“Assessing Organizational Readiness for IoT Adoption in Medium- Scale Manufacturing Industries of Nashik District”

Abstract

The success of Internet of Things (IoT) implementation depends not only on technology infrastructure but also on organizational preparedness. This study assesses organizational readiness for IoT adoption in medium-scale manufacturing industries of Nashik District, Maharashtra. Using a pilot survey of 96 respondents from 20 manufacturing units, the study evaluates three readiness dimensions: technological preparedness, workforce capability, and management commitment. Reliability analysis using Cronbach's Alpha yielded values of 0.881 for technological preparedness, 0.823 for workforce capability, and 0.833 for management commitment, indicating good internal consistency. The Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin (KMO) measure ranged from 0.661 to 0.751, and Bartlett's Test of Sphericity was significant (p < 0.001), confirming sampling adequacy. Findings indicate that while management commitment is relatively strong (mean score 4.12), workforce skill gaps (mean score 2.95) and legacy equipment incompatibility remain significant readiness deficits. The study contributes a validated readiness assessment instrument for manufacturing MSMEs considering IoT adoption.