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Industrial automation and ROI: how strong is the link? 11/20/2014

Industrial automation is gaining traction as a needed investment for many companies. The initial capital expense can be daunting, but most companies see a return on investment (ROI) ...

More 'fine detail' needed on FTA 11/19/2014

Concerns the signing of Australia's free trade deal with China could be opening us up to our largest trading partner have been dismissed by Trade Minister Andrew Robb.

Keeping Manufacturing Costs Down 11/19/2014

Global competition in the manufacturing sector creates pressure to keep production costs low and productivity high. This is a difficult balance, particularly when it comes to payroll ...

5 Hot Spots for Manufacturers in the Aust-China FTA 11/17/2014

The Australia-China FTA worth at least $18 billion is expected to be signed on Monday afternoon, however manufacturers still have "mixed feelings" about it, according to Ai Group CE ...

Top 10 Trends for the Food and Beverage Industry in 2015 11/17/2014

Transparent labelling, home cooking, and marketing for the 'Millennial' generation.

China FTA 'could spell disaster' without safeguards, Lib senator warns 11/12/2014

Ahead of the imminent signing of a free trade deal with Australia's biggest trading partner, due to take place at this weekend's G20 Summit, senior Liberal senator Bill Heffernan ...

Local food exporters reliant on Asian connection to 'Brand Australia' 11/6/2014

A more unified approach to marketing and selling in Asia would only bolster local food exporters' already strong standing as suppliers of quality products and produce, Australian ...

Cleaning in place: how to ensure stringent hygiene standards 11/6/2014

Cleaning in place (CIP) is a heavily utilised sanitation method, particularly in the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries. The procedure is designed so stringent hygiene ...

Manufacturing 'broadly stable' in October: Aust PMI 11/4/2014

The Australian Industry Group Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (Australian PMI) increased by 2.9 points to 49.4 in October.

Australian Made logo makes dream journey to China 10/29/2014

From its humble beginnings as a program established in the mid-1980s to encourage the importance of buying local goods and produce, the Australian Made green-and-gold kangaroo has ...

Warning issued for Aust-China FTA 10/27/2014

Industry has urged the federal government to only proceed with an Australia-China FTA after thorough and genuine consideration has been given to the impact it will have on the local ...

Food firms 'could' feel pressure from free-range egg shift 10/16/2014

Increasing consumer awareness and concern with product provenance are driving a shift towards free-range eggs, which currently account for over 20 per cent of the 4 billion eggs ...

Fat or fiction: food processors and obesity 10/15/2014

Australia has a weight problem, and the finger of blame is frequently pointed at food manufacturers, their products and marketing strategies for the country's collective expanding ...

Aust firms 'more optimistic' about next 12 months 10/13/2014

Australian businesses are confident about their prospects for growth with the majority predicting an increase in turnover in the next twelve months, according to research published ...

7 Great Ways to Motivate Your Team 10/13/2014

Your team is your most valuable business asset. Keeping them engaged, motivated and satisfied should be your highest priority as a manager. Here are 7 great ways I get the most from ...

Australian manufacturing: are we ready for the information age? 10/8/2014

Australia needs to play to its strengths and transition from traditional manufacturing into new areas of competitive advantage, a white paper from the CSIRO has suggested.

Manufacturing slows further in September: Australian PMI 10/1/2014

The Australian Industry Group Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (Australian PMI) remained in negative territory in September, slipping 0.8 points to 46.5, indicating a ...

Govt's VET reforms 'restoration of apprenticeship brand' 9/11/2014

Industry will have a stronger voice in ensuring Australia's workforce is skilled and ready to drive economic growth in the industries of the future, Minister for Industry Ian Macfarlane ...

Australian manufacturers 'equipped' with stronger research ties 9/8/2014

Australian businesses now have access to the expertise and experience to build stronger connections between industry and science under the Research Connections stream of the Government's ...

Victoria's dairy industry going strong 9/1/2014

Victoria's dairy industry is going from strength to strength with an international deal for infant formula production announced by Fonterra as well as strong financial year results ...

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