Media Release: New supply chain portal to boost manufacturers’ opportunities

• Miles Government has launched a new portal to help manufacturers connect with major projects and other manufacturers in the supply chain
• AI-powered portal will match manufacturers with relevant opportunities based on their products and workforce capabilities
• The portal, free for suppliers to register, will also support the identification of training, skills and workforce gaps to target investment for manufacturers

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.

The portal 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 by Minister Butcher at the Manufacturing Parliamentary Showcase as part of Manufacturing Month.

Quotes attributable to Manufacturing Skills Queensland CEO, Rebecca Andrews:

“One of the key benefits offered by the Supply Queensland portal is the ability to showcase your 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.

“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, businesses are encouraged to visit the Supply Queensland webpage for more information.

View the original media release here.