Partners
QMI Solutions partners with many like-minded organisation that are all dedicated to improving the global competitiveness of business and industry. They are:
Enterprise Connect
The Australian Government committed $250 million over five years for the Enterprise Connect initiative. The initiative provides SMEs with access to new ideas, knowledge and technologies, to enable businesses to become more innovative, efficient and competitive and to lift productivity across Australian industry. Enterprise Connect has established manufacturing centres in each state and in Queensland and QMI Solutions partners with Enterprise Connect for the delivery of its services in Queensland.
The Australian Industry Group (Ai Group)
The Ai Group is a peak industry association representing the interests of more than 60,000 businesses in an expanding range of sectors including; manufacturing, engineering, construction, automotive, food, transport, information technology, telecommunications, call centres, labour hire, printing, defence, mining equipment and supplies, airlines, and other industries. The Ai Group represents businesses that employ more than 1 million people and QMI Solutions partners with the Ai Group to bring international expertise and know-how to its members.
Skills Queensland
Skills Queensland is an industry-led statutory body, established to strengthen Queensland’s economic base by providing a skilled workforce that meets the current and future needs of industry and the community. Skills Queensland builds on the Queensland Government’s commitment to work in partnership with industry, training providers, unions, universities and the community to create one of the most flexible, modern and innovative training systems in Australia. QMI Solutions partners with Skills Queensland to build and enhance the skills of the Queensland manufacturing sector.
Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ)
CSQ is committed to assisting the Queensland building and construction industry by providing industry-wide help with training, upskilling and funding. It is a central point of contact for the Queensland building and construction industry for career seekers just starting out, workers keen to upskill and employers building a skilled workforce. QMI Solutions partners with CSQ to improve productivity for the construction sector.
Fraunhofer IAO
Fraunhofer IAO has a deep conviction that business success in a globalised arena is contingent on an ability to profitably leverage new high-tech potentials. In order to optimally exploit these opportunities, companies must be capable of developing and implementing customer and employee-oriented technologies faster than their competitors. QMI Solutions partners with Fraunhofer IAO to diffuse international technology and expertise locally.
Comparisons International
Comparison International is a benchmarking consultancy based in the UK. With offices in the United States and Australia, Comparison’s benchmarking tools are used globally in industries across the board. Its PROBE methodology for benchmarking supports business development and growth by improving performance through the transfer of “Best Practices.” PROBE tools are utilised by governments, industry specific organisations, research collaborations, individual firms and global institutions. QMI Solutions partners with Comparisons International to deliver its suite of benchmark tools and identify areas for improvement for local businesses.
Impact Washington
A non-profit organisation that strengthens Washington manufacturers to make them more globally competitive. With our manufacturing experts and our network of industry resources, we provide the change that makes the difference between surviving and thriving. QMI Solutions partners with Impact Washington to diffuse international technology and expertise locally.
Competitive Capabilities International (CCI)
CCI is a global operations excellence management company that drives sustainable bottom line results for its clients by building world class capability and best practices. Its footprint spans more than 65 countries, with over 1000 operations across the globe using TRACC, an Integrative Improvement System (iiS). QMI Solutions partners with CCI to use their tools to increase the productivity of local businesses.