With a new brand icon and lead color we now communicate our services in one clear voice.
The visual appearance goes hand in hand with concise and clear verbal description of our offering:
Inclusion Factory remains our core brand and stands out better with the new IF icon and lead color.
This project is funded by
with design support by
We are grateful for all our partners: together, we’ve expanded our social impact and created sustainable jobs for people with intellectual disabilities. Our partners come from all walks of life but join together on a common journey, each doing what we can for the common good.
In the past three months, we are delighted to welcome seven new partners.
United Foundation For China’s Health is a charity organization established in 2001 which provide medical care, surgical intervention and health education to those who are less fortunate.
Our employees suffer from a wide range of psychological problems, derived from a variety of sources. They may face difficulties at work, and a majority of them will not talk to anyone about their issues. In the long run, if some of these are not taken seriously and resolved in time, it may develop into serious psychiatric complications. This is why United Foundation For China’s Health is providing psychological counselling services to employees and their families at Inclusion Factory: it assists to maintain their psychological health and enhances their families’ happiness and sense of well-being at work.
Established in 2007, WT tent is a pioneer in the tent industry, providing professional fitted tents for major events such as the Winter Olympics, the Taicang Beer Festival, and many more.
WT tent provided us with financial support to help us through the most difficult times during the pandemic this year.
The development of Inclusion Factory cannot be accomplished without the trust and support of our partners! We look forward to future collaborations to promote the integration and employment of people with disabilities!
These companies have already made their move. If you also wish to collaborate with us for a win-win situation, please contact us at:
Jack smiles and continues to handle his given tasks. Unfortunately, it may not take long before he blunders away. Then there is a beep sound, follows by a screen showing Jack a video with corrections for reference. The trainer in the workshop immediately receives a notification from Jack’s workstation. The trainer will then come to Jack’s assistance, patiently helping him rectify his errors.
You might think that my fantasy could only be seen in a sci-fi movie, or it may only come true 100 years from now. But Accenture has turned my fantasy into an undeniable reality.
In fact, technology has made the goal of social inclusion harder to achieve. While it is possible for us to benefit from existing technologies, the reality is that those born with intellectual disabilities are left behind even further. Insufficient training and lack of available resources hinder them from adapting to technology-based education, hence making it impossiblefor them to enjoy personal and career development as much as we do. Technology has even further segmented them away from the mainstream, as they are struggling to keep up with the rapid pace of technological advancement.
To this aim, Accenture, a world-renowned technology pioneer, has joined forces with the Taicang Inclusion Factory to explore effective solutions to address this societal problem.
In January 2022, we launched the “Accenture Industrial Worker Assistant” program with Accenture.
The implementation of this project is divided into five stages: exploration, definition, creation, testing and implementation.In consideration of the specific nature of the project and the unique nature of the employees with disabilities, as well as the business, technical and resource availability of the Inclusion Factory, Accenture and the Inclusion Factory finally decided to explore the application of artificial intelligence in the business of “lower gear cover assembly” and developed the “Accenture Industrial Worker Assistant” application, which provides a high fidelity hands-on training environment for factory staff to learn how to assemble parts, as well as improving the efficiency and effectiveness of training in the factory and enhancing product quality by detecting and correcting improper operations during assembly line tasks.
Accenture Liquid Studio Shanghai, Accenture Shenzhen Digital Innovation Hub and Inclusion Factory have overcome the inconvenience caused by the epidemic and have progressively completed product design, data collection, model training and validation through remote collaboration between the three regions.In June, a model of the smallest operational product “Accenture Industrial Worker Assistant” was created in the factory, and further user validation and continuous refinement will be conducted. An easy-to-understand text and images, clear visual navigation, a intellectual model for automatic error correction, and a combination of multiple alert mechanisms are now available for everyone ……
We are using Artificial Intelligence tools and technologies with Augmented Reality to enhance our employees’ skills, assisting them to take part in complex tasks which typically would be beyond their capability. In the short term, we believe that all members of Inclusion Factory, will enormously benefit from this innovative project!But our eye is set much further.
This Project between Accenture and the Inclusion Factory seeks to transcend well beyond the walls of the Inclusion Factory. It has the potential to be a game-changer in the employability of People with Disabilities – who are often considered the world’s largest marginalized group – in China and globally.
