All things are deeply interconnected due to intelligence, and the era is revolutionized and enriched by intelligence. With the rapid development of China's manufacturing industry, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) have become a key tool to enhance the competitiveness of manufacturing enterprises. At present, China has implemented more than 2000 smart factory digital workshops, 132 global "lighthouse factories", and China leads with 50. Everyone is feeling the convenience and "Chinese speed" brought by the digital wave to enterprise transformation. However, MES systems face practical problems such as difficulty in implementation and delivery delays in manufacturing enterprises. What are the hidden problems behind this? What is the current situation of informationization in Chinese enterprises? What are the difficulties in cooperation between Party A and Party B during project implementation? This article will explore these issues in depth based on our company's senior implementation case experience.

1、Analysis of the Current Situation of Informatization in Chinese Enterprises

In recent years, China's manufacturing industry has entered the forefront of the world in terms of scale, but there is still a gap in the level of informatization compared to the international advanced level. This is mainly due to the following reasons:

1. Insufficient understanding: Many enterprises still remain in traditional production management methods, with limited understanding and application of MES systems. They do not have a deep understanding of the value and role of MES systems, only treating them as a technical tool and ignoring their role in improving overall operational management of the enterprise.

2. Insufficient capital investment: The construction of MES system is an iterative and upgrading process, which needs to be gradually implemented in stages according to the current situation of the enterprise. The entire construction process requires significant capital investment, including software and hardware procurement, system integration, personnel training, and other aspects. For many financially constrained enterprises, this is a significant burden.

3. Shortage of professional talents: The complexity of MES projects cannot be underestimated. From business research, solution planning, system design, software development to deployment and maintenance, every step is full of challenges. MES projects often require integration with existing systems such as ERP and SCADA, which undoubtedly increases the complexity of the project. So the implementation of MES systems requires the support of professional technical and management teams, but currently there is a relative shortage of talents with relevant experience and skills in the market, and enterprises have also neglected the cultivation of internal professional information technology talents.

4. Weak management foundation: Many enterprises generally have factors such as excessive materials, processes, equipment, personnel, and models. The production management of Party A is very difficult, and there are many shortcomings, such as non-standard processes, processes, and inaccurate data, which will affect the implementation effect of MES systems.

2、Analysis of Cooperation Issues between Party A and Party B

In the implementation process of MES system, cooperation between Party A (manufacturing enterprise) and Party B (IT company) is crucial. However, in practical operation, both parties often face the following cooperation difficulties:

1. Poor communication: During the project implementation process, due to language, professional background, and other reasons, there are often communication barriers between Party A and Party B, which can lead to slow project progress or difficulties in solving problems in a timely manner.

2. Unclear requirements: The first party often presents requirements in a vague manner, while the second party fails to have a deep understanding of the actual business and pain points of the first party, resulting in deviations in the understanding of the requirements by both parties.

3. Inconsistent interests: The interests and demands of Party A and Party B during the project implementation process are not exactly the same. For example, Party A is more concerned about the actual effectiveness of the system, while Party B is more concerned about the profit and progress of the project. This interest is likely to lead to conflicts between both parties during project implementation, causing chaos in the project execution process and ultimately making it difficult to complete the project on schedule.

4. Development thinking: Party B lacks professional expertise and implementation experience, and is unable to think about the software that users truly need from the perspective of production management, making it difficult to meet the personalized needs and long-term value of the enterprise.

5. Sales mindset: The market competition is fierce, and there is often a "signing" mentality. In order to sign a contract, many second party companies have a purely sales oriented mindset and cannot consider the overall implementation of the software, which can lead to the risk of project failure.

3、Qingdao Hongzhi Information Technology Co., Ltd.'s Breakthrough Path

As a business and technology-based IT company, Qingdao Hongzhi Information Technology Co., Ltd. is well aware of the implementation difficulties of MES systems in Chinese enterprises and has taken a series of measures to break this situation:

1. Deep understanding of business needs: Before the project starts, Hiroshi Aojima will have a deep understanding of the actual business needs and pain points of Party A, ensuring that both parties have a clear consensus on the project's goals and expectations.

2. Strengthen communication and collaboration: Hiroshi Aojima focuses on communication and collaboration with Party A, ensuring smooth information flow and timely resolution of issues through regular project meetings, technical exchanges, and other means.

3. Customized solutions: Based on the different needs of Party A, Hiroshi Aojima provides customized MES system solutions to ensure that the system can closely fit Party A's actual business processes.

4. Small and beautiful solution: In response to the financial difficulties faced by small and medium-sized enterprises, we can first solve the urgent application scenarios that customers need to solve, and implement them quickly, efficiently, and with low investment cost pressure. At the same time, enterprises can gradually promote and implement according to the actual situation of the factory in combination with overall intelligent planning.

5. Continuous training and support: After the system goes live, Qingdao Hongzhi will provide continuous training and technical support services to help Party A better use and maintain the MES system.

6. Focus on long-term development: During the project implementation process, Hiroshi Aojima not only focuses on current business needs, but also considers the long-term development of the enterprise, providing forward-looking solutions for the enterprise.

7. Industry expert resources: With 25 years of manufacturing industry experience, especially the support of senior industry experts, Hiroshi Aojima ensures that Hiroshi can truly think and plan from the perspective of users in its business, truly solve user pain points, optimize business processes, and match relevant software tools to truly enable the enterprise to use the tools well and achieve tangible improvement.

8. Application of New Technology: We are always committed to continuously exploring and innovating, fully utilizing the cutting-edge technological tools such as machine vision, big data analysis, digital twins, and artificial intelligence (AI) technology to solve difficult problems encountered in management, process, and production processes. Through in-depth exploration, we have successfully applied these advanced technologies to multi factor analysis of core processes such as refrigerator foaming and air conditioning evacuation. By utilizing big data modeling, we can accurately analyze and optimize production processes to ensure optimal product production results, leading the industry towards more efficient and high-quality development.

It is precisely with these advantages and service concepts that Qingdao Hongzhi Information Technology Co., Ltd. has achieved remarkable results in the field of MES systems, winning the trust and praise of numerous customers at home and abroad. Our numerous cases have received inspection from national leaders, and our MES has also been recognized by some international institutions and used as a textbook at Rennes Business School in France. In the future, Aojima Hongzhi will continue to adhere to the concept of "promoting innovation and building the future with intelligence", contribute to the transformation and upgrading of China's manufacturing industry, and follow the country's the Belt and Road to go out of China and empower the world.

The implementation dilemma of MES systems in Chinese enterprises is a complex problem that requires joint efforts and cooperation from both parties to be resolved. Qingdao Hongzhi Information Technology Co., Ltd. has become a leader in the field of MES systems with its professional technical team, in-depth business understanding, and high-quality service philosophy. I believe that with the assistance of Qingdao Hongzhi, more and more Chinese enterprises will be able to successfully implement MES systems and achieve digital transformation and upgrading of production management.

Hongzhi is willing to work with you with professional technology, first-class quality, and perfect service to create a better tomorrow！