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On August 25–26, 2026, GBOS was invited to attend the New Balance Smart Lean Workshop 2026 in Vietnam, joining leading contract manufacturers from Vietnam, China, and Indonesia, along with a select group of technology and equipment suppliers. The two-day workshop brought together industry leaders to discuss one increasingly important question: How can manufacturers improve efficiency, quality, and responsiveness in an increasingly competitive manufacturing environment? For GBOS, the event was more than an industry gathering. It was an opportunity to listen, observe, and gain a deeper understanding of how lean manufacturing is evolving across Vietnam and the wider Southeast Asian market. 01 From “Lean Thinking” to Real-World Manufacturing Over the two days, factory representatives shared practical experiences from their lean manufacturing journeys, while invited suppliers presented new technologies and solutions designed to improve production efficiency. Participants also visited model factories to see how lean principles are being applied on the shop floor. What stood out was the focus on real manufacturing challenges. The discussions were not limited to theories or concepts. Instead, they centered on the issues manufacturers deal with every day—cost control, production lead times, labor efficiency, quality consistency, and the ability to respond quickly to changing orders. For GBOS,...

On August 20, 2026, the Adidas Indonesia E&ME Summit 2026 was successfully held at PWJ Industrial Park in Central Java, Indonesia. Bringing together key contract manufacturers, supply chain leaders, and engineering and manufacturing executives from Adidas Indonesia, the summit focused on four strategic priorities: flexible and responsive production, digital transformation, lean manufacturing, and green sustainability. As an important annual industry forum, the event provided a platform for manufacturers and technology providers to exchange ideas on the future of sports manufacturing in Southeast Asia. As a specialist in one-stop intelligent cutting and innovative manufacturing solutions, GBOS was invited to showcase its latest technologies for sportswear and footwear production. With solutions including the AI Digital Cutting Center, Intelligent Nesting System, high-performance oscillating knife cutting technology, and AI VisionScan system, GBOS demonstrated how intelligent, end-to-end cutting solutions can help manufacturers improve material utilization, maintain consistent quality, and respond more efficiently to increasingly complex production demands. 01 Industry Trends: Why Flexible Manufacturing Matters The global sportswear and footwear market is evolving rapidly. Consumers are increasingly looking for personalized products, while brands continue to demand shorter lead times, greater flexibility, and consistently high quality. For manufacturers, however, meeting these expectations is becoming increasingly challenging. Fragmented...