Australian supply chain

The finalists for Australia’s most prestigious manufacturing awards have been announced. The Endeavour Awards 2020, now in its 17th year, sees a high calibre of entrants representing Australia in an international capacity with innovative ideas, new technologies and the best in supply chain strategies. In both good and challenging times, Australian manufacturing has always something … Continue reading Endeavour Awards finalists 2020: Global Supply Chain Integration of the Year →

Goods and services for food production and hygiene are no less important than the industries that support and distribute them, and it is “vital” that they are able to operate, Ai Group CEO Innes Willox said. A clear and consistent definition of essential services for manufacturers is needed as the country prepares for lockdown. “As … Continue reading Essential services “vital” for manufacturers →

Supply chain companies which formerly supported car manufacturing in Australia remain in business, despite the closure of the Ford, Toyota, and Holden manufacturing plants, according to a government report released today by Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews. About 75 per cent of former supply chain companies remain in business following the closure of … Continue reading Australia’s transition away from car manufacturing going strong, says government →

Defence has taken delivery of the second Air Warfare Destroyer (AWD) at the Osborne Naval Shipyard in South Australia. Dubbed “Brisbane”, the vessel is the second of three ships being built and integrated by the Air Warfare Destroyer Alliance which comprises the Department of Defence, Raytheon Australia, and ASC Shipbuilding supported by Navantia Australia. In … Continue reading Defence takes delivery of second Air Warfare Destroyer →

Victorian-based company Marand Precision Engineering has delivered its 50th Vertical Tail in support of the global F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) Program. The Minister for Defence Industry, Christopher Pyne, said Marand’s achievement, with the support of BAE Systems PLC, also proved the importance of international collaboration. “Through its partnership with BAE Systems PLC, and with … Continue reading Marand, BAE Systems reach new milestones in F-35 JSF program →