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published - 20 March 2019
Top 5 Challenges in Manufacturing Industries

Manufacturing industries face a host of issues relating to payment delays, inventory management and product quality failures.
In addition to this some of the pertinent issues, the industry faces are:-

Regulatory Compliance and traceability
To keep Product Relevant
Aging Workforce/Skills gap
Environmental concerns
To maintain a balance with output

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Source: https://www.solutionbuggy.com/blog/top-5-challenges-in-manufacturing-industries-2/?fbclid=IwAR0lAiSqiaIlOPOysl-smwEn41OwibiJ7ekDaL8IXQv74DMJaq-sHljDEwo

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published - 18 March 2019
Energy from waste and a circular economy: innovative ideas to solve the food waste crisis

This comprehensive article recently appeared on the ABC news site.
It is the most comprehensive assessment of the issues surrounding food waste, a major theme that emerged from the second round of Boost your Business vouchers in the Food Innovation Voucher program. The article highlights a Yarra Valley Water (YVW) plant …
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published - 18 March 2019
Tough choices to reach $100 billion by 2030

Making tough choices will be central to Australian agriculture’s continued success, according to ABARES Executive Director, Dr Steve Hatfield-Dodd’s opening address at the 2019 ABARES Outlook Conference.
Dr Steve Hatfield-Dodds listed five key areas that are vital to meeting Australia’s the National Farmer Federation’s (NFF) goal of lifting the value of …
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published - 15 March 2019
Countdown to 100 per cent sustainability in packaging for Australian manufacturers

To combat Australia’s waste epidemic, Australia’s Environment Ministers in partnership with the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) have announced the plan to make 100% of packaging in Australia reusable, recyclable or compostable by 2025.
The Australian Packaging Covenant has been the principal national instrument to reduce the environmental impacts of consumer …
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published - 15 March 2019
Global Table – find out more

What is Global Table?

Global Table Australia is a dynamic new business event that connects global industry leaders, innovators, corporates and governments who are committed to transforming the food industry through innovation, investment and trade.Join us to connect, collaborate and transform the food system towards a more sustainable future.

When: Tuesday 3 September …
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