Artificial Intelligence Maturity Readiness Index
Introducing AIMRI
AI adoption is rapidly transforming the manufacturing landscape, yet many companies struggle to scale AI effectively. Challenges such as siloed data, unclear AI strategy, and workforce readiness hinder progress.
The Industrial Artificial Intelligence Maturity Readiness Index (AIMRI) is designed to help manufacturers systematically assess and enhance their AI capabilities. Developed by INCIT and Detecon, AIMRI evaluates AI readiness across 20 key dimensions, spanning strategy, governance, data infrastructure, and AI applications in operations, supply chain, and product lifecycle management.
AIMRI provides a structured roadmap to prioritise AI investments, align stakeholders, and drive measurable improvements. Through detailed assessment and benchmarking against best practices, AIMRI delivers insights to accelerate AI adoption and unlock competitive advantages.
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AI Potential In Manufacturing
AI Investments by leaders compared to their peers
Overcoming Manufacturing AI Adoption Challenges
AI adoption presents several significant challenges for manufacturers. A common hurdle is the lack of transparency in identifying key areas for improvement, leaving many unsure where AI can deliver the most value. Laying the groundwork for AI is also complex, especially when organisations must coordinate efforts across departments while managing legacy systems alongside emerging AI technologies. The intricate nature and interdependencies of AI systems further complicate integration efforts.Â
Adding to the challenge, many AI initiatives fail to demonstrate measurable impact. Even when pilot projects succeed in one facility, manufacturers often struggle to scale those solutions across other plants due to inconsistent infrastructure and varying levels of digital maturity.Â
Our Methodologies
Lead Framework
Transforming and upgrading an enterprise for Industrial AI is not a one-time initiative but a continuous, circular journey.
The LEAD Framework encapsulates this transformation through a 4-step cyclical process that organisations can adopt to learn, evaluate, architect, and deliver sustainable AI-driven transformation.
The LEAD Framework provides a structured yet adaptive approach to guide organisations through every stage of their Industrial AI transformation journey, ensuring lasting impact and scalability.
TIER Framework
To formulate effective Industrial AI transformation roadmaps, prioritisation is essential.
The TIER Framework defines four guiding principles that help organisations identify where AI adoption delivers the greatest impact.
By combining insights from the AIMRI Assessment Matrix and the Prioritisation Matrix, manufacturers can strategically focus their AI investments to maximise business value, efficiency, and competitiveness.
The AIMRI TIER Framework translates AI maturity insights into prioritised, actionable strategies—bridging readiness assessment with measurable transformation outcomes.
Assessment Matrix
The AIMRI Assessment Matrix is the world’s first AI-centric readiness and maturity assessment framework, designed to balance technical depth, usability, and real-world relevance.
 It features six progressive maturity bands across 20 interlinked AI Dimensions, each representing a defined stage of Industrial AI development within an organisation.
 Together, these bands provide a proof-based snapshot of an enterprise’s current AI maturity level, known as the AIMRI Assessment Matrix Score, enabling evidence-driven benchmarking and transformation planning.
Successful AI-driven transformation begins with a clear understanding of the components that define future-ready manufacturing.
The AIMRI Framework is structured across three integrated layers — encompassing three core Building Blocks, eight strategic Pillars, and twenty Dimensions that collectively evaluate an organisation’s Industrial AI readiness across AI Purpose, technology, and operations.
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Transforming & a manufacturing facility
TIER
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Key concepts tools behind AIMRI
Assessment
Matrix
First Manufacturing AI self-diagnostic tool
Prioritise
Matrix
directional tool designed for management planning
How AIMRI Works for You?
Intelligence Enterprise as the Lever
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AI Process Adaptation
Integrate AI to optimise workflows, decision-making, and efficiency across operation managements, supply chain, and product lifecycle management.
Technological Enablers
03
Technology Infrastructure & Data Management
Integration, connectivity, security, storage, scalability, computing, AI interfaces, Data lineage, metadata, data processes, data quality, data diversity, feature engineering.
04
Model Management
Model reliability, performance, and version control.
Organisational Enablers
05
AI Strategy
Data & AI strategy, business buy-in, resource allocation, AI portfolio, innovation, ecosystem collaboration.
