Friday, May 22, 2026

Should you be looking for AI in an ERP?

Artificial intelligence (AI) has enjoyed a steady rise in popularity across almost every industry since its formal inception in the mid-twentieth century. 

Women manufacturers leading the charge towards change and innovation

This International Women’s Day, the Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre has recognised female leaders who are pushing the boundaries and challenging stereotypes and misconceptions in pursuing a career in manufacturing. 

Heavy-duty cleaning for heavy industries

For those looking to make light work of tough jobs, the Antea 50 walk-behind floor scrubber combines powerful performance with intuitive and smooth handling –– for commercial cleaning at your convenience. 

What does it take to truly achieve smart manufacturing in Asia Pacific?

Over the past few decades, the world has witnessed the rise of Asia Pacific through its manufacturing capability, fueled by labor, economic and regulatory advantages. However, the world’s manufacturing powerhouse is now at a critical inflection point.

SOCO’s ‘Modern ERP for Manufacturers’ conference to feature business transformation expert

The Associations of Manufacturing Excellence has enlisted as a partner for IT consultancy SOCO’s upcoming event “Charging into the Future: Modern ERP for Manufacturers,” which will be held on 8 March. 

How inventory management helps fabricated metals manufacturers stay ahead of the competition during a...

The Australian fabricated metal manufacturing industry has experienced subdued revenue growth over the past five years, despite a contraction of product sales to key building markets following the pandemic, according to this July 2022 report from IBIS World.

The application of additive manufacturing to turbomachinery for a greener future

An aspect limiting the production of today's power hubs is the metals used in the blades, bearings and seals of their steam turbines, which tend to soften and elongate far before their melting point.

Drive Productivity and Growth with a Resilient Supply Chain

One of the major challenges for modern manufacturers in the post-pandemic era is the reliability of its supply chain. When building material and critical components used in the production line fall short, productivity drops, and operational costs can rise very quickly. In fact, a disruption can cost an organization 45% of one year’s profits over the course of a decade.

A Higher Standard of Hygiene

When you want to make light work congested areas, the Vispa 35 is synonymous with a compact clean. This walk-behind floor scrubber comes in battery and cable-powered models and replaces your manual cleaning efforts. Up your commercial cleaning game with added manoeuvrability and ease-of-use.  

10 products you didn’t know were manufactured in Australia

Whilst it’s true that cars are no longer being made on Australian soil, Aussie manufacturing is still thriving across many other industries.
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Automotive canopy and tray manufacturer manages 6,000 SKUs with self-implemented ERP

Australian automotive accessories manufacturer Trig Point self-implemented an ERP system in just three months and gained control over its unwieldy component inventory, product customizations, and production processes. “We wouldn’t be able to manage that without a system like this,” says Chris Wasylkiw, Production Engineer.