Made in Australia: our manufacturing future
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The year is 2020. Threats spread in the air, and through inboxes; the drive of industry and automated manufacturing is unstoppable. The Fourth Industrial Revolution is here. In this episode, BDO’s National Leader, Manufacturing & Wholesale, Ryan Pollett and Executive Director, Digital & Technology Advisory, Kane Stavens explore all things ‘Industry 4.0’, including the most pressing question; what does the latest industrial revolution mean for manufacturers, in and outside of the COVID-19 crisis; and how can Australian manufacturers adapt and survive in difficult conditions?
Covered in this episode:
- Defining Industry 4.0
- Specific issues facing Australian manufacturers in 2020
- An overview of increased cyber threats
- How well Australian manufacturers pivoted during the global pandemic
- How Australian manufacturers have or haven’t adopted new technology
- How manufacturers can get the most bang for buck in Industry 4.0
- Exploring the biggest cyber threats to manufacturers
- Breaking down the impacts of the Federal Government’s Modern Manufacturing Strategy
- Preventing value loss and unpacking the key risk indicators
- The future of free trade agreements
- Future forecasting; how to best prepare for the unknown.
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