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Australian manufacturing set for global defence boost under AUKUS, says GME
Australian manufacturers are poised for unprecedented access to US and UK defence markets under the AUKUS partnership, presenting long-term contracts, deeper supply chain integration, and industrial growth.
Navigating energy price volatility with predictive intelligence
Energy price volatility has become a structural feature of modern electricity markets rather than a temporary disruption. For energy-intensive manufacturers and large commercial operators, fluctuating wholesale prices are reshaping how energy costs are managed, making reactive approaches increasingly inadequate.
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.
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The hidden cost of absenteeism in manufacturing and why it is...
Australia’s manufacturing sector has always operated under pressure. Tight margins, complex supply chains and rising input costs are part of the landscape. However, a quieter issue is now undermining productivity across the industry: absenteeism.
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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.
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Dallara, IBM partner to bring AI, quantum computing to vehicle design
Vehicle manufacturer Dallara Group and IBM have announced a collaboration aimed at transforming vehicle design through the use of AI and exploring quantum computing.
Global manufacturing sees growth in April but momentum may be short-lived...
The global manufacturing sector entered the second quarter of 2026 with significant momentum as output and new orders accelerated.
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Latest Manufacturing PMI
Australia MARCH 49.8 - Source: S&P
Global MARCH 51.3 - Source: JP Morgan
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