China Industrial Supplies Summit launches knowledge-sharing platform

The first China Industrial Supplies Summit (CISS 2026) was held at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) in the Hongqiao International Central Business District on June 12, bringing together companies and professionals from across the industrial supplies sector.

During the event, organizers launched a new knowledge-sharing platform aimed at promoting industry exchange. The platform brings together experts, business leaders, procurement staff, and engineers to exchange expertise, showcase innovations, and discuss emerging trends. It also emphasizes talent development to support a more open and collaborative industry ecosystem.

In addition, the summit saw the release of the 2026 China Industrial Supplies Manufacturing and Distribution Report, which was published for the first time.

At the event, Chinese maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) procurement service provider ZKH Group announced the establishment of Linglong Intelligence, a new AI startup. Built on ZKH Group's years of industrial data and its AI model, the new company aims to provide smarter services for supply chain partners.

The move is expected to help businesses reduce costs, improve efficiency, and support the development of the industrial supply chain.