Core Insights - Guangdong Province is launching an action plan to enhance the high-quality development of manufacturing through artificial intelligence from 2025 to 2027 [1] - The plan aims to leverage Guangdong's extensive market and diverse scenarios to promote the intelligent upgrade of manufacturing enterprises across all processes [1] Group 1: AI Integration in Manufacturing - Artificial intelligence is accelerating its penetration and application in various manufacturing sectors, including R&D, production, sales, service, and management [1] - The initiative will focus on several key industries such as consumer electronics, high-end equipment, automotive, petrochemicals, home furnishings, and biomedicine [1] - The plan includes the establishment of demonstration factories that integrate multiple scenarios and operate efficiently with industrial AI models [1] Group 2: Smart Supply Chain Transformation - Guangdong will promote a "smart chain transformation" model, encouraging leading enterprises to build intelligent supply chains based on industrial AI models [2] - The initiative aims to facilitate collaborative manufacturing, procurement, and distribution among upstream and downstream enterprises [2] - Support will be provided for local governments that successfully implement AI-integrated industrial internet platforms and smart supply chain collaboration platforms [2] Group 3: Support for SMEs - The plan targets small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by focusing on over 30 pilot industries, including smart terminals and new energy vehicles [2] - Funding will be available for eligible SMEs to implement AI-driven projects in areas such as R&D design, visual inspection, and energy management [2] - The establishment of core software service platforms will be supported to enhance the AI application capabilities of SMEs [2]