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Australian Supply Chain & Logistics Awards 2023 CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL AWARD FINALISTS, HIGH COMMENDATION RECIPIENTS AND WINNERS!
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Previously when I had the privilege of opening this event, I spoke about Connection: Our industry thrives and relies on connections. You all understand the interconnectedness between industry sectors. Every single sector relies on every other sector. Inefficiency or crisis in one will naturally have repercussions up and downstream of the chain, a ripple effect at varying levels. Collaboration: Having worked in the industry for a while now, and been witness to the frustrations of various sectors in how to solve supply chain issues, I know and you all know, the best way is to get key stakeholders in a room to work together towards solutions. Especially in a crisis, the industry rises to the challenges, puts aside its differences and just gets the job done.
Sue Tomic SCLAA Board Chair
Managing Director - Chain Consulting Services, Non Executive Director.
Welcome Address On behalf of the SCLAA, I warmly welcome you all to the Australian Supply Chain & Logistics Awards (ASCLA), an event which has emerged as one of the most important occasions for the Supply Chain & Logistics Industry. We are delighted to be able to celebrate the highest of achievements and innovation in the industry. For those of you that attended last year, I did say were gonna need a bigger boat, so we got one. The last time we held this event in Sydney was 2019, which seems so long ago. There are over 470 in this room tonight, from all sectors of Supply Chain & Logistics-Ports, because most of our freight starts and ends on a ship, road transport, rail freight transport, freight forwarders, importers and exporters,
And speaking of crisis, the logistics and freight industry has waves of working under duress, but this was an understatement just a short 2 years ago. The crisis faced by our industry was so widespread that we even managed to get the attention of main stream media, we were declared an essential service (who would have thought) and are all essential workers!! But as they say, necessity is the mother of invention and the results of working under crisis, was innovation. The acceleration of technological solutions being embraced by industry led us to acknowledge and introduce the relatively new awards of Big Data, IT and Business Intelligence award and Robotics, Automation and Emerging Technology. In the last few years, another focus was Resilience - it became a catch cry not only within our industry but globally. Risk mitigation was, and continues to be, at the forefront of decision making. The quick shift from Just in time to Just in case inventory managemnet, diversifying suppliers, customers, innovating new ways to manage the supply and movement of goods. So where are we now? I get asked a lot- what is the industry outlook, what are the industry issues, what is or should be the industry’s focus? Innovation: We are all in the same boat all going through the same pain currently with increased inflation due to
Chair VIP table (L to R) Michael Volonakis - Swift Transport, Leanne Graham, Paul Graham - CEO Australia Post, Sue P 3 - SCLAA Chair, Marika Calfas - CEO NSW Ports, Craig Jackson-Director NSW Ports, Natalie Pelham - CEO ONSR Tomic
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increased costs. Cost management will be a key focus as distributors and retailers volumes are expected to fall further with reduced consumer spending. What happens with low margins, high operating costs amid intense competition? Innovation. The key to success will be to do different. And to do that businesses need critical data to assist with decision making. Cash is no longer king, Data is. Where you can combine Data with AI, the results are critical predictive data. This is your crystal ball that leads to practical applications. But Innovation is a doing word-companies need to embed it into every day processes. Innovation needs to become a constant in your business, not a leap. Another key focus of the industry is … Human Capital: People are and always have been, any companies largest off balance sheet asset. There is a People shortage crisis-The retention and attraction of people to our industry remains critical. We not only need to increase the current workforce across all sectors, but we also need to attract a new workforce with the technical skills to manage the new technology. Disruption is the new normal: I was reading an article that stated our industry can expect annual large disruptive events. This has certainly been the case in recent timesgeopolitical turmoil is causing ongoing disruptions in supply chain, a ship stuck in the Suez canal, natural disasters as well as man made ones. Disruption is not always a negative as it leads to opportunities for growth, out of the box thinking and of course, innovation.. And, lastly, but certainly not least, Corporate Social Responsibility. (CSR) -environmental sustainability, ethical practices, responsible economic activity, decarbonisation & emission reduction. This is at the forefront of governments, businesses and consumers minds.
