Manufacturing

It is important to remember that an impactful strategy is a marathon, not a sprint, writes Rob Stummer.

Labor has committed $1bn towards improving Australia’s industrial base across sectors like transport, medical science, and renewables.

$280 million in grants is on offer to manufacturing businesses though the Modern Manufacturing Initiative.

The challenge focuses primarily on manufacturing and processing ideas to boost SA’s critical minerals ecosystem.

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. 

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.

A year into the pandemic, we can clearly see how automation has allowed businesses to not only continue, but in many cases accelerate…

Trying to improve your business is hard and competitive business. As a small business, you don’t have the money or means to compete with the big brands – or so you thought – but in today’s digital age, there’s a way for every business, big or small, to make their mark and acquire a number […]

Managing inventory is an essential part of your business, however, it can be a drain on your cash resources. It can also make you lose orders if you don’t get it right, which is why it pays to know where you stand with your stock control. Here is a look at some potential ways to […]

Outsourcing your manufacturing tasks can be a great decision. You can save money, become more competitive, and focus your attention on other tasks such as developing new products—so it can be a very smart move. But it does not always go smoothly. In fact, there are a number of mistakes you can make that can […]

If you run a manufacturing plant or industrial operation, your priority will be ensuring that you produce the highest quality products possible. While many factors will go into producing an end result that you can be proud of, one of the biggest deciding factors will be the quality of the parts that you use. It […]

To run a successful farm, you have to find ways to cut costs while still maintaining the quality of your equipment. This can be a tough challenge for many farmers, especially those who run smaller farms without a lot of cash at hand. The good news is that there are several ways you can find […]

As a CEO, you’ll have to know a lot about the critical nature in supply chain management and how it affects the bottom line of a company. There are a lot of ways to make it better and increase the connection between CEO duties and supply chain management. Many companies over the past decades have […]

Since the turn of the millennium, the face of manufacturing has changed. In the buildup to the Financial Crisis in 2008 and for a period afterward, technology played an important role in many businesses’ decision to outsource jobs overseas. Now, technology is helping to reshape manufacturing once again, both today and in the future. Many […]

Most business owners have their own ideas on the best methods to improve warehouse efficiency. As with any other department or company asset, regular reviews and upgrades can help optimise the performance of your warehouse. High standards of quality and output targets don’t just happen – success requires constant reviewing of each and every process. […]

If you are looking for a metal fabrication company for your project, finding the right company can be a challenge. Narrowing down the options is not always easy, and there are a few things that you should consider to make the right decision. The quality of metal fabrication varies from company to company, and you […]

Thinking about starting up a rental business? Running a business that rents equipment rather than selling it has definite advantages. One of the more appealing aspects of renting out equipment is the potential for financial gain. But like most things, along with the positives comes some less desirable factors to consider before deciding to rent […]

It’s crazy. You just bought new machines last year. Why are you being asked to buy more? It’s a fact of life though. It seems like when you start spending money, you just can’t stop. But, that doesn’t mean you have to just open up the floodgates and commit financial suicide. Here’s how to get […]

It’s easy to believe that workplace accidents happen to ‘other people’. The reality is that workplace accidents can, and do, affect a great range of people and the impact on workers, families and businesses can be devastating. Fortunately, credible legal support is available. By utilising the services of a law firm that specialises in worker’s […]

Some businesses rise and fall on the backs of trucks. Whether you’re shipping or receiving products of your own, on behalf of other businesses or need a truck to help you ply your trade (concrete mixers or cranes for example) it pays to get a great deal on truck finance. Here are top 5 tips […]