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As many readers of this blog will be acutely aware, manufacturing businesses can face a seemingly endless array of challenges. Markets and competitors can evolve. Strategies and management teams can change. Sales teams can become fractured and underperform. For some organisations, this can become ‘head-in-the-sand’ or ‘cross-your-fingers-and-hope-for-the-best’ time. But for most savvy operators, these challenges…

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is one of the business-world’s favourite “buzzwords” at the moment. And the manufacturing sector is no different, with emerging opportunities in this space that have the potential to revolutionise production processes, optimise supply chain management, and enhance product quality.   Here are some of the key opportunities for the use of AI in…

Product leadership is about creating a strategic product roadmap, advocating for product vision and focusing on innovation. But how can we achieve this? I recently caught up with one of my clients, Bruce Hegan, Owner and Managing Director of 4id Solutions, leaders of asset tracking and tagging technologies with customers in both the US and…

COVID-19 put more focus on talent issues, and, like many industries, manufacturing has seen a shortage of people for roles across the spectrum. As a result of this, expectations have changed on both sides. In addition, people and leadership are one of the areas where we’re still lacking here in Australia. The right talent is…

There’s often no better way to learn the secrets to manufacturing success than from a company that’s walking the walk and not just talking the talk. Australian-owned computer and electronic company, GME, has been living the dream in manufacturing for over 60 years. What started in 1959 as one man repairing TV channels has grown…

I enjoy sharing stories of businesses that have seen great success through the right mentorship and advice – and through my partnership with Singleton Council to deliver the Singleton Business Builder Program, there’s been many.  A great example is a Texan BBQ restaurant located at Summerville Wines in Broke, NSW, called Smokin Hot ‘n Saucy…