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Apex debuts cloud technology to Melbourne during CeMAT 2016

Following the opening last year of its Asian-Pacific office located in Sydney, Apex Supply Chain Technologies (Apex) is now taking its innovations further afield when it showcases its Cloud based automated locker solutions at CeMAT in Melbourne. For many at the industry expo, it will be the first time they are able to get up close and personal with … Continue reading Apex debuts cloud technology to Melbourne during CeMAT 2016
July 12, 2016 0 comment
Finalists announced for 2015 Australian supply chain & logistics awards

The Supply Chain & Logistics Association of Australia has announced today the finalists for the ASCL Awards, the oldest such program in the industry.
October 19, 2015 0 comment
Additive manufacturing used on over 1,000 Airbus A350 XWB parts

The first-of-type Airbus A350 XWB delivered in December last year contained over 1,000 3D printed resin parts.
May 7, 2015 0 comment
DHL launches new supply chain facility

DHL Supply Chain have launched a new 90,000 square metre supply chain campus in Sydney’s western suburbs.
February 13, 2015 0 comment
Manufacturer says it’s not to blame for paper in tobacco pouch

British American Tobacco New Zealand says it doesn’t believe it is to blame for the tobacco pouch which was sold with nothing but paper inside.
January 20, 2015 0 comment
Supply chain body, apicsAU becomes DDI affiliate

apicsAU is now the exclusive affiliate of the Demand Driven Institute (DDI) in Australia.
January 13, 2015 0 comment
The 2014 Scorecard: What was predicted and what really happened?

Gareth Berry examines three of the biggest predictions made about the manufacturing and logistics industries 12 months ago.
December 8, 2014 0 comment
Siemens CEO challenges Australia to prepare for the next industrial revolution

Siemens CEO Jeff Connolly has challenged Australia to prepare for the next industrial revolution and secure its place in the new digital supply chain.
December 1, 2014 0 comment
The key to supply chain success

By integrating all supply chain processes in a single, unified system, manufacturers and distributors can replace complexity with fluidity.
October 27, 2014 11 comments
Guaranteeing future supply chain success on a cloud platform

There is increasing pressure on Australian manufacturers, wholesalers and distributors to continuously rethink their supply chain processes and systems.
September 9, 2014 0 comment
Suppliers named by Target and others following Bangladesh disaster

Target Australia has listed its Bangladeshi supplier factories as part of a movement towards greater supply chain transparency.
August 14, 2014 0 comment
Dassault Systèmes to acquire Quintiq

Quintiq is a provider of on-premise and on-cloud supply chain and operations planning & optimization software. The company opened an office in Melbourne in 2008 and last year, acquired an office in Sydney.
July 25, 2014 0 comment
DHL opens new facility in Western Sydney

DHL Supply has opened its latest facility in Sydney’s western suburb of Horsley Park.
July 21, 2014 0 comment
Swisslog receives 2013 Supplier Excellence Award from Texas Instruments

Swisslog is the latest recipient of the Texas Instruments (TI) 2013 Supplier Excellence Award.
June 4, 2014 0 comment
Nokia leads ethical supply chain, wages study

A report on the supply chains of 39 technology companies has found that only one, Nokia, was able to ensure a “living wage” to workers.
May 21, 2014 0 comment
Govt funding cut hits low-paid garment workers: TCF union

The Textile, Clothing and Footwear Union has criticised the federal government’s decision to end funding to Ethical Clothing Australia
March 31, 2014 0 comment
Niche, high-tech manufacturing a strength for US and Australia

The manufacturing sectors of Australia and the United States are both in a period of adjustment due to globalisation.
March 17, 2014 0 comment
ASCL Future Leaders Award dedication

One of the most significant contributors to Supply Chain and Logistics Association of Australia was recognised at the recent Awards.
December 9, 2013 0 comment
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.
October 1, 2013 0 comment
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.
March 7, 2013 0 comment
