Over 100 representatives from industry, government and the community gathered in Brisbane this week to discuss tactics to develop a more resilient economy.
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Australian manufacturing must address cyber threats
The manufacturing industry is an obvious target for cybercriminals, as demonstrated by a recent attack called Nitro which targeted more than 48 organisations involved in the manufacture of chemicals and advanced materials.
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Middleware, bridging the gap between MES and ERP
How manufacturers can use middleware as the glue that binds management systems with the shop floor. By Sarah Falson.
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Starting small with a digital revolution
While many manufacturers understand the need to improve the productivity of their operations, few know the best place to start.
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Manufacturers concerned about the widening gap in the two-speed economy
Almost 73% of Australian workers in the mining, industrial and construction sectors have expressed their concern about the widening gap between the two-speed economy.
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Need more money?
The removal of GST anomalies could mean changes to how loans are structured.
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SMEs threatened by cash flow issues
In the past 12 months the survival of 22% of SMEs was threatened due to cash flow shortages, according to the latest Bibby Barometer Small Business Survey.
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Time to act
A group of CEOs has developed plans to reverse manufacturing's demise, but who is listening?
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Nothing super about changes to super
Upcoming changes to the superannuation levy will affect all businesses and the economy.
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Manufacturing in the age of the app
Manufacturers can use mobile apps to manage their processes, hook new customers and improve their products' user experience.
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‘Stench’ over ‘targeted’ union sackings at Toyota
Twelve sacked Toyota workers have filed legal action against their former employer, claiming they were made redundant because of their union activities.
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China manufacturing on-the-rise, but investors should be wary
China’s manufacturing industry seems to be inching back towards positive territory, however the economic giant still has a long way to go if it is to regain its former top-spot in the global manufacturing stakes, according to reports.
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Automation companies fare well in most ethical list of 2012
In announcing its sixth annual selection of the world’s most ethical companies, Ethisphere’s 2012 list highlights Rockwell Automation, Eaton, Honeywell and Schneider Electric among the 145 companies that were cited for demonstrating leadership in promoting ethical business standards.
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Knights Apparel head to brief industry on ethical manufacturing
Knights Apparel chief executive Joe Bozich will speak about ethical manufacturing at a public event today, hosted by the NSW Government and the United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney.
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Call for more global awareness in Australian manufacturing
The Australian manufacturing industry needs to be more globally aware, says Chris Stathy, managing director of valve and compression fitting manufacturer, Philmac. And with the strong Australian dollar, the threat to manufacturing is not just coming from Asia, but from Europe and North America.
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Q&A with Gordon Slater, Byron Bay Cookie Company chairman
Gordon Slater, chairman of Byron Bay Cookie Company, speaks about the company's transition from hand-made to machine production, and the important role exporting plays in its future growth plans.
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Drives are leading industrial networking growth
The market for industrial networking is still strong according to a new report from IMS Research. An estimated 31 million new fieldbus and Ethernet nodes were installed worldwide in 2011; this number is forecast to grow by an average of 10% a year, to just over 45 million new connected nodes in 2015.
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