Tag: Australian Industry Group
AiG reports manufacturing continued to fall in April
Australia’s manufacturing industry recorded its fifth month of decline, according to Australian Industry Group (AiG), due to weak domestic demand and economic and political...
ATS retention great news for the automotive industry, Victoria’s peak automotive industry body says
VACC, Victoria’s premium association for employers and business people in the motor industry, has welcomed the Federal Government’s announcement to maintain the Automotive Transformation...
Manufacturing sector ready to absorb new hirings, according to survey
The latest Manpower Employment Outlook survey has found that there are positive hiring intentions in the manufacturing sector, with employers in Finance, Insurance and...
Australian manufacturing expands in November
Australian manufacturing has entered into expansionary territory in November for the first time since July as sales, new orders and deliveries all improved in...
Qenos-Santos deal on ethane supply highlights importance of gas security, Ai Group says
Santos and Chinese-controlled plastics maker Qenos have signed a new long-term deal which will see the international oil and gas giant supply Qenos’ Sydney...
Manufacturing broadly stable in October – AIG
Australia’s manufacturing activity has increased slightly in October, with production, new orders and stocks all pointing to a mild expansion in conditions, while exports...
China free-trade agreement could hurt Australian manufacturers, survey show
A recent survey conducted by the Australian Industry Group (AIG) showed that the majority of Australian manufacturers are not confident that the tariff cuts...
Ai Group welcomes the release of the Queensland’s Government Strong Choice plan
Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) Queensland Director Jemina Dunn has welcomed the release of the Queensland’s Government Strong Choices Plan, saying it was a...
The abolishment of Industry Skills Council to push Australian Industry toward future skills crisis,...
The Abbott Government’s decision to abolish the Industry Skills Council has crippled Australia’s capacity to compete in the global skills race, ending two decades...
Australian manufacturing fell back in August
According to Australian Industry Group's (AiG) latest Performance of Manufacturing Index, Australian manufacturing has dropped away 3.4 points in August, setting down to 47.3 that is below...
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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.
