5 LESSONS FROM COLLABORATIVE MANUFACTURING IN 2022

I recently facilitated a workshop focusing on the fundamental concepts of collaborative manufacturing.  Now, those of you who know me well will understand that I’ve developed a ‘healthy scepticism’ toward the effectiveness of programs or initiatives presented as the ‘future for manufacturing’. I developed this scepticism over my years in steel manufacturing, where it was…

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MANUFACTURING: HOW TO SUCCEED THROUGH ONGOING CHANGE

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One of the best pieces of advice I’ve received from a mentor was when he explained that the concept “Everything will be alright when…..” is what ruins the chance for success in anything we do. The world we live in has demonstrated this time after time in the last couple of years. Just when we…

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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…

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When Change is the Only Constant

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The emergence of COVID19 has challenged most businesses and business owners, as they attempt to react and respond to a sustained situation of uncertainty and ongoing change. One of the insights I can share from working across a wide range of industries and different businesses over many years is  that having a plan is extremely…

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Business in Interesting Times

There is no getting away from it! 2020 – the start of a new year and a new decade full of promise and opportunity then along comes a coronavirus pandemic to make things interesting. No matter what industry your business is in, the impacts of the pandemic will be felt in one form or another.…

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Five tips to manage manufacturing growing pains

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When manufacturing sales are increasing and new opportunities can be sensed, it’s natural for thoughts to turn to expanding.  However, expansion can be as dangerous to your business as no growth at all. Unplanned rapid growth can destabilise a business giving its owners a false sense of well-being from growing sales whilst the cost of…

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