The construction of a Smart Factory relies heavily on the widespread adoption of industrial software. Industrial software includes two major categories: basic software and application software. In the context of Smart Factories, industrial software primarily refers to application software, encompassing operations management, production management, and R&D design software, among others. Factory construction extensively utilizes industrial software such as MES (Manufacturing Execution System), APS (Advanced Planning and Scheduling), PLM (Product Lifecycle Management), ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), and quality management systems, enabling enterprises to achieve visualization and transparency on the production floor. Within the fundamental architecture of a Smart Factory, ERP and MES constitute the top-level planning layer and the middle-level execution layer, respectively, integrating production plans, work orders, and detailed scheduling management, while tracking products and collecting data during the execution process. Alps System Integration (Dalian) Co., Ltd. (referred to as "ALSI") adheres to the philosophy of "meticulous craftsmanship," providing intelligent manufacturing solutions and comprehensive services. It seamlessly connects factory ERP, MES, TMS, and other fragmented systems, bringing factory management onto intelligent platforms and achieving digital management.

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