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Article by Rod Hunt, Head of Customer Strategy and Innovation at Autodesk (Australia & New Zealand) When Autodesk customer Foodmach, an automation, robotics, integration and turnkey...

The Australian Made, Australian Grown (AMAG) logo is a global icon. Instantly recognisable and well-regarded, the green and gold kangaroo is internationally known as a marker of genuine Australian Made products made to Australia's high standards.

The importance of having a resilient supply chain has been heavily emphasised as skyrocketing costs of essential items are showing no signs of slowing down in Australia and across the globe. 

Australian manufacturers have long competed against distance. In an exclusive interview with Australian Manufacturing, Xometry CEO Sanjeev Singh Sahni discusses how AI can help manufacturers access more production capacity and simplify traditionally email-driven supply chains.

Among a great number of critical problems exposed by the COVID-19 pandemic over the past three years, Australia is also looking at a future plagued by the lack of enough skilled workers across various industries, such as manufacturing. 

Additive manufacturing is disrupting the manufacturing paradigm by fundamentally altering the traditional subtractive process of material removal.

Australia has long been a formidable player in global trade, with its exports spanning diverse sectors from agriculture and mining to education and technology.

In an increasingly globalised economy, Australian manufacturers face the dual challenge of managing complex international supply chains while seizing opportunities for global expansion. Trade finance, a crucial financial tool, can help businesses mitigate risks, improve cash flow, and facilitate cross-border trade with confidence. 

Wheelchair-using employees must be able to manoeuvre around the manufacturing workspace without difficulty and be safe from hazards including stairwells, narrow entrances, and inadequate restrooms. Making modifications to increase access can make a significant impact on how a disabled employee performs and feels at work.

Given the proverbial payroll cycle is rife with legislative and logistical obstacles, processing accurate, compliant and prompt payroll requires many working parts. That’s The Payroll Challenge.