Books & Papers

Blakemore Consulting has written two books both of which are recommended reading at Australian Universities and Colleges. These titles are now available by direct order for only AU$30.00 plus postage & handling. Details available via e-mail - masc@blakemore.com.au OR john@blakemore.com.au

Quality Habits of Best Business Practice. 1995.
This book is about the conclusions that can be drawn from over 100 successful creative change programs applying the rules of the best companies - "The Quality Habits". Covering actual case studies of selected major corporations, you will find this book fascinating in content and rewarding to study. This book is currently being translated into Mandarin.

Quality Habits

The Quality Solution. 1989
Critically acclaimed by reviewers, this book uncovers the secrets of "Total Quality Management". This is a philosophy aimed at continuous improvement in productivity, quality and employee harmony. Essential reading for every level of management today.

Papers Available for Download

John Blakemore of Blakemore Consulting has written an extensive number of papers on many business management related topics, some of which may be freely downloaded as PDF files simply by clicking on the linked headings below. All we ask is that you send an email to us at masc@blakemore.com.au as a matter of courtesy.

New Engineer Journal
Servicing Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering & Engineering Societies. March 2008
Letter to The SMH July 2007
Regarding "Its New Ideas not old ones that we need" article.
Letter to The Sydney Morning Herald - Our Medical Fraternity
Published Monday 3rd March 2008
Letter to The Editor Re RBA and Interest Rates
Published in “The Australian” August 1 2008
New Engineer Journal - March 2008
Contains the article titled "Innovation and R&D Needed to Create a Viable Flexible Manufacturing Industry" by Dr John Blakemore
Review of National Innovation System
A submission to Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research
Innovation and Export the Secret to Growth in Manufacturing
Searching for Solutions in Japan - November 2007 (6Mb. PDF)
ManSA Seminar - 26/11/07
Latest Japanese Advances in Lean Manufacturing
Dr John Blakemore will present findings on his latest trip to some of the World’s best Manufacturing Companies.
New Engineer Newsletter - October 2007
published by ManSA ( www.mansa.org.au )
New Directions for Australia’s Manufacturing Industry - October 2007
A paper dealing with the continuous decline in the manufacturing industry in Australia
Manufacturing in Focus R&D Presentation - July 2007
A Powerpoint presentation
Expertise submission to Productivity Centres
2007 CV John Blakemore
Japan Trip - November 2006
Tour of Honda, Toyota, Panasonic, Kawai, Mazda, and Canon, manufacturing in Japan
Australia’s Manufacturing Future in a Global Market (600Kb. PPT)
Dr John Blakemore
Introduction to to Kaizen, Kyosei and Obeya (2.7Mb. PPT)
How to be Creative, Innovative, Fast & Flexible
Policy Ideas Rural and Regional Australia (102Kb.)
2 Day Workshop
Manufacturing Transcript
House of Representatives, 29th August 2006
A New Bus Model for Global Economy - Dr John Blakemore
To compete in the global marketplace the new rules of business need to be understood
models need to be substantially modified.
Manufacturing’s Future in a Global Marketplace. - Dr John Blakemore
An article submitted to Manufacturers Monthly.
Industry Statement Submission - Dr John Blakemore
A submission regarding Manufacturing and the Australian Economy
Photovoltaics in Australia - Dr Muriel Watts
A presentation regarding Photovoltaic Technology, Markets and Performance
A Submission to Parliament - Manufacturing in Australia (82Kb.)
Global Digital Manufacturing ( 89Kb)
Please note that this is a DRAFT and comments are welcome before it is published.
Australia’s Manufacturing Future in a Global Marketplace (760Kb)
R&D and Australia's Future (200Kb Powerpoint)
Creating a Competitive Advantage Part 1 (268Kb)
Creating a Competitive Advantage Part 2 (308Kb)
Creative Innovative Company Program Report 4 (144Kb)
Lean Systems Thinking (80Kb)
Future Innovation Strategies (470Kb)
Technology Business Opportunity Creation (350Kb)
Innovation in Supply Chain Management Pt1 (24Kb)
Innovation in Supply Chain Management Pt2 (31Kb)

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