Core elements and expansion plans for the Lighthouse Factory project

Jiemithink Tank: Can you outline the selection mechanism and criteria for “Lighthouse Factory”?

Federico Torti: The criteria for selection at the moment are very straightforward. Four core elements – impact, solutions, enablers, and sustainability as a new requirement – together form the basis of the measurement framework.

796-194102-001 Impact is a direct manifestation of the results of the transformation, often demonstrated through quantifiable results such as cost savings, efficiency gains, increased production, etc., such as seeing some costs reduced by 30% or 50%. This indicator reflects the direct impact of technology or change measures on the business and is the part that is most easily recognized and understood externally. But enablers and solutions are key to understanding how these companies are transforming and making an impact.

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When we talk about solutions, we refer specifically to technology use cases, which relate to the specific technology solutions adopted by the enterprise and the complexity of their implementation. This includes the application of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data analytics, and how these technologies can solve business problems or improve operational efficiency. For example, when factory products face quality problems, artificial intelligence optical inspection systems may be used to automatically reduce the rate of defective products and minimize customer complaints.

796-194102-001 And the enablers, for me, are probably the most critical. For example, an organization needs to consider how to place people at the center of digital transformation, upgrade or expansion plans, how to find the right talent and knowledge, how to develop a partner ecosystem, how to achieve data and technology standardization and architecture, which is crucial to the success of the enterprise digital transformation. All of these factors are rarely directly related to technology, but instead focus on how companies manage transformational change and adapt to the future. Businesses need visionary leaders who accurately understand the benefits of the fourth Industrial Revolution.

With the increasing global emphasis on environmental protection and sustainable development, sustainability has become an important part of the assessment criteria. In 2020, we make sustainability a mandatory 796-194102-001 requirement. This requires companies to demonstrate not only the environmental impact of their operations and technology solutions, but also their long-term commitment and practical actions to promote sustainable development. For newly established plants or projects, it is required to provide at least 6 to 12 months of KPI data to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the evaluation results, and to exclude possible abnormal fluctuations in the early stage of production.