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August 2015 Newsletter From the Chairman CILT (Australia) – Odyssey or Oddity? I recently attended a most enlightening and stimulating event – “Chris Hadfield: A Spaceman’s View of the Planet” - a 2+ hour journey with Chris wherein he tells of his life, from boyhood to spaceman at the International Space Station. The trigger for Chris’ interest in becoming an astronaut was the Apollo 11 spaceflight that landed the first humans on the Moon on July 20, 1969. Neil Armstrong became the first to step onto the lunar surface on July 21 – then Buzz Aldrin. The third member of the mission, Michael Collins, piloted the command spacecraft alone in lunar orbit until Armstrong and Aldrin returned to it. Just nine days before Apollo 11 landed on the moon a song written and performed by David Bowie was released - “Space Oddity”. The song is about the launch of Major Tom, a fictional astronaut. It alludes to the film “2001: A Space Odyssey”. So what has this to do with Chris Hadfield the Canadian Astronaut? In 2013, he performed the song “Space Oddity” while aboard the International Space Station – thereby creating the first music video shot in space. Now back to the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) in Australia. What is the relevance of Chris Hadfield (Canadian Astronaut) - and of ‘space’ odyssey and oddity? To me these are the key messages: space-travel is inherently about logistics and transport – at its complex extreme – an industry that is forever subjected to productivity improvement - as should all logistics and transport industries – this is what CILT (Australia) is primarily about there is a strong theme of international co-operation in Chris Hadfield’s story – a Canadian working closely with others (primarily from the United States of America and Russia) to make an international space-station a reality – international co-operation is a feature of CILT (Australia) as an active member of the CILT International ‘family’ Chris Hadfield realised his career ambition through consciously working at his professional development (over many years) – and this what CILT (Australia) seeks to do for all of our Members – encouraging and enabling realisation of professional potential It is important to share and celebrate the significant stories of our transport and logistics industries – achievements at an industry and personal level – such as space-exploration and the contributions of Chris Hadfield and his ilk – the CILT (Australia) Events Programs and Awards for Excellence seek to do so. Finally, what of odyssey and oddity? Amongst various definitions: odyssey is an intellectual or spiritual wandering or quest; and oddity is something unique, unusual, or unconventional. Is not CILT (Australia) and indeed CILT International both an odyssey and an oddity? Your views? Dr Neville Binning FCILT(Life) National Chairman CILT Australia
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Are you achieving Excellence in Transport or Logistics? Annual Awards for Excellence 2015 Awards for Excellence – 2015 Categories Young Professional of the Year (Sponsored by APS Group) This award recognises the significant achievements and contribution of a young professional to their organisation and the broader transport and logistics industry. [Find out more]
Excellence in Moving Freight (Sponsored by Mack Trucks) The award recognises an organisation that shows outstanding achievement in the management of freight. [Find out more]
Excellence in Moving People This award recognises an organisation that shows outstanding achievement in the transport of passengers by air, rail, road or water. [Find out more]
Safety This award recognises an organisation that has demonstrated a practical and exceptional commitment to excellence in safety in Australian Passenger, Freight and Defence Transport or Logistics. [Find out more]
Excellence in Professional Development
KEY DATES Nomination Deadline Friday 25 September 2015 Completed Entries can be submitted: ONLINE: www.cilta.com.au/pagenomination-form-2015 BY EMAIL: admin@cilta.com.au Finalists Confirmed By Email Friday 2nd October 2015 Awards Announcement
This award recognises an organisation that has demonstrated an exceptional commitment to the development of its employees. [Find out more]
Excellence in Government Innovation (sponsored by Zebra) This award recognises a Government Department (Federal or State) that has demonstrated outstanding achievement in Logistics and Transport Innovation. [Find out more]
Excellence in Transport Policy, Planning and Implementation (Sponsored by NetSuite)
This award recognises an organisation that shows outstanding achievement in Transport Policy, Planning and Implementation. [Find out more]
Who do you think deserves recognition for Excellence? For more details on Criteria and Nomination Visit: https://www.cilta.com.au/page-annual-awards-2015 Awards Partners:
Saturday 7 November Doomben Racecourse 12.00 – 6.00pm in conjunction with the local Race Day Queries and Advice Hanna Lucas admin@cilta.com.au 0459 363 271 Official Media Partner
Zebra Technologies Australia Pty Limited Building 5, Level 1 530-540 Springvale Road Glen Waverley VIC 3150
CILT Welcomes Zebra Technologies as a Gold Corporate Partner Zebra Technologies and the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) have announced a collaboration to share information and promote innovation in the transport and logistics sector. As a global provider of next-generation supply chain and logistics mobile solutions, Zebra is excited about the opportunity to make its expertise in Enterprise Asset Intelligence solutions available to CILTA members. With the transport & logistics solutions offered by Zebra Technologies, CILTA members will have access to industry knowledge, consumer insights and mobile technology solutions to help them build experiences that will connect them with drivers, simplify operations and respond to customer demand. David Arkles, General Manager of Zebra Technologies ANZ said, “Transport and logistics are essential components to productivity. Enterprise Asset Intelligence and the use of mobile technology are paving the way for better quality business intelligence. With specialised technology designed for each logistical category, Transport and Logistics companies can rapidly respond to customer demand, inventory turnover and regulatory requirements.� By deploying next generation innovative technology, CILT Members can: 1) Connect with Drivers – anytime, anywhere - Proactively maintain the high performance of the entire fleet - Track driver performance - Manage rising fuel and component costs - Ensure regulatory compliance 2) Simplify operations - Instantly track shipment contents - Direct drivers to the next best dock - Reduce idling and wait times - Improve turnaround times 3) Respond to customer demand - Offer better customer engagement and manage demand in real-time - Offer top-line wireless infrastructure and security - Provide drivers with wireless communications that is fast, reliable, secure and always connected; - Better track all communication assets and devices, with improved monitoring and diagnoses
www.zebra.com/possibilities
HERE IS YOUR LINE-UP FOR CILT INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION 2015 We are pleased to announce our line-up of high-profile industry experts for International Convention 2015. The line-up consists of: • Eng Mahmood Al Bastaki, CEO, Dubai Trade • Mark Millar, Industry Expert, Writer, Presenter and Lecturer, • Professor Chris Kissling, Academic, Consultant and Writer, Chair, CILT New Zealand Awards Commmittee • Dr John Webb, Head, School of Logistics and Maritime Studies, Bahrain Polytechnic Mr Al Bastaki will be presenting: An insight into the Gulf logistics market. Leading Dubai Trade FZE to become the innovative trade and supply chain e-hub of the world, Mahmood Al Bastaki is an expert in e-commerce solutions and has played a major role in the advancement of e-business in the region. Mark will be exploring: How regional logistics hubs empower global supply chains. Mark is an internationally known industry expert with an unrivalled understanding of the supply chain sector. Professor Chris Kissling and Dr John Webb will together: Shed light on transport network performance. Chris has a vast knowledge of the industry and was the Foundation Professor of Transport Studies, at Lincoln University. He introduced the first undergraduate degree in New Zealand specialising in logistics and transport. John has worked on a number of projects during his time at Bahrain Polytechnic including the development of logistics and maritime education in Bahrain and the general organisation of seaports. Also speaking at this year’s convention are Kimble Winter, Global CEO of Logistics Executive Group and Emma Ross, Consultant, Crimson & Co who will address the Young Professionals conference. Dr Dorothy Chan, Deputy Director (Administration and Resources) The University of Hong Kong, School of Professional and Continuing Education and Immediate Past President CILT, will be speaking at the Women in Logistics and Transport (WiLAT) conference. The theme of this year’s CILT International Convention is Stronger Together: Global Strategies for Success in Logistics and Transport. Make sure you join us from 13th – 16th September, at Jumeirah Creekside Hotel, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The Institute is pleased to announce that it has arranged a CILT delegate rate with a selection of local hotels if you wish to book your own accommodation.
