CJ OliveNetworks Accelerates AI Transformation Across Manufacturing, Logistics, and Distribution Industries

Strengthening Position as AX Partner for K-Food and the Global Market
Supporting Smart Factory Implementation for Brands Like Hwayo and Hite Jinro

CJ OliveNetworks, the IT and security arm of CJ Group, announced on July 3 that it is strengthening its position as a provider of AX (AI Transformation) support across the entire industry, focusing on the food and beverage (F&B) sector and extending from manufacturing and logistics to distribution.

CJ OliveNetworks booth set up at the 2026 Smart Factory and Automation Industry Exhibition. Provided by CJ OliveNetworks

One notable example is premium liquor brand Hwayo, which became the first in the liquor industry to fully transition its production process into a smart operation by adopting CJ OliveNetworks' smart factory solution, 'Factory ONE.' The company established a so-called 'Soju Story' smart factory, optimizing every stage from raw material intake, fermentation, distillation, and aging to bottling.

To accelerate digital transformation across the food industry, CJ OliveNetworks is also participating in the 'K-Food Alliance,' collaborating with a range of partners to expand AX innovation beyond manufacturing and into the logistics sector.

The company expanded its business scope by securing a contract to build a smart factory at Hite Jinro's plant in Vietnam, and has developed the capability to manage the entire factory construction process using the EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) approach. In addition, CJ OliveNetworks is building an end-to-end AX service system by strengthening productivity and efficiency through its smart logistics business, which combines process logistics automation with data-driven operations.

Looking ahead, the company plans to accelerate digital transformation throughout the industry, spanning manufacturing, logistics, and distribution by leveraging its AX capabilities, and to expand its role as a key partner supporting global market growth.

A CJ OliveNetworks representative said, "AX means more than just adopting new technologies; it represents innovation across the entire business." The representative added, "We will continue to help our clients drive innovation and enhance global competitiveness through end-to-end AX services that cover manufacturing, logistics, and distribution."

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