. A modern and efficient infrastructure helps reduce delivery times, optimize production and distribution processes, thereby enhancing the work efficiency of laborers.

Management Improvements: Effective management is also an important factor in improving labor productivity. Countries need to encourage the application of modern management methods such as project management, Total Quality Management (TQM), and lean management methods to optimize processes and improve work efficiency.

2. Enhancing Product Quality: Meeting Global Demands

Product quality is an indispensable factor in competing in the international market. Global customers have increasingly higher requirements for the quality and sustainability of products. To maintain and develop market share in international markets, countries need to improve the quality of their products through the following methods:

a. Ensuring Quality Production Processes

Countries need to develop and maintain high-quality production processes that comply with international standards for production, hygiene, and environmental protection. Applying global quality standards such as ISO (International Organization for Standardization) is an important step to ensure products are manufactured consistently and achieve high quality.

Strict quality control: Checking product quality throughout the production process and before export is crucial to ensure that products meet the requirements of the international market.

b. Innovating and Enhancing Product Design

Innovation is a key factor in improving product quality and creating products that outperform competitors. Countries need to encourage businesses to invest in research and development (R&D) to create new products, improve designs, and apply new technologies to products.

User-friendly and sustainable products: Countries also need to focus on designing products that meet the increasingly diverse and demanding needs of customers, especially products that are user-friendly and environmentally friendly.

c. Improving After-Sales Service

Product quality depends not only on the output product but also on after-sales service. Countries need to build a comprehensive customer support system, including warranty, repair, and professional customer care to enhance the consumer experience.

Customer Care: A good customer care system will help build customer loyalty and create differentiation in the international market, where competition in price and quality is very fierce.

3. Conclusion: Enhancing Productivity and Quality to Compete Globally

When participating in the international market, countries need to continuously improve labor productivity and enhance product quality to maintain and develop competitiveness. Investing in education, technology, automation, quality management, and innovation are core factors that help countries improve production efficiency and meet the needs of global customers. Implementing these reforms not only helps countries grow economically but also contributes to enhancing the position and competitiveness of the country in the international arena.