Heather Ridout, the Ai Group's Chief Executive, describes the government's new car plan as a strong package to drive the future of the automotive industry.
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Global financial crisis impacts on new vehicle sales
A DROP in new vehicles sales during October reflects the broader slowdown in the Australian and world economies as well as reduced access to wholesale and consumer finance.
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Car dealers feel the pinch
MORE jobs are said to go as the global financial crisis hits car dealers around the country, with many finance providers cutting back on lending to the local car industry.
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National icon returns home
A well-known and loved national icon is returning to Australian shores, with Driza-bone now back under full local ownership.
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European car sales plummet
EUROPEAN car sales see worst September in a decade as global financial crisis takes hold.
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Constructive leadership training
Deborah Singerman examines a new guide designed to improve construction site safety in Australia.
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Manufacturing in a brave new world
IN the wake of the well-documented downturn in the Australian manufacturing industry, many organisations are considering where the opportunities now lie.
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Tax advantages of leasing often missed by SMEs
There can be substantial tax advantages in the leasing or hiring of business equipment but many companies miss the opportunities. Derek Parker reports.
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Toyota program “skilling up” younger workers
The mass retirement of a large section of Japan's workforce has begun and business is striving to capture the combined knowledge and skills of this ageing group. Carole Goldsmith visited one of Japan's leading companies, Toyota, to find out what it is doing to manage the change.
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Concerns raised over anti-dumping review
EFFECTIVE anti-dumping rules are critically important to Australian industry with dumped manufactured goods having the potential to undermine local businesses and erode Australian jobs.
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MFR Management – Finance, Leasing and Rental feature
IN the current ‘credit crunch’ climate, it is important that manufacturers are aware of all the available options when it comes to finance, leasing and hiring.
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Australian industry on top in Beijing
PRIME Minister Kevin Rudd on Friday congratulated Australian businesses involved in preparations for the Olympic Games and pledged continuing Australian Government support to further strengthen trade and economic links with China.
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Towards a demographic doomsday
THE recent increase in the unemployment rate is not a signal that the pressure to attract and retain talent is going to ease in the years ahead for manufacturers.
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Smart move to boost services sector
THE Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research Senator Kim Carr, yesterday launched a Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) aimed at significantly increasing productivity in Australia’s services industry and enhancing its global competitiveness.
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Manufacturing job seekers losing out
THE Manpower Employment Outlook Survey released earlier this month indicates the employment prospects for job seekers in the manufacturing sector may well be softer than they have been for the past two years as business leaders hire less new staff.
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India: a rising giant
FOR half a century, it hovered to the edge of the horizon, noticed only for disasters and assassinations. But in the past decade India has moved steadily onto the global stage, and is now taking a role more fitting its size and potential.
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Industry awards recognise Australian manufacturing excellence
INDUSTRY Minister Kim Carr and over 250 invited guests recognised the best of Australian manufacturing at a gala dinner held at Doltone House, Pyrmont last night with Melbourne-based Marand Precision Engineering competing against a strong field to take out 2008 Manufacturer of the Year.
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Free industry seminars
Manufacturers' Monthly has pleasure in inviting readers to two exclusive breakfast seminars next Wednesday 28th and Thursday 29th May 2008 both at 8.00am at the Star Room, Darling Harbour, Sydney.
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Techniques available to manage your production line
Managing a production line has always been a demanding task. This article by Sabry Shaaban and Tom Mcnamara* offers a brief overview of the various production line management techniques available today.
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Manufacturing the right approach
RISING interest rates have reduced consumer confidence and with it, consumer consumption.
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