In response to the trend of Taiwanese businesses reshoring and to promote accelerated industrial upgrades and transformation, the Center for Global Taiwanese Business Studies at Chung Yuan Christian University’s College of Business organized the “Strategic Forum on Intelligent Transformation for Taiwanese Businesses.” The forum invited renowned business leaders to share strategies and practices for intelligent transformation. Koon-Lian Kao, President of the Straits Economic & Cultural Interchange Association, highlighted in his keynote speech that the business environment in recent years has faced significant challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic, the US-China trade war, and climate change. He emphasized the need for businesses to adopt new concepts and technologies to foster intelligent and digital transformation, paving the way for Taiwan’s economic development into a new phase.
This forum featured four prominent industry leaders sharing their experiences in successfully utilizing intelligent technologies to address global challenges, such as the pandemic and supply chain restructuring:
Simon Chang, President and COO of Delta Electronics, Inc., described how the company evolved from power and energy management into a leader in digital manufacturing. Delta’s “5C Strategy” (Context, Change, Choices, Commitment, Consistency) has enabled them to navigate high-entry-barrier markets with long-term dedication. Over the next decade, Delta will focus on intelligent solutions in industrial automation, data centers, energy infrastructure, building automation, and electric vehicles. Additionally, the company is committed to achieving 100% renewable energy usage and carbon neutrality across global operations by 2030, promoting environmental sustainability.
Shih-Ming Huang, Chairman of Celxpert Energy Corporation, one of Taiwan’s top three battery pack manufacturers, emphasized that their success as a leading battery system supplier stems from creating win-win solutions for clients. Beyond product transformation, Celxpert has also undergone changes in marketing, manufacturing, and operations. He noted, “The most challenging part of business management is talent acquisition—finding the right people ensures the right results. Operations are driven not by management alone but by standardized processes across R&D, design, and production.”
Ting-Zai Chien, Chairman of Hung Meng International Development Corp., shared his journey of transforming a traditional sculpture manufacturing business into a cultural and creative technology company. Known for creating life-like sculptures, Hung Meng has collaborated on projects for Shanghai Disneyland, the U.S. Disney parks, the Chimei Museum, and The Venetian Macao. He expressed his hope to establish a dream theme park unique to Taiwan, leaving a lasting cultural legacy.
Wen-Hao Jiang, General Manager of Guilin Yangshuo County Shanshui Tourism Development Co., Ltd., transitioned from manufacturing to tourism services. His company operates the “Shangri-La” scenic area, a must-visit site in Guilin. Jiang emphasized the importance of standardizing management in the tourism industry and highlighted his company’s commitment to innovation in aesthetics and creativity. Collaborating with Chung Yuan Christian University’s College of Design for over eight years, Jiang’s team has received four German iF Design Awards in just two years, showcasing the value of industry-academia partnerships.
Chung Yuan Christian University’s Chairman, Kwang-Cheng Chang, noted that the university boasts Taiwan’s most advanced smart manufacturing demonstration facility, the Chih Hsing Innovation Hall. This interdisciplinary hub fosters innovation and serves as a talent cultivation base for industry. Rooted in its “Holistic Education” philosophy, the university has earned widespread recognition from alumni. Wen-Hao Jiang, an alumnus of the Department of Electrical Engineering, consistently supports the university through scholarships, emergency aid, and donations, such as to the basketball team and the Arts Salon Music Center.
Chung Yuan Christian University’s contributions to smart manufacturing have been widely recognized. Recently, the university partnered with Landseed International Hospital to nurture talent in intelligent healthcare. Collaborations with Intel Corporation, Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd., and ADLINK Technology Inc. have led to Taiwan’s first AI Robotics 5G Private Network Laboratory. Additionally, the university received approval from the Ministry of Education to establish the Department of Smart Computing and Big Data, which will officially enroll students in the 2022 academic year. Chung Yuan aims to cultivate high-level talent in healthcare and information technology, contributing significantly to Taiwan’s long-term economic growth.
