Siemens executive shares his vision for “Future Factories” and how they can create jobs
The factories of the future will involve lots of robotics and other forms of automation, but this does not mean an elimination of jobs....
Business printers manufacturer OKI Data Australia launches managed print service program
OKI Data Australia, a global manufacturer of business range printers and multifunction devices, has announced the launch of its latest program OKI Klik, a...
Minister Kenyon highlights South Australia’s manufacturing strategy during India trade mission
South Australia’s manufacturing strategy Manufacturing Works was highlighted at a Mumbai conference on Tuesday during the Global Economic Summit in the most populous city...
Toyota confirms commitment to Tasmanian market by opening new forklift branch in Launceston
Toyota Material Handling Australia (TMHA) has opened a new branch in Tasmania, increasing its customer support capability and confirming its commitment to local customers.
According...
Farmers develop mandatory code of conduct to fight supermarket price war and price gouging
A mandatory code of conduct to prohibit price discounting brought about by the price war between the major supermarkets is being developed by agricultural...
University of Melbourne PhD student becomes first Australian to receive coveted Marconi Society award
An Electrical and Electronic Engineering PhD student from the University of Melbourne has been awarded the prestigious Marconi Society Paul Baran Young Scholars Award...
Treasury Wine CEO gets ousted from post; departure underscores need to market Australian wines differently
The world’s second largest publicly traded winemaker Treasury Wine Estates Ltd. has announced on Monday that its Chief Executive Officer David Dearie was leaving...
Victorian Government invites businesses to apply for vouchers to develop use of cutting edge technologies
Victorian Minister for Technology Gordon Rich-Phillips is inviting companies to apply for a Technology Implementation voucher worth up $250,000 each, to develop the use...
Visy says new waste-to-energy plant is still a go, with or without government funding
Recycled products manufacturer Visy Group is likely to go ahead with its groundbreaking $300 million project that will turn household garbage into energy despite...
Australian medical manufacturing industry calls for tax reforms to encourage local production
Key players in the Australian medical manufacturing industry are calling for tax reforms to boost local production.
In an AAP report published on Business Spectator,...
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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.
