In Terms of Business Scope:
Industry and trade integrated companies combine production, manufacturing, sales, and trade. They are responsible for both product production and business expansion activities like external sales. However, ordinary factories usually focus mainly on the product manufacturing process, and their sales mostly rely on external partners or distributors to complete.
In Terms of Market Sensitivity:
Industry and trade integrated companies, because they directly engage in market sales, can quickly grasp market trends and changes in customer needs, and then flexibly adjust production strategies. Ordinary factories are relatively far from the end market and are less sensitive to immediate market feedback, often lagging behind in adjusting production.
In Terms of Brand Building:
Industry and trade integrated companies can build their own brands through the sales process, comprehensively demonstrating the brand image and product advantages to customers and enhancing brand influence. Ordinary factories mostly produce according to orders and mainly act as OEMs for other brands, having relatively weak capabilities in building their own brands.
In Terms of Profit Acquisition:
Industry and trade integrated companies can obtain profits from both production and sales ends, with greater potential for comprehensive earnings. Ordinary factories mainly rely on production and processing to obtain profits, having a relatively single source of profit and relatively limited earnings.
In Terms of Risk Response:
Industry and trade integrated companies have diversified sales channels. Even if a certain market encounters a downturn, they can make up for it through other channels, so their ability to resist risks is relatively stronger. Ordinary factories rely on external sales channels. If there are problems with their partners and orders decrease, they will often be greatly affected and have relatively weak anti-risk capabilities.