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Manufacturing slips back into contraction  1/8/2015
Manufacturing slips back into contraction
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 ...
Anti-dumping reforms establish 'level playing field' for Aust firms  12/17/2014
Anti-dumping reforms establish 'level playing field' for Aust firms
The federal government is strengthening Australia's anti-dumping system with a range of reforms to ensure Australian industry is in the strongest position to compete on a level ...
Shaky Budget at mercy of commodity price windfall: MYEFO  12/16/2014
Shaky Budget at mercy of commodity price windfall: MYEFO
A third term of Coalition government would bring the Budget back to surplus, figures from the federal government's Mid-year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO) released on Monday ...
Korea-Aust FTA 'early Christmas gift' for local firms  12/15/2014
Korea-Aust FTA 'early Christmas gift' for local firms
Australian businesses can now take full advantage of opportunities with the nation's fourth largest trading partner, with the Korea–Australia Free Trade Agreement (KAFTA) entering ...
World's first international compliance standard published  12/11/2014
World's first international compliance standard published
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) published on 5 December the world's first international standard for compliance management, ISO 19600 Compliance Management ...
Automation invasion 'threatening' white collar society  12/10/2014
Automation invasion 'threatening' white collar society
Automation threatens nearly half a million largely white collar jobs – including supermarket cashiers, secretaries, typists and bank tellers – new Department of Industry modelling ...
Smartphone sensor detects hazardous gases  12/10/2014
Smartphone sensor detects hazardous gases
Researchers have devised a new sensor which can transmit information on hazardous chemicals or food spoilage to a smartphone.
GDP data reveals stark truth about Aust's economic growth  12/4/2014
GDP data reveals stark truth about Aust's economic growth
Recent GDP data suggests the Australian economy is considerably weaker than many commentators and policy-makers have been willing to acknowledge.
New Year's Countdown: Top 8 Resolutions for Business Success  12/4/2014
New Year's Countdown: Top 8 Resolutions for Business Success
We've ticked off another Financial Year and now we're fast counting down to a change of calendar. While the New Year and personal resolutions go hand in hand, could your business ...
Manufacturing 'edges ahead' in November: Aust PMI  12/1/2014
Manufacturing 'edges ahead' in November: Aust PMI
The Ai Group Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (Australian PMI) increased by a marginal 0.7 points to 50.1 in November.
Which industries will benefit most from Aust-China FTA?  11/24/2014
Which industries will benefit most from Aust-China FTA?
Australia is a net exporter of both goods and services to China, and the FTA is expected to unlock billions in exports.
Putting robots to work on e-waste  11/20/2014
Putting robots to work on e-waste
Industrial robots have been programmed by researchers to tackle the vast array of e-waste thrown out by Australians every year.
Industrial automation and ROI: how strong is the link?  11/20/2014
Industrial automation and ROI: how strong is the link?
Industrial automation is gaining traction as a needed investment for many companies. The initial capital expense can be daunting, but most companies see a return on investment (ROI) ...
More 'fine detail' needed on FTA  11/19/2014
More 'fine detail' needed on FTA
Concerns the signing of Australia's free trade deal with China could be opening us up to our largest trading partner have been dismissed by Trade Minister Andrew Robb.
Keeping Manufacturing Costs Down  11/19/2014
Keeping Manufacturing Costs Down
Global competition in the manufacturing sector creates pressure to keep production costs low and productivity high. This is a difficult balance, particularly when it comes to payroll ...
5 Hot Spots for Manufacturers in the Aust-China FTA  11/17/2014
5 Hot Spots for Manufacturers in the Aust-China FTA
The Australia-China FTA worth at least $18 billion is expected to be signed on Monday afternoon, however manufacturers still have "mixed feelings" about it, according to Ai Group CE ...
China FTA 'could spell disaster' without safeguards, Lib senator warns  11/12/2014
China FTA 'could spell disaster' without safeguards, Lib senator warns
Ahead of the imminent signing of a free trade deal with Australia's biggest trading partner, due to take place at this weekend's G20 Summit, senior Liberal senator Bill Heffernan ...
Digital pressure sensors: understanding accuracy specifications  11/6/2014
Digital pressure sensors: understanding accuracy specifications
Specifications for digital pressure gauges can sometimes seem confusing or overwhelming – especially if you are unfamiliar with the terminology.
Cleaning in place: how to ensure stringent hygiene standards  11/6/2014
Cleaning in place: how to ensure stringent hygiene standards
Cleaning in place (CIP) is a heavily utilised sanitation method, particularly in the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries. The procedure is designed so stringent hygiene ...
Tips for your sales team in a modern world  11/5/2014
Tips for your sales team in a modern world
The fundamentals of sales haven't changed: know your product, build rapport and keep filling your pipeline. However we live in a modern world with a whole bunch of new ways to improve ...
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