Author: Ray Keefe
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Software Estimation
Estimating Software Development This is actually a huge topic so I am just going to touch on some high level points. What prompted me to start writing on this topic is a recent conversation with a client and a cartoon I came across at Gizmodo about what happens when your Boss Estimates Software. The…
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National Manufacturing Week 2014
National Manufacturing Week Each year during National Manufacturing Week we have the opportunity to celebrate and explore Australian Manufacturing. It alternates between Sydney and Melbourne and in 2014 it is being held in Sydney from May 13-16 at the Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park. From the messages in the press recently, you would think…
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Manufacturing a City
How to build a city I went to the Industry Capability Network (ICN) event looking at the project to Rebuild Christchurch after the devastating earthquakes 3 years ago. This was also supported by the Dandenong Council and the South East Melbourne Manufacturing Alliance (SEMMA). I hadn’t realised what an event it was. 70% of the…
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Endeavour Awards 2014
Manufacturing Monthly Awards The Manufacturing Monthly Endeavour Awards are held each year to celebrate excellence in Australian Manufacturing. The winners are announced at a gala dinner the first evening of National Manufacturing Week. Endeavour Award Categories The categories are: Technology Application of the Year Environmental Solution of the Year Safety Scheme of the…
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Automotive Manufacturing
Automotive Manufacturing in Australia Automotive Manufacturing in Australia has had a proud and vibrant history. Initially it was our distance from the rest of the world that meant we made most of the goods used in Australia right here. It wasn’t until 1965 that the creation of raw value through agriculture or manufacturing fell to…