Practical Steps to Assess Your Digital Maturity
In today’s rapidly evolving industrial landscape, “digital transformation” is no longer a trend — it’s a strategic necessity. But before implementing technologies like MES, ERP, or IIoT, a critical question must be asked:
What is your factory’s current level of digital maturity?
At IPIC, every digital transformation journey begins with a clear, structured Digital Maturity Assessment. Here are practical steps to guide your factory through this evaluation:
1. Define Clear Goals and Outcomes
Before evaluating systems or equipment, ask:
- What do you want to achieve from digital transformation?
- Is it increased productivity? Reduced waste? Improved product quality or maintenance?
Having clear goals helps you assess the gap between your current state and your desired outcomes.
2. Review Your Technical Infrastructure
Evaluate key infrastructure components:
- Network connectivity and data flow across equipment
- Current systems used in operations and production
- Equipment readiness for connectivity and data collection
- Cybersecurity and data protection measures
3. Analyze Current Digital Processes
- Are production data recorded manually or automatically?
- Are MES or ERP systems in place? Are they integrated?
- To what extent is data used in daily decision-making?
The more connected and automated your processes, the higher your maturity level.
4. Assess Workforce Readiness
Digital transformation succeeds when people are ready for it. Evaluate:
- Awareness of digital tools and technologies
- Training levels across teams
- Openness to adopting new workflows and data-driven decisions
5. Measure System Integration
- Are your systems (production, quality, maintenance, inventory, finance) talking to each other?
- Is data flowing seamlessly or are departments working in silos?
Strong integration minimizes waste, reduces delays, and boosts decision-making speed.
6. Evaluate Data Usage and Decision-Making
- Do you make decisions based on real-time data and advanced analytics?
- Are you using tools like Power BI or live dashboards?
Digital maturity is reflected in how data influences your operational decisions.
7. Determine Your Digital Maturity Level
You can classify digital maturity into 5 levels:
- Basic – Manual, disconnected processes
- Automated – Some digital systems, limited integration
- Connected – Digital data available, not real-time
- Analytical – Use of data for reports and decisions
- Smart – Integrated, self-optimizing systems using AI and real-time insights
How IPIC Supports Your Assessment and Transformation
At IPIC, we help manufacturers:
- Conduct a thorough, benchmark-based maturity assessment
- Develop a transformation roadmap tailored to your reality
- Execute step-by-step implementations based on your readiness
- Continuously monitor and optimize results
Conclusion
Digital transformation is not a one-time upgrade — it’s a strategic journey that starts with an honest evaluation of where you are.
Do you truly know your current digital maturity?
Start your journey with confidence — IPIC is your partner in turning assessment into measurable success.
