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Knowledge to grow NZ Manufacturing

We have a huge range of resources all designed to help each and every New Zealand manufacturer grow their business. Use the search facility below to get straight to what you need – whether you’re in the high-tech sector, traditional products, or anywhere in between.

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Society of Manufacturing Engineers

Published 27 April 2010 in Sustainable Manufacturing

EXPERT (USA) ASSOCIATION/COMMUNITY
This is the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (USA based). It is an international network of engineers from all fields. The society provides resources, forums, online training, articles and journals. Would provide a great source of networking and further development once your organisation is fairly experienced in process improvement and Lean principles.Read More

Tagged in: Manufacturing,Lean Manufacturing,Sustainable Manufacturing

Leadership and Motivation

Published 25 March 2010 in Market & Technical Insight Trade Opportunities & Marketing

Leadership is more a process than a positional or status relationship. By learning whether you are more of a leader or more of a manager, you will gain insight and self-confidence that comes with knowing more about yourself.Read More

Tagged in: Employment,Market and Technical Insight,Trade Opportunities and Marketing

5S Workplace Organisation

Published 23 March 2010 in Sustainable Manufacturing Market & Technical Insight

This is a tool that can be used as a starting block into implementation of Lean principles. It is a great tool to use to improve productivity even if Lean is not your strategy path.Read More

Tagged in: Youth,Employment,Market and Technical Insight

Envirostep

Published 23 March 2010 in Sustainable Manufacturing Staff, Skills & Capability Market & Technical Insight

Envirostep is a free, entry-level environmental management tool for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) in New Zealand. It was developed by the Ministry of Economic Development in collaboration with a number of other contributors.Read More

Tagged in: Market and Technical Insight,Sustainable Manufacturing,Staff, Skills and Capability,Employment,Government,Software