Improved Business Practice for Western Sydney Manufacturers by:

• Providing a forum where manufacturing issues can be discussed with other Manufacturers and discuss innovative ways to improve business performance.
• Providing a forum where functional managers can come together to learn from each other and discuss issues and ideas that affect their respective areas. i.e. OH& S, lean manufacturing.
• Discussion of the latest innovation and technology for manufacturing.
• Forums to assist a greater understanding of government policy, especially that related to the environment and sustainability and implication at the local level.
• Site visits to manufacturing plants, to understand operational processes, and allows participants to learn from leaders in the field.
• Interactive web based discussion board – where participants ask question and give advice and exchange ideas. 

Skills Development through:

• Specialist topic groups i.e. Lean Manufacturing or OH&S discussion group.
• Learning from other world class manufacturers.
• A focus on environment, sustainability and improving green skills. 

Economic Development Outcomes for Western Sydney by:

• Doing business with other WS businesses, to improve returns to the region.
• Keeping business in Western Sydney (reduce leakage) by the possibility of joint contracts and generally together looking at supporting industry within Western Sydney.
• Stronger businesses, increased production, hence keeping jobs in Western Sydney.
• Being an organized cluster, the group will be able to develop new sessions that impact on manufacturing. i.e. skills of the future, talent programs, future issues.
• Being an effective voice for manufacturers in Western Sydney.
• Promotion of Western Sydney as a manufacturing centre and preferred place for investment.
• Increasing the focus on environmental and sustainable development business practice and its impact on Western Sydney.

Improved Business Outcomes for your business and industry:

• Improved efficiencies in operations, inc. reduced costs of inputs & growth in outputs.
• Sustainable businesses are able to remain competitive in the global setting.
• Increased employment and training outcomes for local employees
• Capital growth and financial returns to the region are sustained and growing.