Manufacturing digital readiness check

Eight questions. See whether to digitalise now, or fix the process and data first so the investment pays back.

Answer honestly

1. Do your bills of materials and routings match how you really make product?
2. Is your stock record accurate enough that you rarely hunt for material?
3. Is the process standardised, so output does not depend on who is on shift?
4. Do you capture output, downtime and scrap at the line, not at the end of the month?
5. Do you know your OEE or right-first-time on your key line?
6. Is there a named business owner (not only IT) for any system project?
7. Have you costed the problem you want technology to solve?
8. Does your team have time and appetite for change right now?

Your readiness

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Answer all eight questions to see your result.

How to read your score

Manufacturing digital readiness is how prepared a factory is to benefit from new systems. It depends less on technology than on accurate master data, a standard process, data captured at source, a measured business case and clear ownership.

ScoreMeaningRecommended next step
13 to 16Ready to digitaliseRoadmap, vendor selection and business case
8 to 12Nearly readyClose the weakest gaps, then proceed
0 to 7Not yetOperations assessment and stabilisation first

A self-check, not a substitute for an on-site assessment. Your answers are not stored or sent anywhere.

Digital readiness: your questions

What is manufacturing digital readiness?

It is how well a factory's process, data and people are prepared to get value from digital systems such as ERP, MES and automation. Accurate master data and a standard process matter more than the choice of software.

Is this check stored or shared?

No. It runs in your browser and nothing is sent or saved.

What should we do with a low score?

Do not stop digital plans. Sequence them. Start with an operations assessment, fix the largest gaps, then return to the roadmap.

Are there grants to help?

In England, Made Smarter adoption support may apply to eligible SMEs. See our grants guide.

Turn your score into a plan

We will review your answers with you and say what to do first.