About ICN

About Industry Capability Network

ICN is a national network of independent industry consultancies, which are managed by industry and sponsored by state governments, to achieve beneficial outcomes for local industry (Australian and NZ) and the local economy.ICN provides a unique range of services to project proponents and local suppliers, from 24 offices throughout Australia , and from one office in New Zealand .

ICN NSW utilises the resources of the national ICN network to achieve optimum results for its clients.

What we do

For Project Proponents, ICN saves time and money in supply chain development.This helps project proponents to efficiently locate the resources (goods and services) that they need to deliver their projects, and also enables competitive local suppliers to be considered for goods and services that might otherwise need to be sourced from overseas.

This can achieve:

• reduced whole of life costs
• reduced lead times
• reduced communication & administration costs
• timely backup.

Project Proponents can enquire about the assistance available from ICN by clicking on `contact us’ on the above menu and contacting one of our head office consultants, or one of our regional office consultants.

For Local Suppliers, ICN can introduce them to local and overseas project opportunities that they might otherwise be unaware of, and facilitate access to global supply chains, joint ventures and licensing opportunities.Suppliers can make themselves available for such opportunities by registering with ICN.Click on ‘Supplier Registration’ on the above menu to register your company’s capability.

How we operate

ICN acts upon client requirements by consulting with industry at large to locate local producers capable of satisfying the client’s requirements.

The following flow chart outlines the main steps in using ICN in this process.

ICN Flowchart.pdf

Our Services

ICN NSW SERVICES INCLUDE:

• Australian Industry Participation Plan Development
• Secondment of consultants to Major Projects
• Supply chain option enquiries
• Local sourcing enquiries for project proponents
• Registration of the capabilities of Australian and New Zealand producers
• Local sourcing of components and services for product development
• Enhanced Project By Law Services
• Tariff Concession Enquiries
• Overseas Project Facilitation

The value of our service

ICN services save clients time and money.

ICN services provide project propoents with support from over 80 industry specialists located throughout Australia and NZ who have detailed knowledge of local industry and are supported by a data base of 40,000 manufacturers and service providers.

ICN can provide details of producers with capabilities and capacities to enhance the client’s supply chain performance, saving time and money.

By involving ICN at the early stages of projects, proponents and managers can gain the following benefits:

• optimal supply chain options
• superior through life support
• competitive pricing
• reduced lead times
• reduced compliance costs.

Our Clients

A complete list of ICN’s clients nationwide would resemble the Yellow Pages. The following list details some of the better-known organisations that ICN has assisted since being established in 1984.

ADI, Arnotts, Alcoa, Aker Kvaerner, Alstom, ABB, AIG, ANSTO, ASI, ACI, Abigroup, AusIndustry, Austrade, BAE, BHP, BHP Billition, Bilfinger Berger Services, Bluescope Steel, Bechtel, Babcock, Baulderstone Hornibrook, Bovis Lend Lease, Boeing, Bombardier, CSIRO, Richard Crookes Constructions, Clough, Downer, SMS Demag, DMO, DBT, Energy Australia, Electrolux, General Electric, HPM, Hellmann, Hatch, Hydro Aluminium, INVAP, ION Automotive, John Holland, Kellog Brown & Root, Krupp, Leighton, Lockheed Martin, Mirvac, Multiplex, Monsanto, MAN, Mitsubishi, Olympic Coordination Authority, Optus, Origin Energy, Rio Tinto, RailCorp, Shell, Sankey, Schenker, Siemens, Santos, Tenix, Thiess, Transfield, UNHCR, Westinghouse.

Our Achievements

NATIONAL

Since formation in 1984 ICN has:

• achieved $13.3 billion+ in contracts for ANZ producers
• created over 183,000+ jobs in Australia

NSW IN 2009-2010

• $473 million in import replacements
• created 4,730 jobs

ICN Capabilities by industry sectors

A number of major Australian industry sectors have benefited from ICN’s extensive knowledge and experience in sourcing local capability in technology, equipment and services.
In July 2009, the Australian Government announced $19.1 million in funding to boost Australian industry participation. As part of this announcement, Industry Capability Network (ICN) received extra funding for the appointment of National Sector Managers... more

Our customs services

TARIFF CONCESSION AND ENHANCED PROJECT BY-LAW APPLICATIONS

ICN acts as a "Prescribed Organisation" under the Customs Act to determine whether "substitutable goods" subject to a Tariff Concession application are manufactured in Australia. ICN can also assist to verify if "equivalent goods" the subject of an Enhanced Project By-Law application are manufactured in Australia.

For further information click on `Tariff Registration’ or contact Peter Webster, at ICN (NSW) email: pwebster@icnnsw.org.au
phone: 02 9927 3100, fax: 02 8920 1856

Our NSW Regional Offices

For the purpose of servicing industry’s needs in regional NSW, regional offices have been established in Coffs Harbour, Newcastle, Orange, Wollongong, Wagga Wagga, Albury and Goullburn.

Click on `Contact Us’ on the above menu for contact details of regional offices.

Frequently asked questions

• What Is ICN?ICN is a supply chain development and business relationship consultancy.
• What Does ICN Do? ICN offers independent supply chain advice for projects. ICN identifies suitable suppliers for projects.
• What Can ICN Offer?ICN offers the names of competitive local suppliers for project requirements, which will save time and money.
• How Does ICN Do This? ICN has more than 80 consultants across Australia & NZ, including regional areas, with intimate knowledge of the capabilities of most local companies. This knowledge is supported by a very comprehensive database. ICN know who can do what in industry.
• Is ICN Part Of Government?No. ICN is an independent, impartial, industry advisory service. ICN is a non-profit organisation.
• Why Should Local Companies Be Considered?Local suppliers can offer significant benefit in costs, delivery times, through life support, local technical support, freedom from foreign exchange risks, and adherence to local standards.

Defence Industry Capability Statement

ICN recognises that the Australian defence industries are undergoing substantial transformations that will have immediate impact on human and capital resources, and impact upon the local economy. ICN is committed to provide supply chain support to defence projects throughout Australia from its national network of offices, and has the experience, the resources, and the skills to save time and money for its clients in the development of their project supply chains. Your nearest ICN office is always available for assistance in developing your local supply chain and enlisting the support of local industry.