And most importantly
We would like to thank
each and every one of our clients
for the trust they have bestowed on us
In March 2022, the Inclusion Factory celebrated seven years of existence, having common prosperity and solidarity as it’s core values.
We are proud to present you with our 2021 achievements, alongside a brief view of our past and a glimpse into our exciting future!
Over the years, what started as a small workshop hiring 12 people, working on very simple assembly and sorting tasks, has evolved into a highly advanced Automotive supplier, equipped with technologies and Automation that are in line with the vision of smart manufacturing.
We created and certified the Social Inclusion Academy – a comprehensive program for the qualification of trainers working with People with Disabilities; and we’ve stayed tuned to the market needs as we established the Inclusion Advisory, a consulting and implementation service which supports companies to hire, train and retain People with Disabilities.
We remain adaptive and agile, adjusting ourselves and our goals to the ever-changing Chinese landscape, as we further position the Inclusion Factory as a nationwide leader in the field of Inclusion & Equality.
We would like to take this opportunity and express our gratitude to our multiple customers and supporters who believe in our social mission and join efforts with us to make a diffrance.
The final, most important thank you goes to our team, for their dedication & hard work, and to our dear employees for seizing this opportunity with both hands, proving society that they can and want to contribute, that they belong, and that they deserve equal rights for employment and fulfillment in life.
This is really about them – and for them.
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职员：梁锋 杨雪佳
志愿者：何品轩 梁佩淇 朱金玲 李锦霞
总干事：李红
志愿者：赵文涛 孙佳楠 陈柯颖 雷歆艺
肖慧丹 林梅 罗蝶 李慧杰
职员：倪震 高新利 郑晔
On October 19th, the 2021 Schaeffler Greater China Supplier Conference was held in Xiangtan. Simon Chen, the production manager of Inclusion Factory, attended the conference.
At this meeting, Inclusion Factory won the Schaeffler Social Responsibility Award. As a supplier, it is our highest honour to be able to have earned Schaeffler’s trust and affirmation.
This year is the fourth year of cooperation between Inclusion Factory and Schaeffler. So far, we have produced a total of 8,338,071 parts for Schaeffler. This project has directly enabled us to hire seven employees with intellectual disabilities.
As a leading global supplier of automotive and industrial products, the Schaeffler Group is committed to building a sustainable supply chain. They have thousands of suppliers around the world and provide production materials and services to more than 70 factories in 50 countries around the world. Schaeffler’s advanced business philosophy, well-developed system, strong sense of innovation and excellent corporate culture makes them an inspiration to their partners and suppliers. We are very proud to have such a partner. We are always grateful for this win-win platform as it allows us to advance with confidence.
The long-term cooperation between Schaeffler and Inclusion Factory has promoted the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals through responsible production, creating decent work positions, and empowering people with intellectual disabilities to use their own labour, leading to no poverty and equal, effective participation in society.
In the future, Inclusion Factory will uphold the principles of providing customers with high-quality products and services, creating value for customers and working hand in hand with customers to promote the integration and employment of people with disabilities.
On September 14, 2021, the 5th Sustainable Business Awards Ceremony initiated by the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China was held in Shanghai. Inclusion Factory won the “Sustainable Business Award” for its outstanding development in the field of corporate diversity and inclusiveness. General Manager of Inclusion Factory, Nadav Ben Simon attended the award ceremony.
▲On the right is Nadav Ben Simon, General Manager of Inclusion Factory.
2021 is a turning point in the cause of sustainable development. More and more companies are realizing the importance of CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) and building a sustainable business model for the future development of enterprises. The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China has always emphasized fulfilling corporate social responsibility in a strategic and innovative way to achieve sustainable corporate development.
The application for the sustainable development award includes five categories: Advanced Performer in Decarbonisation; Navigating Diversity and Inclusion; Outstanding Environmental Performance; Pioneer in Advancing Rural Revitalisation; and Resilient Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure Leader.
Since its establishment, Inclusion Factory has always taken promoting the integration and employment of people with intellectual disabilities as its corporate mission. So far, we have created 70 decent jobs for people with disabilities. Among them, 37 people with intellectual disabilities are directly employed by Inclusion Factory, and the remaining 33 are hired by other companies with the support and help of Inclusion Advisory.
