Opinion

Hydrogen projects are expanding across transport, energy and industrial processing, with global demand projected to rise through to 2030 according to The International Energy Agency (IEA).

Now is the time to strengthen your defences against bad actors seeking to disrupt and defraud.

Australia’s manufacturing sector is at a pivotal moment. Competitive pressure, sustainability expectations, energy costs, and a new wave of digital tools are converging, exposing the limits of the automation approaches that have defined industrial production for decades.

For decades, procurement within the manufacturing sector has been viewed as a back-office function, primarily measured by cost savings and efficiency. Too often, it has been viewed as a cost centre rather than a contributor to value creation. In today’s volatile environment of supply chain disruption, rising compliance requirements and shifting customer expectations, that mindset is outdated.

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.