Vietnam’s SMEs Overcome Labor Bottlenecks with Fully Automatic Labeling Lines

Vietnam’s food, beverage, and personal care industries have been expanding at an impressive pace. However, many small and medium-sized manufacturers still rely heavily on semi-automatic or manually assisted labeling processes. As market competition intensifies and order volumes increase, these traditional labeling methods are becoming a major bottleneck, affecting production efficiency and product consistency.

For years, Vietnamese SMEs faced a shared set of challenges. Semi-automatic systems require multiple operators, making the process highly dependent on labor availability. Even with experienced workers, labeling accuracy often fluctuates due to fatigue or inconsistent operation. During peak seasons, manufacturers frequently struggled to meet delivery deadlines, resulting in customer complaints and lost business opportunities.

Recognizing the urgent need for automation, a growing number of Vietnamese factories have begun upgrading to fully automatic double-sided labeling lines. Our fully automatic system operates at a consistent speed of 70–80 bottles per minute, more than double the typical output of older semi-automatic machines. It integrates automatic bottle separation, high-precision optical sensors, synchronous double-sided alignment, and an auto-correction mechanism to accommodate round, square, and flat bottles. This ensures that every label is placed accurately, smoothly, and without wrinkles.

Since implementation, Vietnamese manufacturers have reported remarkable improvements. Labor usage on the labeling line has decreased by more than 60%, with a single operator now capable of managing an entire fully automated line. Production capacity has increased by over 120%, giving factories the confidence to take on larger orders and maintain stable delivery schedules. In addition, the consistent labeling quality helps companies meet stricter packaging requirements for export markets in Japan, Korea, the EU, and other regions.

The automatic system also offers convenience for factories producing multiple SKUs. Switching between bottle types or label sizes can be completed within 10–15 minutes, reducing downtime and enhancing overall productivity. Most importantly, manufacturers noted that their reliance on manual labor has significantly decreased, making their production lines more resilient during peak seasons or labor shortages.

Vietnam’s manufacturing sector is steadily moving toward automation, and fully automatic labeling technology is becoming an essential tool for SMEs looking to strengthen competitiveness. As more companies adopt advanced labeling systems, the industry is expected to see higher standards of packaging quality, greater efficiency, and better alignment with international market expectations.