supply chain

ABx Group Limited has announced that its subsidiary, ALCORE Limited (Alcore), has been granted $7.5 million from the federal government’s Modern Manufacturing Initiative to support its proposed $16.4 million aluminium smelter bath recycling plant in Bell Bay, Tasmania. 

The Ai Group Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (Australian PMI) increased a further 2.5 points to 55.7 in March – the highest monthly result for the industry since July 2021. 

Hanwha Defense Australia will establish their Armoured Vehicle Centre of Excellence at the Avalon Airport Industrial Precinct, where they will manufacture self-propelled howitzers for the $1 billion LAND 8116 program. 

Working with large government programs in the Defence or Rail sectors requires a number of industry-specific factors. You may have an excellent product or service, with industry-leading expertise, and a strong history of successful client delivery. But to ensure you can contribute to a Defence or Rail supply chain, you need to obtain or seek out the right project … Continue reading A partnership approach to project management drives lasting success →

Training and development are important for manufacturers to remain competitive, improve process efficiency and reduce costly errors.  Training and development helps manufacturers build internal capability and empower personnel to identify risks and find opportunities for improvement.  Manufacturers need to implement an effective training strategy to ensure the organisation can:  Support scaling up for growth  Improve competitive edge  Build more … Continue reading Implementing a Training Strategy in the Manufacturing Sector →

According to a defence ministry press release, the federal government is collaborating with Australia’s defence industry to develop a “go-to” guide for small businesses on how to improve their security practices to help them win Defence work. Minister for Defence Industry Melissa Price launched the Working Securely with Defence guide alongside Australian Industry Group national … Continue reading Federal government launches guide to bolster industry security →

Naval Group Australia has announced a new major jobs package seeking a range of trade and professional skills to support the Future Submarine Program. The company aims to add 100 people by April and double its total South Australian-based workforce by the end of 2021.  The “sub what you do” campaign will run across social … Continue reading Naval Group Australia launches local jobs package →

The Australian Army has received $1.5 million to commence a 12-month pilot trial of a new metal ­­3D printing technology in order to modernise and enhance the resilience of the ADF’s supply chains. “This will reduce the requirement for our soldiers to deploy with bulky repair parts, redefining how logistics are deployed on the future … Continue reading Australian soldiers to be trained in 3D printing →

Australia and Japan will cooperate to deploy hydrogen power, after signing a joint statement in Melbourne on Friday. “Australia is building a hydrogen production base to foster domestic growth and meet future export demand in Japan and the region,” Minister for Resources and Northern Australia Matt Canavan said. Australia and Japan have a history of … Continue reading Australia, Japan commit to hydrogen cooperation →

The manufacturers of building materials are in the business of supplying essential materials to highly demanding customers. The delivery of those materials is extremely time-sensitive and manufacturers must ensure the reliability of their own manufacturing operations. This is why CBC Australia provides such an essential service in terms of parts supply. As the General Manager … Continue reading Bricks and mortar structure complements supply chain improvements →

Taking account of the whole of an industrial process’s environmental impact is the focus of the Industrial Ecology Virtual Laboratory (IELab). As more businesses seek to account for their carbon footprint, tracing inputs that come from outside the individual factory is becoming more important. Tommy Wiedmann, from UNSW’s School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, is … Continue reading UNSW’s IELab helps manufacturers improve environmental footprint →

To enable decision makers respond to uncertainty in global value chains, the World Economic Forum has released a Strategic Value Framework in partnership with the United Nations Develop Programme (UNDP). Taking a case-study approach to understanding the rapid changes affecting global trade and supply networks, the framework looks at the cotton industry, the electronics industry, … Continue reading Framework to plan for global uncertainty →

The automotive value chain has been constantly evolving. With the introduction of electric vehicles (EVs) into the market, Akolade discussed how to navigate this changing world with Mike Chaffins. The world of manufacturing is constantly changing – with new manufacturing supply chains influencing the way we think about production. Mike Chaffins – Sr. Director of … Continue reading Getting the foundations right: the 4Ps of the automotive value chain →

In two announcements, the Australian Department of Defence has reached out to industry to make it easier for manufacturers to supply products for defence applications. In a change to the Defence Industry Security Program (DISP), Australian businesses will no longer need a Defence contract to gain DISP membership. Companies can now self-nominate for DISP membership. … Continue reading Defence sets out new terms of engagement with manufacturers →

The Australian Logistics Council (ALC) and GS1 Australia have announces a significant step toward the adoption and implementation of global data standards (GDS) to improve freight visibility and supply chain efficiencies in the logistics industry. Acting on a recommendation from the ALC Technology Committee, the ALC Board has endorsed a policy statement that “ALC and its … Continue reading ALC Board endorses adoption of global data standards →

Robotics and supply chain automation company, GreyOrange, has announced installations for the deployment of its Butler robotics system at three new sites, located in Japan and Europe. The upcoming site in Japan is for Trusco Nakayama Corporation, a leading wholesale trading company specialising in machine tools and equipment for production sites, wholesale distributors and retailers. … Continue reading GreyOrange announces three new sites for deployment of its Butler robotics system across Japan and Europe →

The Victorian State Government is partnering with BAE Systems in a bid to secure a multibillion-dollar land military vehicle project and create defence manufacturing and supply chain jobs in regional Victoria, according to a press release. Minister for Trade and Investment Philip Dalidakis visited the Wodonga facility of Parker Hannifin Australia with Member for Indi Cathy … Continue reading Jobs boost imminent as Vic gov partners BAE for land military vehicle project →

A $50 million centre to develop drone and robotics technology for the Defence Force will be built in Queensland. The Queensland state government welcomed the Federal Government’s decision to back Queensland’s bid to host the Defence Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) for Trusted Autonomous Systems. It will be a national facility that develops technology like drones and robotics … Continue reading QLD’s $50m tech hub for military drones →

Researchers have provided the most detailed map of routes and costings across Australia’s entire agricultural supply chain, potentially saving the industry millions of dollars annually. The CSIRO researchers have applied the logistics tool TraNSIT (Transport Network Strategic Investment Tool) to 98 per cent of agriculture transport across Australia including commodities such as beef, sheep, goats, … Continue reading TraNSIT shows road to greater cost savings →

In a press release by PR Newswire, energy companies British Petroleum (BP) and Shell will be leading a consortium of companies that include Statoil, trading houses Gunvor, Koch Supply & Trading, Mercuria, banks ABN Amro, ING and Societe Generale to create a blockchain energy trading platform. The move indicates a major shift to create and invest in … Continue reading Blockchain-based platform for energy trading: energy companies leading the charge →