During the transformation and upgrade to smart factories, a common critical issue for enterprises is that although most have implemented management software such as ERP, there remains a considerable gap to achieving a true smart factory. This is because these factories still suffer from information silos, outdated production management models, and the inability to implement order-driven scheduling and lean production practices. These challenges have long been obstacles in the transition to smart factories.

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