Thursday, July 2, 2026

Cloud ERP’s relevance in the manufacturing industry

Over the last three years, manufacturers all over the world have had to dramatically shift their focus from efficiency to resiliency in order to weather unprecedented global events, such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine. 

Streamlining your supply chain: Automating order management processes

E-commerce has been redefining how the world conducts commercial activities and now plays a vital role, not only in our daily lives but also in the growth of global economies. Thus, companies need the right tools and solutions to become active and competitive players in this space.

The future of sports manufacturing: Inside M2M Group’s AI-powered strategy

As the sports manufacturing industry evolves, artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a critical catalyst for innovation and efficiency.

The best of ERP benefits: efficient scheduling for manufacturers

Scheduling jobs in manufacturing is one of the most complex tasks in operating a shop floor as it involves a range of various details that must be accounted for, such as work orders, raw material availability, due dates, employee skill sets, and work centre capacity. 

The Smarter 3D Printing Series: Advancing Research and Learning

In 2011, an article in the Economist noted that 3D printing “makes it as cheap to create single items as it is to produce thousands”. This simple yet profound description best describes the disruptive potential of 3D printing and why everyone is clamouring to jump on the 3D printing bandwagon.

The Smarter 3D Printing Series: Embracing Additive Manufacturing for Traditional Manufacturing

Labour costs have begun to rise making automation more attractive and threatening job security. Focus has also shifted from mass produced products to customised products particularly in the field of consumer products. Fortunately, 3D printing is able to mitigate these changes and allow manufacturing to shift from traditional to advanced production.

Five ways to achieve significant productivity gains in manufacturing with Artificial Intelligence

Australia is not alone in facing a productivity slowdown as developed economies globally look to overcome the same challenge; which is undoubtedly the catalyst...

Australian manufacturers innovate to support essential services

Media Release As many businesses are being forced to close their doors during the COVID-19 pandemic, there are also a number of Australian manufacturers innovating...

The crucial role of workforce management in continuous shift manufacturing environments

There are a multitude of challenges currently facing the manufacturing sector in Australia, not least managing an ageing skilled workforce operating on a 24/7 shift basis.

Top software tools for Australian manufacturers

The manufacturing industry in Australia is continually evolving, driven by technological advancements and increasing demands for efficiency and productivity. 
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Responding to manufacturing demand and performance signals

Australian manufacturers are navigating a challenging environment. Just as output had returned to growth, higher fuel and freight costs, rising input prices and global supply chain disruption renewed pressure on margins and cash flow.