Business Networking

A NEW BENCHMARK FOR NETWORKING
AND BEST PRACTICE SHARING IN
AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND INDUSTRY.
Upcoming Events and Calendars
A NEW BENCHMARK FOR NETWORKING
AND BEST PRACTICE SHARING IN
AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND INDUSTRY.
Upcoming Events and Calendars
A NEW BENCHMARK FOR NETWORKING
AND BEST PRACTICE SHARING IN
AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND INDUSTRY.
Upcoming Events and Calendars
A NEW BENCHMARK FOR NETWORKING
AND BEST PRACTICE SHARING IN
AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND INDUSTRY.
Upcoming Events and Calendars

Being globally competitive doesn’t just happen – it requires open, challenging minds to continually strive for excellence.

Our unique approach sets a new benchmark in business networking in Australia and New Zealand.

"I found that Dulux QLD were excellent hosts and were very open and honest about their journey, workplace/environment, operational practices, systems, culture and behaviours. This allowed me to obtain some learnings and quick wins that we hope to implement at our own business."

Brent Reid, Logistics Superintendent, Austube Mills

2017-03-14T11:41:27+00:00

Brent Reid, Logistics Superintendent, Austube Mills

I found that Dulux QLD were excellent hosts and were very open and honest about their journey, workplace/environment, operational practices, systems, culture and behaviours. This allowed me to obtain some learnings and quick wins that we hope to implement at our own business.

https://www.bestpracticenetwork.com.au/testimonials/brent-reid/

"The high level of empowerment and engagement was evident as soon as we began our plant tour at Gympie Laminex Group. Discussions with operators, supervisors and managers revealed a real sense of ownership and commitment to the visual management systems being implemented. It was an inspiring visit. I left with some great new ideas."

Ryan Shaw, Engineering Manager CSR PGH Bricks and Pavers

2016-07-01T11:46:25+00:00

Ryan Shaw, Engineering Manager CSR PGH Bricks and Pavers

The high level of empowerment and engagement was evident as soon as we began our plant tour at Gympie Laminex Group. Discussions with operators, supervisors and managers revealed a real sense of ownership and commitment to the visual management systems being implemented. It was an inspiring visit. I left with some great new ideas.

https://www.bestpracticenetwork.com.au/testimonials/ryan-shaw-2/

"Head currently exploding with ideas following my new involvement with BPN and Toyota visit."

Jon Hall, Operations Manager, CSR Monier Roofing

2016-02-19T14:21:12+00:00

Jon Hall, Operations Manager, CSR Monier Roofing

Head currently exploding with ideas following my new involvement with BPN and Toyota visit.

https://www.bestpracticenetwork.com.au/testimonials/jon-hall/

"We received lots of very useful suggestions that we can act on from the recent site visit we hosted at CSR Viridian. You couldn’t get much better free (high powered) consultants advice than a couple of dozen lean/operational excellence practitioners!"

Rick Terpstra CSR Way Manager

2015-06-30T16:42:12+00:00

Rick Terpstra CSR Way Manager

We received lots of very useful suggestions that we can act on from the recent site visit we hosted at CSR Viridian. You couldn’t get much better free (high powered) consultants advice than a couple of dozen lean/operational excellence practitioners!

https://www.bestpracticenetwork.com.au/testimonials/rick-terpstra/

"The 2017 OPEX National Summit has given me a renewed appetite to start developing some very clear/simple KPIs for my team to help engage and refocus their attention on what is important to ensure our growth and competitiveness in the industry. I left with a sense of optimism for the future of manufacturing in Australia."

Vanessa Lopez, Operations Supervisor, BlueScope

2017-02-24T10:29:34+00:00

Vanessa Lopez, Operations Supervisor, BlueScope

The 2017 OPEX National Summit has given me a renewed appetite to start developing some very clear/simple KPIs for my team to help engage and refocus their attention on what is important to ensure our growth and competitiveness in the industry. I left with a sense of optimism for the future of manufacturing in Australia.

https://www.bestpracticenetwork.com.au/testimonials/vanessa-lopez/

"I have never been on a site visit where participants have not seen or learnt something new that has been of value to them. I often hear some of our longest serving and most skilled associates comment, that they need to see different sites to properly challenge their thinking. As a host, it is terrific to have the input from a fresh set of eyes on a situation that we live everyday."

Will Day, Director Leica Biosystems

2015-06-12T10:21:55+00:00

Will Day, Director Leica Biosystems

I have never been on a site visit where participants have not seen or learnt something new that has been of value to them. I often hear some of our longest serving and most skilled associates comment, that they need to see different sites to properly challenge their thinking. As a host, it is terrific …

https://www.bestpracticenetwork.com.au/testimonials/will-day/

"Participating in a Best Practice Network event at ANCA was nothing like I expected. It's a great way to network and gather ideas on solving problems. Any Supply Chain professionals who are serious about improving their business should not pass up the opportunity to attend one of these events; I'll definitely attend again."

Sean Watt, Supply Chain Manager - Clayton - PPG

2016-10-14T16:20:03+00:00

Sean Watt, Supply Chain Manager - Clayton - PPG

Participating in a Best Practice Network event at ANCA was nothing like I expected. It’s a great way to network and gather ideas on solving problems. Any Supply Chain professionals who are serious about improving their business should not pass up the opportunity to attend one of these events; I’ll definitely attend again.

https://www.bestpracticenetwork.com.au/testimonials/sean-watt/

"The Best Practice Network is a great avenue to witness best practice from other companies which can really expand your mind, empower, motivate and give you great ideas and solutions when you go back to your own site."

