Data-rich or data-poor: Where should manufacturers focus their AI efforts?
Over the past year, manufacturers worldwide have made significant strides in adopting artificial intelligence technologies, moving beyond the initial hype to tangible implementations that deliver real business value.
New Military Vehicle Centre of Excellence ready for July launch
The $170 million Military Vehicle Centre of Excellence (MILVEHCOE) at Rheinmetall Defence Australia’s new HQ in Redbank is now finished and ready for fit-out.
The...
Essentials of the Modern Manufacturing Operation Part 1: Cost Management
The Essentials of the Modern Manufacturing Operation is presented by HP for Business.
Modern manufacturing companies need to reduce costs and overheads in order to...
To reinvent the wheel amidst a crisis, Australian manufacturers must go direct-to-consumer
The coronavirus pandemic forced B2B buyers and sellers to curtail physical efforts. But it also opened a whole new world of business opportunities for those willing to make the radical, digital leap.
Toyota announcement is a reminder to everyone about impact of buying decisions says Australian...
The Australian Made Campaign has warned that Toyota’s decision to exit from the manufacturing industry in Australia is another wake up call for the...
Balancing profit and sustainability in supply chains
Priorities in the supply chain are expanding, moving away from cost as the main driver behind purchasing decisions. Now, sustainability and ethical sourcing are grabbing a portion of the spotlight.
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.
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 ...
Good Design Australia opens entries for 2026 awards
For more than six decades, Good Design Australia has celebrated the power of design to shape innovation, industry, and everyday life. Its flagship program, the Australian Good Design Awards, recognises projects that show how thoughtful design can enhance products, services, systems, and communities.
Essentials of the Modern Manufacturing Operation Part 3: Cyber Security Management
The Essentials of the Modern Manufacturing Operation is presented by HP for Business.
The increasing adoption of IT and network infrastructures have certainly benefited manufacturers...
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Responding to manufacturing demand and performance signals
Australian manufacturers are navigating a challenging environment. Just as output had returned to growth, higher fuel and freight costs, rising input prices and global supply chain disruption renewed pressure on margins and cash flow.
