The General Office of the Anhui Provincial People's Government has unveiled the Action Plan for Accelerating the Development of Digital and Intelligent Supply Chains in Anhui Province (2026-2028). This strategic blueprint aims to propel the digital and intelligent transformation of the manufacturing sector. It encourages leading enterprises to spearhead the establishment of smart factories, delve deeper into the utilization of cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT), and cultivate smart supply chains. Furthermore, the plan promotes the digital empowerment of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), facilitating a seamless transition from the digitalization of key operational links to the intelligentization of the entire manufacturing process. Additionally, it urges chain-leading enterprises to take the initiative in driving the digital and intelligent transformation of their upstream and downstream counterparts, fostering the construction of digital and intelligent management platforms, and ultimately achieving supply chain integration, collaboration, and visualization.