The integrated optimization of smart factories is primarily manifested in establishing network connectivity between equipment and systems of varying levels and types across workshops and factories, as well as between factories and corporate groups.

The development of smart factories must be tailored to the specific characteristics and requirements of the industry, with customized intelligent solutions designed accordingly.

Standardization plays a beneficial role in the construction of smart factories; in fact, from a certain perspective, it can be said that standardization is a prerequisite for smart factories.

The Smart Maintenance System enables intelligent early warning of equipment failures, fully leveraging the value of data to shift from a reactive to a proactive approach. This results in time, labor, and effort savings, while continuously reducing costs and improving efficiency.

The establishment of smart factories is inherently imperative. While traditional production methods may currently meet demands, this does not guarantee their sufficiency for the future. As a product of the era, smart factories have now become a widely recognized industry consensus.

A smart factory constitutes a comprehensive system solution. To achieve optimal outcomes, enterprises should proactively consider partners and clients across the entire supply chain from the outset, enabling end-to-end intelligent transformation.

The defining characteristics of a smart factory are primarily manifested in manufacturing production through the implementation of holistic visualization technologies, autonomous system capabilities, self-learning and self-maintenance functions, as well as coordination, reconfiguration, and scalability features.

Process is the foundation of performance. Complicated and lengthy procedures consume a company’s human and material resources, hindering lean production. Therefore, optimizing production processes, eliminating unnecessary steps, and improving overall efficiency are critical to lean production.

For enterprises to make lean production more sustainable, they need to promote it at three levels: corporate strategists, middle managers, and frontline operators.

Achieving initial results from lean manufacturing typically requires three to five years, influenced by factors such as the company's environment and its workforce.