Tag: supply chain

Australia’s national science agency CSIRO has opened applications for its free eight-week online program, Innovate to Grow: Critical Minerals, aimed at supporting small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with research and development opportunities in the growing sector.

The Victorian Government has awarded more than $800,000 to 11 Victorian manufacturers to help them compete for defence industry contracts, as part of its ongoing effort to strengthen the state’s role in Australia’s defence supply chain.

Manufacturers in the Hunter region continue to play a key role in supporting economic growth, national supply chains and workforce development, according to the organisers of the 2025 Hunter Manufacturing Awards (HMA).

Lithoz has received ISO 13485 certification for its quality management system, supporting its ability to deliver ceramic 3D printing solutions for use in the medical and dental sectors.

Artificial intelligence is set to drive the biggest productivity boom in a century, according to a new TeamViewer report launched at Hannover Messe, with 71 per cent of manufacturing leaders expecting AI to transform the sector.

In an increasingly globalised economy, Australian manufacturers face the dual challenge of managing complex international supply chains while seizing opportunities for global expansion. Trade finance, a crucial financial tool, can help businesses mitigate risks, improve cash flow, and facilitate cross-border trade with confidence. 

Infor and Kinaxis have announced a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing supply chain planning for midmarket discrete manufacturers. 

Australia’s food market is entering a "new normal" following a volatile five-year period shaped by the COVID-19 pandemic, supply chain disruptions, and inflationary pressures, according to a new Rabobank report.

Ampcontrol has announced that Androck Engineering & Mining Pty Limited, acquired in May 2023, will officially operate under the Ampcontrol brand from 12 March 2025. 

A free forum in Western Sydney aims to assist manufacturers and businesses in understanding new carbon emission reporting requirements and exploring opportunities for sustainability.