Opinion

In today’s volatile business landscape, small and mid-sized manufacturers (SMBs) are navigating a minefield of cost pressures.

Greater Western Water (GWW) serves Victoria, one of Australia’s fastest growing and culturally diverse states. GWW faced several challenges including the need to meet stricter environmental compliance and sustainability targets.

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of supply chain disruption, rising compliance requirements and shifting customer expectations, that mindset is outdated.

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Article by Damien McDade, Head of Pacific for AVEVA The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is here to stay. Many heavy industry companies in fields...

A new National Reconstruction Fund recently announced by the Federal Government aims to build a future made in Australia, with a specific focus on identifying and investing in manufacturing technologies that will help the nation transition to net zero emissions.  

Sustainability is no longer just a buzzword but an essential strategy for facilities managers looking to reduce operational costs and improve their environmental impact.

Article by Adrian Leach, CEO of World Travel Protection When the first lockdowns as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic began nearly a year ago...

In the ever-evolving world of manufacturing, Additive Manufacturing (AM) has emerged as a ground-breaking technology with transformative potential. From aerospace to healthcare, AM has revolutionized industries by enabling the creation of complex, customized parts with unprecedented precision.

Micro-optics — tiny lenses, beam-splitters, prisms, light pipes, and similar optical components — play a critical role in the miniaturization of optical applications across various industries.