The digital transformation of enterprises has received attention since the 2010s, but existing research has mostly focused on the macro level, lacking micro empirical analysis and insufficient attention to external factors. The research conclusions on the consequences of digital transformation in the economy are inconsistent, and China's manufacturing industry shows a polarization phenomenon. At the same time, the academic community has not paid enough attention to quality-benefit, especially in the context of digitalization, the theoretical and practical issues of improving the quality-benefit of China's manufacturing industry urgently need to be explored. This article reviews the relevant research on digital transformation and quality-benefit of enterprises, points out shortcomings, and proposes future research directions, aiming to lay the foundation for subsequent research.

Sen Wen. Literature Review on Enterprise Digital Transformation and Quality-Benefit. International Journal of Social Sciences and Economic Management (2025), Vol. 6, Issue 1: 68-75. https://doi.org/10.38007/IJSSEM.2025.060107.

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