How do industry networks and business clusters add value and incentive to businesses wanting to enter a new supply chain? Do industry clusters provide value to a regulated and structured supply chain and help to strengthen it? What do businesses gain by engaging with industry clusters?

In this episode James ask these questions of Tim Owen, the Chair of Hunter Defence in Newcastle NSW. They discuss the complexity and enormity of the Defence Industry supply chain in Australia and the reasons for the high expectations on suppliers.

They discuss the many traditional opportunities in the sector, the emerging new opportunities, the expectations on suppliers, and the process Hunter Defence uses to assist local businesses to navigate it all.

Tim speaks passionately of his belief that the Defence supply chain suits small to medium sized businesses, and he provides a realistic and honest view of the future.

Listen in to hear two good friends enjoy a unique Australian supply chain in an engaging, informative and surprisingly positive discussion.