Free resource for Indian manufacturers
Manufacturing Digital Readiness Checklist
25 criteria across 4 dimensions — assess where you are today, identify your biggest gaps, and get a prioritised action list to start closing them.
What's inside
Technology Infrastructure (6 criteria)
- Current software stack — ERP, accounting, inventory, CRM
- Data storage: on-premise vs. cloud vs. spreadsheets
- Hardware readiness: shop-floor connectivity, barcode/RFID
Process Digitisation (8 criteria)
- Production planning and scheduling workflows
- Inventory and procurement cycle tracking
- Quality control and defect logging processes
Data & Analytics (6 criteria)
- Real-time visibility into stock levels and production output
- Financial reporting cycle and manual vs. automated reconciliation
- Ability to generate customer and SKU-level profitability reports
Team & Culture Readiness (5 criteria)
- Digital literacy level across shop floor and office staff
- Change management history — past adoption success or resistance
- Who currently owns IT decisions and vendor relationships
Pairs with the Digital Transformation for Indian Manufacturers guide — use the checklist first to understand your starting point.
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