[GROUP] Group Launches Online Business School To Build Digital Talent Development Ecosystem

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May 8, 2025

As digital transformation reshapes industries worldwide, talent development has become a cornerstone of sustainable corporate growth. Hebei Sinostar Group marked a significant milestone today with the inauguration of its Online Business School, a strategic initiative to empower employees through cutting-edge digital learning. The ribbon-cutting ceremony, attended by General Manager of AYA FASTENERS, as the group's subsidiary specializing in customized fasteners, together with other group senior executives and industry leaders, underscored the company's commitment to fostering a future-ready workforce as part of its broader digitalization strategy.

STRATEGIC VISION: aligning Talent development with business goals

The school, led by Honorary Dean Ms. Han Yajing (General Manager of CBIES Automotive Parts Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Sinostar Group), emphasizes "structured learning, practical application, and digital innovation" to support employees at every career stage.

"This launch signifies Sinostar Group's shift from traditional operations-driven growth to a talent-centric, intelligence-driven future" said Mr. Shi Wenquan, Group General Manager, during his keynote address. As a global player spanning R&D, manufacturing, trade, and logistics, group recognizes that upskilling its workforce is critical to maintaining competitive advantage in an increasingly digital economy.

Dean Han added, "This platform is more than a knowledge hub-it's a strategic accelerator. By integrating coursework with real-world business challenges, we're creating a cycle where learning drives results, and results refine learning." As the Group's digital transformation vanguard, AYA will pioneer company-wide access to the online learning system.

CURRICULUM DESIGN: Bridging Theory and Practice

The school's curriculum features "EIGHT CORE MODULES" (Marketing, Global Trade, Logistics, Product Development, Quality Management, Leadership, Corporate Culture, and Strategic Thinking) with 16 specialized tracks, structured into three progressive tiers:

1. FOUNDATIONAL TRAINING: Onboarding programs, role-specific SOPs, and interactive video tutorials with instant assessment tools.

2. ADVANCED SKILL DEVELOPMENT: Scenario-based learning, including virtual trade negotiation simulations and co-developed VR product design labs with Hebei University of Science and Technology.

3. LEADERSHIP EXCELLENCE: Executive decision-making simulations and culture-building workshops.

A standout feature is the Digital SOP Learning System, which converts complex workflows into interactive visual guides, enabling employees to access role-specific training on demand.

TECH-DRIVEN LEARNING ECOSYSTEM: Learn-Practice-Test-Apply

Moving beyond passive lectures, the platform employs a "Learn-Practice-Test-Apply" model powered by AI and immersive technologies:

1.ADAPTIVE LEARNING PATHS: AI analyzes individual skill gaps and career goals to generate personalized curricula (e.g., Sales teams receive tailored modules on client profiling, communication skills and product mastery).

2.AR/VR SIMULATIONS: Employees practice machinery operations or high-stakes negotiations in lifelike virtual environments.

3.IMPACT TRACKING: A "Knowledge Implementation" portal lets employees pitch process improvements directly to operational teams, while a "Skill Credit Bank" ties learning progress to promotion eligibility.

MEASURABLE IMPACT: Efficiency, Flexibility, Industry Leadership

Early projections highlight multi-dimensional benefits:

1. COST EFFICIENCY: Over CNY 500,000 annual savings from reduced in-person training, plus faster onboarding for critical roles.

2. EMPLOYEE GROWTH: Mobile-friendly microlearning allows skill development anytime, anywhere, with credits incentivizing continuous growth.

3. INDUSTRY BENCHMARK: The hybrid "standardized + customizable" framework offers a replicable blueprint for globalized enterprises.

For the moment, partnerships with universities and plans to share resources with supply chain partners aim to elevate sector-wide talent standards.

LOOKING AHEAD: Building a Century-Old Enterprise Through Knowledge

"True longevity in business demands becoming a learning organization," stated Dean Han. The online business school's launch will serve as a key pillar of AYA's talent development ecosystem.By creating a virtuous cycle where talent development fuels innovation and operational excellence, SINOSTAR GROUP aims to prove that in the digital age, "people are the ultimate competitive edge."

As AI, 5G, and metaverse technologies evolve, the school will continue refining its approach, positioning itself as a global benchmark for talent development and a catalyst for China's manufacturing sector on the world stage.