The only way is up: how Gallagher Security’s vertically integrated manufacturing model delivers
Global security manufacturer, Gallagher Security has a proud history of delivering its solutions to the world with uninterrupted movement and the assurance they can ship 95% of purchase orders the next day, worldwide. On the eve of World Manufacturing Day on October 4, Gallagher, a frequent award-winner for its […]
Northland focus: Fiona Bycroft, CEO, Naut
Catherine Lye, CEO of Advanced Manufacturing Aotearoa (AMA) on a recent business trip to Northland, suggested a focus on the movers and shakers and innovators up there. Fiona Bycroft of Naut gets the ball rolling… Fiona Bycroft, CEO, Naut (left) What does Naut specialise in? Naut enables customers to head […]
Stop calling workplace safety failures ‘accidents’
By Paul Jarvie, EMA Manager of Employment Relations & Safety With the Government signalling that significant reform of our workplace health and safety regulations are on the way, it’s time to look at the language we use around preventable harms. For too long, ‘accident’ has been a blanket term that […]
How your business can benefit from the circular economy
From September issue of NZ Manufacturer www.nzmanufacturer.co.nz Small Business and Manufacturing Minister Andrew Bayly, along with Climate Change Minister Simon Watts, introduced a new MBIE report showing circular opportunities for the manufacturing sector. “Manufacturing is a sleeping giant for New Zealand’s economy; with the right tools and support, manufacturing has […]
Mackwell & Co. – Empowering energy sovereignty with advanced steam engines
Mackwell & Co. of Christchurch was established in 2016 by Founder Sam Mackwell. The company’s purpose is to “empower energy sovereignty” with a focus on energy resilience and fossil-fuel-free transport. Mackwell realised the two concepts needed to address this are the use of accessible and low value biomass as fuel, […]
Paying a ‘unique’ price: Why it can pay to be the same
-Frank Phillips, Managing Director, Fulcrum The Hook “But we’re unique, no one else takes bespoke orders that morning, processes and ships them that afternoon.” “Not even your competitors?” “Yes, they do….but they are much bigger and can afford to develop systems that are perfect for themselves”. “Is there anyway to […]
Lifting productivity: Why investment in talent and technology must go hand in hand
-David O’Connor, Head of Emerging Markets, The Learning Wave In the evolving landscape of the manufacturing sector in New Zealand, the adoption and successful implementation of smart technology are undeniably key drivers of productivity. However, without parallel investments in upskilling the workforce, the potential gains from such technological advancements may […]
Why BIM hasn’t reached its full potential in Aotearoa – yet…
From September issue of NZ Manufacturer magazine www.nzmanufacturer.co.nz By Dr Troy Coyle, HERA CEO Building Information Modelling (BIM) has been a promising tool in the manufacturing and construction industry for decades, yet it remains underutilised in Aotearoa. So, why isn’t it embedded more broadly in our industry? And more importantly, […]
Navigating the manufacturing technology landscape: MES vs MDH vs MMP
Adam Sharman, CEO LMAC Group, APAC As manufacturing organisations strive to optimise their operations, the adoption of technology has always been a key focus. In the last 10 years, developments in digital technologies for manufacturers have increased pace and, whilst most organisations recognise the opportunity presented by these developments, the […]
Manufacturers have unique opportunity to bank talent
With forecasts from the Hanga-Aro-Rau Workforce Development Council showing the manufacturing, engineering, and logistics (MEL) sectors will need to fill over 157,000 jobs over the next 5 years, existing recruitment strategies need to be widened to include those with transferable skills from other industries. As NZ Manufacturer business advisor and […]
Editorial: Fires everywhere
From September issue, NZ Manufacturer We lead this issue with an energy story (Page 1) to “empower energy sovereignty”, the purpose of Mackwell & Co of Christchurch, with a focus on energy resilience and fossil-fuel-free transport. Mackwell realise the two concepts to achieve this are the use of accessible and […]
Improvement Snakes and Ladders
From September issue of NZ Manufacturer magazine. -Ian Walsh, Partner, Argon & Co NZ As we head into Spring 2024, it’s encouraging to see fresh growth – both in nature and in the economy. I appreciate it’s too early to celebrate from the rooftops, but I’m invigorated by the […]
Feeding the Machine
From: September issue of NZ Manufacturer www.nzmanufacturer.co.nz The Hidden Human Labour Powering A.I. Callum Cant, James Muldoon, Mark Graham For readers of Naomi Klein and Nicole Perlroth, a myth-dissolving exposé of how artificial intelligence exploits human labour, and a resounding argument for a more equitable digital future. Silicon Valley has sold us the illusion that artificial intelligence is a frictionless technology that will bring wealth and prosperity to humanity. But hidden beneath this smooth surface lies the grim reality of a precarious global workforce of millions labouring under often appalling conditions to make A.I. possible. This book presents an urgent, riveting investigation of the intricate network that maintains this exploitative system, revealing the untold truth of A.I. Based on hundreds of interviews and thousands of hours of fieldwork over more than a decade, Feeding the Machine describes the lives of the workers deliberately concealed from view, and the power structures that determine their future. It gives voice to the people whom A.I. exploits, from accomplished writers and artists to the armies of data annotators, content moderators and warehouse workers, revealing how their dangerous, low-paid labour is connected to longer histories of gendered, racialised, and colonial exploitation. A.I. is an extraction machine that feeds off humanity’s collective effort and intelligence, churning through ever-larger datasets to power its algorithms. This book is a call to arms that details what we need to do to fight for a more just digital future.