中国新增16个“灯塔工厂”，其中7家企业来自长三角

Core Insights - The latest selection of "Lighthouse Factories" by the World Economic Forum highlights the strong capabilities of China's manufacturing sector in digital and intelligent transformation, with 16 out of 23 selected companies being from China, representing over 60% of the total [1] Group 1: Lighthouse Factory Selection - The "Lighthouse Factory" initiative, launched by the World Economic Forum and McKinsey in 2018, recognizes top smart manufacturing capabilities [2] - From September 2025, the evaluation will include five new categories: customer-centricity, production efficiency, supply chain resilience, sustainability, and talent [2] - The 16 Chinese companies span all five categories, with the largest group being "Production Efficiency Lighthouse Factories," which includes nine companies such as EVE Energy and Michelin [2] Group 2: Regional Performance - The Yangtze River Delta region stands out with seven selected companies, including Faurecia and Midea, marking significant achievements in the textile and automotive seating sectors [3] - Jiangsu Yueda Textile became the first "Lighthouse Factory" in the global cotton spinning industry, while Faurecia achieved the same in the automotive seating sector [3] Group 3: Industry Trends - The selected companies have made significant advancements in enhancing supply chain and operational resilience, integrating AI into core production operations, and expanding digital transformation across their networks [4] - The shift from exploring technological possibilities to institutionalizing successful practices indicates a growing emphasis on resilience and sustainability in industry operations [3][4]