For further details about the CILT International Convention 2015 and to book, visit: http://www.ciltinternational.org/convention2015
Introducing… CILT Australia’s Professional Development Website for Transport and Logistics Professionals
www.ciltapd.com.au Our Professional Development Directory is now online! CILT Australia has developed a dedicated Professional Development website to help you find courses to fulfil your Professional development requirements. Compiled of CILTA Accredited Programs, Certified Qualifications and Recognised Short Courses from educational providers across Australia, the PD Directory offers a growing range of courses invaluable to the ambitious transport or logistics professional. All courses listed on the PD website have been assessed against CILT’s international standards and address the CILT International Key Knowledge Areas (KKA), providing members with certainty of quality and relevance to their workplaces and careers. This website is your one stop shop for Professional Development in Transport and Logistics! Missing the courses you really want? – complete our PD survey to let us know your requirements. https://www.cilta.com.au/page-pd-directory-survey For more inforation or to have your T&L Courses listed on the PD website Contact: Wendy Hillman, PD Coordinator education@cilta.com.au
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UPCOMING SECTION EVENTS www.cilta.com.au/page-events
VIC Section
Public Transport - Improving the Customer Experience - Striking a balance Date: Monday, 17 Aug 2015 5.00 - 7.00pm Join the VIC Passenger Transport Committee at our upcoming Public Transport Debate with Top Executives of our Public Transport Services, with Moderator, Professor Graham Currie, Monash University. For more details and to register: https://www.cilta.com.au/event-vic-public-transpor
QLD Section
QR Rail Traffic Driver Training Centre Site Visit Date: Wednesday, 19 Aug 2015 5.30pm - 7.00pm CILTA and Queensland Rail extends an invitation for you to attend the QR Rail Traffic Driver Training Centre, housing 36 state-of-the-art Desktop Simulators. At this event, we will encourage you to step into the shoes of a trainee driver. Test your situational awareness, concentration and train management skills in realistic train driving simulation, and experience the greater rail network from the perspective of a trainee driver. For more details and to register: https://www.cilta.com.au/event-qld-qr-rail-traffic-driver-training-centre-site-visit
ACT Section
Canberra’s Light Rail Journey Date: Wednesday, 02 Sept 2015 12.00 – 1.30pm We are delighted to welcome the Project Director of Capital Metro to speak on a most important topic for the ACT’s transport and urban future. Please join us for this lunchtime seminar. For more details and to register: https://www.cilta.com.au/event-act-canberras-light-rail-journey
VIC Section
Logistics Conversation Date: Thursday, 03 Sept 2015 5.30pm - 8.30pm This year’s Logistics Conversation event will discuss the role and future requirements for intermodal transport systems in Australia, and how this important role will support the changing needs of the Australian Logistics Business Community and the Australian Economy. Come along to listen and learn from Academics, Industry professionals and business representatives from the Victorian Business Community. The format of the evening includes; presentations, discussions and networking opportunities with your peers and fellow logisticians. For more details and to register: https://www.cilta.com.au/event-vic-logistics-conversation
In Memory of Charles Louis Fouvy CMILT 25.9.1928 - 17.6.2015 Louis was born in Melbourne in 1928 and attended Box Hill High School and Melbourne Grammar School before going on to study for a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering at Melbourne University. After graduating he started work at the M&MTB ( the Tramways Board), where he worked for much of his life. He became interested in the engineering of concrete and acoustics, as well as deepening his passion for public transport. In the 1960s he was seconded to work at the Melbourne metropolitan transportation study. In 1973 he went to San Francisco, where he attended the University of California at Berkeley, completing a Master of Science with a thesis about public transportation. It was in San Francisco where , experiencing the oil crisis in the US, that he became interested in ecology and turned his attention to energy efficient public transport. After retirement, Louis continued pursuing his passions by devising a public transport plan for Melbourne that would give a network of of energy and time efficient transportation, servicing all areas of Melbourne. He gave papers and attended many conferences talking about his plan. He is survived by his three children and seven grandchildren.
