CSA T710 Smart Manufacturing Readiness Assessment Standard

Smart manufacturing is transforming how products are designed, manufactured, supplied, used, re-manufactured and eventually retired. The surge in digital technologies, including IIoT, AI, and cloud computing is prompting the need for a strategic methodology to prioritize emerging technologies within smart systems and factories. In addition, manufacturers may also need to implement process improvements to leverage these technologies fully. To achieve this, a framework encompassing Smart Manufacturing readiness assessment and a roadmap for growth is essential. While larger organizations can bring in consultants to assist with the digital transformation, small and medium-sized manufacturers are typically limited by resources. Therefore, an adaptable, industry-agnostic digital maturity model accommodating diverse sizes and maturity stages, can establish a universal benchmark, and help steer manufacturers toward efficient technology integration, ultimately enhancing industrial adaptability and efficacy.