by Admin | Feb 26, 2014 | Custom Manufacturing, News, Product Sourcing
Reinvent or die Australian onshore manufacturing is in decline. It’s not just Toyota, Holden and Ford. Electrolux, Simplot, Caterpillar and Alcoa have also announced job cuts in the last six months. Media reports talk about the end of an industry. Even the...
by Admin | Feb 20, 2014 | Chinese Business Culture, Custom Manufacturing, News, Product Sourcing
“Made in China” You hear it and see it everywhere. It’s even got its own Wikipedia page. But what image does it conjure up? Cheap, low quality goods produced by hand in sweat shops. It’s a common perception for ‘Made in China’...
by Admin | Jan 29, 2014 | Custom Manufacturing, Import and Logistics, News
This ‘Rapid Packing Container’ video posted on Youtube has gone viral and even made it to the online news section of Manufacturer’s Monthly. But will this device really replace the humble cardboard box? According to its inventors, the Rapid Packing...
by Admin | Dec 17, 2013 | Chinese Business Culture, Custom Manufacturing, News, Product Sourcing
Glaxo SmithKline’s recent recall of Childrens’ Panadol Baby Drops has got the Hornet crew thinking about quality control even more than usual. As even the best of us make mistakes, we can all benefit from refresher quality control lessons once in a while!...
by Admin | Nov 12, 2013 | Custom Manufacturing, News, Product Sourcing
Tuesday 12 November is the official launch date of Taylors’ The Visionary Cabernet Sauvignon Vintage 2009. Hornet sourced the bespoke packaging, which was designed to match the quality and luxury of the wine itself and has been featured internationally. The...
by Admin | Nov 7, 2013 | Custom Manufacturing, News
October PMI up to 50.9, showing continued slow growth The Index summarises responses from hundreds of manufacturers about factors including output, new orders, work backlog, employment and input costs. Any number over 50 indicates growth. Points of interest include:...