In Memory of Dr Ron Fitch OBE, PhD, ME, FIEAust., CPEng., FCILT (Life) 8.6.1910 – 20.7.2015 Ron Fitch was born nine years after the Federation of Australia, at a time when the only means of transport between Western Australia and the east coast was by sea. Although West Australian, he was by a strange circumstance born in Victoria. He recalled waving a Union Jack flag at age seven upon the opening of the EastWest railway. His father, four uncles, three cousins and a brother-in-law all worked for major government railways in Australia. He was raised in Western Australia. He was a champion athlete, gymnast and Australian Rules footballer as a teenager, and also won a Coombe Scholarship to Hale School, Perth. In 1927, he was admitted to the University of Western Australia (after University Council permission to enrol under the minimum age) to study under a West Australian Government Railways engineering cadetship. He became President of the Engineers’ Club, and graduated B.Eng. in 1932. During this time, he played for Subiaco League Football Club. He graduated during the Great Depression, and found himself living under canvas and working in remote areas in charge of large railway construction projects. Many of those projects are in productive use to this day. He later described this as one of his most satisfying life experiences because of the spirit of the working men. While travelling, he was surprised to find a beautiful and accomplished young woman in the small town of Williams. After a courtship partly by remote correspondence, he married Doreen, who became his dearly-loved wife for over sixty years. She was later to be described by one of his colleagues as a “dedicated railwayman’.
He spent time working in Kalgoorlie as an Assistant Engineer and for thirteen years thereafter in regional West Australia. During World War Two his attempts to enlist in the AIF were unsuccessful because he was required to act as a railway district engineer in Kalgoorlie to maintain the logistic links between east and west coasts. He returned to Perth as engineer in charge of design work for Western Australian rail gauge standardisation. In 1949, he gained his degree of Master of Engineering from the University of Western Australia. That year, he relocated to Port Augusta in South Australia as Chief Civil Engineer in the Commonwealth Railways, with responsibilities in the Trans-Australian Railway, the Central Australian Railway and the Northern Australian Railway. He was a member of the Royal Commission into the proposed standard gauge rail line from Port Augusta to Leigh Creek in 1951 and 1952. He resigned in 1954 to join the South Australian Railways, rising to the position of Deputy Commissioner and later Railways Commissioner from 1966 to 1973. At that time, the South Australian Railways was the state’s largest employer and included the state’s prestigious Islington engineering workshops. During his tenure, the standard gauge project from Port Pirie to Broken Hill was completed. One of his major interests was in rail standardisation to facilitate transport across Australia. Federal Government backing for this was achieved, but a federal election and change of government prevented its implementation. The opportunity was lost. After ill-informed political decisions with which he disagreed, he retired in 1973. He then travelled widely, and also used his work experiences to write two books while nursing his wife at home until her death. The third book “Australian Railwayman” was written at the age of ninety-three, after her death. These books were well received by rail enthusiasts and historians, and included stories of floods, washaways, and derailments. His descriptions of railway construction using manual labour and large numbers of Clydesdale horses for excavation works detail heroic pioneering rail construction methods. These experiences fostered his respect for the fellowship of railway workers and for their life and work under harsh conditions. He described himself as a railwayman first and an engineer second. At the age of ninety-two, he received a PhD from the University of New South Wales, qualifying him at that time for entry into the Guinness Book of World Records as the oldest person to so graduate. He was a life member of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame of the South Australian Division of Engineers Australia, was honoured by the National Railway Museum in having a main display pavilion named after him, and was Life Patron of the S.A. Retired Railway Employees Association. Prior to his death, he was the oldest member of Engineers Australia with continuous membership for over eighty-two years. He was also the oldest living West Australian league ex-footballer and ex-district cricketer. He is survived by three children, seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He was widely loved, admired and respected both for his professional achievements and for his personal qualities. His was a life well-lived.
Mentoring – Why wouldn’t you? CILTA Seeks Mentor... Mentoring is a powerful personal development and empowerment tool. It is a very effective way of helping people to progress in their careers. CILT Australia engages business professionals in a mentoring program that promotes excellence, develops leadership, and strongly supports career development while building capability in the T&L industry. Nike coined the phrase - Just do it !. - I wish I had this available to me all those years ago. I feel I am very fortunate in being able to offer some small assistance towards another person’s development in a relaxed and casual atmosphere. Equally I am also privileged in being developed by the mentee as well, it’s a two way street, and to see the mentee grow & develop as a person is wonderful - Just do it ...............it’s another facet of lifelong learning .....Vic Gado FCILT
Please consider imparting your invaluable industry knowledge Time Investment: 6 months (with suggested meetings 1-2 per month) CILTA is currently seeking a Mentor for an individual who is relocating to Melbourne and about to transition from Defence to the Private Sector. Desired Area of Expertise in T&L of Mentor: Senior Manager - State/National level in Logistic and/or Supply Chain Operations Management. Areas of Development: Specific guidance on commercial logistics operations management and/or future employment within a large scale 3PL. Expectations: Seek particular guidance in terms of CV preparation, commercial employment expectations of a supply chain manager, access to professional networks and guidance on transitioning from defence to the private sector. Academic Interests / Career Interests: Transportation of oversize and complicated loads, Network planning, application of LEAN and best practice, use of cold chain, distribution via Air, Land, Sea and Rail and international distribution. Does your extensive list of experience cover many of the above points? Would you like to take this opportunity to impart some of your invaluable knowledge? If yes, please contact CILTA National office on admin@cilta.com.au to find out more about this individual and our Mentoring Program, please include your bio or resume in your reply. This program runs for approx 6 months and is a one on one matched relationship based on desired areas of expertise and location.
