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What can and should be automated for a manufacturer? 2/11/2015

Automation describes computers and other automated machinery for the execution of business-related tasks; anything from simple sensing devices to computers and robots.

Your Essential Product Importing Checklist 2/9/2015

If you're about to embark on an importing venture for the first time, it's not as easy as buying some goods and sticking them on a boat. Successful importers are meticulous importers. ...

How to avoid waste in overproduction 2/6/2015

It's an easy mistake to make: you're worried about running out of those all important components that feed your production line, so you make far too many of them far too soon.

Lower Aussie dollar boosts manufacturing sector in Jan 2/4/2015

There were broadly stable conditions across the manufacturing sector in January with the Ai Group Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index increasing by 2.1 points to 49.0.

Millions to be injected into CO2 capture, storage research 2/4/2015

Australian research into carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies has been assured until 2020 with the federal government's announcement on Monday (2 February) of a multimillion ...

7 Recycling Tips for Manufacturing Facilities 2/4/2015

Recycling might seem like a great way for your entire workforce to dither about depositing bits of glass, plastic, paper and metal in bins instead of actually working, but it's simply ...

Online access to Construction Code 'will save builders hundreds' 2/2/2015

The release of the National Construction Code (NCC) free online will help construction companies save hundreds on annual costs.

CSG inquiry 'way forward' for further development in Vic 1/30/2015

A parliamentary inquiry into the viability of CSG exploration in Victoria, along with the development of infrastructure, has been welcomed by industry.

Automated manufacturing: industry friend or foe? 1/30/2015

Automation in manufacturing is a tricky subject, both economically and emotionally.

7 'Waste Reduction' Tips for Manufacturing Facilities in 2015 1/28/2015

No, this article won't tell you how to get rid of your rubbish. Well, it will – but not the rubbish you think.

Leaked review examines sweeping changes to workplace law 1/22/2015

The timing of a massive review by the federal government of workplace laws, which will place penalty rates, the minimum wage and workplace flexibility under the microscope, has placed ...

India-Aust trade push 'another win' for bilateralism 1/22/2015

Australia's trade mission to India under Andrew Robb last week provided a much-needed impetus to conclude an Australia-India free trade agreement in 2015 – another APAC victory for ...

Next-gen 'cobots' could change manufacturing 1/21/2015

Industrial robots have long been considered hulking, highly specialised pieces of machinery that are cordoned off by cages from human factory workers.

Why you need a Job Description for each employee 1/21/2015

It is not uncommon for employees to see their Job Description during the interview and initiation, yet never set eyes upon it again. However, this is a wasted opportunity that could ...

Keep Google Glass going, for industries' sake: experts 1/19/2015

Whilst Google has officially called curtains from 19 January for the head-mounted Glass to the public, the tech giant has dismissed suggestions the innovation is all but dead and ...

'No business case' for car manufacturing in Aust: GM boss 1/14/2015

The closure of Holden's factories in South Australia and Victoria was the best move by the automaker, General Motors boss Stefan Jacoby has said.

Industries set to fall in 2015 1/12/2015

As Australian companies enter the new year, there are a few industries for which 2015 may well turn out to be annus horribilis.

Industries set to fly in 2015 1/12/2015

As Australian companies enter the new year, business information analysts reveal the industries expected to soar.

Well-connected workers 'able to adapt' to negative change 1/8/2015

Contrary to popular belief, some workers can adapt well to pressures caused by changes in the workplace, new research has suggested.

Manufacturing slips back into contraction 1/8/2015

An indication of another contraction in conditions across the manufacturing sector, the Ai Group Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (Australian PMI) fell by 3.2 points to ...

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