Research on the Influencing Factors of Manufacturing Transformation and Upgrading Based on Grounded Theory

Under the background of China’s economy gradually entering the new normal, transformation and upgrading has become the only way for manufacturing industry to improve market competitiveness and sustainable development. In order to promote the transformation and upgrading of manufacturing enterprises, this paper takes 96 literatures on the influencing factors of the transformation and upgrading of manufacturing industry as the research object, and conducts a systematic study based on the grounded theory. Through the collection, collation and coding of literature, many categories are formed. After analysis, it is concluded that the influencing factors of the transformation and upgrading of manufacturing industry include five aspects, namely, the willingness of transformation and upgrading, the ability of transformation and upgrading, the environment of transformation and upgrading, the resources of transformation and upgrading and the development trend. Among them, the willingness and the ability of transformation and upgrading belong to the subjective category. Technological innovation ability is the most important factor affecting the transformation and upgrading of manufacturing industry. Accordingly, this paper puts forward relevant strategies and suggestions to promote the transformation and upgrading of manufacturing industry.