In today’s manufacturing world, the phrase “Industry 4.0” is everywhere, but knowing where your business stands on the journey to becoming a smart, connected manufacturer isn’t always clear.
That’s where the Smart Industry Readiness Index (SIRI) comes in.
Developed by the Singapore Economic Development Board and used globally, SIRI is a structured, evidence-based assessment tool that helps manufacturers understand their digital maturity, and most importantly, where to focus next.
What Is SIRI in Simple Terms?
Think of SIRI as a health check for your factory.
It looks at how ready your business is for Industry 4.0 by assessing three key areas:
- Process – how your operations, production, and value streams are run.
- Technology – how well you use digital tools, data, and automation.
- Organisation (People) – how your workforce, leadership, and culture support digital change.
Each area is broken down into eight dimensions covering everything from data connectivity to workforce learning and development. The result gives you a clear, visual map of where your strengths lie and where investment will have the greatest impact.
Why SIRI Matters
Manufacturers often struggle with questions like:
- Where do we start with digital transformation
- How can we make the most of new technology without disrupting production?
- What’s the return on investing in automation, data, or AI?
SIRI answers these by identifying practical, high-impact improvement areas. It’s not about buzzwords or expensive tech, it’s about building a realistic roadmap to future-proof your business.
The SIRI Assessment Process
At BrookTech, our certified SIRI assessors guide you through a step-by-step process designed to make the experience straightforward and useful:
- Discovery – understanding your business goals, challenges, and ambitions.
- Assessment Workshop – a structured session with your key team members using SIRI’s standardised framework.
- Scoring & Insights – your digital maturity is benchmarked against global manufacturing standards.
- Action Roadmap – clear, prioritised recommendations to drive efficiency, cost reduction, and smarter working.
The output is a concise, actionable plan that helps leadership teams make data-driven decisions about where to invest next.
What You’ll Gain:
- A clear picture of your current Industry 4.0 readiness
- A prioritised roadmap for digital improvement
- Benchmarking against national and global peers
- Improved communication between operations, IT, and leadership teams
- Evidence to support funding or innovation grant applications
BrookTech: Your Partner in Smart Industry
At BrookTech, we combine real-world manufacturing experience with SIRI-qualified expertise. Our consultants understand the challenges of productivity, cost, and people, and how to balance technology with culture.
We’ve helped manufacturers across Yorkshire and beyond take their first confident steps toward digital transformation, unlocking new efficiency, resilience, and growth.
