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Image: Redmond Gary elevates performance

Redmond Gary elevates performance

Redmond Gary initially worked with QMI Solutions for six months, focusing specifically on introducing Lean Manufacturing practices. “We did a benchmarking exercise to see where the business sat compared to the rest of the industry,” he said.

Profitability increased by 20%; productivity by 25%; production has risen from three vehicles a month to one a week; and the accident rate has significantly reduced.
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National Sector Managers commence

National Sector Managers for Steel and Mining commenced on 29 August 2011. The primary focus for these roles is the promotion of competitive Australian suppliers to major projects and the communication of opportunities to small to medium enterprises (SMEs). The national sector managers take on a coordination role within ICN and are instrumental in developing their sector within Australia. view case study

Marine challenge makes a splash in Gold Coast schools

The Gold Coast Digital Manufacturing Marine Challenge (GCDMMC) is supported by the Manufacturing and Engineering Gateway Schools Project, an initiative that connects Queensland secondary schools with manufacturing and engineering enterprises, registered training organisations and tertiary institutions.

As well as initiating the challenge, King's Christian College is GCDMMC's 'lead' school, which means it supports other Gold Coast schools in successful industry engagement. It is also a Gateway School to the manufacturing and engineering industries, with a focus on school-industry partnerships.
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Image: Technology sees BWE through tough times

Technology sees BWE through tough times

When Mark Piacun formed Blue Water Engineering (BWE) in 1982, little did he know he, with help from QMI Solutions and its colleagues Industry Capability Network Queensland (ICN Queensland)  would blaze a trail in new manufacturing technology, expanding the company from its Gold Coast base into Sydney and establish a new business. view case study

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