Research on the Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Digital Transformation in Manufacturing Industries

DOI: https://doi.org/10.62517/jbm.202609209

Author(s)

Siyao Li

Affiliation(s)

Business School, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo, Shandong, China

Abstract

As China's economy transitions from a phase of rapid growth to one of high-quality development, the digital economy, as a pivotal force in reshaping the global competitive landscape, has been incorporated into the core pillars of national strategic planning. Based on a systematic review of existing literature and case studies of leading enterprises, this paper identifies prominent issues such as the prevalence of single-dimensional evaluation criteria in current manufacturing digital transformation efforts. To address these bottlenecks, the study proposes establishing a multi-dimensional indicator system to facilitate the development of a quantifiable, traceable, and comparable evaluation framework for digital transformation outcomes in manufacturing enterprises, thereby providing a reference framework that combines theoretical depth with practical guidance for industrial policy formulation and corporate management decision-making.

Keywords

Manufacturing Industry; Digital Transformation; Effectiveness Evaluation

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