As digitalization and intelligent technologies continue to reshape modern industry,Shanghai Liancheng (Group) Co., Ltd. is actively advancing its transformation toward smart pump manufacturing.
By aligning its development strategy with industrial technology trends, Liancheng isbuilding an intelligent factory that integrates production equipment, information systems,operational management and data-driven decision-making. The project covers smart factoryarchitecture, intelligent equipment, information system integration, digital leanmanufacturing and transparent production management.
Liancheng Smart Factory TransformationThe project is being implemented in three phases, moving from connected factory architectureto intelligent equipment, lean production and transparent production management.
Liancheng continues to advance intelligent manufacturing across production, testing,management and equipment connectivity.
Phase One
Building the Smart Factory Architecture
Connecting business systems, production equipment and operational data.
Integrating OT, IT and Data Technologies
Liancheng uses Industrial Internet of Things and digital technologies to connect thebusiness application layer, platform layer, network layer, control layer and infrastructure layer.
This integrated architecture breaks down information barriers between enterprise managementsystems and automated production equipment. By combining operational technology, informationtechnology and data technology, Liancheng can integrate multiple information systems anddigitalize the entire process from business operations to pump manufacturing.
The smart factory architecture helps improve manufacturing flexibility, strengthen processcontrol and support coordinated management across departments and production facilities.
- Intelligent equipment control
- Centralized data platforms
- Integrated information systems
- Transparent and visualized operations
This connected model provides a stronger digital foundation for efficient and controllablepump manufacturing.
Digital dashboards improve visibility into production progress, resources and shop-floor operations.
Smart Cloud Platform and Network Integration
Liancheng has developed an edge data acquisition terminal in cooperation with atelecommunications provider. The terminal connects with the central PLC control systemof complete water supply equipment and collects operating data including equipmentstart and stop status, liquid-level data, solenoid valve feedback and flow data.
The collected data is transmitted to the Liancheng Smart Cloud Platform through 4G,wired networks or Wi-Fi. Configuration and monitoring software can then obtain datafrom the cloud platform, enabling digital twin monitoring of pumps, valves and completewater supply systems.
This allows equipment operating conditions to be displayed and monitored digitally,providing technical support for intelligent operation and remote equipment management.
Connecting CRM, ERP, MES and WMS Systems
Liancheng’s system architecture connects sales management, production planning,manufacturing execution, warehouse operations and product delivery.
CRM → ERP → MES → WMS → Delivery
Sales teams across China use the Fxiaoke customer management platform to manage customersand business leads. Sales order information is collected in the CRM system and transferredto the ERP system.
The ERP system combines requirements from sales orders, trial-production orders and inventorypreparation to generate a preliminary production plan. After manual scheduling adjustments,the plan is imported into the MES manufacturing execution system.
During production, the workshop prints material requisition and outbound documents through theWMS warehouse management system. Workers collect the required materials, while warehousepersonnel verify the documents and update inventory records.
After production is completed, finished products are transferred into warehouse inventory.The sales department then issues shipping instructions, and the warehouse arranges productdelivery. This creates a coordinated information flow from customer demand to productionand final shipment.
Phase Two
Intelligent Equipment and Digital Lean Manufacturing
Strengthening production, testing, remote maintenance and resource coordination.
Applying Advanced Pump Manufacturing Equipment
Liancheng has established a national Grade I water pump testing center and introducedmore than 2,000 sets of advanced production and testing equipment. These intelligentmanufacturing and testing facilities support machining accuracy, production efficiencyand pump quality control.
- Horizontal machining centers
- Laser rapid-prototyping machines
- CNC vertical lathes
- Vertical CNC turning centers
- CNC horizontal double-sided boring machines
- CNC five-face gantry milling machines
- Moving-beam gantry milling machines
- Gantry machining centers
- Universal grinding machines
- CNC automated production lines
- Laser tube-cutting machines
- Coordinate measuring machines
- Dynamic and static balancing instruments
- Portable spectrometers
- CNC machine tool clusters
Advanced manufacturing and testing equipment provides a strong foundation for smart pump production.
Expanding the Information Management System
With ERP serving as its core business management system, Liancheng has expanded its digitalinfrastructure by introducing CRM, WMS and OA platforms.
- Industrial IoT smart cloud platform
- MES manufacturing execution system
- Digital factory management cockpit
Together, these systems establish an information support framework covering customer orderrequirements, supplier coordination and factory production operations. The integrated digitalsystem also supports intelligent remote maintenance and lifecycle management for completewater supply equipment.
Developing Digital Lean Production Management
Liancheng uses its MES platform together with QR codes, big data and other digital technologiesto support precise production task assignment. Manufacturing tasks can be allocated accordingto resource availability and performance requirements, enabling dynamic configuration ofpersonnel, equipment, materials and other manufacturing resources.
Through big-data analysis, lean production modelling and visualization, the digital leanmanufacturing platform improves information transparency among managers, employees, suppliersand customers. This data-driven approach helps the company coordinate production resourcesmore effectively and supports continuous improvement in smart pump manufacturing operations.
Phase Three
Transparent Production and Engineering Data
Making workshop operations visible across production processes, equipment efficiency,product quality and employee performance.
Transparent Production Processes
Advanced digital technologies make every production step visible to factory managers.From the moment raw materials enter the production line, their movement and processingstatus at each stage can be recorded and monitored in real time. Whether the processinvolves complex assembly work or precision machining, production information is no longerhidden inside disconnected systems or operational “black boxes.”
Transparent Equipment Efficiency
Every machine in the workshop becomes part of a connected manufacturing environment.Data relating to equipment status, operating hours, energy consumption and failure frequencycan be continuously collected and analyzed. This information supports timely maintenance,longer equipment service life and improved production scheduling.
Transparent Quality Management
Quality data is recorded throughout the manufacturing process, from initial inspection tosemi-finished product inspections and final product verification. Quality fluctuations canbe traced to specific production stages and influencing factors, helping strengthen qualitytraceability before products leave the factory.
Transparent Employee Performance
Employee performance during production is measured using clearly defined indicators.The system can present information such as the number and quality of tasks completed duringworking hours. This transparent performance management approach provides clearer objectivesand more visible feedback across manufacturing teams.
Moving Toward the Future of Smart Pump Manufacturing
Liancheng continues to explore new opportunities created by industrial reform,digitalization and intelligent manufacturing.
Rather than treating digital transformation as an abstract concept, the Group is implementingit across equipment connectivity, production scheduling, warehouse management, quality control,remote equipment maintenance and performance management.
Through the continued development of its smart factory, cloud platform, MES system and digitallean production capabilities, Liancheng is building a more connected, transparent and intelligentpump manufacturing operation.
With Liancheng, water reaches higher and farther.
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