Australian Industry Group Podcasts

Welcome to a very special episode. Our guest is Ann Ackerson, the global head of procurement for BAE Systems. For those who don’t know, BAE Systems is a high-tech global defence Prime Contractor. It provides some of the world’s most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions. With a workforce of over 93,000 people in 40 countries the company develops, manufactures, and supp...

In this episode, the three amigos catch up on the events of the past months and the emerging issues in the transitioning economy. In a typically wide ranging conversation, several issues are addressed including: • Recent federal government policies and announcements and what it means for business. • Some thoughts on nuclear energy in Australia. ( it’s complex) • The pathway to Net Zero and what it...

Sam Matandos is the thoughtful and forthright CEO of Sydney-based precision engineering company Moxon Industries. Under Sam’s guidance during challenging time, Moxon Industries has continued to expand in the rail, civil and defence supply chains. Sam and Moxon are experienced and successful suppliers to demanding structured supply chains. Sam says the growth and the success is due to its hard-foug...

In this episode we talk Operational Excellence. Our host , James Scotland says: “What if I told you there are ways to improve your operational performance, reduce your costs, improve your quality and increase your bottom line while also improving your major buyer relationships? Impossible? Today’s guest - Tim McLean, the founder of TXM Lean Solutions- knows how. In just 20 years Tim and his partne...

It’s been a busy month of big announcement for Australia’s transitioning economy. In this episode, the three amigos unpack the announcements, and question what it means for Australian businesses. • What international opportunities in the transitioning economy are emerging for Australian businesses, especially in the infrastructure build? What can we learn from the trailblazers in this area? • What...

In just a few short years, Nicola Lane has built an impressive reputation as a supply chain manager, leader, and advocate for sustainable supply chains. In this episode of Supply Circles, Host James Scotland chats with Nicola to learn of her short and impressive career to date and her views of the future. - Her urban, regional, overseas and now national roles and what she learnt. - The lessons for...

In conversation with host James Scotland, Sarah provides a clear-eyed and clearly-explained analysis of the opportunities, challenges and imperatives for Australian businesses in accessing the roll out of the newly announced AUKUS submarine deal. Among a myriad of gold nuggets of insights in an hour-long conversation, Sarah and James discuss this week’s AUKUS deal from the perspective of business....

Australia’s transition to the post-carbon era will require many changes to the way we as a nation live and work. One issue is ‘electric and other vehicles’: The transition will require a change to the way we think about our mobility options. And this change will create many new business models, new revenue streams, and exciting new opportunities for many Australian businesses. In this episode, Jam...

Nestle has set ambitious targets for decarbonising its entire global supply chain. It’s a tough challenge – The supply chain is long and complex and includes everything from agriculture to manufacturing to warehousing to distribution to the end-user and much more. And its not just the supply chain: Nestle itself is enormous with over 339,00 employees, 442 factories in 86 countries and a world-wide...

In this episode, James Scotland chats with Tim Walmsley to find out how to use Industry trade shows to build successful sales pipelines. Tim shares insights on how to prepare for trade shows and how to convert interest into sales.

What On Earth - Episode 20 - The Annual Salad Bowl Of Crunchy Transition Issues by Australian Industry Group

Insights into emerging Manufacturing & Defence Supply Chains; with Michael Sharpe by Australian Industry Group

Significant Workplace Relations Issues - January 2023 by Australian Industry Group

Entrepreneurs, supply chains and the transition to Net Zero, with Paul Hodgson by Australian Industry Group

The Key To Building Resilient Supply Chains Is Active Risk Management With Ian Rogers by Australian Industry Group

What On Earth - Episode 19 - Energy prices, hydrogen as a mobile energy source by Australian Industry Group

Innovation and Female Leadership in Australia’s Food Industry, with Angeline Achariya by Australian Industry Group

Transport corridors, now and in the future, with Michael Kilgariff, CEO Roads Australia by Australian Industry Group

What On Earth - Episode 18 - The Challenge Of The Critical Minerals And Other by Australian Industry Group

Global Climate meetings and your business, with Tennant Reed, Dir. Climate Change & Energy, Ai Group by Australian Industry Group

Small business in a Big industry: Life as an SME supplier, with Tracey Lovelace by Australian Industry Group

What On Earth - Episode 17 - Understanding The Recent News Stories And Announcements by Australian Industry Group

Global Container Shipping, and other great world mysteries with Jonathan Kempe by Australian Industry Group

Leadership in the new digital workplace with Dr Hema Wadhwa by Australian Industry Group

Significant Workplace Relations Issues - September 2022 by Australian Industry Group