The last few months have created a new focus across Australia Supply Chains, especially the reliance on imported goods and extended supply chains. For many products the case for making it here; is being re-assessed. This is a trend that has been underway for at least five years on North America and Europe, but COVID 19 is finally prompting a re-evaluation of Australia’s over-reliance on international supply chains.
This interactive webinar will discuss and review the following:
- What are the considerations about where to source?
- What are the hidden costs (total) of extended Supply Chains?
- What has changed that necessitates a re-evaluation of past sourcing decisions
- What are the six steps required to successfully bring production home?
Learning Outcomes
- Guidelines to help decide which inputs to source locally and which to import.
- The six steps that businesses need to take to successfully re-establish local production
- How local suppliers can position themselves to benefit from the move to local sourcing.
Presenter: Tim McLean
Tim has 32 years’ experience in the manufacturing industry in management and consulting roles. Tim is the author of two books focused on the manufacturing and supply chain challenges faced by SMEs. As the MD of TXM Lean Solutions Tim has worked in around 20 countries and 1000 factories over the past 15 years, providing him with unique insight into the current state of manufacturing and how technology and Lean is shaping businesses across a range of industries.
Please note, this is a free Interactive Online Format series hosted by the Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources Entrepreneurs' Programme .
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