Digital Transformation

For business leaders in the Australian manufacturing industry, digital transformation is not just a buzzword—it is a necessity to stay ahead and maintain a competitive edge in operational efficiency. 

With a rapidly evolving market, Aussie manufacturers are faced with the urgent need to adopt the latest technologies to optimise their operations and stay competitive. One critical element in this digital transformation journey is the use of advanced Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.

Manufacturers are responding to the low-growth environment by focusing on digitisation, ESG and portfolio reshaping, transforming into more digital, resilient, and sustainable organisations.

Ampcontrol is bolstering its expansion plans with the appointment of Victoria Aspden as Executive General Manager for Digital & Transformation.

As innovations transform today’s global industrial landscape, it is becoming more apparent to Australian manufacturers that they can no longer afford to be caught off guard by emerging trends or technological breakthroughs. The ability to adapt to manufacturing’s “next big thing” is no longer a competitive advantage but a survival necessity.

Manufacturing, mining, utilities, and heavy industry professionals are set to converge at the Adelaide Convention Centre for the ROKLive 2024 event, hosted by Rockwell Automation.

Digital transformation technologies are experiencing a gold rush in the manufacturing industry, not just in Australia but beyond. However, amid this surge in cutting-edge tech and automation processes, a fundamental element remains crucial: trust.

NetApp's 2024 Cloud Complexity Report has revealed the unfolding era of "disrupt or die" driven by AI on a global scale, underscoring the significance of a unified data approach, and showcasing the stark contrast between AI leaders and laggards.

In a recent gathering centred on AI's role in manufacturing, Craig Lefoe, CEO of Toustone, shared profound insights into the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) within the Australian industrial landscape.

Future Skills Monash College has teamed up with Microsoft to deliver a fresh new approach to technology education and industry partnership in Australia.