September 15, 2020
Entitled Ten Ways to Succeed in Australian Manufacturing, the AMGC’s report identifies – as a result of expansive industry consultation – the manufacturing industry’s pain points and opportunities. These points were stress-tested against industry peers, the public and more than 1,000 students to gauge where Australian manufacturers can focus to better align their practices, to increase positive perception, and to grow their overall business impact. COVID-19 then struck, thrusting Australian manufacturing into the national spotlight. Manufacturers responded in record time to produce everything from hand sanitiser to invasive ventilators. However, for some, the impact of the pandemic served to reinforce pain points identified in the report and that businesses need to be worked ‘on’, rather than ‘in’. The response to the pandemic has proven that there is a high level of onshore manufacturing capability and significant public appreciation for the industry. By adopting ten practical steps, manufacturers can become smarter operators:…