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Resources & Tools for Manufacturers

We have a huge range of resources all designed to help each and every New Zealand manufacturer grow their business. Select the category that applies to your query or 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.

Benchmarking

Keep track of the latest movements in the New Zealand and global manufacturing landscape with the latest reports and surveys. The most accurate and timely data about manufacturing comes from the monthly BNZ - BusinessNZ Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI).
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Capital & Finance

Access the right financial information to help your business grow. Keep up-to-date with financial trends, advice and techniques, and get the latest news stories.
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Innovation, R&D and IT

Innovation, and translating it into economic outcomes, is vital for New Zealand's international competitiveness. This is why we’re supporting the process of matching up businesses with relevant R&D and IT in order to help develop innovative products, services, and technologies.
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Lean Manufacturing

Responsible business practice is now a mainstream necessity, vital for competitive success. Make sure your business is doing all it can to be sustainable in every area. Check out the resources here to help you become a sustainable and lean manufacturer.
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Market & Technical Insight

Keep abreast of the latest product developments, market news, and industry stories as they are happening.
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Plant, Production & Logistics

Find useful software, tools, guides, and other resources to help with asset management, cost benchmarking, decision making, organisation, and the practical side of running a successful manufacturing business.
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Staff, Skills & Capability

Capable and skilled staff are crucial if you want to be a highly productive, successful, lean manufacturer. To find out how your business could benefit from the right staff training and up-skilling, contact your regional organisation.
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Trade Opportunities & Marketing

Here you’ll find resources offering help with your marketing, opportunities to spark ideas, shared learning, support and networking with others in your trade area.
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Training & Events

All your training needs can be met at by your regional organisation. Training courses are many and varied.
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