Opinion

You've probably had the experience of visiting a contemporary factory floor and being amazed by all the incredible robots, sensors, and machines working like a finely choreographed dance. It's quite remarkable – until there's a malfunction. And therein is something that has been frustrating quality engineers for decades.

Heightened visibility of what’s coming in and going out of your plant will boost customer service and profitability.

What we consistently hear from industry leaders is the need for real-time visibility across their global operations, which is key to ensuring their operations stay agile and scalable.

Every square foot of a warehouse or distribution centre comes at a premium, especially near highly populated urban areas. Logistics operations also face growing pressures to move more items faster.

Many Australian manufacturers are finding themselves caught in a role they never intended to take on: that of a ‘reluctant’ fleet manager.

Australian manufacturers are facing growing pressures amid new global trade policies and their reliance on US demand. Concerns are rising over increased foreign competition and higher import costs, which could negatively impact overall GDP and industrial activity in Australia and New Zealand.

When looking at high-precision manufacturing, the micro molding supplier you choose can either accelerate your product's success or quietly derail it before it ever reaches the market.

Australia's productivity has been a subject of concern across many industries in recent years. This slowdown is influencing government policy considerations aimed at boosting productivity growth.

In today’s hyper-competitive, innovation-driven industries, manufacturers are being asked to do more with less, deliver parts with higher functionality, tighter tolerances, and faster turnaround times, all while maintaining cost efficiency and sustainability.

Are you expecting FY2026 to be a bumper year or a tough 12 months struggling to turn a profit?