Tag: lean manufacturing
Putting the P in ERP to help fabricated metals manufacturers improve the efficiency of...
With the global Metal Fabrication sector expected to grow globally at seven to ten per cent annually until at least 2032, many manufacturers are beginning to address what some are calling "The elephant in the room - Planning!
Austal wins $104m contract for fifth US Navy ship
Global shipbuilder Austal announced that Austal USA has been awarded an AUD 104 million contract from the United States Navy for the manufacture of an additional Navajo-class Towing, Salvage and Rescue Ship (T-ATS 15).
Manufacturing workers urged to apply for scholarships under industry dev’t fund
Applications are now open for scholarships of up to $10,000 under Manufacturing Skills Australia’s Industry Development Fund.
Qld promotes LEAN principles to local manufacturers
The Queensland government is calling on local manufacturers to participate in a series of LEAN manufacturing workshops, which will be held in different parts...
Austal USA lands massive A$4.35bn contract with USCG
Austal's US subsidiary, Austal USA, has been awarded a contract with a potential value of A$4.35 billion, for the detailed design and construction of...
Qld Government announces funding boost for Townsville manufacturing sector
The Queensland Government has announced permanent funding for the Townsville Manufacturing Hub as part of a $17 million statewide boost for manufacturing.
Making the announcement...
How Australian firms can embrace lean manufacturing for improved competitiveness
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The COVID-19 pandemic has created innumerable challenges for Australian business. However, it may also have created opportunities for some sectors, including the Australian...
Mackay firm RTI to create new manufacturing jobs
Mackay-based manufacturer Real Time Instruments (RTI) will create 14 new jobs thanks to a $107,700 funding assistance awarded through the Queensland's Government’s $40 million Made...
Sutton Tools inductee into the Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame
Sutton Tools has been inducted to the Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame, capping off a century of illustrious achievements in the manufacture of high...
SAGE Automation to move headquarters to Tonsley
SAGE Automation is relocating its national headquarters to Tonsley in a move that will provide a major boost for Australia’s first innovation district.
The company...
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Building resilience as manufacturing requirements become more complex
The industrial machinery and heavy equipment manufacturing sector is critical not only for its direct outputs, machines, and equipment that pave the way for construction, agriculture and manufacturing but also for its crucial role in economic development and innovation.
