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Australia's shortage of diesel additive Adblue is serious, but we can stop it going critical

Written by Flavio Macau, Associate Dean Teaching & Learning, Edith Cowan University

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Australia is going through another supply chain crisis. Stocks of AdBlue, an exhaust fluid used in newer diesel cars and trucks to reduce pollution, is getting dangerously low.

The culprit is a shortage of synthesised urea, an ingredient which local AdBlue makers import mostly from Russia and China. It has uses from plywood to...

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Popeyes battle shows how big businesses protect their trademarks – even when they have no plans to come to NZ
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Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana
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Perth Shines Brightly as Property Hotspot Amid Western Australia's Economic Boom
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Labor and Coalition proposals side by side
To start with each side offers a "lamington" (Low and Middle Income Tax offset), then the differences get serious. Shutterstock/Grattan InstituteThe two major parties have kicked off the election…
Ultimate Guide to Saving Money and Time When Buying Wheel & Tyre Packages Online
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Specific Examples of Decreased Productivity Caused by Poor Employee Scheduling
Effective employee scheduling is crucial for operational efficiency and productivity in any organization. However, many companies still struggle with optimizing their staff scheduling. Poor scheduling practices can have severe consequences, including…

Australian customers shop sustainably when it comes to E-Commerce

New research commissioned by FedEx Express, one of the world's largest express transportation companies, shows that Australian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that embraced e-commerce during the COVID pandemic are underest...

What is UGC & CGC and why your business needs to embrace this digital strategy

In the dynamic realm of the digital landscape, trends come and go at a rapid pace. The rise of TikTok as a highly popular social media platform, accompanied by the growing demand for continuous video content, has had a huge in...

Make process improvement part of corporate DNA

Efficient processes form a vital part of all organisations, yet it can be easy to forget the full impact they have on everything from staff morale to customer satisfaction. It’s something that becomes clear when you consi...

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