Taiwan External Trade Development Council has partnered with the A1 Smart Alliance to assist small and medium-sized enterprises in their digital transition to smart manufacturing
- Jun 3, 2024
- 3 min read
Updated: Feb 10
2023/07/12 Economic Daily News｜李福忠
▲More than 70 business leaders, senior managers, professors and executives came together for the seminar titled ‘From Digital Transformation to Smart Enterprise’
To expedite the digital transformation and modernization of conventional manufacturing into smart manufacturing, the International Trade Administration ,Ministry of Economic Affairs(TITA) and the A1 Smart Factory Alliance—a key industry innovator within the Taiwan External Trade Development Council(TAITRA)—On July 11th, the TAITRA Kaohsiung office hosted the seminar "From Digital Transformation to Smart Enterprise"， which saw active participation from over 70 distinguished companies.
▲(From left)TAITRA Kaohsiung office-Director Shi-Chang Zhang、Zero Dimention Technology-Chairman Shu-Fan Lin、Fitek Industrial Corp-Chairman Hong-Tu Wang、CEO of National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology's(NKUST) EMBA and Director of the Department of Asset Management-Professor Qing-Zhang Li、Exporters Chamber of Com(KIEA) - Chairman Qing-Tang Xie、Founder of A1 Smart Factory Alliance-Dr. Kenneth Chen、TITA Kaohsiung office - Vice Director Tian-Fu Zhang、Racing Point Industry of the JaoYeou Group-Chairman Martin Sun、Director of the Metal Products Development Technology Research Center of the National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology-Professor Bor-Tsun Lin、Taiwan Instruments United Association - Chairman Wen-Zheng Luo、Harmony Electronics Corporation - Director Mao-Song-Ye、CEO of Dudoo-Mr. He-Yi Sun、TAITRA Kaohsiung office Commissioner-Mr.Pei-Yu Lin ect. VIP photo.
The event stood out for its high-caliber lineup, featuring 34 corporate chairmen and general managers, 4 deputy general managers, 5 special assistants to the chairman, 16 senior executives, and 12 professors, and TITA Kaohsiung office - Vice Director Tian-Fu Zhang; Kaohsiung Importers and Exporters Chamber of Com(KIEA) - Chairman Qing-Tang Xie; Taiwan Instruments United Association - Chairman Wen-Zheng Luo,came to give guidance.
Dr. Martin Sun delivered an lecture titled "Building Intelligence: A New Business Model for Enterprises."His career spans significant roles at renowned American corporations such as 3M, AMP, AUO, and Compal, and includes his tenure as the former President of Wacom Taiwan. Currently, he serves as the Chairman of Racing Point Industry of the JaoYeou Group, and is a partner of the A1 Smart Factory Alliance,It was introduced by Professor Qing-Zhang Li, CEO of National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology's(NKUST) EMBA and Director of the Department of Asset Management.
Dr. Martin Sun shared that through the integration of Smart systems, the traditional screw industry has been completely transformed into a "smart enterprise" that drives the manufacturing process with artificial intelligence. He also shared the "transformation methods" for the Racing Point Industry, such as reliable information platforms, information applications designed according to the situation, maintaining standardized information updates, brainstorming decisions, ensuring diligent follow-up, and rapid execution.
▲Keynote speakers, introducers and members of the A1 Smart Factory Alliance took turns sharing their successful transformation experiences.
Dr. Kenneth Chen , chairman of a multinational corporation and a long-time resident of the United States, was a distinguished guest speaker at the event, presenting a lecture on "A1 system and solution overview".Dr. Kenneth Cheng is the proprietor of A2 Automation in the United States, Taiwan Yicheng Information, and Vietnamese American A2 Automation Information. Additionally, he is the esteemed founder of the A1 Smart Factory Alliance."
Professor Bor-Tsun Lin, winner of the first Industry-Academic Master Award and director of the Metal Products Development Technology Research Center of the National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, cordially delivered the opening speech.
Dr. Chen explained the six foundations of digital transformation, how to integrate existing independent systems including ERP, business intelligence and artificial intelligence applications, existing independent systems and other functions to master real-time operational information, efficiently arrange and integrate multiple systems to meet diverse business process requirements. His method can be quickly synchronized and customized In addition, he developed a multi-language platform suitable for employees of different nationalities and has been effective in manufacturing, services, IC design, biotechnology, logistics, and research and educational institutions. implementation.
▲Dr. Chen , a guest on site, shared and had a pleasant interaction.
At the end of the seminar, "Results and Experience Sharing and Discussion" was held, with lecturers, introducers, and five A1 Smart Factory Alliance partners,include Zero Dimention Technology、International C&J、Ketech Scientific Instrument、GEasy Innovation、Hantop Intelligence Tech ect, and Anchor Fasteners Vietnam shares its successful experience through online video. On-site enthusiastic exchanges, participants unanimously agreed that the adoption of A1 system has been extremely advantageous, with an impressive 100% positive feedback rate, some guests also expressed their wish to expand the number of openings.
During the event, TITA and TAITRA's "Post-Epidemic Special Budget Project" was highlighted as a strategic measure to support small and medium-sized enterprises. The program aims to improve their digital capabilities through comprehensive coaching, strengthen digital marketing skills, utilize smart technologies, cultivate overseas customers, and support the global expansion of the industry. This approach can diversify the market, improve international competitiveness, and initiate more overseas business opportunities.