By DTI
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), in partnership with the Philippine Retailers Association (PRA) and the Supply Chain Management Association of the Philippines (SCMAP), chartered a comprehensive roadmap to revolutionize the wholesale and retail trade sector.
In the monumental collaboration, the DTI underscored its commitment to empowering the sector by bridging the gap between technological advancements and economic opportunities.
“This is a significant moment for the industry,” declared DTI Secretary Cristina A. Roque. “By uniting the DTI, PRA, and SCMAP, we’re charting a new course for collaborative development. The Job Blueprint is a strategic framework to create a thriving job market, ensuring that innovation and technological advancements translate into more opportunities for every Filipino,” the trade chief furthered.
The significant thrust is projected to benefit a population of over 10 million Filipinos within a key industry that accounts for a considerable PHP 4.4 trillion of the national gross domestic product.
To ensure the productivity of the blueprint, the DTI hosted a series of focus group discussions and guided surveys at the UP Law Center on 08 and 09 October 2024.
The discussions brought together a diverse range of stakeholders, including supermarket representatives, specialized retailers, major consumer goods distributors, automotive stores, and even sari-sari stores, to ensure a comprehensive understanding of industry perspectives.
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