Adrian Thomas - Lean Coordinator and Quality Champion, B&D Doors and Openers

2017-07-20T16:23:52+00:00

Adrian Thomas - Lean Coordinator and Quality Champion, B&D Doors and Openers

The Best Practice Network is a great avenue to witness best practice from other companies which can really expand your mind, empower, motivate and give you great ideas and solutions when you go back to your own site.

https://www.bestpracticenetwork.com.au/testimonials/adrian-thomas/

"With such a wide variety of industries at the get together, the different approaches to issues and experience each brought is invaluable. Can't wait to be involved in more site visits."

Megan Boulter, Office Manager, SCHÜTZ Australia Pty Ltd

2016-07-01T11:41:17+00:00

Megan Boulter, Office Manager, SCHÜTZ Australia Pty Ltd

With such a wide variety of industries at the get together, the different approaches to issues and experience each brought is invaluable. Can’t wait to be involved in more site visits.

https://www.bestpracticenetwork.com.au/testimonials/megan-boulter/

"Thank you for an excellent site visit. I personally took away a great deal from the discussions and being able to experience the LEAN concepts being utilised at Cimpress. I have seen so much that we can apply to our workplace, which is invaluable help in moving us forward."

Shannon Smith Ontex Plant Manager

2015-12-11T15:11:50+00:00

Shannon Smith Ontex Plant Manager

Thank you for an excellent site visit. I personally took away a great deal from the discussions and being able to experience the LEAN concepts being utilised at Cimpress. I have seen so much that we can apply to our workplace, which is invaluable help in moving us forward.

https://www.bestpracticenetwork.com.au/testimonials/shannon-smith/

"Each BPN event highlights practical ideas which can be applied to my own role. Thanks to the passionate team at PGH Bricks and Pavers - Oxley for hosting."

Gavin Wieland - Afternoon Shift Manager, mps Australia

2016-07-07T12:36:51+00:00

Gavin Wieland - Afternoon Shift Manager, mps Australia

Each BPN event highlights practical ideas which can be applied to my own role. Thanks to the passionate team at PGH Bricks and Pavers – Oxley for hosting.

https://www.bestpracticenetwork.com.au/testimonials/gavin-wieland/

"Networks like BPN are an invaluable opportunity for me to speak with like minded professionals to share experiences, challenges and successes stories. It's hard to not feel rejuvenated and enthusiastic, ready to look at the next step in the C.I. journey back at your own business."

Ben Cooksey, Continuous Improvement Manager, Sigma

2016-07-01T11:43:09+00:00

Ben Cooksey, Continuous Improvement Manager, Sigma

Networks like BPN are an invaluable opportunity for me to speak with like minded professionals to share experiences, challenges and successes stories. It’s hard to not feel rejuvenated and enthusiastic, ready to look at the next step in the C.I. journey back at your own business.

https://www.bestpracticenetwork.com.au/testimonials/ben-cooksey/

"The BPN OPEX National Summit was a really good opportunity for me to connect with other industry practitioners and share war stories (both good and bad) of implementing process improvement initiatives across the diverse manufacturing environments that we work in."

Joe Ovenden PPG Industries Lean Manager ANZ

2016-02-02T06:58:03+00:00

Joe Ovenden PPG Industries Lean Manager ANZ

The BPN OPEX National Summit was a really good opportunity for me to connect with other industry practitioners and share war stories (both good and bad) of implementing process improvement initiatives across the diverse manufacturing environments that we work in.

https://www.bestpracticenetwork.com.au/testimonials/joe-ovenden/

"What a privilege it was for us to have such great minds from the Best Practice Network industry leaders to focus their expertise on our business for a few short hours. A priceless opportunity!"

Mike, Rob, and Paul, Total Auto Recyclers

2017-04-07T10:37:22+00:00

Mike, Rob, and Paul, Total Auto Recyclers

What a privilege it was for us to have such great minds from the Best Practice Network industry leaders to focus their expertise on our business for a few short hours. A priceless opportunity!

https://www.bestpracticenetwork.com.au/testimonials/robert-third/

"The day was a great over view of a number of methodologies, their relative strengths and weaknesses, and how to apply them in various environments. We will definitely use the learning to improve our current process."

Adam Foote, Green's General Foods, Site Operations Manager

2016-02-29T09:31:05+00:00

Adam Foote, Green's General Foods, Site Operations Manager

The day was a great over view of a number of methodologies, their relative strengths and weaknesses, and how to apply them in various environments. We will definitely use the learning to improve our current process.

https://www.bestpracticenetwork.com.au/testimonials/adam-foote/

"In short, BPN site visits and professional presentations such as these beat all the books you can read."

Jeremy Jacobs Custom Bus Australia Chief Financial Officer

2015-10-14T12:32:15+00:00

Jeremy Jacobs Custom Bus Australia Chief Financial Officer

In short, BPN site visits and professional presentations such as these beat all the books you can read.

https://www.bestpracticenetwork.com.au/testimonials/jeremy-jacobs/

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