Smarter Factory, Smarter Work

In September 2026, Jasan Group’s smart factory in Jiangshan officially began operations.From raw materials to finished goods, digital systems now connect every stage of production. The shift is about more than new equipment, and it is changing how people and machines work together.

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Less Manual, 

More Smart

Since the Jasan Jiangshan smart factory began operations, one knitting operator is expected to oversee up to 50 sock-knitting machines. Output per worker in packaging is expected to increase by around 30%, the Grade-A yield rate is expected to exceed 98%, and materials will be fully traceable throughout the production process.

The transformation is especially visible in internal logistics. Thirteen autonomous logistics robots now take over material-handling tasks previously carried out by forklift operators, connecting three warehouses with two production workshops. Raw materials, work-in-process and finished goods are all routed by the system, increasing logistics efficiency by 40% while reducing the safety risks of pedestrian–forklift interaction.

Autonomous logistics robots 

In the finishing area, repetitive tasks such as tagging, bagging and sealing are handled by intelligent equipment operating to standardized requirements. Output per worker has risen by 30%, while packaging quality has become more consistent and standardized.

On the knitting floor, production data from 200 sock-knitting machines is collected in real time, with abnormalities quickly identified and flagged. Abnormal downtime has been reduced by 50%, significantly cutting time spent on repetitive inspections, waiting and manual checks.

Automated Packaging

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From Doing 

to Deciding

Smart manufacturing is shifting frontline work toward higher-value tasks.

According to Jiang Yewei, director of the smart factory, real-time data collection and integrated digital systems allow one employee to oversee multiple machines. At the same time, employees are increasingly expected to assess actual operating conditions and make production decisions, taking on work with greater technical depth.

Smart Knitting Workshop

The factory has also introduced new staffing standards. The first group of frontline employees was selected internally from existing factories, with priority given to those with strong job performance, hands-on operating skills, and the ability to learn and adapt quickly. As roles become more technical, the factory is also opening up new development pathways for frontline employees and expanding their skill sets.

First Smart Factory Team

Digitalization on the production line is also reshaping management. A large dashboard in the factory office consolidates key data on capacity, equipment status, order progress, faults and machine utilization. Managers can see the overall production picture at a glance and respond more quickly.

Smart Factory Production Dashboard

Understanding both production operations and the data behind them is becoming a key capability for managers.

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Built With 

Frontline Insight

Smart manufacturing is built on the collaboration between advanced technology and frontline expertise. At the Jiangshan smart factory, new standardized work instructions have been developed for each role. Employees must complete pre-job training and pass an assessment before taking up their positions. At the same time, the factory has established channels for employees to propose improvements, encouraging frontline experience to feed directly into equipment and process optimization.

On-the-Job Training

This is particularly evident in the localization of imported equipment. Many core machines are sourced from overseas and perform well individually, but their original configurations do not always fit the factory’s production rhythm or operating practices.

Technical teams incorporate frontline feedback to repeatedly refine equipment layouts, conveyor connections, workstation design and production flow, allowing imported machines to work together more efficiently and better fit local production needs.

Employees are no longer simply operators of a smart production line. They are also an important part of its continuous improvement.

As repetitive work declines, understanding equipment, data and production processes is becoming a greater part of the job. Employees are expected not only to learn new skills, but also to turn frontline experience into practical improvements.

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For Jasan Group, building a smart factory is not only about upgrading equipment. It is also about upgrading people and capabilities.

As technology evolves and roles become more advanced, human experience, judgment and creativity are gaining greater value in this new model of production. Jasan will continue to expand the smart-factory model across other production bases as the Group moves into its next phase of intelligent manufacturing.

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