Schneider Electric, as a global leader in the low-voltage electrical industry, has long been regarded as a dream client for many automation equipment manufacturers, including Benlong Automation.
The factory we visited in Shanghai is one of Schneider’s flagship manufacturing sites and has been officially recognized as a “Lighthouse Factory” by the World Economic Forum in collaboration with McKinsey & Company. This prestigious designation highlights the factory’s pioneering role in integrating automation, IoT, and digitalization across its operations. By leveraging artificial intelligence for production analytics and predictive management, Schneider has achieved true end-to-end connectivity and delivered innovation throughout the entire production process.
What makes this achievement even more remarkable is its far-reaching impact beyond Schneider’s own operations. The systematic reforms and technological breakthroughs of the Lighthouse Factory have been extended across the broader value chain, enabling partner companies to benefit directly. Large enterprises like Schneider serve as innovation engines, bringing smaller enterprises into the Lighthouse ecosystem where knowledge, data, and results are shared collaboratively.
This model not only elevates operational efficiency and resilience but also fosters sustainable growth across the entire supply chain. For Benlong Automation and other players in the industry, it demonstrates how global leaders can create a network effect that drives collective advancement. The Shanghai Lighthouse Factory stands as a testament to how digital transformation, when fully embraced, reshapes industrial ecosystems and accelerates progress for all stakeholders involved.
Post time: Sep-30-2025