In our head-to-head series on the upcoming federal election, Greg Combet writes exclusively for Manufacturers' Monthly on why the September 14 poll date will be referendum on the manufacturing industry.
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The future of manufacturing: Collaborative value networks
A primary driver in the plant operations software market has been the need to align plant operations with the business needs of the enterprise. Now, market forces are beginning to take this pressure to the next level, as manufacturers face increasingly dynamic market ecosystems and value networks.
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Debtor financing – a valuable alternative
A recent report by the Institute for Factors and Discounters (IFD) found that businesses operating in the wholesale and manufacturing sectors had the strongest uptake of debtor finance in 2009.
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Understanding the new fair work act
With the Fair Work Act now heading towards full operation, it is important that employers clearly understand the various requirements of the Act and the implications for their organisations.
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How to be more effective at recruitment and training
THE most common mistake companies make in recruitment is not creating a proper person specification to detail what skills or personal attributes you are looking for, how these can be demonstrated in the applicant, and how you are going to get this information.
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Managing risk set to dominate supply chains
MANAGING risk is likely to be the major concern of the supply chain industry in the 21st century and companies should be shaping network designs based on when disruption occurs, not if...
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Crossing the line – workplace bullying
THE QUESTION ‘when does a practical joke cross the line to become bullying?’ can be difficult to answer, however according to Harmers Workplace Lawyers, a key consideration in the courts is the action itself, rather than the motivation or intent.
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Multi-skilling can provide solutions to skills shortages
EFFECTIVE and well targeted training, particularly that aimed at multi-skilling of production staff, can be a powerful force in addressing current skills shortages in manufacturing.
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