position: EnglishChannel > Policy> Digital Transformation of Manufacturing Sector Pushed An automated guided vehicle (AGV) operating in a workshop of a company in Yinchuan Economic and Technological Development Zone, Ningxia Hui autonomous region. (PHOTO: XINHUA) Digital transformation of China’s manufacturing sector is in the spotlight, after a recent guideline was jointly issued by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission and the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce. This initiative seeks to accelerate the widespread application of next-generation information technologies across all industrial processes and supply chains, reshape business models and organizational structures, and enhance the overall digitalization level of manufacturing enterprises. According to MIIT, the digital transformation of China’s manufacturing industry has progressed from conceptual discussions to large-scale implementation. The guideline aims to address challenges, such as unclear transformation demands and uncertain implementation pathways, by clarifying transformation strategies and strengthening the support systems. Scenario-based solutions By mapping out digital transformation scenarios for key industrial chains and sectors, the guideline identifies the demands for industrial data elements, knowledge models, tools and skills in each scenario, helping enterprises clarify their transformation goals and assess the potential benefits of various scenarios. Focusing on […]