Manufacturing
One manufacturer’s case for why Australia should build its own buses
Stephen Cartwright OAM says Australia’s $16bn bus replacement pipeline could build a real local industry, if governments stop buying short-term.
Simple moves to keep your manufacturing game strong in 2025
In 2024, manufacturers struggled with rising costs and disruptions. To thrive in 2025, adaptation is key
7 strategies manufacturers can use to increase output
We explore 7 powerful strategies that can help manufacturers significantly increase output, cut costs, and improve efficiency.
SME manufacturing sees nine sectors in the black
A review of Australian SMBs by local software firm Unleashed has shown nine sectors had their most profitable quarter in over two years in Q4.
The biggest product recalls of 2022: Are you affected?
Australia is still experiencing an alarming rate of product safety recalls across multiple categories. Here are some of the major incidents that occurred in 2022.
This sector sees a promising future in Australia in the coming years
According to CreditorWatch data, the manufacturing industry is one of the sectors with a consistently low chance of default, making this an advantageous time for Australia to capitalise on the expanding need for domestic manufacturing capacity.
‘Stand on own two feet’: Labor commits $1bn to improve Australian manufacturing
Labor has committed $1bn towards improving Australia’s industrial base across sectors like transport, medical science, and renewables.
$280 million in manufacturing grants brought forward
$280 million in grants is on offer to manufacturing businesses though the Modern Manufacturing Initiative.
$250k prize pool for innovative ideas to boost SA’s mineral ecosystem
The challenge focuses primarily on manufacturing and processing ideas to boost SA's critical minerals ecosystem.
Government boosts Australian F&B businesses with $33 million in additional grants
In the latest round of Modern Manufacturing Initiative (MMI) funding, Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced an additional $33 million to support Australian-made food and beverage businesses.
“How cheap can I do it?”: The supplier & manufacturer question to avoid if you want a successful start-up
Quality products & services and brand loyalty with customers are two factors of business success – and you cannot achieve either of these if your focus is on landing the cheapest price for a product or the manufacturing of a product you plan to sell.
Automation: The business essential as Australia’s economy rebuilds
A year into the pandemic, we can clearly see how automation has allowed businesses to not only continue, but in many cases accelerate…