When Malaysian manufacturing joins hands with Chinese smart manufacturing, and when traditional manufacturing meets the digital wave, what sparks of transformation will this create?

When tradition meets innovation,and when Malaysia's manufacturing strength pairs with China's digital brilliance t sparks of transformation will set the industry ablaze?

Recently, well-known Malaysian furniture company HeveaPac joined hands with leading Chinese home furnishing digitalization provider Soonfor Software to officially launch an intelligent manufacturing digital management project. This strategic cooperation is not only a technology upgrade, but also the opening of an industry transformation that is redefining the future of furniture manufacturing.

Recently,HeveaPac,an iconic furniture enterprise in Malaysia,partner with Soonfor,a leading China furniture digitalization enterprise,to officially launch a Smart Manufacturing Digital Management Project.This strategic collaboration is not merely a technological upgrade marks the beginning of an industry revolution redefining the future of furniture manufacturing.


Role Model: Excellence Forged by Lean Management Philosophy

Role Model:Excellence Built on Lean Management Principles

In today's world of global competition and diversified consumer demand, the traditional furniture manufacturing industry faces multiple challenges in efficiency, cost and sustainability. As a leading furniture exporter in Malaysia, HeveaPac once received the Outstanding Excellence Award at the 2004 Export Excellence Awards, established by Malaysia's Ministry of International Trade and Industry and presented personally by the Prime Minister of Malaysia.

In today's landscape of global competition and increasingly diverse consumer demands,the traditional furniture manufacturing industry faces mounting challenges in efficiency,cost management,and sustainability.As a leading furniture exporter in Malaysia,HeveaPac was honored with the Anugerah Kecemerlangan Industri 2004(Industry Excellence Award) highest accolade under the Export Excellence Awards,personally presented by the Prime Minister and established by Malaysia's Ministry of International Trade and Industry(MITI).


As is well known, Japanese customers are famous for their rigor and exacting standards, with extremely high requirements for quality and service, making the market difficult for ordinary enterprises to enter. Yet over the years, HeveaPac has successfully earned the trust of Japanese customers through outstanding management of craftsmanship and stable quality control.

It is well known that Japanese clients are renowned for their meticulous standards and uncompromising expectations for quality and service,making market entry extremely challenging for most companies.Yet over the years,HeveaPac has earned their trust through exceptional craftsmanship and consistent quality control ablishing a strong and enduring presence in this demanding market.

Chairman Peh of HeveaPac said, "We rarely attend exhibitions or set up showrooms, yet customers still come in a steady stream. Good products and services will attract customers even if you are deep in the mountains, while products that fail on quality will struggle to win favor even with heavy advertising in busy city centers and luxurious showrooms." HeveaPac's management philosophy of putting customers and products first has been fully validated in the Japanese market.

HeveaPac Chairman Mr.Peh remarked:"We rarely attend trade fairs or set up showrooms,yet clients keep coming to us.Excellent products and service will attract customers,even if hidden deep in the hills.But if quality falls short,even the loudest promotions in the busiest city streets won't win customers'hearts.This philosophy of putting customers and products first has been thoroughly validated in the highly demanding Japanese market.


Breaking Through: The Digital Awakening of a Traditional Furniture Enterprise

Breaking Through:The Digital Awakening of a Traditional Furniture Giant

In recent years, as business orders have surged, enterprise management has faced many challenges. To effectively solve these management pain points, HeveaPac spent years exploring tirelessly around the world and trying countless digital solutions, yet it still could not find an ideal software system that truly fit its needs. The journey was full of challenges and expectations, with every step involving rigorous screening and detailed investigation, until it encountered Soonfor Software and found the digital system best suited to HeveaPac.

In recent years,as business orders surged,HeveaPac faced mounting challenges in enterprise management.To address these pain points effectively,the company embarked on years of relentless exploration uring the globe and testing countless digital solutions.Yet none fully met their needs.

This journey,marked by both challenges and high expectations,involved rigorous evaluations and thorough investigations at every step.It was only upon discovering Soonfor that HeveaPac finally found a digital system perfectly aligned with its vision and requirements.


Shared vision, moving forward together.

A meeting of minds led to joint progress.