06
AI Organisation
Leadership involvement, chage management, AI culture, knowledge management, upskilling.
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Ethical & Eco-efficient AI
Fairness, human rights, transparency, accountability, social and environmental impact.
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Risk & Governance
Regulation adherence, risk management, compliance and governance framework, training, audits.
AIMRI’s Six Key Differentiators
Next Generation Beyond
Smart Industry Readiness Index (SIRI)
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Evolutionary Leap from digital maturity to AI-Powered intelligence with performance-linked outcomes
AI-Specific Focus
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Dedicated evaluation of Al-centric maturity across strategy, organization, and operational integration Interlinked Dimensions
Interlinked Dimensions
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First framework showing Al dimension interdependencies with progressive KPI roadmaps
Independent & Holistic Framework
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Comprehensive 20-dimension model developed by leading institutions, vendor-neutral approach
Proof-Based Maturity Model
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Evidence-based assessments with verifiable proof points and performance validation through Enterprise Performance Impact KPIs (EPIK)
Global Benchmarking Impact
06
Enables national Al readiness comparison and policy development for economic sustainability
Next-Generation Beyond Smart Industry Readiness Index (SIRI)
01
Evolutionary Leap from digital maturity to AI-Powered intelligence with performance-linked outcomes
Independent & Holistic Framework
02
Comprehensive 20-dimension model developed by leading institutions, vendor-neutral approach
AI-Specific Focus
03
Dedicated evaluation of Al-centric maturity across strategy, organization, and operational integration Interlinked Dimensions
Proof-Based Maturity Model
04
Evidence-based assessments with verifiable proof points and performance validation through Enterprise Performance Impact KPIs (EPIK)
Interlinked Dimensions
05
First framework showing Al dimension interdependencies with progressive KPI roadmaps
Global Benchmarking Impact
06
Enables national Al readiness comparison and policy development for economic sustainability
Next-Generation Beyond
Smart Industry Readiness Index (SIRI)
Independent & Holistic Readiness Framework
AI-Specific Focus
Proof-Based Maturity Model
Interlinked Dimensions for 
Real-World Adoption
Global Benchmarking & Policy Impact
Who Can Benefit from AIMRI?Â
Manufacturing Companies
Unlock the Power of AI in Manufacturing
AIMRI enables manufacturers to assess their AI readiness across strategic, operational, and technological dimensions — helping them transform from automated to intelligent, self-optimising operations. How AIMRI Helps:
- Discover AI opportunities in production, supply chain, and quality functions.
- Benchmark performance against industry peers and best-in-class leaders.
- Build a data-driven roadmap for industrial AI adoption.
- Accelerate ROI with focused investments in AI capabilities.
- Empower your workforce through intelligent decision-support systems.
Governments
Shape the Future of Industrial AI
AIMRI supports governments and policymakers in driving national AI strategies that foster sustainable industrial growth and competitiveness. How AIMRI Helps:
- Benchmark national or regional AI readiness in manufacturing.
- Identify sectoral strengths, gaps, and transformation opportunities.
- Design data-driven policies for AI talent, innovation, and infrastructure.
- Support incentive programs that accelerate AI adoption.
- Strengthen collaboration between industry, academia, and research ecosystems.
Technology and Consultancy Firms
Deliver Measurable AI Impact for Clients
AIMRI offers technology and consulting firms a globally standardised framework to assess AI maturity and design transformation roadmaps for their clients.How AIMRI Helps:
- Integrate a proven, evidence-based methodology into consulting services.
- Enhance offerings in AI strategy, digital transformation, and analytics.
- Provide benchmarking insights that accelerate client adoption journeys.
- Co-create tailored AI maturity programs and capability-building initiatives.
- Drive recurring value through AIMRI-based assessments and continuous improvement plans.
Equity Companies
Invest Smarter with AI Readiness Insights
AIMRI helps investors and equity firms evaluate the AI maturity and competitive potential of manufacturing and industrial assets. How AIMRI Helps:
- Assess digital and AI capabilities during investment due diligence.
- Identify growth opportunities through AI-driven value creation.
- Guide investment strategies with objective AI maturity insights.
- Track portfolio performance on productivity and sustainability KPIs.
- Support targeted funding for AI transformation and innovation.