For information on how the Mentoring Relationship will work please visit: https://www.cilta.com.au/uploads/ciltadocs/mMentoring Program/4c2092683d2be9e10122d289ff9d2f31.pdf Interested in being a Mentor or Mentee – contact Hanna at National Office admin@cilta.com.au The reason I wanted a mentor was to have someone to discuss and map out my career development or direction. My Mentor has been excellent to use as a sound board for thoughts, and has offered professional and common sense advice on this topic. You cannot put a price on learning from an experienced individual and there is nothing like learning from someone else's mistakes. Geoff McQueen CMILT I engaged in the mentorship program in 2011, which I believe saved me from exiting the industry. The best thing about the mentor/mentee relationship is the perspective that you can offer each other – especially if you work in different sectors of the industry. Elliot Price CMILT
Continuous Improvement Sector Committee Meeting 1 – Friday 31st July
How is Continuous Improvement (CI) applied to logistics? Thank you to all those CILTA members that were able to join us for our first CI Sector Committee Meeting. Discussions in this initial meeting defined CI, talked about how CI was and should be measured and examples were given of various projects within which members had been involved. It was a great overview meeting and we look forward to future meetings where will discuss more specifically certain areas of CI and look to provide a sounding board for members to discuss the use of CI within their organisations and projects. What is CI? Various tools, methodologies, and approaches to CI. Established such as, Lean (identification and removal of waste) Six Sigma (reducing variability), tailored internal programs. Focus and importance is on the improvement culture and adding value from the customers perspective. Stabilising processes to ensure they are in control and capable of meeting customer needs. Improvement projects for step change and business as usual improvement activities. Increased expectations whilst minimising risk – workplace safety. Examples: adoption of technology, sharing, treating internal departments as customers Move towards technology and sharing. Is CI in logistics a journey or a destination? CI is a transformation cultural journey, not a destination. How is CI in logistics measured? Is CI being measured? Does it need to be? Examples include, visual management, balanced score cards, lean maturity models. Some are measuring internally (self assessment) others are using external resources. There can be differences between internal measures and external measures, burden of proof. Measures can be inbuilt in KPI’s and CSF. Lead indicators v lag indicators, Reactive, Pro-active, historical trends v non conventional data, outside thinking in. Can culture be measured? how? examples include organisational survey’s? Examples of CI/logistics projects and outcomes (productivity, quality and safety) Tool / asset control – hours spent accounting for tools in a centralised system. Decentralised tool board, mobile and transportable to where the work is. Lessons transferable across industries, ie. accounting for tools on aircraft work, accounting for medical equipment in operating rooms. Barcoding has been attempted with mixed results. Compliance and use of technology in fatigue management, vehicle and heavy machinery. 5s used with good results to reduce errors and waste, improve quantity and safety and workplace morale. Next meeting CI Sector committee will meet last Friday of the month 1400-1500 (Next 28 Aug 15) If you would like to join future Continuous Improvement Sector Committee Meetings please contact Hanna Lucas at National Office on admin@cilta.com.au
Sector Committees are designed to bring members together that are working or have an interest in a particular field of Transport & Logistics. Topics chosen for discussion aim to provide and encourage debate, provoke response and engagement on significant issues within the Sector. Are you interested in a particular sector and willing to lead discussions on topics within this Sector? Nominate now to Chair a Sector Committee – email admin@cilta.com.au for more details
CILTA Member Job Board Available Job Role: please click on blue highlighted text to download further details on the advertised job. Coles DC Graduate Program Location: NT, QLD, NSW, ACT, SA, WA Applications Open Until: 23rd August 2015, Intakes: February & August 2016
Current Member Availability: please click on blue highlighted text to download further details on each individual. Mr Thokgor Reech Location: Melbourne Desired Area of T&L: Logistics & Supply Chain Administration Mr Andy Sturt CMILT Location: Newcastle Desired Area of T&L: Short Term and/or Part time Rail (Freight and Passenger) Contracts Mr Daniel Kavanagh MILT Location: Adelaide Desired Area of T&L: Large Freight / Transport Company
Mr Christopher Yabsley CMILT CPL Location: Brisbane Desired Area of T&L: Project Logistics Mr Faizal Dulull Location: Melbourne Desired Area of T&L: Warehousing, Shipping or Transport Peter Thornton FCILT, Principal, Transportation Associates Email: peter.thornton@transportationassociates.com.au Phone: +61 418 979 171 Engineering, Environmental & Economics Consulting & Management Advisory services to the Transportation & Infrastructure Sectors
Do you have a job you would like to advertise to other CILTA Members? Are you looking for work and wanting to advertise your availability? CILTA would like to offer members the opportunity to advertise their available job roles or their individual availability on the CILTA website and within the CILTA Monthly Newsletter. How to take advantage of this opportunity - Email the following details to admin@cilta.com.au Advertising an Available Role: Advertising your own availability: Application Closing Date Location Role Title Desired Area of T&L Location Expertise Contact details Brief Summary of your Background Role Description Your Membership Grade Application Details Contact Details Related Links Detail to take up no more than one A4 word document please. All Monthly newsletters are sent to members in the middle of each month, to ensure inclusion in a particular month please have your job advertisement to admin@cilta.com.au by the first Friday of each month. If you wish to discuss this opportunity further please contact Hanna Lucas on admin@cilta.com.au Please note that this is a Member only opportunity. Members will be able to advertise three roles per year free of charge after this fees may occur. Non-members may apply to advertise their roles for a fee. Advertisements will appear once in the monthly newsletter and can remain online for up to three months. CILTA remains an impartial party to all advertisements and are merely a platform to advertise the detail provided. CILTA retain the right to refuse advertisement of a job role or individual availability.
Tuesday 6th October: 13.00 – 13.45 ADST
Data Capture Technology to help Ensure Compliance, Increase Consistency and Reduce Costs Regular inspections and services are a mandatory requirement in the transport & logistics industry. We all know they need to be done and make best efforts to ensure they are, but can you be really sure? Can you guarantee your inspections are being done properly and not just being ticked and flicked? Paper based inspection check-sheets are often too generic and not asset specific, they cause major clerical issues, and lock up valuable information that often arrives too late. Owners and senior executives can be held responsible if these things aren’t done correctly, particularly with increased pressure from Chain of Responsibility and health/safety compliance. Digitally capturing this data not only provides you with an audit trail for compliance purposes, but when delivered instantly wherever the asset or equipment is and analysed properly it can provide valuable insight and responsiveness into preventative maintenance strategies to help keep assets maintained correctly, improve reliability and reduce costs. Recent technology innovations have greatly lowered the barrier to digitally capturing this information to help your organisation become data driven. In this presentation we will show you how easy it is to implement and the significant benefits your organisation can achieve. Guest Speakers: Jordan Miller & Mark Furlong, ChekRite Jordan Millar was born in Brisbane, Australia, and was raised in Papua New Guinea and Indonesia. His 25 year career in IT has focussed primarily on Financial Services working for some of the worlds most recognised insurance companies in senior executive roles. Throughout his career Jordan has adopted an innovative approach to his work and has been recognised as a leading innovator by several well known companies & organisations. In 2010, Jordan retired from the Financial Services industry to use his innovative approach to solving problems in other industries. During this time he has helped found a number of exciting start-up organisations. ChekRite is the most recent of these and now his primary focus. By working with seasoned industry executives Jordan has helped create a truly innovative solution that is providing a genuine positive benefit to organisations in a variety of industries including mining, asset hire, food production and transport.
