A “dark day” for car manufacturing in Victoria as Ford shuts down operations due to FBT changes
Hundreds of Ford workers have been forced to stay at home today as the company decided to shut down production for six days due...
Clothing maker Pacific Brands returns to profitability for the first time since 2010
Australian clothing manufacturer Pacific Brands has posted a net profit of $73.8 million for the year ending June 30, marking a return to profitability...
Simplot presents plan to save facilities; Bathurst council to consider financial assistance for the company
Forecasts for Australia’s vegetable business suggest that the prospects for the market are only going to get worse, says Simplot’s Managing Director Terry O’...
Abbott: We will not write blank cheques for the car industry
Tony Abbott also wants Australia to be “a country that makes things”, but says the Coalition Government will not be writing “blank cheques” for...
Chinese researchers develop 3D bioprinters that produce livers, ears and heart scaffolds
More advances are being made in the world of 3D printing as two teams in China unveiled their new 3D bioprinters which print actual...
Industry groups present clashing opinions on Coalition’s Manufacturing Policy
Right after Tony Abbott rolled out the Coalition’s game plan for the manufacturing industry yesterday in Brisbane, industry organizations were quick to release their...
Consegna Group raises funding to help accelerate launch of nasal dilator product into market
Medical technology company Consegna Group has announced today that it has successfully completed a private placement, raising approximately A$1 million before costs to help...
Weatherill to meet with Holden today to secure company’s commitment to Australia
South Australian Premier Jay Weatherill is scheduled to meet with Holden’s Managing Director Mike Devereux today to seek a written commitment from the car...
Local automotive parts supplier admits frustration over Government’s constant call for innovation
An automotive parts supplier has expressed its concern about the future of Toyota Australia, along with the possibility that should Holden decide to continue...
Holden remains committed to V8 Supercars despite doubts about its manufacturing future in Australia
Holden has confirmed its continuing commitment to V8 Supercars racing in the midst of the questions about its future in Australia.
Despite the major vote...
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Future-ready manufacturing: How AI and cloud ERP are transforming supply chains
As manufacturers face growing supply chain disruption, rising costs and increasing operational complexity, artificial intelligence (AI), cloud ERP and connected digital systems are becoming essential tools for improving visibility, resilience and decision-making.
