The establishment of the CAFTA has reinforced Guangxi’s strategic position as China’s bridgehead in linking up with ASEAN market. A case in point is that food processing enterprises in Guangxi are now forming a supply chain with their counterparts in ASEAN. As trade activities between Guangxi and ASEAN are thriving, there is an increasing demand for IoT and related services from Guangxi enterprises to enhance their supply chain management capabilities. More