Industry News
Consumer goods suppliers identify $3 million in potential annual savings
As many consumer goods suppliers continue to report growing business challenges, a new report from Honeywell has found that millions of dollars can be saved by evaluating and improving direct store delivery (DSD) operations - namely the way that products are ordered, sold, delivered and merchandised. [ + ]
Cable access claims are "total nonsense"
The claims made by journalist Glenn Greenwald that the Southern Cross undersea cables have been tapped into or accessed are total nonsense, said the CEO Anthony Briscoe today. [ + ]
Schneider Electric's Energy University wins European award
Schneider Electric's Energy University has achieved first place in the Learning Category for the 2014 Sustainable Energy Europe (SEE) Award. [ + ]
Work safe. Home safe.
With Safe Work Australia Month nearly upon us, employers and workers across Australia are being encouraged to download a free 2014 Safety Month app, released by Safe Work Australia (SWA). [ + ]
ABB announces growth plans and financial targets
ABB plans to shift its 'centre of gravity' towards higher growth segments while enhancing competitiveness and lowering risk, particularly in its Power Systems division. [ + ]
National fleet benchmarking program - call for input
The National Road Safety Partnerhip Program (NRSPP) has recently been awarded a grant for the development of a national road safety-related benchmarking project. The proposed benchmarking tool is to provide a user-friendly online benchmarking resource which will provide organisations with an online analysis and summary of fleet performance, road safety cultural maturity and trends over time which can be utilised directly for corporate reporting.
[ + ]New apprenticeship network to cut red tape
The federal government has launched a new Australian Apprenticeship Support Network in a bid to cut red tape and lift apprenticeship completion rates, which currently stand at around 50%. [ + ]
NSW's best electrical projects announced
New South Wales’ best electrical and communications contractors were awarded at the annual excellence awards hosted by the National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA). [ + ]
Occupational safety in transport conference
The Centre for Accident Research and Road Safety - Queensland (CARRS-Q) at Queensland University of Technology (QUT) is once again hosting an international conference on Occupational Safety in Transport on the Gold Coast. [ + ]
Lighting Council CEO appointed Secretary General of Global Lighting Association
Bryan Douglas, the CEO of Lighting Council Australia, has been appointed Secretary General of the Global Lighting Association. [ + ]
Chain of responsibility explained
Chain of responsibility (CoR) legislation has extended liability for road transport breaches beyond the drivers, but the role and responsibilities of everyone up and down the chain may not be clear. To alleviate confusion, the National Road Safety Partnership Program (NRSPP) is presenting a webinar titled 'Chain of Responsibility - what, how and when?'. [ + ]
Power specialist appointed to Qld expert panel
John O'Brien, GHD's strategic energy advisor, has been appointed to the PowerQ Electricity Expert Panel in Queensland. [ + ]
How does your absenteeism rate compare?
Absenteeism in the workplace is inevitable. According to the Australian Industry Group (Ai Group), it costs Australian business in excess of $24 billion per year. Worse yet from a financial perspective is 'presenteeism', which the group identifies as productivity losses arising from workers attending work when unwell. [ + ]
Philips appoints new ANZ manager
Royal Philips has appointed Kevin Barrow as both Country Manager for Philips Australia and New Zealand, and General Manager for Philips Healthcare for Australia and New Zealand. [ + ]
Solar grid-connect training for electricians
Glen Morris, founder of SolarQuip, will be running a four-day accreditation course in partnership with Skillbuild Training at CERES community environment park, Melbourne, from 15-18 September. [ + ]