Upgrading an Existing Factory In line with Saudi Arabia’s industrial growth, industrial investors have two primary options:

1. Establishing a new factory from scratch, which requires feasibility studies, legal procedures, financing, and infrastructure development.
2. Upgrading an existing factory, Upgrading an Existing Factory which includes evaluation, digital transformation, operational excellence, and integration of smart technologies.

🔄 Path 2: Upgrading an Existing Factory

🔹 1. Conducting a Certified SIRI Assessment

• ✅ Evaluate industrial performance based on 16 dimensions of SIRI.
• ✅ Identify strengths and weaknesses in the factory.
• 📌 Supporting Tools: Industrial analysis reports.

🔹 2. Identifying Gaps and Transformation Plan

• ✅ Analyze operational, digital, and technological aspects.
• ✅ Develop an industrial transformation plan based on priorities.
• 📌 Supporting Tools: Approved digital transformation plans.

🔹 3. Implementing Digital Transformation Processes

• ✅ Automate operations using ERP & MES systems.
• ✅ Use Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) for data analysis.
• 📌 Supporting Tools: Industrial automation systems.

🔹 4. Enhancing Operational Efficiency

• ✅ Apply Lean Manufacturing to improve productivity.
• ✅ Reduce waste and improve quality using Six Sigma.
• 📌 Supporting Tools: Operational excellence programs.

🔹 5. Implementing Automation and Modern Technologies

• ✅ Use industrial robots and artificial intelligence.
• ✅ Improve maintenance processes through predictive maintenance.
• 📌 Supporting Tools: Industrial analytics systems.

🔹 6. Improving Quality and Productivity

• ✅ Monitor quality using Digital Twin technology.
• ✅ Optimize supply chains and distribution networks.
• 📌 Supporting Tools: Quality Management Systems (QMS).

🔹 7. Conducting a Second SIRI Assessment to Measure Progress

• ✅ Review the impact of changes on performance.
• ✅ Compare the factory against global industrial standards.
• 📌 Supporting Tools: Industrial performance evaluations.

🔹 8. Achieving Industrial Sustainability

• ✅ Ensure compliance with environmental sustainability standards.
• ✅ Improve resource and energy efficiency.
• 📌 Supporting Tools: Renewable energy and green transformation programs.

🚀 How Can IPIC Support Your Industrial Journey?

• 📌 For New Investors:
  ✔ Prepare industrial feasibility studies.
  ✔ Facilitate licensing and legal procedures.
  ✔ Assist with financing and industrial investments.
• 📌 For Existing Factories:
  ✔ Conduct certified SIRI assessments and identify gaps.
  ✔ Implement digital transformation and operational excellence plans.
  ✔ Enhance productivity and sustainability through automation solutions.

Contact Us Today to start your industrial journey.