The chairmen of both HeveaPac and Soonfor Software uphold the same business philosophy in enterprise operations: build core competitiveness for the enterprise and work hand in hand with customers to create long-term, stable and win-win cooperative relationships.

The chairmen of HeveaPac and Soonfor both uphold a shared business philosophy:to build core competitiveness and work hand in hand with customers to create long-term,stable,and mutually beneficial partnerships.

The two sides have gone beyond a simple technical service relationship and built a strategic partnership based on trust and aimed at development. This high degree of alignment in philosophy has laid a solid foundation for the success of digital transformation.

Their relationship goes beyond a simple technical service provider and client dynamic;it has evolved into a strategic partnership built on trust and driven by shared growth ambitions.This deep alignment in vision has laid a solid foundation for the success of their digital transformation journey.

Zhang Aiguo, chairman of Soonfor Software, said, "Soonfor Software's professional capabilities in the field of management software are highly aligned with HeveaPac's Japanese-style lean management philosophy. This cooperative project between the two sides must succeed and cannot fail."

Soonfor Chairman Mr.Zhang Aiguo stated:"Soonfor's expertise in management software aligns perfectly with HeveaPac's lean management philosophy.This project must succeed lure is not an option."


Empowerment: How Can Digital Engines Reshape the Industry?

Empowering Transformation:How Digital Engines Reshape Industries

The essence of digital transformation is to use data flows to reshape the value network of people, machines and materials. Through this smart manufacturing project, Soonfor Software is injecting three core capabilities into HeveaPac:

The core of digital transformation lies in leveraging data flows to rebuild the value of people,machines,and materials.This collaboration empowers HeveaPac with three key capabilities:

1. Smarter Production

Monitor production data in real time through the MES system to optimize capacity.

Smart Production systems provide real-time production data monitoring to optimize capacity.

2. Supply Chain Transparency

ERP integrates upstream and downstream resources to reduce operating costs.

Transparent Supply Chains systems integrate upstream and downstream resources,cutting operational costs.

3. Scientific Decision-Making

Big data analysis enables precise market insights and helps seize the initiative.

Data-Driven Decisions data analytics empower accurate market insights.

(HeveaPac&Soonfor Teams Group Photo)

As the project director, Mr. Max Han of HeveaPac said, "This is an exciting moment, and we are welcoming an important opportunity for change in HeveaPac's history. After extensive investigation and selection, we ultimately chose Soonfor Software as our partner to help us transform together and jointly advance this critical upgrading and transformation."

HeveaPac Mr.Max Han(Project Director)said:"This is an exhilarating moment pivotal opportunity for transformation in HeveaPac's history.After extensive evaluation and careful selection,we ultimately chose Soonfor as our partner to drive this critical transformation forward together."


Mr. Ang, vice president of HeveaPac, said, "We kept searching and investigating and eventually found Soonfor Software. We personally went to China and saw hundreds of Soonfor technicians focused on research and development, and we also visited Chinese furniture enterprises on site. There, every order was different, yet efficiency was extremely high, shipments were fast, employees worked in an orderly way, and goods could even be located automatically. It was very impressive. At present, we still rely on many manual methods to solve problems in our production process, but with the launch of the Soonfor system, these traditional approaches will soon become history."

Mr.Ang,Vice President of HeveaPac,shared:"We kept searching and evaluating,and eventually found Soonfor as the right partner.We personally visited China and witnessed hundreds of Soonfor's engineers deeply engaged in R&D.We also toured Chinese furniture factories,where every order was unique,yet operations remained highly efficient ducts were shipped swiftly,employees worked seamlessly together,and inventory could even be located automatically.It left a lasting impression.Currently,we still rely on many manual methods in our production processes to resolve issues,but with Soonfor's system going live,these traditional practices will soon become a thing of the past."


Mr. Lim, vice president of HeveaPac, said, "About three years ago, we hoped to have a complete system to monitor and record the entire production process. At that time, the company was still using traditional 2D drawings and relying on manual calculations and personal experience, which meant low efficiency. To address this, we investigated software solutions from Germany, Italy and several other countries, and ultimately concluded that China's Soonfor Software was the best fit for our company. Soonfor's solution has made HeveaPac's processes more transparent, efficient and interconnected, becoming a key factor in driving the company's success."

