• General Information

  • 1. Strategy and Organisation

  • 1.1 To what extent has 4IR influenced the organisation's Strategy?*
  • 1.2 To what extent is the organisation's Leadership team driving 4IR?*
  • 1.3 Are finance-related decisions made inclusive of 4IR drivers?*
  • 1.4 Does the target operating model support the organisation's 4IR initiatives and is it supported by the leadership team*
  • 1.5 Is the organisation investing in 4IR technologies or capabilities such as IoT ?*
  • 1.6 Does the leadership team share/communicate the 4IR vision and enable cross-functional collaboration?*
  • 1.7 How have evolving 4IR technologies and policies impacted the way you handle your intellectual property?*
  • 1.8 Are there any 4IR related KPIs actively being measured?*
  • 1.9 To what extent have contracting models been updated to account for the digital nature of 4IR?*
  • 1.10 Does the organisation allow its departments to develop 4IR concepts?*
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  • 2. Value Chain, Business Model and Governance

  • 2.1 Have Compliance and auditing procedures been updated towards 4IR maturity? (eg. been digitised)*
  • 2.2 Are 4IR related risks being identified and mitigated?*
  • 2.3 Are any "as-a-service" business models being utilised in creating digital value?*
  • 2.4 To what extent is business related data being captured, analysed and utilised?*
  • 2.5 How is data acquired to produce advanced analytics models?*
  • 2.6 Have Legal and Policy changes been made to account for 4IR?*
  • 2.7 Are Integrated marketing channels being utilised?*
  • 2.8 To what extent are business processes supported by an adequate IT infrastructure [incl. for current or future IIoT technology]?*
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  • 3. Manufacturing and Operations

  • 3.1 Is Automation utilised for manufacturing processes? (if applicable)*
  • 3.2 Have machines been integrated into manufacturing operations? (M2M integration and communication)*
  • 3.3 Have Manufacturing equipment and machines been assessed for 4IR readiness? What is the current status, on average?*
  • 3.4 Are autonomously guided work pieces being utilised?*
  • 3.5 To what extent does the company utilise self-optimising processes?*
  • 3.6 Has the company integrated asset utilisation data towards real-time, automated maintenance scheduling?*
  • 3.7 Are digital models being utilised towards improvement of manufacturing operations?*
  • 3.8 Is operations / manufacturing data being collected? In what format and how frequently?*
  • 3.9 Of operations / manufacturing data collected, how much is utilised / analysed towards improvement / optimisation?*
  • 3.10 A manufacturing execution system (MES) that constitutes of a process-oriented operating level of a multilayer production management system; directly linked to the process automation systems*
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  • 4. Technology and digitalisation

  • 4.1 Has the required infrastructure and system architecture been implemented to support 4IR technologies and processes?*
  • 4.2 Do the product development processes allow for automation of product reviews and changes? (Vertical integration)*
  • 4.3 Is the customer involved during any product development stages?*
  • 4.4 Is the organisation utilising cloud-based systems, solutions and storage?*
  • 4.5 To what extent has the company updated IT and data security measures towards 4IR ?*
  • 4.6 Does the company utilise any virtual reality solutions either during production or for training purposes*
  • 4.7 Are any augmented reality related technologies being utilised during production, training or other operations?*
  • 4.8 An information model which takes advantage of internal and external data sources that are easily accessible and structured in a way which will support the creation of trustworthy insights*
  • 4.9 The extent to which standardised data models and definitions are used and commonly understood*
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  • 5. People, Resources and Culture

  • 5.1 What is the extent of employees' knowledge and capabilities regarding 4IR technologies, processes and infrastructure?*
  • 5.2 What is the skill and education level of employees regarding 4IR related technologies, processes and infrastructure?*
  • 5.3 Has the company identified local suppliers for required technologies, processes and infrastructure?*
  • 5.4 Are employees being trained, re-skilled or made aware of 4IR technologies and related value drivers?*
  • 5.5 Is the required infrastructure in place for the company's operations to run without interruption with full 4IR integration?*
  • 5.6 Does the company have access to the required water, energy and other resources?*
  • 5.7 To what extent does the company have access to the required connectivity and communication resources for 4IR maturity?*
  • 5.8 The influence of digital skills set on hiring decisions and the recruitment strategy*
  • 5.9 A change management journey has been planned to support the transition into a digital organisation and data-driven decision making forms a key part of the organisation's culture*
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  • 6. Products and Services

  • 6.1 Does the company offer customisation of their products? To what extent?*
  • 6.2 To what degree are smart products being produced? (Digital features and IP development)*
  • 6.3 Does the company offer any data-driven services?*
  • 6.4 Does the company collect and use after-sales utilisation data of the product?*
  • 6.5 What percentage of revenue does data-driven services account for?*
  • 6.6 Has the company explored PLM / DLM opportunities in order to add value to both vertical and horizontal integration and optimisation?*
  • 6.7 The digital operating model is designed to handle increased demand for services*
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  • 7. Supply Chain and Logistics

  • 7.1 Does the company perform inventory control using real-time data management?*
  • 7.2 To what degree is the Company's supply chain integrated and visible?*
  • 7.3 Is there visibility up- and/or downstream within the supply chain?*
  • 7.4 How quickly can the company respond to changes in supply chain or market demand?*
  • 7.5 To what extent is supply chain data utilised towards improvement of lead times?*
  • 7.6 Does the company utilise real time monitoring data of its supply chain to optimise manufacturing and operations?*
  • 7.7 To what extent is the company utilising digital models of the supply chain?*
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