Industry 4.0
The fourth industrial revolution characterised by connected systems, cloud computing, and cognitive manufacturing.
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Digital Twin
A virtual replica of a physical asset or system used for simulation, monitoring, and optimisation.
SIRI Maturity Level
One of five stages in the Smart Industry Readiness Index framework, describing a factory’s transformation level.
Scope 1 Emissions
Direct greenhouse gas emissions from owned or controlled manufacturing sources.
Overall Equipment Effectiveness
A core manufacturing KPI measuring availability, performance, and quality together.
Horizontal Integration
The integration of IT systems and data flows across the value chain.
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