The blind spot in manufacturing supply chains: Why visibility ends at the warehouse door
The blind spot in manufacturing supply chains isn’t what most people think. It’s not a lack of technology. It’s not a lack of data. After more than two decades working across transport and logistics in Australia and New Zealand, that assumption doesn’t hold up.
Rewriting the rules of scalable manufacturing
When contemplating advanced manufacturing, disruptive technologies often find themselves miscast — positioned as replacements rather than reinforcements.
The evolution of additive manufacturing: how automation redefines post-processing standards
Since their earliest inception, metal additive manufacturing (AM) technologies have provoked much discussion and debate around the ‘revolution’ of manufacturing thanks to the unprecedented capabilities these technologies afford for producing complex metal parts and components.
The lure of East Asia: How to do manufacturing business in China and Hong...
East Asia’s booming economic growth is becoming increasingly attractive to companies looking to expand outside their home markets. In particular, both China and Hong Kong have the potential to be highly prosperous bases for businesses, including those involved in manufacturing.
Photo etching critical components for aerospace applications
Article by Jochen Kern, Head of Sales & Marketing, micrometal GmbH
When manufacturing parts for critical aerospace applications, it is vital that the process chosen...
Revealing the value of supply chain process through AI
Damien McDade, Head of Pacific for AVEVA explores the benefits of artificial intelligence within complex businesses.
Essential strategies for ERP project management success
The ongoing pandemic and supply chain disruptions have led many manufacturers and distributors to explore the benefits of a digitalisation strategy to remain resilient
How tighter financial management enables manufacturing CFOs to mitigate risks better
In today’s volatile economic climate, marked by rapid technological advancements and unpredictable macroeconomic headwinds, the role of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in the manufacturing sector has never been more critical.Â
Why bills of materials are now a boardroom issue
In an era of tight margins, fragile supply chains, and heightened scrutiny of operational resilience, an unglamorous document is quietly becoming a strategic asset for Australian businesses: the bill of materials.
Three steps Australian manufacturers can take to secure their industry’s future beyond COVID-19
This article is by Rob Stummer, APAC CEO at SYSPRO.
There is no denying that the Coronavirus pandemic is a disaster for our economy, but...
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Behind the Australian Made logo: Six manufacturers shaping local industry
Australian manufacturers are continuing to invest in local production, innovation and sustainability across a wide range of industries. From textiles and packaging to construction and advanced manufacturing, Australian Made licensees are developing products tailored to local conditions while supporting Australian jobs and capabilities.