Inclusion Factory has been actively promoting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. We believe that more companies will integrate the concept of sustainable development and innovative spirit into their strategy in the future. We also hope that more companies and social organizations will promote the integration of people with intellectual disabilities into employment so that people with intellectual disabilities can realize their own social values.
For the last 6 months, Inclusion Factory management and our branding partner JungleFish have been working on updating and consolidation the branding for Inclusion Factory.
While most clients might barely notice the changes, we want to explain the reasons for this step and how it can help us grow.
Everyone has a slightly different understanding about the company/brand they work for. However, to help unify this brand perception and to align on the fundamentals of the brand we needed to identify our brand’s DNA and the core elements, that make this brand unique.
Brand DNA
China Pioneer
Inclusion Factory is one of the first private companies in China that stands at the forefront of a social movement for inclusion. Other than foreign NGOs, the Taicang Inclusion Factory is a wholly Chinese enterprise and firmly rooted in China.
Business-minded
While we subscribe to a higher social purpose, our approach is business-like: we aim to understand our customers and deliver state-of-the-art quality in consulting and production. Other than state-run entities with the objective to facilitate inclusion, the Inclusion Factory is also a working enterprise that has to “earn its keep” – this helps us to better understand our clients. We adhere to industry-standards such as ISO 9002 and employ professional tools and methods such as SAP software and international management principles.
German roots
Founded by a group of German businesspeople, the Inclusion Factory is heavily influenced by a practical and solution-oriented mind-set. While the Inclusion Factory now serves multinational and domestic clients, the German flag colors in our brand identity remind us of our origins.
Since 2016 Inclusion Factory expanded their scope considerably: in addition to the Inclusion Factory workshop that provides assembly for industrial clients, the Inclusion Advisory (IA) offers consulting services to businesses for inclusion related topics and the Social Inclusion Academy (SIA) conducts seminars & workshop with the goal of educating professionals & the wider society. When these “business units” started in 2017 and 2018 we added logos to identify them but there was no guideline for the whole offering.
One of the key objectives of this branding was therefore, to define how this wider offering can be integrated in all corporate and marketing communication.
The most crucial step before going into design is to define the message: we needed first to understand the offering and then to define it verbally in both Chinese and English. The same tone of voice should be used when introducing one or more of the Inclusion Group entities. This task is of utmost importance. In our past work we found that many times, messaging was recreated each time for a new publication. Different versions co-existed, and it was up to the presenter which one they preferred. The result was work overload and miscommunication.
With the new branding, we now introduce a clear messaging guideline, as well as a shared motto and objective. This avoids prevents confusion for both, clients and internal team and helps to establish the Inclusion Factory as a brand.
Apart from the consolidated messaging we also cleaned the house visually: the color blocks, which were a signature design element in past communication materials are gone as their playfulness conflicted with the increased professionalism of the organization.
Instead of managing 5+ colors, we have only to consider 2 now: a friendly muted green tone and a strong warm gray. This change makes a huge difference in perception, possibly bigger than changing the logo(s) would have made.
The typographic concept underwent a major change: a new corporate font with more confidence and character expresses the solidified standing of Inclusion Factory.
The typesetting is, in general, much larger to highlight the message and also to make texts easier to read for people with visual impairment. On business cards, for example, the names are now set in 15pt font size compared to 8pt font size. Similar changes have been made to our presentation and website.
Changing a company’s branding is never easy and often is met with considerable resistance. New templates must be installed, new rules observed. And why? Because somebody didn’t like a specific color or font? Ideally the new branding not only better reflects who this company now is, but also makes it easier for the company to do business, and to convey its messages.
With the clear and confident communication of the integrated offering, Inclusion Factory can reach more potential clients and bring more People with Disabilities into the labor market.
This project is funded by
with design support by
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Financially supported by KFW DEG
KFW DEG (Deutsche Investitions- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH) finances private sector investments in developing countries in accordance with the economic cooperation and development policies of the Federal Republic of Germany. DEG financially supports the Inclusion Factory in recognition of our social mission.
