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How to comply with the new NES

Wednesday 10 March 2010 by David Davies

On 1 January 2010 the National Employment Standards (NES) under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) came into operation. How will your business cope?

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Building dynamic value networks

Wednesday 10 March 2010 by Colin Masson

The discipline of supply chain management requires multi-enterprise collaboration. Is your multi-enterprise supply chain responsive, adaptive, agile, and efficient? How well does your multi-enterprise supply chain enable your people to profitably meet the demands of your customers?

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BEWARE: new IR law sweeps in

Monday 08 March 2010 by Ray Schaffer

Major changes to the laws governing the employer/employee relationship, which started January 1, mean 2010 promises to be a challenging one for employers.

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Does laser scanning measure up?

Monday 08 March 2010 by Rebekka Wake

Converging technologies in precision measurement systems have opened up a realm of possibilities for Australian manufacturers but how is the industry adopting the changing technology?

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No room for complacency with CAM

Wednesday 03 March 2010 by Keith Watts

With manufacturers facing lower customer orders, many companies are looking to improve the productivity of their existing equipment by using more efficient programming tools.

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Movies offer clues to CAD's direction

Wednesday 03 March 2010 by Alan Johnson

While the number of actual visitors to Autodesk University 2009 was down 30%, an estimated 20,000 attended via a video link, making it the most successful AU to date. Alan Johnson reports from Las Vegas.

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Leopard Systems prospers through tricky times

Monday 01 March 2010

Leopard Systems has been awarded 'Australia and New Zealand's Fastest Growing Partner Award' in recognition of strong sales performance and consistent growth throughout 2009, at the Motorola ANZ Channel Partner Conference, held in Melbourne.

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Cutting to the chase with composites

Monday 01 March 2010 by Rebekka Wake

The use of composite materials is growing in the manufacturing industry and correct cutting methods are vital to reaching full machining potential.

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Expert Advice about Anaerobic Adhesives

Wednesday 24 February 2010

Henkel Australia’s Technical Engineers work in partnership with customers in a wide range of diverse markets. On a daily basis, the support team is questioned about the workings of Loctite anaerobic adhesives. There is a lot of interest in anaerobic adhesives clearly – but also a lot of confusion.

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Pays to be picky with technology

Wednesday 24 February 2010 by Rebekka Wake

With a wide range of warehouse picking technologies on offer, choosing the appropriate one is essential for increased efficiency.

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