Singapore: Develop a set of evaluation indicators for smart production

In highly developed industrial countries, Industry 4.0 in the industrial sector is determined to focus on smart manufacturing.

With the aim of promoting Industry 4.0, the Singapore Government has developed a set of assessment indicators called the Singapore Smart Industry Readiness Index. The set of indicators is the first tool in the world to apply for Industry 4.0, developed by the Singapore government to promote Industry 4.0 (smart production) development at the national and enterprise level.

This set of indicators is built on the basis of cooperation with TÜV (Germany), a global certification and training organization, is led by Singapore’s National Industry Advisory Council, is assessed and evaluated by leading industry experts. In addition, the Ministry of Index is designed, built and completed in an all-electric manner with the coordination of companies from all industries, industries of different sizes.

At the enterprise level, the index sets out a three-step approach: technology, supply chain process management, a practical organizational model to help producers understand the Industry 4.0 concept, evaluate Current situation at production facilities, building a business transition roadmap and bringing sustainable development value to businesses.

At the national level, the set of indicators is a measure of assessment, determining the level of development of an industry and between industries, allowing government agencies to better formulate policies to intervene in each field. Specifically, help accelerate conversions in industries.

To support businesses adapting to the 4.0 industrial revolution through standardization tools, the Singapore national standards agency has invited stakeholders such as government agencies, associations, industry, consumer, etc. participating in developing national and international standards, including more than 20 sets of international standards (IEC, ISO, IEEE, etc) related to different aspects of the set of indicators, focus on the fields of smart production, automation and Robotic. Singapore’s Smart Production Framework has been officially announced in October 2018 and will be reviewed and updated regularly to ensure its effectiveness and accuracy.

Source: P&Q Office