Application of SIRI for Industry 4.0 Maturity Assessment and Analysis

Abstract

Smart Industry Readiness Index (SIRI) is one of the Industry 4.0 maturity models that help industrial companies to identify the opportunities moving towards Industry 4.0. SIRI is strongly aligned with other global manufacturing initiatives, and has the potential to be one of the global standards for the future of manufacturing Industry 4.0. However there is little literature found on applications of SIRI due to it is a relatively new model released in 2017. This paper discussed the methodology and processes of applying SIRI to help companies to identify the gaps and opportunities moving towards industry 4.0. For illustration purpose, four pillars, i.e. Operations, Automation, Connectivity and Intelligence, are selected to illustrate the methodology and processes for assessing the respective dimensions. The designed rubrics with questionnaire to facilitate the processes and methodology are demonstrated with examples.