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It’s Rarely Just One Spark: Why Complex Problems Need Structured Analysis
When an accident happens, it’s tempting to pin the blame on the most visible trigger — the “spark” that set ...
IPA Blog: The Pulse of Australian Industry
Team Charters: Your Secret Accountability Weapon
Let’s be honest—accountability can be a bit of a buzzkill word. It often gets tangled up with ...
Near Misses Aren’t Lucky Breaks — They’re Warnings
Every industry has them: those close calls where disaster was narrowly avoided. The machine shuts down just ...
Case Study: How Enviroline Cut Costs by 75% in 1 Year with Focus Industrial
About Enviroline Enviroline is a laser cutting specialist based in St Marys, NSW, focusing primarily on ...
Problem-Solving Is a Team Sport
Most plant problems don’t live in silos — but too often, the investigation does. Maintenance thinks it’s ...
From Push to Pull: The Shift That Transforms Your Inventory
Most inventory systems are built backwards.
Practical Ways to Lead Through Change
Change is essential for growth. Yet, even the most well-intentioned and well-planned initiatives often meet ...
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What Makes a Great Problem Solver? (Hint: It’s Not Just Technical Skills)
In industrial environments, it’s easy to assume that the best problem solvers are the ones with the most ...
Corporate Identity: Discover The Power Of Purpose
Deloitte recently released a Global Marketing Trends report aimed at guiding C-suite leadership teams in ...
When Fixes Fail: Why Some Problems Keep Coming Back
It starts with a familiar scene: A machine fails. A production target is missed. Someone is sent to patch it. ...
The Shift Back To Human Centric Marketing
Brands are returning to Human Centric Marketing in order to differentiate and re-engage with their audience. ...
Energy Prices Set To Increase AGAIN
From July 1, 2025, members in Queensland, New South Wales, and South Australia, and August 1, 2025, for those ...
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Australia’s Manufacturing Employment Market: Trends, Challenges & Opportunities in 2025 and Beyond
Australia’s manufacturing industry is entering a new era. One defined by technological advancement, ...
Innovation: Is It Inventing Something Novel Or Utilising Tools To Solve Problems?
What is innovation? Is it inventing something novel, or is it coming up with smart solutions based on the ...
Forge Roadshow Brisbane: Where Innovation Meets Real Connection
Where Innovation Meets Real Connection The Forge Roadshow 2025 ignited in Brisbane with energy that was ...
For the record: Solar PPA versus lease-to-own
The decision about how to finance your solar power system depends on your particular financial goals, ...
5 Signs It’s Time to Upgrade Your Problem-Solving Skills
Every organization faces problems, but when those problems keep recurring, it’s a clear sign that something ...
From Quick Fixes to Lasting Impact: Rethinking How We Solve Problems
In industries like power generation, mining, and manufacturing, challenges are inevitable. Equipment breaks ...
Forge Ahead: How Partnerships Are Shaping the Business Success of 2025
Are you leveraging the partnerships that will define your success in 2025? Events like Forge Summit 2024 have ...
How to get better at forecasting
The challenge for budget owners is being able to predict financial results with confidence. “We are going to ...
