Join SEMMA at our upcoming free information breakfast to learn about the important factors affecting ROI on commercial solar PV systems. This session is aimed at manufacturers who are both tenants and owner-occupiers interested in reducing their energy costs and learning tips to maximise your ROI. Other speakers include the Sustainable Australia Fund covering financing…

Join us for this free breakfast seminar to get an understanding of how Industry 4.0 and Smart Manufacturing can help businesses of all sizes improve operational efficiency, productivity and quality. This seminar will cut through the hype and help you understand how you can realize some of the benefits that the big guys and your…

With the pandemic now taking hold, our businesses will never be the same. How will your business adapt?   SEMMA Member, Bruce Pearce from Veality is an advisor in the use of new immersive technologies. He is offering a free one-hour webinar session to talk through how new technologies could help you adapt in these challenging times…

Overview: In this session, Dr Floyd Gomes will provide an overview of what Coronavirus measures businesses should have in place now and into the future to minimise its impact on your staff’s health and productivity.  There will be ample opportunity to ask any questions of an expert GP working on the COVID-19 front line. Example…

We invite you to join us at the online event to explore how manufacturers can build resilient, cost competitive, sustainable and future-ready organisations. Now, more than ever, Australian manufacturers should be thinking about their businesses in a new way: how can business model innovation and leadership, enabled by digital technologies change the way in which…

Join this free webinar with Anitech Consulting where participants will learn to manage working from home arrangements for their employees. Working from home arrangements bring their own unique challenges. They can impact both our physical and mental health, which can lead to significant human and financial costs. It’s also important to begin planning for employees returning to…

Been considering solar and renewables? Take advantage of the recently announced stimulus packages! Given the economic downturn experienced widely across the manufacturing sector, Kuga Electrical is hosting a webinar to highlight how organisations can improve their cash flow. Webinar Agenda: Free LED upgrades while your office is closed. Save 75% on lighting bills Finance companies are offering…

Now, more than ever, Australian manufacturers should be thinking about their businesses in a new way: how can I improve and transform my business, using digital technologies and business model innovation, to change the way I can create, deliver and capture value, be more resilient, cost competitive and future-ready? A great value proposition is at…

In response to high numbers of workplace casualties in Australia, Victoria is introducing the Workplace Safety Legislation Amendment (Industrial Manslaughter and Other Matters) Bill 2019 (Vic). These new workplace manslaughter laws are set to come into effect by 1st July 2020. Penalties under the new regime are the toughest in Australian history, attracting fines of up to $16.5 million for companies,…

Businesses are invited to participate in this virtual industry forum in partnership with Chisholm Online, Chisholm Skills & Jobs Centre and the Victorian State Government’s Working for Victoria initiative. This interactive forum has been designed to help your business navigate the supports and services available during the COVID-19 crisis.   We are interested in receiving your feedback and encourage you…

Now more than ever, many manufacturers can benefit from the available cost-saving measures from government. SEMMA Member Kuga Electrical are hosting a free information webinar to help manufacturers understand the free upgrades and COVID-19 stimulus options which can assist your business. LED Upgrades - A description of what fittings can be replaced completely FREE of charge…

During difficult times, a simple conversation can make a difference, even save a life. This is a complimentary workshop is based on the Let’sTALK program that enables leaders and staff to have the capability and the con?dence to use the “TALK” strategies to initiate conversations, that can support their fellow team members, their families and friends, including themselves,…

Is your claim compliant? This free webinar will provide some background on this valuable program and how it can benefit the manufacturing sector. Director of FB Rice R&D Tax Consulting, Kate Mahady, will share her insights on the latest guidance and compliance hot spots from AusIndustry and the ATO. What you will take away from…

Now, more than ever, Australian manufacturers should be thinking about their businesses in a new way: how can I improve and transform my business, using digital technologies and business model innovation, to change the way I can create, deliver and capture value, be more resilient, cost competitive and future-ready? A great value proposition is at…

