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WHAT IT TAKES TO GO GLOBAL IN MANUFACTURING
Currently, only a small percentage of Australian companies are in overseas markets. However, going global can help you generate more revenue, boost sales, increase investment opportunities, diversify, lower costs and recruit new talent. In fact, many studies in Australian manufacturing have highlighted international expansion as a crucial element to sustainable success. But what does it…
Read MoreHOW TO ADOPT AUTOMATION AND AI TO BOOST BUSINESS PRODUCTIVITY
Technology and industry 4.0 has really changed what’s possible in manufacturing by marrying physical production with smart digital technology. This tech includes IT systems, the cloud, machine learning, the internet of things, and the ability to capture real-time business information and data. Then there’s software as a service, which has made everything more accessible and…
Read MoreTHE LINK BETWEEN SPORT AND HIGH BUSINESS PERFORMANCE
As competition has increased, both in Australia and globally, it’s become more critical than ever for manufacturers to clearly understand the competitive capabilities they need to develop to achieve superior business performance. In the latest two-part episode of my Manufacturing Mastery podcast (Episodes 8 and 9), I sat down with Chris Davey, a process and…
Read More6 COMMON TRAITS OF A WORLD-CLASS MANUFACTURER
Australia is focused on building a world-class manufacturing industry, with this year’s budget adding a further $425 million to their existing $1.5 billion investment in manufacturing capabilities. But what does world-class actually look like at a business level? In the latest episode of my Manufacturing Mastery podcast (Episode 7), I sat down with my long-time…
Read More4 SECRETS TO SUCCESSFUL RESILIENCE BUILDING IN MANUFACTURING
Resilience was a business buzz word during the height of COVID, and it continues to be in today’s new normal. With so much change and disruption happening in the world and across industry markets, being adaptable is critical. But what does it really take to make your manufacturing company truly resilient? In the latest two-part…
Read More4 SECRETS OF PROCESS IMPROVEMENT SUCCESS IN MANUFACTURING
James Chevis is a name synonymous with business improvement in Australia. An independent Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt based in Wollongong, NSW, he has over 20 years’ experience in both theory and practice. His passion is inspiring and his insights incredibly valuable both to those in manufacturing, where his career began, and other industries.…
Read MoreEXPERT INSIGHTS ON HOW TO NAIL MARKETING IN MANUFACTURING
How good are your efforts when it comes to marketing your manufacturing business? Perhaps you know you need to be doing it but don’t really understand what you need to do. Or maybe you’re too busy in your business to make time for it – or both? In my latest Manufacturing Mastery podcast (Episode 3),…
Read MoreHOW TO INCREASE MANUFACTURING PRODUCTIVITY
In manufacturing, increased productivity means more money and a competitive edge, but how can you actually make it happen on the floor and amongst your teams? This is something I’ve been exploring with several of my clients recently, and I thought I’d share some of my knowledge and learnings in this area. One of the…
Read More5 PRIORITIES FOR MANUFACTURING SUCCESS IN 2021 AND BEYOND
What a year 2020 has turned out to be. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on economies around the world has been massive – and manufacturers have not been spared their version of the experience. The best description I’ve heard for 2020? ‘Well, that certainly was a year not to be expected!’ Over the…
Read MoreJOHN COSTLEY’S LESSONS IN MANUFACTURING EXCELLENCE
John Costley, Business and Operational Excellence Practitioner with Lead C.I. knows a thing or two about achieving excellence in manufacturing. He’s spent 35 years in the industry, including holding senior roles in BHP and Alcoa. He attributes his passion for excellence to three key experiences: going through BHPs leadership programs; having good mentors in his…
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