Manufacturing Benchmark Program QLD

The Manufacturing Benchmark Program assists manufacturers in comparing their businesses against national and global standards to provide a 'grade' (or benchmark) for their business. This process evaluates a business’s sustainability practices compared to others in the industry, providing a reliable measure for performance and improvement. Benchmarking can help businesses to: understand their environmental footprint identify actions to reduce their footprint compare themselves against industry best practices develop action plans for operational efficiencies and potential cost savings identify potential value-add opportunities by tapping into new markets or remaining relevant in existing markets. The Department will subsidise 50% of the manufacturing benchmark cost performed by an authorised supplier. To qualify for the program, manufacturing business must: be registered for goods and services tax (GST) and hold an active Australian business number (ABN) maintain a manufacturing enterprise in Queensland with at least 5 full-time equivalent employees and conduct the majority of manufacturing activities within the state not be tax-exempt or undergoing insolvency or facing criminal prosecution. Find out more about your eligibility and how to apply. Learn how to apply Phone: 13 74 68 Email: advanced.manufacturing@rdmw.qld.gov.au What you get: Access to subsidised benchmarking. Apply at any time. Source: business.gov.au, © Commonwealth of Australia, licensed under CC BY 3.0 AU.

QLD manufacturing businesses.