Relevance/benefit to Attendees: 1. Learn about current innovations in manufacturing 2. Opportunity to take part in future of revitalising Australia’s manufacturing industry 3. Access Swinburne’s Research and Development capabilities     The emergence of COVID-19 and its disruptive effect on all parts of the manufacturing supply chain, has demonstrated in unprecedented ways the need for…

SEMMA has partnered with LUP Global to deliver this webinar exclusively for the benefit of manufacturers. As many manufacturers are SMEs, they are best positioned to benefit from transforming their asset life-cycle. Key benefits of this free webinar include: How SMEs with limited capex can save on machinery/equipment Maximising the value and life of your…

SME manufacturers are best positioned to benefit from transforming their asset life-cycle. SEMMA has partnered with LUP Global to deliver this webinar exclusively for the benefit of manufacturers. Key benefits of this free webinar include: How SMEs with limited capex can save on machinery/equipment Maximising the value and life of your existing assets Alternatives to…

WEBINAR DETAILS Date:     Fri 21 August 2020 Time:     1:00pm - 3:00pm Place:    Online Webinar via Zoom Cost:      FREE This innoVative TALKS session is based on sustaining a Continuous Improvement (CI) culture by understanding the drivers of human behavior. This includes how our leader’s individual character and language can play an important part in…

Metallic Additive Manufacturing technology has progressed significantly over the last two decades. It is considered among one of a set of disruptive technologies of this century. It is slowly gaining traction and use in industry as the benefits of implementing the technology become more apparent. But, over the last five years, how widely implemented and…

Join this free webinar where local health professionals speak on the challenge of maintaining worker health during this unique time. This is an essential webinar for employers and management.   Delivered by SEMMA Member Atticus Health, with speakers Dr Floyd Gomes and Physiotherapist David Ronan.

An increasing number of businesses questioning how they can effectively manage their employees with compliance and business objectives in mind.   Senior and middle level management will benefit from our insights in the following areas: Attendance: Maintaining Integrity of Personal Leave Working From Home: Remote Check-ins COVID Testing: Employee compliance with government directions & restrictions Post COVID Scenarios: Revised…

Protect the information security of your business in both the digital and physical environment   Join this free informative webinar to learn about some important measures to protect your business’ information security in both digital and physical environment. Featuring key insights on: How even the smallest incident can cause significant disruption to an organisation’s ability…

Among the many challenges and opportunities facing manufacturers today, a key consideration is whether their current workforce has the talent, competency, and capacity to meet the future evolving commercial environment. This webinar highlights employment trends and preferences, the competition for talent and the importance of aligning Business and Human Capital strategy.   Topics covered in…

Fuelling innovation in manufacturing to navigate in uncertainty and to spur growth. “Without an innovation strategy, different parts of an organization can easily wind up pursuing conflicting priorities – even if there’s a clear business strategy.” - Gary P. Pisano, Harvard Business Review   You will get to learn about each element of the framework…

Attend this free webinar designed to help inform businesses on how to accelerate their uptake of renewable energy through Solar PPAs.   ABOUT EVENT: Solar Power Purchase Agreements (Solar PPAs) enable manufacturers with medium to high average daily energy load to adopt renewable energy at rates lower than what they pay the grid. BENEFITS OF…

This manufacturing webinar focuses on four different human-centred dimensions of Industry 4.0: Mindset, Work, Learning, and Creating Value by discussing the following topics/insights case studies new research about Australian workplaces the importance of a culture of collaboration how to lead The Centre for the New Workforce (a leading voice on the future of work), in…

This webinar will explore the benefits of Digital Twins through examples and case studies, to learn how manufacturing enterprises are implementing the technology to create business value. Simply put, a digital twin is a virtual copy, digital replica, of a physical product, process or system. Utilising data from the actual physical environment extends the capabilities…

In a follow-up to the Business Model Innovation for Industry 4.0 webcast, the Swinburne University Advanced Manufacturing Industry 4.0 Hub will explore Value Proposition Design more deeply using a series of frameworks that helps address customer goals, benefits, or pains points with your product/service offerings. A great value proposition is at the heart of every…

