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Unlocking growth: Charting midsize manufacturers’ path with digital solutions

According to a recent study by Oxford Economics, midsized companies in the industrial manufacturing sector are setting their eyes on ambitious growth targets. The research, authored in partnership with SAP, revealed that 38% of industry leaders have identified market expansion as their top priority.

The Australian manufacturing sector is approaching a new growth phase

While there is no doubt the current health pandemic has had an impact on many Australian manufacturers, the inaugural CommBank Manufacturing Insights report suggests the sector is on the precipice of a new growth phase.

Scott Morrison names six priority areas in $1.5 billion plan to boost manufacturing

Michelle Grattan, University of Canberra The federal government is selecting six priority areas for support in a $1.5 billion manufacturing plan Scott Morrison will outline...

Holden’s 50,000th VF Commodore Rolls off the Line at Elizabeth

Holden's 50,000th VF Commodore has rolled off the assembly line at Elizabeth, South Australia on Friday, signifying a major milestone for the car manufacturer. The...

Victorian manufacturer Thales reaches 1,000th Bushmaster milestone

Minister for Manufacturing David Hodgett last week congratulated defence firm Thales on the delivery of its 1,000th Bushmaster vehicle to the Australian Government’s Defence...

Victorian Government launches METS Regional Innovation Accelerator program

Victorian manufacturer Gekko Systems recently switched from making mine plant equipment to creating ventilators and is now playing a crucial role in Australia’s global...

Love vegemite? You’ll definitely love the remarkable history behind it too

When it comes to Australian icons, Vegemite is pretty much up there in the league of kangaroos, the wattle and Holden cars. Although it causes...

Fine Food Australia honors 2013’s New Product Awardees

Winners of the New Product Awards at this year’s Fine Foods Australia were announced on Tuesday night at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre. According...

Building resilience as manufacturing requirements become more complex

The industrial machinery and heavy equipment manufacturing sector is critical not only for its direct outputs, machines, and equipment that pave the way for construction, agriculture and manufacturing but also for its crucial role in economic development and innovation. 

Australian Made welcomes ACCC action against China made UGG boot seller

The Australian Made Campaign (AMCL) has issued a statement welcoming the action taken by the ACCC against online ugg boot seller Happiness Road, trading as...
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How AI-enabled cloud ERP is redefining growth for manufacturing leaders

Manufacturing leaders are entering a new phase of supply chain transformation, where growth is increasingly determined by how quickly and intelligently organisations can respond to change.