Queensland Manufacturing Minister Glenn Butcher has launched a new portal, developed by the Queensland Government in conjunction with Manufacturing Skills Queensland, that will bolster opportunities for Queensland manufacturers by helping them find major projects and connect with other businesses in a supply chain.
The portal, called Supply Queensland, will improve supply chain collaboration and provide a platform for manufacturers to build business connections and support workforce development for Queensland manufacturers.
It is available for Queensland-based manufacturers and will allow them to identify possible supply chain partners or major projects and connect with other local manufacturers to explore partnerships.
AI will power the portal to help match Queensland manufacturers with potential tender opportunities and will also match companies who may be offering a particular skilled workforce.
The portal is now live following the launch at the Manufacturing Parliamentary Showcase as part of Manufacturing Month.
“This helps link our local manufacturers with upcoming projects and seize the opportunities here in Queensland,” Butcher said.
“We are inviting all Queensland manufacturers to register on the portal and begin exploring the potential opportunities. The Government is committed to ensuring local businesses benefit from the many projects and opportunities happening now and on the horizon in Queensland and this portal is vital to that.
“We know that manufacturers need to be front and centre to supply into major projects to support opportunities such as Queensland’s energy transformation – this is why we have invested more than $240 million in supporting manufacturers across the state.
“This allows us to work closely with our manufacturing industry to tailor our approach to training, and to build the pipeline for the future of manufacturing in Queensland.”
Manufacturing Skills Queensland CEO, Rebecca Andrews, said one of the key benefits offered by the Supply Queensland portal was the ability to showcase capabilities as a manufacturer – increasing the potential to supply to major contractors, government agencies or partner with other manufacturers.
“Information from the portal will also help MSQ direct investment through our Annual Training Plan to strengthen supply chains and support training, skills and workforce development for the sector,” she said.
“To build a sustainably skilled workforce for a future-proofed manufacturing industry, we need to invest in the right tools to support industry. This portal is here to connect and support the manufacturing industry with the skills, opportunities and information to build a thriving manufacturing sector in Queensland.”
Further Information
- The portal has been developed for manufacturers by the Queensland Government and Manufacturing Skills Queensland and is powered by BenchOn.
- To register for the portal, manufacturers are encouraged to visit the MSQ website for more information.