Explore a better way of creating value for your business and your customers and take a step in your digital transformation journey by joining us in the futuremap® workshop. The event will demystify how Industry 4.0 digital technologies, business model innovation and leadership enable change for business. The futuremap® workshop will help to generate a…

How the R&D Tax Incentive can benefit you Presented by Kate Mahady, Director of FB Rice R&D Tax Consulting   In advance of the 30 April R&D Tax Incentive deadline, Kate Mahady will discuss recent cases through the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT). She will share her insights on the latest guidance and compliance hot spots…

Join this special information webinar to learn about the SEMMA Buying Group's upcoming steel & aluminium tender. If you are a SEMMA manufacturer who purchases metal materials for production, you won't want to miss this. Hosted by SEMMA and our partners Peter Cook and David Benady from Fulcrum Procurement.   ABOUT THE TENDER The tender will cover…

This webinar focuses on four different human-centred dimensions of Industry 4.0: Mindset, Work, Learning, and Creating Value by discussing the following topics/insights case studies new research about Australian workplaces the importance of a culture of collaboration how to lead The Centre for the New Workforce (a leading voice on the future of work), in partnership…

The topics covered in this webinar include:  1. How to decrease WorkCover premiums 2. Malingers - what can be done? 3. What have we learned about Workplace Health and Safety from the COVID pandemic?  4. The annual flu vaccine - should you offer it?  5. A word on mental health claims Delivered by SEMMA Member Atticus…

The topics covered in this webinar include:  1. How to decrease WorkCover premiums 2. Malingers – what can be done? 3. What have we learned about Workplace Health and Safety from the COVID pandemic? 4. The annual flu vaccine – should you offer it? 5. A word on mental health claims To join the meeting, click here!…

This webinar will be detailing how recruitment has changed over the past couple of years. Job ads aren't as effective as they used to be so many organisations are turning to their professional networks to find the right candidate for their available positions.   Join this webinar for strategies on: - How to reach the…

The Workshop is based on understanding the future state through “Hoshin Kanri” strategy deployment to ensure goal alignment and to understand the types of resistance to change that need to be managed to achieve success. While CI is very much in vogue as an operational excellence mindset, more than 50% of organisations that start on…

A good business strategy alone used to be enough to compete. Now, overcoming complexity is what ultimately sets one apart from its competitors; a trend which will only become more prevalent in the coming years. For an organisation to succeed, inventory strategies must align with the overall corporate vision of the organisation. As such, it’s…

Lean management and practices have existed for decades. Essentially, Lean provides a mindset, toolkit, and a way of working using human resources to continuously identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce waste in processes. Similarly, various digital technologies have been around for decades. For example, robotics, digital twins, artificial intelligence, additive manufacturing, and the internet.…

SEMMA (South East Melbourne Manufacturers Alliance) are proud to partner with HALT Australia (Hope Assistance Local Tradies) to host a special online event for leaders in manufacturing. Hear from the HALT team to learn how they can provide your employees with the tools to start having conversations about mental health, raise awareness of mental health…

Are you involved in the food/agriculture sector and want to learn more about the circular economy? Monash Business School, in partnership with SEMMA, invites you to join an industry-specific webinar to help you start your journey. This series will help you learn more about: What the circular economy is, and its importance to your industry Experiences and…

Are you involved in the food/agriculture, textile, general manufacturing or plastics sectors, and want to learn more about the circular economy? Monash Business School, in partnership with SEMMA, invites you to join an idustry-specific webinar to help you start your journey. This series will help you learn more about: What the circular economy is, and its importance…

The session is designed for manufacturers engaged in metal fabrication who are seeking to improve their welding quality. During the event, you’ll learn about the quality market, the benefits of an optimised welding system and how it can help you recover profit while enabling you to enter markets where quality standards are a requirement, such as defence.