Why do Australian manufacturers need to be more like technology companies?
In our digital economy, the customer is in the driving seat. Not only can they freely access mountains of information, but they have the...
Five ways to achieve significant productivity gains in manufacturing with Artificial Intelligence
Australia is not alone in facing a productivity slowdown as developed economies globally look to overcome the same challenge; which is undoubtedly the catalyst...
Global Aluminium demand and pricing impacts local supply
How supply shortages and rising LME is impacting Australian Aluminium suppliers
Powering a stronger post-COVID economy: why it’s time for Aussie manufacturers to recognise their...
Now boosting Australia’s production capacity is high on the political agenda, acknowledging and rewarding the individuals who keep the lines moving should be a
Victorian Government launches METS Regional Innovation Accelerator program
Victorian manufacturer Gekko Systems recently switched from making mine plant equipment to creating ventilators and is now playing a crucial role in Australia’s global...
New project from RMIT University uses coffee waste to make concrete
A RMIT University team led by Senior Lecturer in the School of Engineering, Dr Srikanth Venkatesan, is using coffee-ground waste to create ...
Manufacturers dial up investment in technology and sustainability
The Commonwealth Bank has recently launched its first Manufacturing Insights Report. The report speaks to hundreds of manufacturers of different sizes and types, in which they were asked about their financial performance during the pandemic, how well they adapted, and their approach to business in the year ahead.
Surprising business travel sectors becoming more popular during lockdowns
Article by Tom Walley, General Manager, Corporate Traveller Australia
In a promising revelation for the business travel industry, the head of a leading travel management...
Ransomware rising – how to keep production lines humming in face of growing attacks
This article is by Jamie Humphrey, Managing Director at Rubrik A/NZ
As production line processes are increasingly automated and data-driven, Australian manufacturers have become a...
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.