DATE Tues 6th Oct ADST 13.00 – 13.45 SA 12.30 – 13.15 QLD 12.00 – 12.45 NT 11.30 – 12.15 WA 10.00 – 10.45 NZ 15.00 – 15.45
For the past 30 years Mark Furlong has had an extensive career in transport and logistics, specialising in business and maintenance management, warehousing and infrastructure. He started his career with the Caterpillar dealer network in earthmoving and on highway trucks specialising in engine technology and hydraulics. He has managed large OEM service, parts and warehouse operations and been a member of a number national and global parts logistics improvement projects. Currently he is a specialist in operations and maintenance business improvement, working with national freight, mining, earthmoving companies and also truck OEMs. Recently he has helped manage the transition to operations of a large terminal, port and rail project. Mark is a founding member of ChekRite, which was created after recognising a need to eliminate paper based inspections using electronic data capture and improve efficiency, compliance, safety, reporting, and reliability of equipment.
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T&L Trivia Edition 13
Welcome to CILTA’s T&L Trivia - test your International T&L knowledge! Answers will be given in next month’s update or submit online to be sent the answers prior to this date: https://www.cilta.com.au/page-edition-13-august-2015 All about CILT: 1. The Institute was originally formed as the Institute of Transport in the UK, in what year did this occur? 2. In what year did the Institute of Transport have their Royal Chartered Granted to become the Chartered Institute of Transport? 3. In what year was Logistics added to the name of the Institute forming what we know of today as the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport? 4. Today how many CILT Branches are there worldwide? 5. In what year did a branch of CILT form in Australia? 6. Which Royal is the International Patron of CILT? 7. In 2013 CILT launched their new branding, what is the slogan that ties this branding together? 8. The International Convention is taking place in September this year, where is this being held? 9. In what year did CILT Australia become an incorporated body? 10. In what year were our Sections established? Match the Section with its Date Sections: NT, NQLD, QLD, Hunter, NSW, ACT, VIC, TAS, SA, WA Dates: January 1935 | October 1949 | September 1952 | November 1955 | July 1957 October 1961 | April 1975 | October 1974 | June 1984 | November 1990
T&L Trivia - Edition 12 Answers: Australian Airports:
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Member Contribution
Clash of the Titans: Amazon versus Coles and Woolworths!
What a battle that would be! I came across this article in ATN Logistics (12/12/14) the other day and it caught my eye big time. As an avid E book reader, and yup I got a kindle and love a good eBook on historical fiction, Zombies taking over the earth and business, (go figure!) and was a smidge intrigued. Amazon= books and stuff Coles and Woolies= groceries and stuff What’s the American goliath thinking? Apparently Amazon “…posted an opening for a software development job located in Brisbane. The job is for Amazon’s grocery delivery subsidiary called AmazonFresh, a service that is operating in a few US cities.” Apparently by paying an extra delivery fee you can be guaranteed same day delivery. Imagine that, on Saturday morning when you discover that your favourite BBQ Pork marinade has disappeared from the pantry and you got no time to pop down to the local supermarket. A quick jump online, place your order and before you have had your first afternoon refreshment in the BBQ hut by the pool, the doorbell rings and “bingo” there’s your marinade! Well, I’m not sure if this is my fantasy or a potential reality. So what will this mean for the local market and existing leaders in warehousing and logistics…guaranteed competition that’s for sure! I’m watching with interest, and if they can ever get a packet of salt and vinegar chips to pop out of a Kindle, then where do I sign up!
Talk with you later, Chris Richardson Productive Minds. www.productiveminds.com.au
To watch the Video Blog please click thru to link below http://productiveminds.com.au/2015/05/amazon-verses-coles-woolworths/
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HEAVY METAL IS HEADING YOUR WAY.
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Can an Employer also be an Employee? Professor Andrew Stewart analyses a recent case which highlights the different approaches that judges can take to determining whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor. He exclusively consults to Piper Alderman’s Employment Relations team. A recent Federal Court ruling involving a betting agency has highlighted the different approaches that judges can take in determining whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor. The result of the case will give some comfort to businesses that would prefer to subcontract work and avoid the costs and responsibilities of being an employer. But it remains important not to underestimate the risks of such a strategy. In the absence of a statutory definition of employment, courts, tribunals and government agencies (such as the Australian Taxation Office) determine whether a worker is an employee or a contractor by applying an impressionistic, multi-factorial test. This involves asking, and weighing up the answers to, a series of questions about the arrangement under which a person has agreed to work for an organisation. These concern, for example, the extent of any control over the work, the responsibility for supplying any tools or equipment, and the scope of any freedom to do the same work for others or to delegate responsibility for performing the contracted tasks. Until recently, a business could be fairly confident that if it engaged a worker under an agreement that was carefully drafted to support the characterisation of a worker as a contractor, by maximising their apparent autonomy, the arrangement would survive any legal challenge. But that has now changed. In a series of recent decisions, involving the likes of interpreters and insurance agents, the Federal Court has emphasised the need to look past the contractually agreed terms and focus instead on the substance or practical reality of the relationship. If it is apparent that a worker is not genuinely running a business of their own, or that the only business they are conducting is that of the organisation that has engaged them, they will be classified as an employee –even if they had agreed to be treated as a contractor. In Fair Work Ombudsman v Quest South Perth Holdings Pty Ltd [2015] FCAFC 37, which involved a clumsy attempt to convert two employed housekeepers into contractors, Justices North and Bromberg endorsed that approach. They emphasised that a worker can only be regarded as a contractor if they are an ‘entrepreneur’ whose operations have at least some of the ‘fundamental hallmarks’ of a commercial enterprise. These include taking risk in the pursuit of profits, dealing with a range of clients, employing their own staff, advertising their services and having business assets. In Morrow v Tattsbet Ltd [2014] FCCA 1327, a Federal Circuit Court judge relied on similar statements from earlier decisions to find that Ms Morrow, who operated a TAB agency for Tattsbet, was employed by that firm. This was despite the fact that she employed her own staff to help perform the required work. Almost every aspect of the agency’s operations was dictated by Tattsbet and the judge could find no indication that Morrow had a business of her own. The case concerned a claim by Morrow that her services had been wrongfully terminated for seeking to make a complaint or inquiry about her entitlement to superannuation contributions, in breach of the ‘general protections’ in Part 3-1 of the Fair Work Act 2009. Although rejecting that claim, the judge awarded Morrow compensation for Tattsbet’s failure to give proper notice of the termination of her employment. On appeal, in Tattsbet Ltd v Morrow [2015] FCAFC 62, a Full Court of the Federal Court overturned the finding that Morrow was an employee. But this did not preclude her from claiming a breach of the general
