Schenker Australia opens new state-of-the-art facility in Altona
German logistics firm DB Schenker has invested A$8.5 million to put up a modern distribution centre in Altona, south-west of Melbourne, marking the company’s...
The Warren Centre aims to bring forward real innovation at Vision30 seminar
Sydney University’s engineering think tank The Warren Centre is organizing a one-day seminar that will bring together Australia’s leading minds from industry and science...
Macfarlane says high Australian dollar still continues to hurt manufacturing
Federal Industry Minister Ian Macfarlane said the biggest issue that continues to hurt Australia’s manufacturing industry is the country’s high dollar, while also admitting...
Productivity Frontiers : Internet of Things – Industrial Revolution 4
Australian manufacturing has lessons to learn from Germany in enhancing its manufacturing excellence to the next level. This will include giving an ear to...
CFMEU campaigns for Oz pulp support following staff cuts at Shoalhaven mill
Following further job losses at the Shoalhaven paper mill on the NSW South Coast, the Construction Forestry Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU) announced the...
Alcoa’s latest armor product is now specified for use in US military vehicles
Alcoa’s latest armor product, the Alcoa’s ArmX 5456-H151, has now been specified for use in US military vehicles by the US Army Research Lab...
Manufacturers and environmental organisations react to Target’s policy change on plastic bags
Target Australia’s recent step backward on its sustainability measures has prompted manufacturers of bioplastics to voice out their opinions on the impact that packaging...
Toyota Australia reaches new milestone on its 50th anniversary
Toyota Australia has achieved a new manufacturing milestone as it celebrates its 50th anniversary in the country—the production and sale of its two-millionth locally...
Union members asked to show support to keep Electrolux producing in Orange
All members of the Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union (AMWU) are being invited to join the community of Orange, NSW in the fight to keep...
Kimberly-Clark Australia wins Banksia Sustainability Award
Kimberly-Clark Australia has won the prestigious Banksia award for Leading in Sustainability for large Organisations at the 25th Banksia Sustainability Awards held on Wednesday...
Featured Article
Automotive canopy and tray manufacturer manages 6,000 SKUs with self-implemented ERP
Australian automotive accessories manufacturer Trig Point self-implemented an ERP system in just three months and gained control over its unwieldy component inventory, product customizations, and production processes. “We wouldn’t be able to manage that without a system like this,” says Chris Wasylkiw, Production Engineer.
