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First AUKUS Defence industry contracts awarded

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: razihusin/stock.adobe.com The Federal Government has awarded several contracts under a qualification process that paves the way for the Australian businesses to enter UK and US submarine supply chains. HiFraser will also be producing pipe fittings for qualification.

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The Do's and Don'ts of Supply Chain Diversification

CMTC Manufacturing Tech

The reliability of global supply chains has recently come under fire after global events exposed underlying vulnerabilities in the global logistics system. These events sparked a series of disruptions that have challenged the conventional wisdom around global value chain theory. What Is Supply Chain Diversification?

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Supply chain specialists with a vision for advanced manufacturing

Manufacturer's Monthly

This experience gives the networks’ supply chain experts a strong understanding of, and vision for, the manufacturing sector. By doing this, they find opportunities to break into new and expanding supply chains. For more information on ICN, or to connect with a supply chain expert, visit the website or call 1300 961 139.

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Relationship Management Up & Down the Supply Chain

CMTC Manufacturing Tech

Modern supply chains are somewhat like Rube Goldberg machines — incredibly, often unnecessarily complicated, interconnected systems where a single disruption can trigger a chain reaction, impacting the entire operation. What Is Supplier Relationship Management? Where Does a Strong Supplier Relationship Add Value?

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Modern Manufacturing Expo To Showcase How Robotics and AI Can Turn Supply Chains Into ‘Value Chains’

Manufacturer's Monthly

KNAPP got involved with the Modern Manufacturing Expo because of their desire to bolster the manufacturing industry who can greatly benefit from accessing information about supply chain improvements. The upcoming Expo is the perfect platform to share our insights into how robotics can help supply chains transform into value chains.

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BAB Aluminium & Capral: A relationship bonded by aluminium

Manufacturer's Monthly

I am fiercely proud that were 100 per cent Australian made and use 100 per cent Australian supply chains, he said. Everything we make heres got a Structural Certificate and a Cyclone Rating to say that its safe and fit for purpose, he said. Without those on the supply chain having our backs, we wouldnt be anywhere.

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Power Equipment to distribute Eniquest diesel generators

Manufacturer's Monthly

Having worked together with Eniquest for many years providing Yanmar and John Deere diesel engines for their generators, it was a natural fit to partner with them as distributors,” Foster added. “They are a premium machine manufactured in Australia – we couldn’t ask for a better addition to our portfolio of products.