protections, most of which apply to contractors as well as employees. The court ruled that the judge, who was criticised for taking 21 months to issue his judgment, had not properly dealt with some of her general protections claims. Accordingly the matter was remitted to the Circuit Court for further consideration. The principal reason for Morrow being found to be a contractor was, as Justice Jessup explained, that: ‘she was not engaged, or paid, for her own work alone. She was engaged to operate the agency, and was paid by reference to the value of the business transacted there. She was not required to perform all the work herself, but was free to employ others to assist her or, on occasion, to work in place of her …’ His Honour stressed that in employing staff, Morrow was not acting as a mere agent or ‘conduit’ for Tattsbet, but accepted personal responsibility for engaging and paying them, paying workers compensation premiums, and so on. Furthermore, the fact that she only earned about a third of the gross remuneration which she received for operating the agency supported the view that this was not an arrangement purely for her personal skill and labour. In saying this, Justice Jessup made a point of disagreeing with the approach taken in Quest. The central question was not, in his opinion, whether Morrow could be said to have a business of her own. Rather, it was whether or not she could be regarded as an employee, on application of the established multi-factorial test. In a separate judgment, Chief Justice Allsop agreed that the factors highlighted by Justice Jessup were sufficient to indicate that Morrow was undertaking an ‘enterprise’ of her own. But he specifically reserved the question of whether it was correct, as Quest suggested, to focus on ‘whether a commercial enterprise as a going concern with employed capital and undertaking risk is being carried on’. In some cases at least, he thought, the question of ‘[w]hose business or enterprise is being carried on may be critical’. He also made a point of noting that while it was ‘a matter of great significance’ here that Morrow employed her own staff, this could not be treated as determinative of her status. In his view at least, it would be possible to be an employer and still be regarded as an employee of another organisation. The third judge on the Full Court, Justice White, concurred with Justice Jessup, but also signalled his agreement with the Chief Justice’s additional comments. As matters stand, therefore, there is plainly some disagreement among the judges of the Federal Court as to whether it is possible to be an independent contractor without having at least some of the trappings of an independent business. But the majority of recent judgments suggest, at the very least, that an organisation that treats a worker as an independent contractor should be careful to ensure that the person concerned can plausibly be said to have a business of their own. In Tattsbet, there were enough indications that Morrow was not just working within and for Tattsbet’s business, but operating an enterprise of her own, to justify her treatment as a contractor. But in situations where a worker has no staff of their own, or has a power to delegate tasks that in practice is never exercised, the risks are much greater that a court will look past the label of ‘contractor’ and make a finding of employment, on the basis of the substance or practical reality of the relationship. Given the potential liability that may ensue for superannuation contributions, leave entitlements, and so on, this can be a very expensive mistake to make. Professor Andrew Stewart is the John Bray Professor of Law at Adelaide University.
Gain a Competitive Advantage in the New Era of Global Supply Chain Ecosystems By Mark Millar Supply Chains are the arteries of today’s globalised economy – they enable the international trade flows that empower global commerce. Today’s Supply Chains are evolving to reflect the increased complexity of world trade – a highly competitive, super connected, fast changing and increasingly volatile global environment, which is progressively more difficult to predict. Supply Chain Management has now become an essential topic across all spheres of management and a strategic agenda item in every boardroom. Twenty-first-century supply chains have evolved into worldwide inter-connected supply-and-demand networks with profound interdependencies - comprising vastly more complex operations and with greater exposure to the vulnerabilities of our uncertain world. This is leading to greater use of collaborative partnerships, frequently involving outsourcing and off-shoring, creating elongated networks of organisations comprising multiple stakeholders, which require more sophisticated management, control and communication than ever before. Consequently, modern supply chains have become complex, multi-layered and inter-connected distribution systems that enable companies and countries to trade more effectively and efficiently. The linear concept of a chain is therefore no longer adequate to describe today’s complex international networks of suppliers, partners, regulators and customers – together collaborating to ensure the efficient, effective and competitive movement of products, services, information and funds around the world. As these extended multi-stakeholder networks have continued to evolve, supply chains have become increasingly strategic, complex and global - we are firmly in the era of Global Supply Chain Ecosystems. Read the full article by Mark Millar to learn more about: • Why the linear supply chain is redundant • How we are firmly in the era of Global Supply Chain Ecosystems http://www.koganpage.com/article/the-new-era-of-global-supply-chain-ecosystems Mark Millar is the author of Global Supply Chain Ecosystems, in which he presents detailed and practical insights that help companies capitalise on market opportunities, overcome supply chain challenges and make better informed business decisions. In addition to highlighting key supply chain shifts such as a trend beyond globalisation towards regionalisation, this ground-breaking new publication examines several critical elements of a supply chain ecosystem - including visibility, resilience, sustainability and collaboration. Member offer
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Aussies Launch the World’s First 24 hour Small Business Channel A team of young Aussies have taken a bold step by announcing plans to launch their own Television network. But rather than competing with the national stations of 7, Nine and Ten, they’ve decided to offer their service to a global audience and do it all through live streaming. Under the website address BusinessBlueprint.com founder Dale Beaumont says the network will launch on September 1st and when it does it will become the world’s first 24 hour small business channel. "Our goal is to make business education free and accessible to over 400 million people around the world that categorise themselves as small business owners”, says Beaumont. "Plus we want to ensure our service is available on every possible device, including computers, TVs, smart phones and even watches." Currently wannabe viewers are encouraged to pre-register to ensure they receive a free account at launch. As of now the site has over 15,000 on the waiting list - impressive - however that number is still only a fraction of what the group hopes to achieve. “Our aim is to grow the number of subscribers to over 1,000,000 in less than two years”, says Beaumont. “At launch we’ll have over 100 business videos streaming 24/7, but in 12 months our plan is to have over 350 streaming videos, all in HD." Founder Dale Beaumont is no stranger to business success. At just 34 he’s already built one of Australia’s most successful business education companies, sold over 250,000 books and delivered over 1,000 business presentations. When asked about the websites revenue model Beaumont suggests 'that’s not our present focus'. Beaumont explains that their new worldwide streaming service is currently funded by their existing domestic business, which is based on live events and business coaching. "In time we may add other features like view-on-demand and later a subscription service - think Netflix for Business. But right now we are obsessed about creating something that business owners will love, so they keep coming back." “That means our videos must be instantly useful, recordings must be broadcast quality, and our education must be accessible on all devices." To claim your free account go to www.BusinessBlueprint.com and sign up to receive news and updates.
