According to the Australian Industry Groups report Manufacturing Futures (April 2006) Australia’s new breed of manufacturers will have several or all of the following characteristics:
A belief in their capacity to compete against overseas companies in Australia and overseas;
A global outlook to their business with a desire to be world class operators;
A focus on ongoing business improvement, with every effort being made to be lean, strip out wasteful operations and improve productivity;
A focus on building the capital intensity of production through automation and the rapid adoption of new technology;
An emphasis on lifting the skills capabilities of staff through both apprenticeships and training to upskill;
A well-developed supply chain, seeking out the most competitive suppliers whether they be, for example, in Australia, Mexico or China;
A focus on product design and innovation that will deliver quality products at world competitive prices; and
A focus on developing niche markets supported by strong customer relations and after-care services.
Western Australian
Resource Development
Services Directory
This directory is produced by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia. It details the services & expertise of more than 600 companies involved in WA's resources and energy sector.
