Digital Transformation: Empowering SMEs for a Data-Driven Future
The resolve Digital Transformation Blueprint for SMEs

Phase 1: Foundations – Digitizing Core Operations & Collaboration
Assessment & Needs Analysis

Empowering with Google Workspace

Phase 1 Scenario: How a Retailer Can Benefit from Google Workspace

How implementing Google Workspace could transform their operations
Streamlined Communication
Each store gets its own dedicated Gmail address, making communication clearer and more professional. Teams can quickly exchange updates, schedule meetings using Google Calendar, and collaborate effectively without relying on fragmented tools.
Real-Time Inventory Management
Instead of emailing spreadsheets back and forth, the company can use a shared Google Sheet to track inventory in real-time. Store managers can instantly update stock levels, and the warehouse team can see which items need restocking at a glance.
Effortless Sharing of Marketing Materials
Marketing materials such as posters, designs, and promotional templates can be stored and shared through Google Drive. This ensures all stores access the most up-to-date materials, avoiding the confusion caused by outdated versions on USB drives
Enhanced Collaboration
With tools like Google Docs and Google Meet, teams across different locations can work together seamlessly. For example, the head office can draft a new promotion in Google Docs, get feedback from store managers in real time, and finalize it without the need for endless email threads.
Improved Decision-Making
By centralizing operations, leadership can use data from Google Sheets and other tools to make faster, more informed decisions. For instance, they can quickly identify which stores are struggling with stock-outs and adjust inventory allocation accordingly.
Phase 2: Automation & Process Optimization with Google Cloud
Identifying Automation Opportunities

Leveraging Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Phase 2 Scenario: How an Import/Export Company Can Benefit from Automation
How this company could transform its operations by leveraging Google Cloud
Centralized Shipment Tracking
Using App Engine and Cloud Functions, the company builds a custom application that integrates directly with their shipping partners' APIs. This means all shipment status updates—from departure to final delivery—are automatically pulled into a central dashboard. No more manual data entry or chasing updates via phone calls
Real-Time Visibility into Shipments
With the centralized dashboard, managers can view the real-time location and progress of shipments. For example, if a shipment is delayed at customs, the system highlights this instantly, allowing the company to address the issue proactively.
Automated Customer Notifications
Customers are no longer left in the dark about their orders. The system sends automated email notifications to update them on shipment progress, giving them peace of mind and reducing the burden on customer service teams
Streamlined Operations
By eliminating manual processes, the company saves countless hours of work. For instance, instead of spending time updating spreadsheets or making repetitive phone calls, employees can focus on higher-value tasks like optimizing delivery routes or negotiating better shipping rates
Improved Customer Experience
With faster responses to delays and real-time updates, the company builds trust and loyalty with its customers. For example, a delayed shipment can trigger immediate alerts, allowing customer service to provide timely explanations and reassurance
Phase 3: Towards Data-Driven Decision Making
Data Consolidation & Initial Analysis
Basic Business Intelligence
Developing a Data Culture
Phase 3 Scenario: A Service Business's Transformation Through Digital Tools.
How this company can transform their business step-by-step using Google Workspace and Google Cloud
Step 1: Digitizing Communication and Project Tracking
Step 2: Automating Client Onboarding and Translator Assignment
Step 3: Leveraging Data for Operational Insights
Through this dashboard, patterns that were previously hard to identify can be spotted. For instance, projects handled by new translators taking longer time or occasions that lead to client complaints about delivery times. Without the structured, digitized data, patterns of this kind will be difficult to identify and address.
With this insight, the agency manager can conduct internal training specifically for new translators, focusing on workflow efficiency. Alternatively, the agency manager can assign new translators to slightly less urgent projects initially. The benefits of continuously improvements can be monitored and benefits assessed over time. The Agency isn't just working digitally; they are making data-driven decisions that directly improves service quality and client satisfaction, ultimately it will boost their reputation and repeat business.
Benefits from Phase 3:
Informed Decisions
Move away from gut-feeling decisions to those backed by real operational data.
Proactive Problem Solving
Identify recurring issues early by monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) on the dashboard.
Measurable Improvements
Track the tangible impact of digital initiatives, such as improved delivery times or reduced client complaints.
Foundation for Advanced Analytics
Digitized and structured data provides the groundwork for more sophisticated analytics, such as predictive modeling or workflow optimization
Benefits of Digital Transformation for Different SME Types
Retail & E-commerce
Streamline inventory management, automate order processing, personalize customer interactions, and gain insights into sales trends and customer preferences.
Manufacturing
Optimize production schedules, track raw materials, monitor equipment performance, and improve quality control through real-time data.
Services (Consulting, Marketing, etc.)
Enhance client communication and project collaboration, automate billing and reporting, and improve resource allocation.
Healthcare (Clinics, Pharmacies)
Digitize patient records, streamline appointment scheduling, manage inventory, and improve patient communication securely.
Logistics & Transportation
Optimize route planning, track shipments in real-time, automate documentation, and improve supply chain visibility.
“resolveprovides a practical, step-by-step pathway for Vietnamese SMEs to embrace digital transformation, ensuring that technology serves your business growth, not the other way around. We build the bridges from manual operations to data-rich, efficient, and insight-driven organizations.”