DHL Export Barometer reports highest level of exporter confidence since aftermath of global financial crisis (GFC) Key Findings Two-thirds (66%) of Australian exporters expect orders to increase over the coming year (Highest level of exporter confidence since aftermath of global financial crisis) More than half (53%) of exporters saw increased orders in the past year North America (53%) is creeping up on NZ (57%) as top Australian export destination Australian exporters are supporting the push for FTAs, with ChAFTA seen as positive by 49% and the TPP growing in popularity Weakening Australian dollar has allowed exporters to compete more effectively with overseas companies A growing number of Australian exporters (80%) also import The 2015 DHL Export Barometer has revealed Australian exporter confidence is at its highest since 2011, as lower exchange rates render Australian businesses more competitive internationally and the positive impacts of free trade agreements are realised. While China leads in expectations of where additional export orders will originate from, forecasts are diversifying with South and Central America also sharing the top spot in this category. Online commerce continues to grow and exporters are branching into a greater number of social media channels to stimulate sales. Gary Edstein, Senior Vice President, DHL Express Oceania said: “The 2015 DHL Export Barometer shows Australian exporter confidence is on the rise. This year, two-thirds of exporters predict an increase in sales over the next 12 months, an increase of five per cent from last year and a significant improvement following the GFC when fewer than half of Australian exporters had an optimistic view of the coming year. “The expectation that company performance will improve has also increased significantly since last year, with 58 per cent of exporters predicting higher profitability in the next year. Correspondingly, an increasing number of exporters think the number of employees and wages paid are likely to grow.” Export destinations diversifying The 15th DHL Export Barometer found the number of businesses exporting to the Americas (North, Central and South) and Asia Pacific is increasing this year. Tim Harcourt, J.W. Nevile Fellow in Economics, UNSW & The Airport Economist, explains: “While the Kiwis remain our biggest trading partner with more than half of Aussie businesses surveyed exporting to New Zealand, North America is hot on their heels. There has been a seven per cent leap in the past year to 53 per cent of Aussie businesses exporting to North America, most likely driven by exchange rate movements. ”As Australian businesses future-gaze, China still tops the ladder in terms of projected increases in exporting. However, that rung is being shared with South and Central America where, despite still being a relatively small export market, 56 per cent of exporters predict orders to increase over the next 12 months. A strong trade performance from Pacific Alliance economies in South America likely led to the huge 17 per cent leap in expectation for that region from last year.” Current sentiment towards ASEAN economies also jumped a significant 13 per cent to 53 per cent of exporters planning to export to that area in the next year, matching expectations to export to the UK. Despite the beleaguered Greek economy, Europe and the Middle East were only slightly behind at 50 and 51 per cent respectively. Free trade agreements (FTAs) popular with exporters Generally, the attitude of Australian exporters towards FTAs is supportive, with the perceived and expected benefits continuing to grow.
The newly minted FTA with China (ChAFTA) draws positive expectations among 49 per cent of exporters –and the agreement with Japan has been more beneficial than exporters expected, with actual positive impacts cited at 41 per cent compared to the anticipated 35 per cent in 2014. Of the established FTAs, the US is leading the popularity contest with 59 per cent of exporters reporting a positive impact on their business in comparison to 55 per cent the previous year and 46 per cent in 2013. New Zealand’s Closer Economic Relations agreement also provided a positive impact for the majority of exporters at 56 per cent, a nine per cent increase on the previous year. AANZFTA (Australia, ASEAN and New Zealand), Singapore and Thailand rounds out the top five with the majority noting a more neutral impact. The feeling towards future FTAs is improving, with over half (51 per cent) predicting a positive impact should an agreement be signed with the EU, compared to 46 per cent last year. Interestingly, confidence in the much discussed Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) is growing, with 46 per cent (up from 37 per cent last year and 26 per cent in 2013) expecting a positive benefit. Export challenges continue Last year, the strong dollar was considered by exporters to have the greatest negative impact on sales, and this year the tables have turned with the weakening dollar allowing Australian businesses to compete more effectively internationally, despite the increasing costs of raw materials. In this global era, four out of five exporters (80 per cent) say they both import and export –a jump from 74 per cent in 2013 and 2014. As the exchange rate fluctuates, exporters are responding by implementing a wide range of strategies, with many focusing on improving service levels to add value. China is still viewed as the biggest international competitor, however the perceived threat has dropped in the past year amid growing concerns about the threat from the USA (up from 31 to 34 per cent), India (up from 15 to 19 per cent), New Zealand (up from 11 to 13 per cent) and Latin America (up from six to nine per cent). Online commerce and social media For exporters, a company website continues to be the main source for generating customer orders, with three quarters of exporters generating sales online. Of those, 55 per cent report increases in their online trade over the past 12 months. This is the second year the DHL Export Barometer has examined social media use among exporters as the social revolution becomes more prolific, particularly in the South East Asian markets. While only a slight increase was shown in the number of companies using social media to stimulate export sales from last year (37 to 38 per cent), the average number of social channels has increased. Figures show 71 per cent of Aussie exporters are now using Facebook, 39 per cent using LinkedIn, 32 per cent active on Google+ and 30 per cent tweeting with customers on Twitter. Despite the popularity of the Instagram community among its 200 million plus users, it appears that exporters haven't yet committed to the image led platform for sales generation, although this channel has achieved the largest growth this year (from 18% to 29%).
