Aiding SMEs in assessing IR4.0 readiness

Providing help: Norazman says the ministry wants to help 500 SMEs undergo Industry 4.0-ready assessment.

ABOUT 300 companies have sought the help of the International Trade and Industry Ministry to gauge their readiness for Industry 4.0.

Ministry deputy secretary-general (trade) Datuk Seri Norazman Ayob said the ministry had earlier extended to 3,000 mid-tier and SME companies its online Industry4WRD Readiness Assessment which was set up to help them assess their capabilities to adopt Industry 4.0 and to recommend strategies.