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Transport & Logistics
Be part of Project i-TRACE to transform the Australian rail sector
Danny Broad, Chief Executive Officer of the Australasian Railway Association (ARA), writes about the ARA’s collaboration with GS1 Australia to standardise how materials are identified to eliminate the current challenge of managing efficient maintenance, repair and overhaul processes. The landscape in which our rail industry operates today is large and complex, causing challenges with cost,…
11 Sep 2018, by Informa InsightsEducation
How universities are implementing TEQSA’s standards
It has been almost two years since the revised Higher Education Standards (HES) Framework was introduced to the Australian higher education sector. Since then, Director of TEQSA’s Assurance Group, Dr. Michael Tomlinson, has been doing the rounds – engaging with institutions and monitoring the sector’s uptake of the new standards. Ahead of the University Governance…
7 Sep 2018, by Informa InsightsBusiness | Leadership & Communication
Game-Storming – “Play to get ideas”
Game storming can lead to serious business results: I used game storming in an energy company to bring people to work together and remove communication barriers. Teaming is great and with the right simulation I managed to draw engagements and participation from all levels in meetings and discussions. The biggest problem is not playing the…
6 Sep 2018, by Informa InsightsBusiness | Leadership & Communication
Are you a Disruptor?
Be a disruptor and not be disrupted: Disruptive innovators are constantly creating new values and additional improvements after the repeated iterations of its product or service. So, how has your company been affected by disruptive innovation? According to business thought leaders, executives must be aware of disruptive innovation so as to anticipate innovations that could…
6 Sep 2018, by Informa InsightsBusiness | Leadership & Communication
Why you think the way you do?
Different preferences in solving problems: We as individuals or groups are often called upon to solve challenges, make decisions and think creatively. Are you or your group required to do the following? Build innovative teams Increase collaboration and communication Develop leaders Train thinking and creativity skills Coach executives, entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs If the answer is…
6 Sep 2018, by Informa InsightsEducation | Infrastructure | Planning & Design
How vertical schools are affecting children’s health and development
Fatter, sicker, sadder. It’s a phrase planning and design expert, Dr. Tony Matthews, doesn’t particularly like, but one which quite accurately captures the way modern, urban environments are impacting our children’s health and wellbeing. “Just a few decades ago, the air was cleaner, the streets were safer and children were able to enjoy a more…
6 Sep 2018, by Amy SarcevicDefence & Security
Arming Defence procurers for the national infrastructure boom
Australia’s record construction boom means that Defence procurers will need to fight harder and smarter than ever before to attract a competitive pool of bidders for future infrastructure projects. “This is an intense period of acceleration, most notably in the Defence, Transport and Energy sectors”, says Brendan Lyon of KPMG ahead of the ADM Defence Estate…
5 Sep 2018, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics | Uncategorised
Cyber security train control – lessons learned
From station, to track-side, to train, the IoT (internet of things) revolution is fast gaining momentum within rail. Applications such as smart ticketing, predictive maintenance, and real-time visibility are enabling a host of benefits, including improved passenger mobility, increased ridership and reduced operational expenditure. However, with all the excitement that connected infrastructure brings to the…
4 Sep 2018, by Amy SarcevicOccupational Health & Safety
7 things you should know about reach truck training
First published in Forkliftaction.com News: Safety First column. Nick Welch is Senior Technical Development Executive for RTITB, the largest forklift training accrediting body in the UK and Ireland, recognised by the HSE, HSA and HSENI. Although specific training is required for reach truck operators, in some operations, the particular risks and challenges of reach trucks…
31 Aug 2018, by Informa InsightsOccupational Health & Safety
Skin Protection – What’s the Biggest Mistake You are Making?
Sun screen, hat, shade. We probably think we are being skin smart when we covered these three in the heat of summer. Well, that’s just part of story. Being skin smart is about understanding your environment and protecting yourself accordingly; and looking after your skin on a regular basis by visiting a skin specialist to…
31 Aug 2018, by Informa InsightsInforma Connect Australia is the nation's leading event organiser. Our events comprise of large scale exhibitions, industry conferences and highly specialised corporate training.
