How to transform your operation into a smart factory: Building the Foundation
Smart factories are characterised by digital technology, real-time data-driven systems, automation and in some cases, artificial intelligence, and manufacturers with an eye on the future are embarking on journeys of digital transformation.
From Skeptic to Stakeholder: Building a business case for wellbeing
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The role of connected manufacturing in pandemic recovery
Working in manufacturing has been an interesting time in the last 12 months, with a rapid and yet, mostly undiscussed transition to working from home. With that has come a lot of really clever solution ...
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.
Manufacturing drives Boral’s push to scale circular materials as recycling demand surges
Australia’s manufacturing sector is emerging as a central driver in Boral’s expanding circular materials program, with the company reporting that more than 2.5 million tonnes of construction and demolition waste are now diverted from landfill each year through its national recycling operations.
The Growing Influence of 3D Printing in the Military
Additive manufacturing solves the many issues that the Military has within their unpredictable and complicated supply chain.
Protected: Navigating energy price volatility with predictive intelligence
Energy price volatility has become a structural feature of modern electricity markets rather than a temporary disruption. For energy-intensive manufacturers and large commercial operators, fluctuating wholesale prices are reshaping how energy costs are managed, making reactive approaches increasingly inadequate.
Nesting & Fabrication with Autodesk Fusion 360
If you’re cutting a large number of parts out of flat sheet stock with varying dimensions and prices, nesting is a crucial piece of the workflow to help eliminate guesswork and minimise waste.
Unleashed levels the playing field for small manufacturers with new MRP tool
For many small and micro manufacturers, managing production and raw material planning has long been a challenge – limited by costly and complex enterprise systems that are often out of reach.
Bridging the skills gap: How Aussie manufacturers can overcome workforce challenges
Australia’s manufacturing sector is facing a turning point as it navigates skills shortages, digital transformation, and increasing global competition.
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From cost exposure to cost control: Using energy flexibility to protect margins
Electricity price volatility is reshaping the cost base of Australian manufacturing, challenging long-held assumptions that energy can be treated as a stable operational input.
