Core Insights - The report by IDC indicates that the total market size for MES solutions in China's manufacturing industry will reach 15.91 billion RMB in 2024, with a year-on-year growth rate of 11.4% [1][5] - The MES software market alone is projected to reach 6.29 billion RMB, growing at a rate of 16.3%, although this represents a slight decline in growth speed [1][5] - The competitive landscape in the MES software market is dominated by Baoxin Software, Heihuke Technology, and Siemens, with Siemens experiencing a drop in market share from 7.5% to 6.3% [1][5] Market Segmentation - The public cloud SaaS MES software market in China is expected to reach 1.005 billion RMB in 2024, accounting for 16.0% of the overall MES software market, with a year-on-year growth of 15.2% [3] - The core competitive advantage of SaaS is shifting from "low cost and rapid replication" to "multi-factory and cross-organization collaborative management," enhancing its connection to the supply chain [3] - The report highlights significant growth in specific sectors such as high-tech electronics, shipbuilding, automotive parts, and equipment manufacturing, driven by digital transformation and large-scale industrial equipment updates [5][13] Industry Trends - The report notes that AI is increasingly integrated into MES and various industrial software, moving from concept validation to large-scale implementation, which is expected to drive a new wave of growth and structural change in the MES market [13] - The competition in the MES market is intense, with many local manufacturers breaking the long-standing market structure through advancements in industry depth and product breadth [13] - The report emphasizes the importance of cash flow management, deepening AI technology integration, and focusing on industry-specific solutions as key strategies for technology service providers [13]