Mr.Lim,Vice President of HeveaPac,explained:"Around three years ago,we envisioned having a comprehensive system to monitor and document our entire production process.At that time,the company was still relying on traditional 2D drawings,manual calculations,and individual experience ulting in lower efficiency.We explored software solutions from countries like Germany and Italy,but ultimately found that Soonfor's system from China was the perfect fit for our needs.Their solution has made our processes more transparent,efficient,and interconnected,becoming a key driver of HeveaPac's success."


Mr. Chia, project manager of HeveaPac, clarified the organizational structure and responsibilities. The meeting also determined the execution plan and key milestones, and all members promised to go all out to ensure the project's success. He said, "Promoting the project will not be easy, but we are confident that the seeds we plant will take root, blossom and bear fruit, ultimately achieving a successful digital transformation."

Mr.Chia,the Project Manager,clarified the organizational structure and responsibilities,while the meeting also outlined the execution plan and key milestones.All team members pledged their full commitment to ensuring the project's success.Mr.Chia shared:"Driving this project forward will not be easy,but we are confident that the seeds we are planting today will take root,blossom,and bear fruit minating in a successful digital transformation."



Soonfor director Zhang Zhenxiao introduced the composition of the Soonfor project team, the division of responsibilities and key considerations. Both sides unanimously stated that they would spare no effort to ensure the project achieves its goals with high quality.

Mr.Zhang Zhenxiao,the Project Director,presented the project team members,their roles,responsibilities,and key considerations.Both parties reaffirmed their full commitment to ensuring the project's success with the highest quality standards.


Leading the Way: Creating a New Paradigm for Cross-Border Smart Manufacturing

Leading the Way:Building a New Cross-Border Model for Smart Manufacturing

Cross-border digital projects require collaboration among multiple teams to be completed. ITHINK, Soonfor's Malaysian service partner, played a key role as an important partner in the success of this project.

Cross-border digital projects require multi-team collaboration.Soonfor's Malaysian partner,I THINK,played a crucial role in ensuring success.

The Soonfor x HeveaPac x ITHINK tripartite strategic cooperation signing ceremony is not only a business collaboration, but also an important symbol of deeper cooperation between China and Malaysia in the field of smart manufacturing, opening a new chapter in China-Malaysia smart manufacturing cooperation. This partnership will drive progress in the following areas:

The Soonfor veaPac THINK tripartite strategic signing is not only a business milestone but also a key symbol of deeper China-Malaysia cooperation in smart manufacturing,opening a new chapter.This collaboration will drive progress in the following areas:

1

Technology Sharing

China's advanced industrial software capabilities empower the upgrading of Malaysian manufacturing.

Technology Sharing na industrial software empowering Malaysian manufacturing.

2

Industrial Synergy

Build a cross-border smart manufacturing ecosystem and enhance regional competitiveness.

Industry Synergy lding a cross-border smart manufacturing ecosystem to enhance regional competitiveness.

3

Future Demonstration

Provide a replicable success model for the digital transformation of traditional manufacturing in Southeast Asia.

Future Benchmark viding a replicable digitalization model for Southeast Asia's traditional industries.



The times never wait for bystanders, and transformation always favors those who act.

The times don't wait for bystanders nsformation always favors the proactive!

From production line transformation to ecosystem restructuring, and from enterprise upgrading to inter-country cooperation, this is not only HeveaPac's road of transformation, but also a vivid example of Chinese smart manufacturing going global. There are no sidelines in digital transformation, and every participant is defining the future. HeveaPac's digital transformation has set a brand-new benchmark for Southeast Asia's furniture industry, and this cooperation will also be written into the history of China-Malaysia manufacturing cooperation and development.

From production line transformation to ecosystem restructuring,from corporate upgrades to cross-national collaboration s is not only HeveaPac's journey of transformation but also a vivid testament to China's smart manufacturing going global.In digital transformation,there are no sidelines ry participant is helping to define the future.HeveaPac's digital transformation sets a new benchmark for Southeast Asia's furniture industry and will go down in the history of China-Malaysia manufacturing cooperation.

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