IN the current tight labour market conditions, many companies are finding it hard to obtain and keep the right employees, and this in turn can have an impact on growth and the bottom line.
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Exports remain key to future growth
ALTHOUGH Australian exporters are faced with numerous challenges, including the escalating Australian dollar, the latest DHL Export Barometer compiled by Austrade and DHL reveals around 70% of manufacturing exporters anticipate their orders will increase over the next 12 months.
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Team strategy boosts automotive exports
TEAM Australia Automotive (TAA) is continuing to push an aggressive strategy through the continuing engagement of a contractor on the ground in Detroit and strong attendance for an upcoming mission to the US to showcase the global competitiveness of the Australian automotive supply base.
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There’s $$$ in waste, if you look
EFFECTIVE waste management and recycling not only has benefits for the environment, but can also improve the bottom line, as more manufacturing companies are finding.
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Effective water management reduces usage
MORE and more companies are reaping the benefits of structured water management projects aimed at reducing the volume and cost of mains water in their operations.
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Increasing emphasis on water management
WITH the cost of water set to rise significantly, businesses have a further incentive to identify opportunities to save water and take action to implement water reduction programs.
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Technological breakthroughs open up markets
AUSTRALIA has historically been regarded as a fertile nursery for the conception and development of innovative ideas, and sometimes these lead to the launch of entirely new and unique products onto the international market. Hartley Henderson reports for Manufacturers’ Monthly.
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Safety should come first
Welding fumes now recognised as major potential health risks. Hartley Henderson reports.
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Pathways to carbon neutral manufacturing
INCREASINGLY, concerted efforts are being made by manufacturers to reduce the environmental footprint of their operations, and some have made significant advances in aiming for a carbon neutral outcome.
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Industry slow to use green energy
THE uptake of green energy sources in the residential sector continues to show significant growth, but uptake within industry remains low
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