In an increasingly volatile global landscape, the manufacturing sector finds itself at a critical crossroads. Disruptions sparked by the pandemic, climate change, geopolitical tensions, and accelerating technological change have not only exposed vulnerabilities but also underscored the urgent need for transformation. For manufacturers seeking to build resilience and long-term competitiveness, digitalisation is no longer a strategic choice — it is a necessity.
To support industry stakeholders in navigating this complex environment, we are pleased to release our latest whitepaper:
The Global Smart Industry Readiness Index (SIRI) Initiative:
Manufacturing Transformation Insight Report 2025
This report offers data-driven insights from thousands of manufacturing companies across more than 60 countries, providing a global perspective on the current state of industrial transformation and the evolving priorities shaping the sector.
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Key Themes Covered in the Report
• The Strategic-Operational Divide
While many manufacturers have clearly defined digital ambitions, the gap between strategy and on-the-ground execution remains a persistent challenge. Our findings identify the root causes of this disconnect — including operational complexity, resource constraints, and fragmented digital adoption.
• Value Chain Resilience
As supply chain fragility becomes a defining risk, manufacturers must rethink traditional value chains. The report highlights the shift toward globally integrated, locally adaptive ecosystems that are responsive to both disruption and opportunity.
• Digital-First Manufacturing
Moving beyond isolated technology pilots, the research emphasises the importance of end-to-end digital integration — from the shopfloor to enterprise systems — to drive agility, efficiency, and real-time decision-making.
• Sustainability as Strategy
The whitepaper outlines how leading manufacturers are transitioning from compliance-driven environmental action to innovation-led sustainability, aligning environmental responsibility with commercial growth.
• Customer-Centricity and Personalisation
With customer expectations evolving rapidly, value creation is moving beyond cost efficiency toward responsiveness, quality, and tailored experiences.
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The Role of Industrial Transformation Frameworks
To support this shift, manufacturers require more than technology — they need a structured, comprehensive approach to change. The whitepaper explores how the Índice de Prontidão da Indústria Inteligente (SIRI) is enabling companies to assess their readiness across operational, technological, and organisational dimensions. By identifying key gaps and prioritising actions, SIRI provides a clear, data-backed roadmap to accelerate transformation.
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Driving Change Through Collaboration
Industrial transformation cannot be achieved in isolation. The scale of change required calls for stronger partnerships between public and private sector stakeholders. Organisations such as the International Centre for Industrial Transformation (INCIT) are central to this effort, facilitating cross-sector collaboration, sharing global best practices, and supporting policymakers and manufacturers alike in advancing sustainable growth.
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Access the SIRI Whitepaper 2025
This report is essential reading for manufacturing leaders, policymakers, and ecosystem partners looking to stay ahead of disruption and lead meaningful transformation in the industrial sector.
