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Victoria conference to put spotlight on freight and logistics workforce

AU Manufacturing

Minister for Ports and Freight Melissa Horne has opened the state conference of the Victorian Transport Association , which will centre on the workers who support the $21 billion freight and logistics sector that is the state’s economic force. The state conference runs through 21 March.

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Port of Melbourne invests in rail infrastructure

Manufacturer's Monthly

The Victorian government tells Manufacturers’ Monthly why exporters will be the big winners from Port of Melbourne’s investment in new rail infrastructure. It will also form a crucial part of the Victorian government’s plans for a short- haul rail network connecting freight hubs in Melbourne’s north and west to the port.

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Industrial Processes & Wireless Communications – Part II: Manufacturing Logistics

Cisco Manufacturing

Examples are, mobile robots, AGV(automated guided vehicles), and manufacturing infrastructure. This blog is the second in a series, bringing a lens on manufacturing logistics, dissecting the application flow and a little detail on why the serving wireless medium must behave in a particular way to support it. Manufacturing Logistics.

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Samurai Awards 2022 in Manufacturing & supply chain

Dinesh Mishra

MESHMIX MEDIA ANNOUNCE INDUSTRY SAMURAI AWARDS In Manufacturing & Supply Chain Honouring India’s Top Makers & Movers. Sustainability Samurai Organizations that implemented and promoted resource-positive manufacturing processes and supply chains. Entry Fee: Applicable to both manufacturing and supply chain organizations.

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Logistics and freight transport, a sector in growth with more than 10,000 direct jobs gained in Greater Montreal over the last decade

Canadian Manufacturing

. “Although the number of companies in Greater Montreal between 2012 and 2021 decreased from 6,297 to 6,089, the total number of jobs in transportation and warehousing increased by nearly 24 per cent, from 43,700 to 54,100,” said Mathieu Charbonneau, Executive Director, CargoM. “In

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Plugging the gap: How HVO fuel is helping operators decarbonise

SMMT

Designed to be used with the latest Euro-6 trucks, and as a sustainable fuel source with a significantly lower carbon footprint than diesel, manufacturers believe it can reduce CO2 emissions by up to 90%. Menzies has been a partner of Ball Packaging for more than 13 years, providing warehousing and transport services across multiple sites.

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Syncron Applauded by Frost & Sullivan for Enabling Pricing Intelligence and Visibility for OEMs, Dealers, and Distributor Supply Chains With Its SaaS Solutions

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

Syncron focuses on aftermarket services for a variety of manufacturing industries, with specific strength in automotive, agriculture, construction & mining, and industrial equipment. Syncron Service Supply Chain solutions enable manufacturers and distributors to streamline the supply chain from top to bottom. About Syncron.