INCIT Joins the Dialogue on Qatar’s Digital Transformation and Industry 4.0
The Ministry of Finance, in collaboration with Qatar Development Bank (QDB), recently hosted a significant event in Qatar focused on digital transformation and Industry 4.0. This event brought together industry experts, thought leaders and decision-makers from across the globe to discuss the future of industries and commerce in Qatar. INCIT is proud to have participated in […]
Transforming Egypt’s Manufacturing Sector with the Smart Industry Readiness Index (SIRI)
The future of manufacturing in Egypt is taking a transformative leap forward with the introduction of the Smart Industry Readiness Index (SIRI). Developed to guide manufacturers of all sizes and sectors, SIRI is designed to help businesses start, scale, and sustain their digital transformation journeys. This pioneering initiative has been made possible through the collaboration […]
Data privacy and security in sustainable manufacturing in the age of Industry 4.0
Industry 4.0 is widely recognised to have originated in 2011, and now, after over ten years, the manufacturing sector is well and truly in the midst of a data-driven revolution. According to a World Economic Forum whitepaper, Industry 4.0 will spur enterprises to join forces in interconnected value networks to leverage data and analytics applications to fuel […]
Microfactories: why smaller, highly automated factories are the future of manufacturing
It is no question that Industry 4.0 digital transformation has significantly altered the manufacturing landscape. Technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and automation enable manufacturers to boost operational efficiency, achieving a significant lift in productivity (up to a 15% to 30% increase) and a significant reduction in downtime (a decrease between 30% and 50%). These technological […]
6 steps to overseeing the end-to-end digital transformation of next-gen manufacturing plants
Manufacturing facilities worldwide are becoming much more capable, enabling organisations to improve operational efficiency, engage with stakeholders in real time, and strengthen collaboration among departments. As such, more organisational leaders are seeking end-to-end digital approaches for their own manufacturing plants and facilities in a bid to push the boundaries of innovation. However, cut-throat competition, more […]
How digital transformation is enhancing productivity in textile manufacturing
Textiles are an integral part of everyday life. From clothes and furnishing to bedding and medical textiles like Personal Protective Equipment and surgical masks, it’s virtually impossible to do without them. To meet this demand while grappling with supply chain issues and rising costs of energy, textile manufacturers have had to find ways to improve […]
How digital transformation in manufacturing is enabling shopfloor intelligence for improved operations
Manual processes often result in siloed departments, as manufacturing and quality managers are often physically checking products and processes and recording their findings with pen and paper. This information may or may not reach the organisation’s decision-makers, leading to transparency issues. With the use of Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), manufacturers can create a digital […]
2023 outlook: 3 trends that will impact manufacturing growth
As the world transitions to a post-COVID-19 world, industries like manufacturing are aiming to recalibrate their processes in the search for growth amidst continued global uncertainty. With supply chain issues gradually improving and ongoing digital and business transformation across the globe, opportunities will arise in 2023 that could help manufacturers improve, grow and expand. In […]
SIRI in the spotlight: How organisations and governments work together to jumpstart digital transformation in manufacturing
Multilateral organisations and governments can collaborate to help manufacturers on their digital transformation journeys.