Comprehensive analysis: China's mold industry has entered a period of change

With China's accession to the WTO, the development of global economic integration will inevitably have a huge impact on the traditional industrial system in China. We must reform the traditional mode of operation to adapt to the market. To participate in international competition, it must be in line with international standards in the form and means of information exchange. As we all know, e-commerce represents the direction of future trade development and an inevitable trend of economic development and progress. In the period of gradual deepening of market competition, the ability of enterprise innovation has increasingly become an important part of the competitiveness of enterprises, and information resources have increasingly become strategic resources of enterprises.

Mould enterprises in China are mostly small and medium-sized enterprises, and they have grown up from workshop-type enterprises. There are still many mold companies that are still managing workshops. Problems arise in terms of delivery time, cost, and quality control of molds. In the face of fierce market competition and backward management methods and levels, the management and technical personnel in the mold companies have only been exhausted. Luo Baihui, CEO of Die Network and Deputy Secretary General of Shenzhen Mould Technology Society pointed out that China's mold manufacturing enterprises must improve their management level, have the ability to react quickly and adjust in time, and it is difficult to achieve information management without a set of advanced management systems. of. Through information construction, mold manufacturing is achieved. Luo Baihui said that the so-called informatization mold enterprises are applying information technologies such as INTERNET and ERP to the mold enterprises, fixing the upstream and downstream business processes of the mold companies, the technical communication process, and the internal business management process of the mold companies, and then fixing them in the form of IT. Improve the management level of mold enterprises, and increase the efficiency of mold enterprise operations.

In the 1980s, the means of manufacturing molds relied mainly on ordinary mechanical processing equipment. For molds with complex shapes, they depended on the skills of fitters. The excellent mold fitters played a decisive role in mold companies. The focus of competition was who Has the ability to produce molds. In the 1990s, CAD/CAM technology, numerical control processing technology and EDM processing technology were gradually widely used. It was no longer a problem to manufacture molds. The application level of CAD/CAM technology and numerical control technology was the main content of measuring molds and was the development of molds. The first change.

The management mode of mold enterprises has also changed, and management has become increasingly important. In the 21st century, the rapid development of IT technologies such as network technologies and computer applications, as well as the drastic reduction in the application costs of computer technology, the increase in network speed, and the rapid spread of network applications all indicate that the information age is soon to come. Take the initiative, seize the initiative, and apply IT technology to the mold enterprises as soon as possible, who will be able to take advantage of developing the market and improving their core competitiveness.

At present, the promotion of CAD/CAM technology has entered the deepening application phase from the “flip chart” stage. The application of CAPP technology can greatly improve the efficiency and accuracy of enterprise process establishment. The application of PDM system can effectively manage the product development data; the application of MIS/ERP system can fundamentally reduce the cost of the enterprise and improve Production and management efficiency. The integration of information and functional cooperation between these systems, and the gradual realization of the enterprise's comprehensive informatization, has become the subject of CAD/CAM technology in-depth application, and is the second revolution in mold development.

The establishment of a network enterprise is generally based on INTERNET technology and computer management technology, and integrates technologies such as EPR, CRM, SCM, and PM, as well as some industry standardization specifications. Through INTERNET technology, mold companies can establish contact with domestic and foreign customers, open up a broader market; conduct business and domestic and international customer business, technology communication; establish the interface between the enterprise and the customer.

ERP technology helps companies to regulate and manage internal business processes, enhance the management level of mold companies, and greatly optimize and shorten internal processes and improve competitiveness. The combination of INTERNET technology and ERP technology can also realize remote remote office, improve the company's rapid response capability, and more effectively manage the enterprise. CRM technology can help mold companies to strengthen the management of customer relationships and respond quickly to customer needs. SCM technology helps mold companies to strengthen supplier management, further reduce procurement costs and open up more supply channels.

Moulds are typically produced by single orders. Each order requires detailed business and technical communication with the customer, otherwise serious consequences will occur. The following is an example of inadequate information communication between mold companies and customers: A large-scale mold factory has taken on a mold order from a new Japanese customer. After the Japanese customer gets used to the order, it communicates with the mold plant's designers in detail about the technology. A very detailed design requirement is put forward. The mold factory can design according to this requirement, and it is not necessary to confirm the design drawings. After the mold factory designers complete the design, they still follow the custom of ordering customers in the United States. They wait for the customer to confirm the design before ordering mold frames and materials. They waited for 10 days before they knew that the customer did not need to confirm the drawings. As a result, the mold was delayed for 10 days. The customer was very dissatisfied. Since then, the order was no longer placed, thus losing a very potential customer.

