Complex frameworks do not scale down
Most industrial transformation models assume larger teams, broader budgets, and more mature data than MSMEs actually have.
Built for Micro & Small Manufacturers
Operational Performance Enhancement & Readiness Index
OPERI is the practical first-step assessment for smaller manufacturers, identifying operational gaps and delivering a prioritised improvement roadmap without enterprise complexity.
18
Dimensions
€32
Starting price
60 min
Average completion
The Challenge
Why Smaller Manufacturers Need a Different Starting Point
Micro and small manufacturers face the same transformation pressure as larger enterprises but with fewer resources and less room for error.
No clear starting point
Owners often know improvement is needed but cannot identify which operational issues deserve attention first.
Limited access to expertise
External advice and full enterprise assessments are often too expensive for small manufacturers at the beginning of transformation.
High risk of misspending
When every dollar matters, smaller manufacturers need clearer prioritisation instead of generic transformation advice.
About OPERI
Transformation for Every Scale
OPERI evaluates 18 operational dimensions across process performance, workforce readiness, and foundational technology capability, then turns the results into a clear improvement roadmap.
It is designed to be completed independently through a guided digital tool, making structured transformation accessible without requiring a full enterprise-style assessment process.
Assessment Coverage
18 Operational Dimensions
Operations & Process
Production planning and control
Quality management
Maintenance and assets
Inventory and supply chain
Safety and compliance
Lean practices
People & Organisation
Workforce skills
Leadership and management
Training and development
Performance measurement
Culture and engagement
Organisation structure
Technology Readiness
Digital infrastructure basics
Data collection and use
Automation readiness
Technology investment planning
Connectivity
Digital literacy
How OPERI Works
Six Steps to Operational Excellence
1
Purchase and access the self-guided digital assessment
2
Provide company context and operating profile
3
Complete the guided questionnaire across 18 dimensions
4
Receive immediate scoring and visibility into current performance
5
Review a prioritised improvement roadmap tailored to your context
6
Implement actions and reassess to track progress over time
For Governments & Agencies
Scale OPERI Across Entire MSME Ecosystems
OPERI is also useful at programme level. Agencies and associations use it to baseline MSME populations, direct support, and compare progress over time.
Deploy OPERI as a baseline assessment for MSME support programmes
Collect anonymised ecosystem data through analytics integration
Target grants, subsidies, and training more precisely
Track transformation progress across the MSME population
Growth Pathway
OPERI Is the First Step in the INCIT Ecosystem
OPERI
Operational foundations, 18 dimensions, self-guided and affordable.
Stage 1
SIRI
Full digital transformation assessment led by certified assessors.
Stage 2
COSIRI
Manufacturing sustainability maturity and net-zero readiness.
Stage 3
AIMRI
Industrial AI maturity assessment with a 20-dimension model.
Stage 4
What Manufacturers Say
Real Impact for Smaller Teams
OPERI showed us exactly where our production planning was failing. Following the roadmap lifted on-time delivery within months.
Owner, Santos Precision Parts
We always knew improvement was needed, but OPERI gave us a realistic sequence instead of abstract recommendations.
General Manager, Fauzi Metal Works
At ecosystem scale, OPERI gives us a consistent baseline for comparing MSMEs and directing development support with more precision.
Director, Industry Development
Get Started
Start Your Transformation From €32
Download OPERI and receive an operational assessment with a prioritised roadmap built for your scale, budget, and maturity level.