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About the DHL Export Barometer Conducted by ACA Research, 597 Australian exporters were surveyed for the 2015 DHL Export Barometer between 21 May and 12 June, 2015. The DHL Export Barometer is an initiative aimed at analysing export confidence in Australia and identifying export trends, and was first launched in November 2003. It is based on nationwide independent research, examining the business outlook of Australian exporters, highlighting changes in overseas market demand and providing insights into the factors impacting on Australia’s export trade.
New Era for Australian Border Management The new Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) was unveiled on 1 July 2015, signalling a major change in the way Australia's borders are managed. The integration sees the Australian Customs and Border Protection Services (ACBPS) cease and the Australia Border Force stand up as the operational and enforcement arm of the Department. The Department is building on a proud combined history of delivering secure and efficient travel, trade and migration as Australia's trusted gateway, supported by the experience and professionalism of officers and staff. All of the non-operational functions including policy and programme management, and corporate and enabling functions are now managed in the Department's relevant corporate areas. The Australian Border Force is delivering the operational customs, immigration, border facilitation and control functions as part of the new department. Bringing the two organisations together is improving border security and deliver more convenient, cost-effective and nationally consistent services for the benefit of clients, partners and industry. This will be achieved by consolidating complementary functions, enhancing operational capabilities and investing in leading technology and forward-thinking initiatives. It also is also helping meet future challenges at the border, including managing an increasing volume of international freight and trade. In the 2013–14 financial year, the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service inspected more than 100,000 twenty foot equivalent units in sea cargo at Australia's 64 sea ports, with sea cargo reports set to increase by up to 19 per cent over the next four years. The Department is committed to finding new and more efficient ways to meet the demands of the growing cargo industry, while protecting the community from the import of dangerous and illegal goods. Collaboration and consultation with industry remains the top priority for the new Department. We will continue to work in partnership with industry to create seamless and secure trade, through initiatives like the Australian Trusted Trader (ATT) Programme. The ATT programme will increase the security and certainty of Australian trade, offering trade facilitation incentives to businesses that demonstrate secure and compliant supply chain practices – including brokers, freight, warehouse operators, ports, logistics providers, and traders. This not only helps build resilience against organised crime groups and terrorism, but also fosters active partnerships with industry, and encourages economic growth through tailored trade benefits. Benefits being pursued for accredited Australian Trusted Traders include expedited border clearance, reduced or priority inspections, priority access to trade services, and a dedicated account manager. Mechanisms for the delivery of other benefits, including duty deferral and streamlined reporting arrangements are also being explored. ATT will secure a greater proportion of Australia's international trade to an internationally recognised standard – leaving the Department to focus greater attention on the remaining unknown or higher risk cargo. Not only will the ATT secure international supply chains and increase the Department's effectiveness, but it will also boost the international competitiveness and prosperity of Australia, and encourage trade. ATT is a voluntary partnership between industry and the Department, open to all businesses big and small. Industry has been invaluable throughout the design and development of the programme. Before ATT becomes fully operational, a 12 month pilot phase will test our processes to maximise effectiveness. The pilot phase has commemced and will initially focus on four export companies in Melbourne, before expanding to also include importers and air cargo nationally. More information on ATT can be found at www.border.gov.au/trustedtrader
Turning a corner in transport, logistics and supply chain job market? The Labourforce/Impex Transport Logistics and Supply Chain Job Index rose 1.1% in June. This arrests three consecutive monthly falls. The Index has risen from 108.36 to 109.60. The impact on those previous declines means that demand is down 3.6% over the past six months. But the Index is also showing a 12.6% rise over the last year (all therefore gained in the first six months) so the longer term trend is still very favourable and higher than most other sectors in Australia. Last month we observed that the Federal Governments EOFY tax break for small business may provide some stimulation to the Transport, Logistics and Supply Chain market in June. This assessment looks well founded. All the growth in June was in Temporary and Contract hiring. It rose 3.9% while permanent recruitment rose only 0.1%. Indeed the Temporary and Contract market has risen 29.8% in the past twelve months and the Index sits at a remarkable 132.37, a record high. However the relative weakness in permanent hiring continues.
KEY FINDINGS
The Labourforce Impex Transport, Logistics and Supply Chain Job Index rose 1.1% in June The Index now sits at 109.60, 12.60% higher than a year ago All growth in June was in Temporary and Contract and could well be an unforeseen consequence of the Federal Government’s EOFY tax incentive for small business Demand in NSW grew 3.7% and it now commands one third of all vacancies White collar was the big winner in June with TL&SC Management up 3.7% and Clerical opportunities up 4.0% But demand for Air, Sea and Rail Professionals remains weak, off a further 2.1% Retail and Wholesale increased job orders by a massive 9.3% in June, a response to the EOFY and winter sales campaign Demand from Manufacturers fell 9.2% but a weakening A$ may provide some stimulus
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Frank Brunetta Procurement Ombudsman of Canada Government of Canada
Sara Hay Chief Procurement Officer Auckland City Council
John Sheridan First Assistant Secretary, Australian Government Chief Technology Officer and Procurement Coordinator Department of Finance
Coretta Bessi Chief Procurement Officer NBN Co
Paul Kruspe Assistant Commissioner Procurement Australian Taxation Office
Lisa Williams Chief Procurement Officer Public Transport Victoria
Sanaz Mirzabegian Assistant Secretary, Procurement and Contracts Branch Department of Immigration and Border Protection
Andrew Jacopino Executive Director Contracting Defence Materiel Organisation
Shane Lamont Chief Procurement Officer Sydney Water
Julie Jenkins Chief Procurement Officer Power and Water Corporation
Phil Chalkley Chief Procurement Officer Victorian Department of Justice
Kaljit Bhachu Director Supplier Diversity, Procurement Advisory NSW Office of Finance & Services
Laura Berry Chief Executive Officer SupplyNation
Guy Ferrier Head of Procurement & Logistics Ausgrid
Alba Chliakhtine Director Procurement Health Purchasing Victoria
Robert Ackland Chief Executive Officer LGAprocurement
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