With China's accession to the WTO, the development of global economic integration will inevitably have a huge impact on the traditional industrial system in China. We must reform the traditional mode of operation to adapt to the market. To participate in international competition, it must be in line with international standards in the form and means of information exchange. As we all know, e-commerce represents the direction of future trade development and an inevitable trend of economic development and progress. In the period of gradual deepening of market competition, the ability of enterprise innovation has increasingly become an important part of the competitiveness of enterprises, and information resources have increasingly become strategic resources of enterprises.

Mould enterprises in China are mostly small and medium-sized enterprises, and they have grown up from workshop-type enterprises. There are still many mold companies that are still managing workshops. Problems arise in terms of delivery time, cost, and quality control of molds. In the face of fierce market competition and backward management methods and levels, the management and technical personnel in the mold companies have only been exhausted. Luo Baihui, CEO of Die Network and Deputy Secretary General of Shenzhen Mould Technology Society pointed out that China's mold manufacturing enterprises must improve their management level, have the ability to react quickly and adjust in time, and it is difficult to achieve information management without a set of advanced management systems. of. Through information construction, mold manufacturing is achieved. Luo Baihui said that the so-called informatization mold enterprises are applying information technologies such as INTERNET and ERP to the mold enterprises, fixing the upstream and downstream business processes of the mold companies, the technical communication process, and the internal business management process of the mold companies, and then fixing them in the form of IT. Improve the management level of mold enterprises, and increase the efficiency of mold enterprise operations.

In the 1980s, the means of manufacturing molds relied mainly on ordinary mechanical processing equipment. For molds with complex shapes, they depended on the skills of fitters. The excellent mold fitters played a decisive role in mold companies. The focus of competition was who Has the ability to produce molds. In the 1990s, CAD/CAM technology, numerical control processing technology and EDM processing technology were gradually widely used. It was no longer a problem to manufacture molds. The application level of CAD/CAM technology and numerical control technology was the main content of measuring molds and was the development of molds. The first change.

The management mode of mold enterprises has also changed, and management has become increasingly important. In the 21st century, the rapid development of IT technologies such as network technologies and computer applications, as well as the drastic reduction in the application costs of computer technology, the increase in network speed, and the rapid spread of network applications all indicate that the information age is soon to come. Take the initiative, seize the initiative, and apply IT technology to the mold enterprises as soon as possible, who will be able to take advantage of developing the market and improving their core competitiveness.

At present, the promotion of CAD/CAM technology has entered the deepening application phase from the “flip chart” stage. The application of CAPP technology can greatly improve the efficiency and accuracy of enterprise process establishment. The application of PDM system can effectively manage the product development data; the application of MIS/ERP system can fundamentally reduce the cost of the enterprise and improve Production and management efficiency. The integration of information and functional cooperation between these systems, and the gradual realization of the enterprise's comprehensive informatization, has become the subject of CAD/CAM technology in-depth application, and is the second revolution in mold development.

The establishment of a network enterprise is generally based on INTERNET technology and computer management technology, and integrates technologies such as EPR, CRM, SCM, and PM, as well as some industry standardization specifications. Through INTERNET technology, mold companies can establish contact with domestic and foreign customers, open up a broader market; conduct business and domestic and international customer business, technology communication; establish the interface between the enterprise and the customer.

ERP technology helps companies to regulate and manage internal business processes, enhance the management level of mold companies, and greatly optimize and shorten internal processes and improve competitiveness. The combination of INTERNET technology and ERP technology can also realize remote remote office, improve the company's rapid response capability, and more effectively manage the enterprise. CRM technology can help mold companies to strengthen the management of customer relationships and respond quickly to customer needs. SCM technology helps mold companies to strengthen supplier management, further reduce procurement costs and open up more supply channels.

Moulds are typically produced by single orders. Each order requires detailed business and technical communication with the customer, otherwise serious consequences will occur. The following is an example of inadequate information communication between mold companies and customers: A large-scale mold factory has taken on a mold order from a new Japanese customer. After the Japanese customer gets used to the order, it communicates with the mold plant's designers in detail about the technology. A very detailed design requirement is put forward. The mold factory can design according to this requirement, and it is not necessary to confirm the design drawings. After the mold factory designers complete the design, they still follow the custom of ordering customers in the United States. They wait for the customer to confirm the design before ordering mold frames and materials. They waited for 10 days before they knew that the customer did not need to confirm the drawings. As a result, the mold was delayed for 10 days. The customer was very dissatisfied. Since then, the order was no longer placed, thus losing a very potential customer.