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Technology is key to building resilience and addressing the supply chain challenges of 2022
Supply Chain

Technology is key to building resilience and addressing the supply chain challenges of 2022

2022 will bring continued supply chain challenges as the global health crisis persists. Rising costs and labour shortages are causing uncertainty worldwide.

By Cas Brentjens • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Dec 2021
Strengthening supply chain resilience amid VUCA
Semiconductors

Strengthening supply chain resilience amid VUCA

Australian manufacturers continue to suffer from shortages, hindering their recovery as a potential third wave of the pandemic looms.

By Vipin Gopal • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Nov 2021
Only 4 in 10 shoppers completely trust retailers to fulfill orders as promised
Customer Relationship Management

Only 4 in 10 shoppers completely trust retailers to fulfill orders as promised

Trust gap between shoppers and retailers revealed in new survey by Zebra Technologies. Only 38% of shoppers have complete trust in retailers.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Nov 2021
Skills and materials shortages causing delays, increasing costs for data centres
Hyperscale

Skills and materials shortages causing delays, increasing costs for data centres

The challenge for the industry is how to deliver investment against a backdrop of rising material and labour costs as well as a critical decarbonisation agenda.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd Oct 2021
4 ways cloud ERP helps organisations build resilience and agility
Fintech

4 ways cloud ERP helps organisations build resilience and agility

More than a third of Australian businesses expect to struggle financially, but cloud ERP can help businesses weather the storm and succeed long-term.

By Jason Toshack • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Sep 2020
GlobalData: Supply chains and the digital revolution
Robotics

GlobalData: Supply chains and the digital revolution

Companies are leveraging digital technologies in the supply chain to create new disruptive product offerings, services and business models.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Aug 2020
Global smartphone production to fall 30% due to COVID-19 pandemic
Supply Chain

Global smartphone production to fall 30% due to COVID-19 pandemic

COVID-19 disrupts global smartphone manufacturing, leading to a 30% production drop. ABI Research highlights supply chain chaos and stalled 5G growth.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2020

Stories from Other Regions

Labour Shortage stories

Latest lockdown puts ongoing strain on construction
Construction

Latest lockdown puts ongoing strain on construction

Construction firms in Auckland face a 57% drop in jobs created as lockdowns, border closures and supply shocks squeeze margins.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 27th Sep 2021
Poor immigration policies detrimental to construction sector
Construction

Poor immigration policies detrimental to construction sector

Recruitment bottlenecks and border rules are threatening delivery of New Zealand's NZ$10.1 billion infrastructure pipeline.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Aug 2021
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is CodeHQ?
Software Development

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is CodeHQ?

In this interview, CodeHQ chief marketing officer Ben Rose explains the key services of the company and the reasoning behind its recent rebranding.

By Nick Forrester • 1 min read • Wed, 28th Jul 2021
What is pushing up house construction costs?
Housing

What is pushing up house construction costs?

Busy sites, labour shortages and timber scarcities are pushing New Zealand house build costs higher, with CoreLogic flagging more rises ahead.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Sun, 16th May 2021
Construction worker shortages addressed in new project
Human Capital Management

Construction worker shortages addressed in new project

A new research push aims to boost retention and widen recruitment as skills gaps threaten construction capacity in New Zealand.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Thu, 13th May 2021
Examining the housing market ahead of big changes
Real estate

Examining the housing market ahead of big changes

Investor demand is set to ease as tax changes and tighter lending curbs threaten to cool the market, though prices are still rising fast.

By Michael Curreen • 8 min read • Fri, 2nd Apr 2021
Eight trends shaping construction materials
Supply Chain

Eight trends shaping construction materials

Sustainability, modular builds and antimicrobial coatings are expected to reshape the sector as pandemic-era demand and supply shifts persist.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Mar 2021
The future of our infrastructure workforce
Robotics

The future of our infrastructure workforce

Rising retirements and digital skills gaps could push up infrastructure costs and slow delivery unless firms train workers in data and robotics.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Feb 2021
21 predictions for 2021
Supply Chain

21 predictions for 2021

Low rates, fiscal stimulus and reopening borders should support New Zealand property values in 2021, though office and retail risks remain.

By Michael Curreen • 7 min read • Thu, 14th Jan 2021
Why Digital Twins are taking the construction industry by storm
Smart Cities

Why Digital Twins are taking the construction industry by storm

Construction firms could cut costs and delays by using digital replicas to spot failures, test designs and improve sustainability before build-out.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Fri, 25th Sep 2020
New Zealand Construction Sector Training Programme
Human Capital Management

New Zealand Construction Sector Training Programme

An acute skills shortage is threatening New Zealand construction growth, prompting RICS to train workers amid forecasts of 50,000 more staff needed.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Dec 2019