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The $400 million Tonkin Gap contract has been awarded to the Tonkin Gap Alliance, fast-tracking the project and unlocking thousands of local jobs with works expected to commence in September. The Alliance, comprising BMD, Georgiou Group, WA Limestone, BG&E, and...
Boral Australia has used new technology to overcome COVID-19 obstacles, using a distributed drone network to undertake volumetric stock measurement at its quarries. As part of its internal and external audit requirements, Boral must measure stockpiles on each of its...
AUSA, a company that specializes in the design, manufacture, and sale of compact all-terrain industrial vehicles, has launched a new global communication campaign with the aim of supporting its network of dealers in the economic and health context resulting...
With the arrival of COVID-19, subsequent social distancing and self-isolation, the demand for meat and perishables hit an unprecedented high during March and April. This huge increase in consumer shopping saw farmers working harder than ever to meet these...
A renewed appreciation of the importance of a reliable supply of safe and nutritious food throughout the COVID-19 pandemic has shone fresh light on the valued role Australian farmers play in keeping the world running. John Deere Australia and New...
Tens of millions worth of infrastructure investment will fuel the economic recovery of regional and remote Queensland, with 48 new council projects backed by the Palaszczuk Government’s $365 million Building Regions (BoR) program. The state is partnering with 39...
The Hitachi Group began production of face shields as a support for medical professionals who are working hard to diagnose and treat Novel Coronavirus ("COVID-19") infections and prevent their spread. The face shields will be provided free of charge on...
After a four week shutdown as a result of supply chain disruption, work has recommenced at the Volvo Group Australia’s Queensland based, Wacol factory, effective May 11. The 4-week temporary stand-down of VGA’s Group Trucks Operations facility was implemented due...
Isuzu Australia Limited Director and Chief Operating Officer, Andrew Harbison, comments on the disruptions brought on by COVID-19 and discusses the challenges facing the industry in this unprecedented time. Following in the footsteps of devastating bushfires and droughts, Australia has...
Higher work productivity and efficiency of solutions in supply-chain management, as well as machinery maintenance in the mining and construction industries, are likely to become permanent outcomes of response to the COVID-19 pandemic. A greater emphasis on agile supply chain...