The International Centre for Industrial Transformation (INCIT) launched OPERI, a revolutionary self-assessment app designed to help micro and small manufacturers enhance operational efficiency and accelerate business growth. Available in 10 languages, the OPERI app aims to empower 500,000 MSMEs globally by the end of 2025, with a focus on increasing digital literacy, improving production processes, and enabling smarter decision-making.
The Operational Excellence Readiness Index (OPERI) app offers small manufacturers a straightforward, mobile-first tool to assess their operational maturity across 18 key dimensions. The app’s features include:
- A structured self-assessment to evaluate core business areas such as production, human resources, and cost management
- An instant report providing a Star Emblem rating system for benchmarking performance
- A personalized transformation roadmap outlining key areas for improvement and actionable next steps
Typically, assessments of this scale require weeks of consulting and significant financial investment. However, OPERI offers a cost-effective alternative, with a one-time fee of only €32 (local terms and conditions apply, including tax). This makes it an accessible option for small manufacturers looking for valuable insights without the hefty price tag of traditional consulting services.
“We created OPERI with small manufacturers in mind—businesses that often lack the resources for external consultants but still need actionable insights to grow,” said Executive Director at INCIT. “By offering a simple, data-driven tool, we’re helping MSMEs gain the clarity and direction needed to thrive in today’s challenging economy.”
OPERI is not only designed for small manufacturers but also offers significant benefits to governments and trade associations. The app’s XIRI Analytics platform aggregates anonymous data from users, providing valuable insights into national and regional manufacturing health. This data can be used to inform policy decisions, support reskilling initiatives, and foster industry-wide growth.
With over 400 million small businesses globally, the launch of OPERI represents a critical step toward narrowing the productivity gap between large corporations and smaller enterprises. Governments in regions such as North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific have already shown interest in leveraging OPERI’s data analytics to support their manufacturing sectors.
The OPERI app is now available for download on iOS and Android. To celebrate the launch, early users will receive a 60% discount on assessments, priced at €32 for a limited time.
