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Bonjour! OPERI is Now in French (Français)!

The International Centre for Industrial Transformation (INCIT) is pleased to announce that the Operational Excellence Readiness Index (OPERI) is now available in French (Français), broadening access for entrepreneurs and MSMEs across France, Canada, Africa, and other French-speaking regions worldwide. “Introducing French language support allows INCIT to engage directly with one of the world’s most diverse […]

 Hola! OPERI is Now in Spanish (Español)!

The International Centre for Industrial Transformation (INCIT) is excited to announce that the Operational Excellence Readiness Index (OPERI) is now available in Spanish (Español), further expanding access to entrepreneurs and micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) across Spain, Latin America, and other Spanish-speaking regions. “Adding Spanish support extends our reach to one of the world’s […]

INCIT Strategic Partnership with AIDSMO to Accelerate Arab Industrial Transformation

INCIT Strategic Partnership with AIDSMO to Accelerate Arab Industrial Transformation  The International Centre for Industrial Transformation (INCIT) is pleased to announce the signing of a cooperation agreement with the Arab Industrial Development, Standardization and Mining Organization (AIDSMO). The agreement was signed on 30 September 2025 in Ben Guerir, Morocco, during the NextGen Manufacturing Summit “Africa”, […]

INCIT is honored to host an Indian Industry Delegation Visit comprising over 30 top business leaders at INCIT Singapore!

  INCIT is honored to host an Indian Industry Delegation comprising over 30 top business leaders at INCIT Singapore! In a powerful demonstration of global collaboration and industrial innovation, the International Centre for Industrial Transformation (INCIT) had the distinct honor of hosting a distinguished delegation of over 30 top Indian business leaders in Singapore. The […]

Now Launched: Olá! OPERI is Now in Brazilian Portuguese!

Now Launched: Olá! OPERI is Now in Brazilian Portuguese!  INCIT is excited to announce that the Operational Excellence Readiness Index (OPERI) is now fully available in Brazilian Portuguese (Português Brasileiro)! This isn’t just a translation; it’s a game-changer for entrepreneurs and business leaders across Brazil and other Brazilian Portuguese-speaking regions.  What This Launch Means for […]

Now Launched: Merhaba, Türkiye! OPERI is Now in Turkish!

Now Launched: Merhaba, Türkiye! OPERI is Now in Turkish!  INCIT is thrilled to announce that the Operational Excellence Readiness Index (OPERI) is now fully available in Turkish! This isn’t just a translation; it’s a game-changer for entrepreneurs and business leaders across Turkey and Turkish-speaking regions around the globe.  What This Launch Means for You Small […]

Surviving the Red Ocean: A Practical Roadmap for Micro and Small Manufacturing Enterprises

The Harsh Reality for Small Manufacturers Small and micro manufacturers have always had it tough. But in today’s red ocean markets, where competition is cut-throat, margins are thin, and the rules are never static, survival alone starts to feel like success. This intense competitive landscape, dominated by large multinational corporations (MNCs) that leverage vast resources […]

Now Launched: OPERI “Fast Track” Online Training Course for Certified Assessors

INCIT is proud to announce the launch of the Operational Excellence Readiness Index (OPERI) “Fast Track” Online Training Course — a self-paced certification programme exclusively for Certified SIRI and COSIRI Assessors. Developed as part of INCIT’s commitment to driving transformation in the global manufacturing sector, OPERI is a prioritisation index designed to help Micro, Small, […]

The Next Step in Your INCIT Journey: Discover the Fast Track to OPERI Certification

INCIT is delighted to announce an upcoming webinar exclusively for our esteemed community of Certified SIRI Assessors (CSAs) and Certified COSIRI Assessors (CCAs). “Elevate Your Expertise: Become a Certified OPERI Assessor” is an information session that will delve into a strategic opportunity for professional development, service expansion, and enhanced client engagement. Participants will gain exclusive […]

INCIT and Eficens Systems Announce Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Global Industrial Transformation

Singapore and Atlanta, GA, USA — April 9, 2025. International Centre for Industrial Transformation (INCIT) has announced a strategic partnership with Eficens Systems, a leading digital transformation, and industrial advisory company to drive scalable, measurable, and sustainable industrial transformation worldwide. This collaboration was formalised during the prestigious Hannover Messe 2025 Industrial Conference, where senior leaders […]

Digital literacy for businesses: why it’s missing and how to attain it

In the fast-moving digitalisation era of today, digital literacy is increasingly critical for entrepreneurs as they continue to experience a business landscape that favours large corporates, often leaving small businesses at a significant disadvantage. Micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) play a vital role in the global manufacturing economy, contributing to the job market and […]

INCIT launches self-assessment tool to accelerate growth, digitalisation, and boost productivity for MSMEs

Worldwide – 27 February 2025 – Singapore – INCIT is proud to announce the launch of its Operations Excellence Readiness Index (OPERI), a cutting-edge self-assessment tool that will empower micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and MSME business owners to tackle their toughest operational challenges, unlocking key benefits like boosting productivity, fast-tracking their growth and […]

The first 5 years of business survival: why operational excellence is crucial

The first five years of running your own business is no walk in the park. In fact, only 57 per cent of U.S. manufacturing businesses survive the first 5 years. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, this number dwindles to roughly 36 per cent as the years a business is open progresses. Additionally, […]

How to achieve operational excellence in manufacturing – a roadmap for CEOs

In an era defined by innovation and disruption, manufacturing leaders are struggling to contend with the interconnected challenges of unstable financial performance, swelling material costs, global supply chain disruptions, workforce shortages, and slow technological adaptation—all of which threaten their bottom line, requiring CEOs to act. The status quo for manufacturing operations is no longer an […]