<p>Packaging company Amcor is among several manufacturers considering social media to boost productivity. Photo: CARLA GOTTGENS</p><p>Australian manufacturers are turning to social media to boost productivity and compete in an industry that continues to face economic challenges.</p><p>The past decade's pressures on Australia's manufacturers have resulted in iconic manufacturers such as Rosella closing their doors and a decrease of 0.8 per cent in manufacturers' contribution to GDP.</p><p>Now, firms such as packaging maker Pact Group are, among other IT-based endeavours, embracing social media in the form of business-tailored tools to improve their fortunes.</p><p><a href="http://www.smh.com.au/it-pro/business-it/social-media-tools-boost-the-bottom-line-20130318-2gb27.html">Keep reading...</a></p>