ANALYSIS OF DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION PROCESSES OF INDUSTRIAL ENTERPRISES AND DEVELOPMENT OF A MULTIFACTOR INDEX SYSTEM (DIGITAL MATURITY INDEX – RYI) FOR ASSESSING THEIR DIGITAL MATURITY LEVEL

Abstract

This article examines the development and application mechanisms of a multifactor Digital Maturity Index designed to assess digital transformation processes in industrial enterprises. In the modern economy, industrial competitiveness increasingly depends not only on the availability of digital technologies, but also on the degree to which these technologies are systematically integrated into production, management, logistics, human resources, financial control, and strategic decision-making. The study emphasizes that digital transformation should be evaluated as a complex organizational and economic process rather than as a narrow technological modernization. The proposed index system combines several key assessment dimensions, including digital infrastructure, automation of production processes, data-driven management, cybersecurity, digital skills of personnel, innovation activity, integration of enterprise resource planning systems, and the economic effectiveness of digital solutions. The article substantiates the need for a comprehensive methodological approach that allows industrial enterprises to determine their current level of digital maturity, identify internal weaknesses, compare performance across structural units, and formulate targeted transformation strategies. Special attention is given to the relevance of such an index for enterprises operating in an emerging digital economy, where uneven technological development, limited investment capacity, and insufficient digital competencies may restrict the effectiveness of modernization. The research concludes that a multifactor Digital Maturity Index can serve as an analytical tool for strategic planning, investment prioritization, monitoring of transformation outcomes, and improvement of industrial management efficiency.