Why manufacturers should prioritise transferable skills in recruitment
The Australian manufacturing sector is at a crossroads between keeping up with automation and technological evolution and the pressing issue of attracting and retaining a skilled workforce.
How to transform your operation into a smart factory: Building intelligent applications
The Australian manufacturing industry is fast entering the era of Industry 4.0. Harnessing the latest technology and transforming your operation into a smart factory is vital to building resilience, and optimising productivity and operational efficiency. And with the right help, it’s easier than you might think.
Don’t get left behind: Manufacturing’s urgent need for digital transformation
As digital transformation reshapes industries worldwide, manufacturers in Australia and beyond are finding themselves at the forefront of an evolution. This shift presents opportunities for companies looking to improve efficiency, drive innovation, and boost growth.
Baby Royale food deal delivers jobs for Manufacturing in Victoria
Traralgon baby food manufacturer, Baby Royale, has secured a major contract to supply its world-class products to around 350 supermarkets in Malaysia.
Premier Denis Napthine...
Siemens releases Final Agenda and Speaker List for is annual digitalisation conference
More than 40 external speakers, 11 global and local Siemens speakers, four sponsors, 11 external and 11 internal exhibitors and 13 partner industry organisations...
Planet Ark joins forces with Australian Paper to encourage businesses to use locally-made recycled...
Environmental organization Planet Ark has teamed up with Australian Paper for a recycling initiative that will encourage paper users to switch to locally-made recycled...
Optical lens manufacturer Shamir Australia gets approval to use the Australian Made logo
Shamir Australia, an optical lens manufacturer based in Brisbane, has been licensed to use Australia’s country-of-origin certification trademark: the iconic green-and-gold Australian Made, Australian...
Australia’s first Cypress Platform wind farm set to enter construction phase
GE Renewable Energy has been selected as wind turbine supplier for what will become Australia's first Cypress Platform wind farm.
The 244 MW Bango wind...
Doing the right things: New year’s resolutions for Aussie manufacturers
Challenges that plagued the manufacturing industry in 2022 are not showing any signs of slowing down, leaving business leaders with the monumental task of dealing with these issues—or at least their remnants— all while pushing innovation, meeting customer demand, and driving operational growth.
How to transform your operation into a smart factory: Modernising the data architecture
Indeed, the effective collection, analysis and application of data is at the heart of any smart factory’s strategy and operations. And if the data is the heart of the smart factory, then the data architecture is its lungs.
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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.
