China: Smart Manufacturing & Supply Chains
See how Chinese manufacturers combine automation, digital factories and fast supply chains – and bring back practices you can apply at home.
At a glance
Day by day
- Day 1Arrival in Shanghai
Airport pick-up, check-in and welcome briefing
- Day 2Smart manufacturing
Workshop on Industry 4.0 · visit to an automated plant
- Day 3Port and logistics
Visit to a port or logistics park · KPI debrief
- Day 4Travel to Shenzhen
High-speed train · innovation exhibition visit
- Day 5Electronics and EVs
Factory visit · supplier development session · group dinner
- Day 6Free day
Explore the city at your own pace
- Day 7Action plan and return
Team action plans · certificates · airport transfer
Example only: the final program, visits and dates are agreed with you and confirmed by each host.
Themes
- Industry 4.0 and automation
- Electronics and EV manufacturing
- Ports and logistics hubs
- Supplier development
Typical visits
- Smart factories and automated production lines
- A major container port or logistics park
- An industrial park and its business-support centre
- A technology or innovation exhibition
What participants take home
- Understand how scale, automation and supplier networks cut cost and lead time
- Benchmark your factory's OEE, inventory and quality practices
- Identify sourcing and partnership opportunities
How it works
- 1. PlanWe agree the learning goals, the group and the sites to visit.
- 2. TravelAirport-to-airport arrangements, invitation letters and visa guidance.
- 3. LearnWorkshops led by our facilitator before and between visits.
- 4. VisitGuided visits to leading companies, public bodies and innovation centres.
- 5. ApplyTeam action plan, certificate and follow-up after the trip.
Included
- Technical facilitator with the group throughout
- Airport-to-airport ground transport
- Site visits and best-practice briefings
- Pre-trip workshop and daily debriefs
- One group dinner
- A free day to explore the city
- Certificate of participation
- Accommodation – included in the package or arranged separately
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See programsFrequently asked questions
How long is a Training Journey?
Most international journeys run 5–7 days including travel; programs inside Egypt run 3–6 days. We tailor the length to your goals and budget.
What is the group size?
Usually 10 to 25 participants, so every visit stays interactive. Larger delegations are split into groups.
Can you help with visas?
Yes. We provide invitation letters and visa guidance. Visa fees and processing times depend on each participant's nationality.
Are the visits confirmed in advance?
Visits are requested on behalf of your group and confirmed by each host organization before travel; the final program is shared with you in writing.
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Plan this journey for your team
Send us your group size, goals and preferred dates.