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Digital Transformation in Manufacturing: More Than Just Technology

In today’s fast-evolving industrial landscape, digital transformation is not just a technology initiative—it’s a holistic shift in how companies operate, compete, and grow.

This eBook provides practical insights into how manufacturers can turn Industry 4.0 goals into reality by moving beyond isolated tools toward integrated, strategic change. Explore how to design, benchmark, and execute your digital transformation roadmap using proven frameworks like the S.I.R.I. model, already adopted by the World Economic Forum, TÜV SÜD, and 1,000+ global facilities.

What You'll Learn:

  • What Digital Transformation Really Means for manufacturing—from culture to systems
  • Why you must align people, processes, and technologies for meaningful change
  • How to benchmark your progress using the Smart Industry Readiness Index (S.I.R.I.)
  • The 3 core pillars: Process, Technology, and Organization—and the 16 SIRI dimensions
  • How to avoid stagnation and sustain digital momentum over time
  • Ways to prioritize actions using the TIER Matrix for the greatest operational ROI


A Strategic Journey Toward Resilient, Data-Driven Operations

The Smart Industry Readiness Index (S.I.R.I.) is the world’s first internationally recognized framework for evaluating Industry 4.0 maturity. It enables manufacturers to:

  • Identify transformation gaps
  • Benchmark against peers and industry leaders
  • Quantify value opportunities
  • Build an actionable roadmap to digital excellence
     

About the Author

Karthik Gopalakrishnan, Digital Transformation Consultant & Certified S.I.R.I. Assessor, brings deep engineering experience, customer-first focus, and strategic acumen to help manufacturers achieve digital maturity. He has advised clients across policy, technology, and operational levels to align transformation efforts with business objectives.

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