Most Australian manufacturers are still at Industry 3.0. John Broadbent explains why — and what leadership and data readiness actually look like.

In this episode, John Broadbent, automation and digital transformation expert and Adjunct Professor at the University of Tasmania, returns to give a clear-eyed assessment of where Australian manufacturing sits on the Industry 4.0 maturity curve. We cover:

- Why so many manufacturers are still stuck at Industry 3.0 and what's holding them back

- What leadership really needs to do before investing in automation technology

- How to build data readiness as the foundation for smarter, connected operations

- Success stories from companies that have made the jump — and what they did differently

- Why the conversation needs to shift from shiny tech to continuous improvement and long-term strategy

Whether you're a plant manager, operations leader, or business owner ready to take the next step, this episode gives you a grounded roadmap for manufacturing transformation.

Show notes and links for this episode: https://www.manufacturingtech.au/episode/59-why-most-manufacturers-are-still-stuck-at-industry-3-0-and-what-to-do-about-it-with-john-broadbent-cemat-2025-preview/