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...
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...
A business-led approach to maximising your SAP investment
Manufacturers are responding to the low-growth environment by focusing on digitisation, ESG and portfolio reshaping, transforming into more digital, resilient, and sustainable organisations.
Queensland to boost its supplies of PPE through expanded bulk storage site
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announced today that the government will boost Queensland’s supplies of personal protective equipment by tens of millions of pieces through a...
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.
The true value of the 2022-23 Federal Budget for manufacturing
Addressing structural challenges appears a key focus of this year’s budget, with many initiatives tackling the likes of energy transition, housing affordability, skills shortages, childcare and paid parental leave. But what does the new budget mean for manufacturing?
The full list of manufacturing businesses to cease onsite operations for six weeks in...
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Kimberly-Clark brings Snugglers® manufacturing back in Australia
Personal care product manufacturer Kimberly-Clark Australia announced the relaunch of Snugglers® Nappies on Woolworth’s shelves.
The Sydney-based company said the exclusively designed pack for Woolworth...
Samsung Biologics to add end-to-end mRNA vaccine manufacturing capability to its portfolio of services
Contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO) Samsung Biologics has unveiled plans to add mRNA vaccine drug substance (DS) manufacturing capability to the current facility...
Oral health association aims to increase awareness about locally-manufactured dental prostheses
The Oral Health Professionals Association (OHPA) has partnered with the Australian Made Campaign as a ‘Campaign Associate’ to increase awareness about the benefits of...
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Why manufacturers are embracing AI-powered smart supply chains
Manufacturers are facing an increasingly volatile environment, where rapid changes in demand, supply chain disruptions, and continued cost pressures are transforming the way products are planned, made, and delivered.
