What is the cost of poor quality? When we think of quality do we consider just the end product or the quality of each step in the process? Poor process or product quality can lead to a number of corrections needing to be done which cost in wasted time, material and resources. An apparent simple […]
When doing Root Cause Analysis to establish the cause and determine what actions could be put in place to correct the problem, it is surprising how many people stop the investigation process when they identify that someone just made a mistake. It is usually justified by phrases like “everybody is human, and humans make mistakes” […]
In a recent article posted in Manufacturer’s Monthly the Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI) has increased 8.1 points to 59.3 in February 2017. This result provides for the fifth consecutive month of growth and the strongest result since 2002 in the Australian Manufacturing sector. According to the PMI, there was also strong growth in new orders (up […]
Whether we like it or not, change is on the horizon for Australian manufacturers, builders, fabricators and engineering workshops. The businesses that will survive are the ones who are prepared to change. A continuous improvement ethic needs to be embedded into all work processes, providing an opportunity for incremental improvement to stimulate significant productivity gains in […]
Way back in 1968 when Shane Fagan’s father and grandfather bought CUB Campers, the company was just a small retail shop. Not long after, the new owners began manufacturing in Lakemba, in Sydney’s inner-west. Today, CUB Campers has grown into Australia’s largest “Flip Top” camper trailer manufacturer, making about 20 different models of campers in […]
Innovation is about understanding why customers want something before designing the product or service to deliver the desired experience. Innovation needs to be customer driven with design following meaning. This design doesn’t need to be radical or ground-breaking. But it does need to be relevant and required. How do Australian manufacturers and fabricators adapt their […]
Australian businesses need to find innovative ways to adapt, process and manufacture more product, lower their costs, meet tough lead times and capture whatever demand there is. The Steel Efficiency Review® combined with our insights gives you the measurable savings and competitive edge your business needs to survive and thrive. We’ve gained priceless insights across all […]
Abey Australia has a product list that just keeps getting larger. For over 50 years, Abey has been providing Australians with products that have endured the test of time and has continued to innovate to stay ahead of the competition. Today Abey is represented in all Australian states marketing over 1,200 products which include tap […]
For nearly 30 years Jonda Sheetmetal Australia has built a reputation as a general fabricator and quality manufacturer and supplier of rainwater goods. Now the Melbourne company’s willingness to innovate to meet customer needs is attracting interest and sales of its latest product Australia wide. At Jonda’s West Heidelberg premises John Nikolopoulos, who built the […]
Tough times call for innovative solutions. In today’s market environment where it is difficult for industrial businesses to predict volumes, supply flexibility is an essential component to survival. Often though, this flexibility can come at a high cost to the business due to high inventory levels or extended lead times if material is not available […]