To seize post-pandemic opportunities, Australian manufacturers must look at going ‘headless’
The recent signing of the RCEP trade agreement is a true win for Australian manufacturers – particularly as we emerge from the pandemic. It also presents interesting new opportunities for services. As Aussie manufacturers increasingly go direct to consumers, they’re looking more closely at the types of services they could offer as part of new go-to market strategies and revenue opportunities.
Key trends expected for the manufacturing sector in 2024
The manufacturing sector outlook for 2024 remains cautious amidst several challenges. Fiscal tightening, inflation, and geopolitical instability could undermine growth in 2024, and if favourable economic trends start to unwind, the risk of a downturn looms large.
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.
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Welcome to the Feature Series for Australian Manufacturing, where each month we’ll shine the focus on one particular Australian manufacturer and breakdown what...
Advanced Manufacturing Expo postpones event in Sydney amid COVID-19
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Advanced Manufacturing Expo expresses concern amid the COVID-19 threat and postpones this year's Advanced Manufacturing Expo in Sydney, until the second half...
Siemens releases Final Agenda and Speaker List for is annual digitalisation conference
More than 40 external speakers, 11 global and local Siemens speakers, four sponsors, 11 external and 11 internal exhibitors and 13 partner industry organisations...
Holden’s 50,000th VF Commodore Rolls off the Line at Elizabeth
Holden's 50,000th VF Commodore has rolled off the assembly line at Elizabeth, South Australia on Friday, signifying a major milestone for the car manufacturer.
The...
Aussies want more manufacturing in Australia, research reveals
A 2022 study by Roy Morgan has shown that 90% of Australians think we should be undertaking more manufacturing in Australia.
Australian Made welcomes recall of unsafe electrical cables in NSW
The Australian Made Campaign has welcomed the recall of unsafe non-compliant cable in NSW, calling the action a “life-saving intervention”.
The substandard cables, which are...
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.
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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.
