Manufacturing

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Narrator: Manufacturing is an important part of the Australian economy.

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It stimulates jobs, investment and sales in downstream sectors that provide us with food, energy and health services.

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But the industry has been in a state of transition for many decades.  What worked for us in the past won’t work in the future.

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As the global industry transforms through increasing levels of customisation, advances in digital connectivity and analytics

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blurring lines between manufacturing and service provision

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and the need for more sustainable operations.

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We need to consider what Australia’s role will be in this evolving landscape.

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The vision for Australia’s future manufacturing industry is that

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of an integrated, collaborative and export focussed ecosystem that provides high value, customised solutions within global value chains.

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To realise this vision, strategic decisions must be made today.

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We must ask what opportunities exist to help Australian manufacturers achieve sustained growth.

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What emerging technologies can unlock these opportunities?

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How can we better prepare our businesses for an increasingly volatile future

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and how can Government, research, education and businesses collaborate?

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Drawing on the world class research expertise of our 5,000 science professionals

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plus our deep industry and business connections.

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Our Advanced Manufacturing Roadmap outlines unique strategic insights into each of these questions and more.

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Download your copy today and lead the change.