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@AuManufacturing Conversations
@AuManufacturing Conversations is a regular interview program hosted by Brent Balinski (with other hosts occasionally) bringing you discussions with the folks who are contributing to a critical part of Australia's economy.
We hope to capture something of the variety of manufacturing, its place in the nation, its changing nature, and some of the personalities within it.
From the boutique to the billion dollar, if it's manufacturing and it's Australian, then it likely matters to us. This podcast is an extension of the @AuManufacturing news and analysis website and the community around it, and complements what's written online at www.aumanufacturing.com.au.
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@AuManufacturing Conversations
Episode 133 -- Bruce Minty from MYOB
In this episode of @AuManufacturing Conversations, published in partnership with MYOB, we consider some quality standards for various kinds of manufacturing businesses, emerging standards that are worth paying attention to, tips on making proactive improvements at your business, and more.
Our returning guest is MYOB Senior Product Marketing Manager, Bruce Minty, who recently discussed the importance of midsized manufacturers in episode 129.
For more on MYOB Acumatica, visit this link.
Episode guide
1:06 - An introduction to Minty.
2:10 – The impact of the end of passenger automotive assembly in Australia.
3:10 – “...It more or less marked a transition period where the industry gradually shifted to advanced manufacturing, and the growing need for more stringent quality control processes.”
3:47 – Why quality matters
5:20 – Why you should be building quality in from day one.
6:23 – Seemingly small mistakes can escalate as you scale and become more costly to fix.
8:10 – Some of the better-known standards that are out there and where they apply.
9:50 – Emerging standards.
10:58 –Where standards intersect with ERP.
12:40 – Some ways in which meeting strict quality management standards can be a driver of growth.
14:10 – Preparing for an accreditation forces organisations to tighten operations.
15:10 – Dealing effectively with the nightmare of a product recall.
16:02 – Prevention, transparency and rapid response are vital.
18:02 – Emerging themes in compliance and why Australian manufacturers must pay attention.
18:58 – The example of premium fish and traceability to meet consumer demands.
19:52 – Strong cyber practices have become essential.
21:31 – Some tips on proactive improvements that listeners can consider.
