Guizhou Tyre digital transformation yields remarkable results

Since 2023, the State-owned Guizhou Tyre Co Radial Tyre Division has implemented 82 innovation projects, generating over 16 million yuan ($2.21 million) in economic benefits. The division has earned accolades as a five-star 5G fully connected factory, an exemplary unit for digital transformation in Guizhou province, and one of Guizhou's first 5G application demonstration projects.

As a flagship for digital transformation, the division launched a fully automated logistics upgrade project, addressing inefficiencies such as low transport efficiency, large space requirements, and high labor costs. Upon completion, the project reduced workforce requirements by 29 percent and increased production capacity by 20 percent.

Using AI technology, the division improved production quality and efficiency, reducing defective products by 69 percent.

Advanced technology has revolutionized energy consumption management, which was traditionally hindered by slow and inaccurate leak detection. This has significantly enhanced energy efficiency. For three consecutive years, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has recognized the Radial Tyre Division as an energy efficiency benchmark enterprise in the tire industry.

This year, the division's labor productivity has increased by 68 percent, energy consumption has decreased by 43 percent, and defective product rates have dropped by 57 percent compared to pre-transformation levels. These advancements contributed to Guizhou Tyre's impressive performance in the first three quarters of the year, with 7.843 billion yuan in revenue and 560 million yuan in net profit.