The Australian Furniture Association (AFA) and Australian Furniture Industry Stewardship Council (AFISC) are grateful to industry partners who recently participated in discovery phase interviews for the AFA Furniture Passport project. Independently directed by the AFA...

Those of us manufacturing product know well that the pace of change in the world of operations management never slows, and that monitoring the latest technological initiatives and changing market demands requires constant vigilance. A recent article from Manufacturing...

The Australian Furniture Association watched last night as America again voted Donald Trump into The White House. But how will this affect Australia? And the Furniture Industry?  When Donald Trump returns to the White House in 2025, his administration are likely to...

Black Friday and Cyber Monday Don’t Align with Circular Economy Goals of Australia’s Furniture Industry. As Black Friday and Cyber Monday (BFCM) approach, our inboxes fill with sales promotions and retailers across Australia prepare for one of the year's busiest...

A recent study by Monash University is on point for Australian Furniture Association Members to consider.  The Australian based survey aligns with a local economic backdrop - making it directly relevant to Australian businesses. The study found that 46% of shoppers...

We understand how challenging it can be to get your sales team and product catalogues in front of architects and specifiers. That’s why, in June, the Australian Furniture Association (AFA) took a major step to open the door for AFA Members to showcase their brands and...

Spring has Sprung, and it's a great time to get excited about everything blooming in your gardens and in your business! Just as we prepare our gardens for a new season, it’s the perfect opportunity to dig into your financials, turn over and fertilise your systems,...

The Australian Furniture Association warns Australian businesses of the increasing vulnerability to cyber-attacks and online scams – they're happening more frequently and resulting in higher financial losses. In fact, cyber-attacks have a long-term impact and can also...

This week the Australian Furniture Association and the Multi-Industry Collaboration Group (MICG), made up of the Victorian Automotive Chamber of Commerce, Boating Industry Association of Victoria, Caravanning Industry Association of Victoria, and Specialised Textiles...