Held late last month, the Productivity, Process and Innovation conference assembled a host of experts to address the key challenges facing the industry. Brent Balinski took notes regarding some of the big themes from a panel discussion on the issue of “Challenges in Australian Productivity”.
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TasRail chose Chinese over local manufacturer because of cost
State-owned business TasRail did not choose a Tasmanian manufacturer to replace 200 of its train wagons because of price.
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WWL acquires SRO Group Vehicle Manufacturing Division
Global logistics and shipping provider, WWL has acquired the SRO Group Vehicle Manufacturing Division.
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Sevaan boss says sourcing from China can work out more expensive
Sevaan Group’s CEO Tony Panrucker has questioned the practice of Australian manufacturers sourcing from China, with the benefits from using local suppliers often being overlooked.
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3D printing could offer “incredible” savings in transport costs
3D printing has the potential to radically change businesses, starting with a big disruption to supply chains.
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SICK discusses productivity, process and innovation
From optimising factory processes to having a hand in massive movements of iron ore to checking in bags at airports: sensors are everywhere, making things work. So is SICK.
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CHEP launches new drying technology for plastic crates
CHEP Australia has launched a new drying technology which will help deliver 80 percent drier plastic crates to the fresh produce industry.
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Designing warehouses for efficiency – Part II
Part two of a two part series on how to reduce operating costs through better warehousing and storage operations.
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Designing warehouses for efficiency – Part I
Part one of a two part series on how to reduce operating costs through better warehousing and storage operations.
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Pronto releases new version of Xi ERP software
With mobile compatibility and functions for those creating limited-run, made-to order products, the new enterprise resource planning offering from Pronto Software has plenty that’s relevant to manufacturers.
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Manufacturers’ Monthly Endeavour Awards Finalists – Global Integration
As nominations close for the 10th Endeavour Awards, we highlight the finalists for each category, giving you an insight into innovation and excellence in the manufacturing industry.
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Dutch artist and engineering partnership could revolutionise how we drive
Dutch engineering company Heijmans Infrastructure and artist Daan Roosegarde have teamed up to create futuristic road concepts.
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North American growth helps boost Brambles profit
Logistics company Brambles has announced a profit increase of 26 per cent for the first half of the financial year compared to the corresponding period a year ago.
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CHEP: the company that moves what you make
CHEP pallets have been transporting Australian products since the end of WWII. Manufacturers’ Monthly visits one of the company’s service centres to find out a little about its role in the supply chain.
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Mercury Awards deadline extended to Friday!
Logistics & Materials Handling has extended nomination deadline for the 2012 Mercury Awards to close of business Friday 27 July.
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Locomotive manufacturing to move offshore
Downer EDI has signed a new five year agreement with locomotive company Electro-Motive Diesel that will see locomotive manufacturing slowly move offshore.
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New industry working group to drive supply chain efficiencies
The Australian Logistics Council (ALC) and GS1 Australia have joined forces to create a new high level industry working group to improve supply chain efficiency and product traceability.
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Changes to PBS scheme to benefit industry, says trailer manufacturer
Tipper trailer manufacturer Hercules believes changes to the Performance Based Standards (PBS) scheme recently approved by ministers will result in a range of benefits for the heavy vehicle industry and the wider community.
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Efficient intermodal freight critical for future economy: ALC Forum 2012
The need for efficient, effective and seamless intermodal freight in Australia has never been more important in the face of a burgeoning national freight task, supply chains that are increasingly global, a growing import task and rising congestion in our major cities.
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Konecranes supplies unique lifting solution to Austal
Konecranes devised a unique lifting solution for defence prime contractor, Austal to enable 16 overhead hoists to be controlled simultaneously by a single operator.
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