Core Insights - The 2025 World Manufacturing Conference released a report indicating that over 60% of enterprises have achieved digitalization across all business processes as of June 2023, marking a transition from medium to advanced levels of digital transformation in China's manufacturing sector [1][2] Digital Transformation Progress - Key business areas such as R&D design and production manufacturing have seen digitalization rates exceeding 60% [1] - 77.4% of industrial enterprises in China have implemented digital transformation, with some provinces like Jiangsu and Anhui exceeding 80% [3] - The overall level of integration of information technology and industrialization (两化融合) has reached 65% nationwide, with Jiangsu surpassing 70% [3] Industry Challenges - The global economic slowdown and increasing competition are pressuring China's manufacturing market, with rising production costs due to uncertainties in tariffs and trade policies [1] - The manufacturing sector faces dual pressures of green transformation and cost reduction under the "dual carbon" goals [1] Policy and Support Initiatives - Various policies, such as the "Digital Empowerment Action Plan for SMEs (2025-2027)" and "Guidelines for Digital Transformation of SMEs," have been introduced to accelerate digital transformation among small and medium-sized enterprises [2] - The establishment of a public service platform for the integration of information technology and industrialization has provided assessment and benchmarking services to over 360,000 enterprises [3] Future Directions - The integration of artificial intelligence with digital transformation is seen as a crucial step for the manufacturing industry, with a focus on high-end, intelligent, and green upgrades [4] - The development of high-quality data sets is essential for the digital transformation of the manufacturing sector, enabling the application of "Artificial Intelligence+" across various processes [6]
制造业加快数智化转型 我国超六成企业基本实现全业务流程数字化
Jing Ji Ri Bao·2025-09-29 22:20