Partner Organisations
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Anne Younger
Manager Business Improvement Services
Australian Industry Group
20 Queens Rd Melbourne Vic 3004
Phone: (03) 9867 0172
Fax: (03) 9867 0262
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Ai Group is a not-for-profit association that was created to assist Australian industry to become more competitive on a domestic and international level. It provides advice and support to assist members (over 10,000 employers nationally) to run their businesses more effectively.
Ai Group's membership covers a wide range of industries including: manufacturing, engineering, non-residential construction, information technology, telecommunications, call centres, transport, automotive, aviation, marine, graphic arts, labour hire, health care, food, beverage, petroleum, chemical, energy and gas.
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Gary Christian
General Manager QMI Operations
Cnr Miles Platting & Logan Roads
Eight Mile Plains Qld 4113
Phone: (07) 3364 0759
Email: gary.christian@qmisolutions.com.au
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QMI Solutions exists to provide competitive solutions for Australian manufacturing and related industries and to be a key partner in their continuing success.
The divisions of QMI Solutions (MSQ, ICN and QMI) build the competitiveness of the Queensland manufacturing industry by; developing skilling and workforce strategies, building capability through innovative technologies and practices, and identifying procurement opportunities to increase local industry access to major domestic and global projects.
Closely working with government and industry, QMI strives towards a world class manufacturing industry that continues to contribute to the State's employment, productivity and export competitiveness.
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Mr Phillip Kemp
Executive Officer
Fremantle Prison
Knutsford Street Entrance
Fremantle WA 6160
Phone: (08) 9430 8569
Fax: (08) 9430 8579
Email: phil@coastalbusinesscentre.com.au
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| CBC is a not-for-profit association that provides a range of programs for firms at every stage of development, from start-up enterprises to established and growing firms, to help them overcome business hurdles.
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Mr Bob Jones
Manager – South
Level 2A, Mark Oliphant Building
Laffer Drive
Bedford Park SA 5042
Phone: (08) 8201 7522
Email: southern@centreforinnovation.org.au
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| SACFI is a non-profit association that promotes the adoption of innovation and productivity improvement to the manufacturing and services industries. It provides a range of services aimed at achieving the development by industry of new products and services, process improvements and the implementation of new business models.
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Mr David Pallant
Melbourne Program Manager
Level 11, 10 Queens Road
Melbourne VIC 3004
Phone: (03) 9866 6155
Fax: (03) 9866 6304
Email: dpallant@icn.org.au
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| ICN is a not-for-profit organisation established to increase the economic development of Victoria. ICN currently provides programs covering import replacement, access to global supply chains, local sourcing, industry visit programs, supplier access to major projects and local industry participation programs.
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Mr Mick Butera
Executive Director, Institute for Advanced Study
La Trobe University
Bundoora VIC 3086
Phone: (03) 9479 3337
Fax: (03) 9467 8310
Email: m.butera@latrobe.edu.au
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NORTH Link/NIETL is a not-for-profit economic development and business networking partnership representing the northern metropolitan region of Melbourne.
Comprising business, education and local government leaders, NORTH Link/NIETL provides innovative programs and strategies that aim to increase business productivity and economic growth in the region.
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Mr David Peart
Executive Director
82 Brougham Street
Geelong VIC 3220
Phone: (03) 5223 2999
Fax: (03) 5221 2914
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| The GMC is a not-for-profit, community based organisation which covers 500 manufacturers across Geelong. The GMC undertakes a range of activities to assist manufacturing in the region. These include organising networking opportunities among CEOs, and promoting awareness of manufacturing process and improvement programs, such as the Productivity through Efficiency Program and the Innovation and Research and Development Cluster Project.
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Dr Geoffrey Lee
Associate Dean (Engagement)
Penrith South NSW 1797
Phone: (02) 9865 9462
Mobile: 0420 303 894
Fax: (02) 9852 4122
Email: g.lee@uws.edu.au
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| UWS is closely linked to the Greater Western Sydney region. They have experience in assisting firms through the provision of consultancy services to a range of manufacturing industries. The University has several professional groups with non-academic functions that play a significant role in interfacing with community groups.
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Mr Bob Speedie
Mawson Institute
Mawson Lakes Boulevard
Mawson Lakes SA 5095
Phone: (08) 8302 3631
Fax: (08) 8302 5292
Email: robert.speedie@unisa.edu.au
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The University of South Australia has extensive resources in advanced manufacturing research. It provides industry consultancy services and training in lean manufacturing through a number of established and international recognised research institutes and centres. Its work covers a range of industries including manufacturing, defence, ICT, electronics, agribusiness, food processing, water and the environment.
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