As New Zealand CBDs evolve post-pandemic, repurposing old or empty spaces should be on the drawing board
Jose Antonio Lara-Hernandez, Senior Researcher in Architecture, Auckland University of Technology The COVID-19 pandemic and the hybrid work patterns hybrid work patterns it fostered have changed the way we think about office space, and central business districts in general. While fears of urban centre “ghost towns” may have been premature, many […]
Decisive calls on Australian grocery sector bring New Zealand’s slow progress into the spotlight
Consumer NZ is urging our government to stand up and pay attention to the bold stance a Senate Select Committee has taken on supermarket activity in Australia. The Senate Select Committee on Supermarket Prices final report has recommended making price gouging illegal and introducing divestiture laws to […]
Development of Industry Brand Critical to Manufacturing Sector Growth – Expert
New Zealand manufacturers need to address systemic image issues to attract more workers to the sector, according to a marketing expert. The call comes following a recent Government study into the manufacturing industry which found the sector has a capacity gap of 17,000 roles – with the size of this […]
EMEX 2024 encourages manufacturing success
From May issue, NZ Manufacturer www.nzmanufacturer.co.nz Brent Spillane, Managing Director, XPO Exhibitions Ltd. EMEX 2024, brought to the productive sector by XPO Exhibitions Limited, is with us at the end of the month, providing the ideal platform for manufacturing and engineering decisionmakers and visitors to sample technology and expertise to […]
What is machine learning?
Machine learning is a form of artificial intelligence that is able to learn without explicit programming by a human. For most of our history, we’ve thought that learning—the ability to adjust our behaviour based on collected information—was something only humans did. The past few decades have changed all that. We now […]
Kiwi aeronautical firm Inks multi-million dollar export deal with Royal Thai Air Force
New Zealand’s aeronautical sector is set for a multi-million dollar export boost following the signing of an agreement to supply Thai Aviation Industries Co., Ltd (TAI) who provide aircraft maintenance for the Royal Thai Air Force. A new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed between Thai Aviation Industries Co., Ltd (TAI), […]
How a data driven approach will achieve operational excellence
From March issue, NZ Manufacturer www.nzmanufacturer.co.nz -Scott Adams, Managing Principal, Argon & Co Many Kiwis have good instincts, or just good common sense, for our decision making. We might not be experts in all fields but we’re good enough to get by, and with a bit of focus we […]
What does ‘sustainable manufacturing’ actually involve?
In April issue of NZ Manufacturer www.nzmanufacturer.co.nz we talk with Emily Townsend, Services Director, thinkstep-anz. Emily’s spent her career working in manufacturing, and with manufacturers, in New Zealand and the UK. Emily, what does ‘sustainable manufacturing’ mean to you? It’s become a buzzword but I think it’s about change – […]
Unlocking Innovative Productivity: The Power of Sales & Operations Execution in Manufacturing
From April issue of NZ Manufacturer www.nzmanufacturer.co.nz -Chris Foord and Natalie Russell, Argon & Co In a manufacturing business, where supply chains intertwine and customer demands fluctuate, Sales & Operations Execution (S&OE) emerges as a pivotal force. S&OE, a dynamic process that bridges the gap between strategic planning and day-to-day […]
Transforming industry– exploring the application of advanced manufacturing in Aotearoa New Zealand
By Dr Troy Coyle, HERA CEO Recently, HERA visited Australia with Manufacturing Minister Hon Andrew Bayly and heavy engineering industry representatives to better understand how Australia is responding to the “Industry 4.0” revolution. This visit included a tour of both the University of Wollongong’s Facility for Intelligent Fabrication (FIF) and […]
Empowering Frontline Leaders: A Key to Boosting Productivity in New Zealand’s Manufacturing Sector
From April issue, NZ Manufacturer www.nzmanufacturer.co.nz -David O’Connor, Commercial Manager, The Learning Wave Much has been written about the need for New Zealand manufacturing businesses to increase productivity to remain competitive internationally, and subsequently, the benefits that adoption of new digital technologies and smart factories can deliver to NZ manufacturers. […]
Information and operational technology a crucial strategy
From April issue of NZ Manufacturer www.nzmanufacturer.co.nz Adam Sharman, Senior Partner, Dsifer As manufacturers look to technology to support the productivity, efficiency and innovation of their operations, the convergence of Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) stands out as a crucial strategy. As at 2024, the OT market is […]
Lessons in collaboration from across the Tasman
From April issue NZ Manufacturer magazine www.nzmanufacturer.co.nz Andrew Bayly, Minister for Manufacturing In my February article, I announced the first meeting of my Manufacturing Productivity Advisory Group, a forum for business leaders keen to enable a brighter future for New Zealand’s manufacturing sector. I am pleased to say this group has already met again. Chaired very capably by Sarah Ramsay, chief executive of United Machinists and chair of the Advanced Manufacturing Aotearoa council, there are key themes emerging, which most people in the industry will already be well aware of. That education is needed to change the perception of the industry in people’s minds, especially those of parents with children who are contemplating their future careers and who think ‘manufacturing’ is still a dirty world. That our research centres focus on novel innovation without considering the manufacturing capabilities needed to produce them. That procurement for infrastructure is skewed towards lowest-cost international providers, thereby discouraging domestic suppliers from ramping up their manufacturing capability. And, of course, that investment is required in automation and Industry 4.0 technologies which will help drive productivity improvements. We are now in the process of finalising the finer elements of these initiatives that will help inform future policy announcements, which you will hear about in due course. In late March, I spent a week in Australia, during which I met with four ministers in the Australian Federal Government, including Senator Hon Tim Ayres, the Assistant Minister for Manufacturing and Assistant Minister for Trade. At the University of Wollongong Facility for Intelligent Fabrication. This was the second time I had met with Tim and I was keen to ask him how the Australian manufacturing sector organises and funds itself and its activities. We also discussed how the Australian Government has managed to secure successful partnerships with the country’s […]