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The Federal Government’s most recent budget provided more than $4.5 billion in climate-related spending. This includes $20.9 million over five years to decarbonise transport and infrastructure. The freight transport sector currently contributes to 46 per cent of emissions nationally, and transporting people and goods around Australia is predicted to be country’s largest source of emissions by 2030. Earlier this year, the Australian government confirmed its intention to introduce climate reporting obligations to introduce climate reporting obligations for large Australian Corporations- from July 2024. If you think this just applies to the big carbon emission produces-think again. The reporting is expected to phased in with entities >100 employees, >$50 million revenue or $25 million in assets required to report from 2027. But its not just government, the pressure is also coming from consumers, who are researching and being more selective with where they spend their money. Its Associations such as the SCLAA that can assist industry with information on mitigating these challenges and at the forefront of promoting innovation. About the SCLAA: We are Australia’s largest association for Supply Chain Professionals. We are also the largest cross sector association in the industry and here tonight, we have the largest cross sector gathering in the industry - those that work directly in supply chain & logistics- shipping, ports, transport, warehousing, importers, exporters, freight forwarders, retailers-have I left anyone out? And besides those that work in the industry, we have those that support the work of the industry-IT and software providers, automation specialists, Education and training institutions, legal, financial, industrial property
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and infrastructure specialists…. we connect the industry with corporations who have cutting edge technology to solve industry issues or create the solutions needed. We collaborate with Partners in the training, education and career development sectors, like Tafe NSW and Institute of transport & logistics at Sydney University to promote the industry and its many career pathways, to ensure we attract the talent required, develop the skills of professionals and with events like tonight, celebrate its achievements. We run a mentoring programme for those at any level of their career journey or assisting those that are looking to enter, move sideways in the industry. SCLAA has Chapters in each state, including face to face networking events, seminars, webinars. We partner with the largest industry conference organisers including Akolade, CeMat, Forefront and Megatrans. SCLAA provides the platforms and opportunities for industry and its professionals to gather, network and exchange ideas, Being part of our association, fills the basic need to be a part of something more, a tribe of like
minded individuals, working to make change that lead to far reaching improvements for industry overall? With respect to this year’s awards, a record number of submissions was received across all categories, demonstrating extraordinary innovation and ingenuity. Choosing Finalists from such a high calibre of Nominations, made it truly challenging and I would like to thank Nigel Edwards and the Judging committee for their expertise and tenacity in choosing the worthy recipients. Of course, such an event would not be possible without the support and hard work of many. Our ASCLA Committee for you, our ASCLA Sponsors, our Platinum National Partners: all our other National Partners and SCLAA Members for your continued support. On behalf of the SCLAA Board, I would like to congratulate the Finalists and Award winners, and trust you will enjoy in celebrating their achievements and the evening ahead.
Special Thanks to 2023 ASCL Awards Guest Speaker Paul Graham, Managing Director and CEO, Australia Post with the Public Service Medal by the government of Singapore for services to the logistics industry and regional development in 2015. In addition to his executive roles, Paul has also served as Chairman of a global digital marketing group based in London, served on various University and Government advisory Boards and also on Boards in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods and farming sectors. Migrating from Northern Ireland, Paul knows the value of Australia Post as an essential service; trusted to connect Australians to each other and to friends and family around the world.
Paul Graham is the Group Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Australia Post. Paul is a supply chain industry leader, with more than 30 years’ experience, starting his career at 18 in customer service in the international cargo industry. Paul comes to Australia Post from Woolworths Group, where he was Chief Supply Chain Officer and Managing Director of Primary Connect. In this role he oversaw a strategic rebuild of the supply chain network, including over $2 billion of infrastructure investment. He has held senior roles working across logistics in Australia, the UK, Taiwan, Singapore and Germany, including as Global Chief Operating Officer and Chief Executive Officer for Europe, Middle East & Africa for DHL. Paul was presented
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With Gratitude to our Platinum Sponsor MALEC Transport & Logistics Malec Transport & Logistics is proud to be the Platinum Sponsor of the 2023 Australian Supply Chain & Logistics Awards. Malec is an Australian-owned logistics company that specialises in making your supply chain more effective, efficient and profitable. The Malec logistics model and footprint began in 1997 with a small, humble, locally family-run courier business out of Geelong. 25 years later, we have evolved into a national one-stop transport & logistics company, with multi state operations and commitment to safety, sustainability and service. With its own fleet of trucks, container handling depots and operations team, we partner with some of Australia’s leading importers and retailers. Our supply chain, logistics, transport and warehousing experience means we’re a provider of choice for shipping lines, ports, freight forwarders, importers and exporters. Whether you’re a growing business, national or global company, we have the infrastructure, skills, service, capabilities and people. Call us to find out how we can help grow your business, we’re ready and willing to solve your warehousing and logistic needs “the Malec way”. With more than 20 years of industry experience, Malec Transport is trusted by many leading companies to look after their importing and delivery needs across Australia. From cotton, grain, hay, timber, logs, wool, metals to coffee, rice, retail goods, we can transport it all. Shipping Container Transport Our fleet of more than 400 trucks and trailers is purpose built or modified to lift, load and carry anything our
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customers need – From 20 foot or 40 foot containers, or 40 tonne of logs, to pallets and loose boxes of tiles. Our fleet is constantly growing and evolving to give our customer industry-best transport solutions. Warehousing & Shipping Solutions We drop off and collect door-to-door between you and your customers, or shipping agents. Malec handles and stores more than 2,000 containers every week in our yards and in most major cities. In addition, we repair, clean and fumigate containers to ensure maximum export compliance. We can receive and hold your goods (even refrigerated) for export, or we can unpack and deliver for you anytime. Tailored Delivery Solutions Our General Freight service is designed to deliver your bulk and heavy goods within the Melbourne, Adelaide, Sydney and Brisbane regions. With a range of lifting options to suit your needs, and varying truck sizes, we guarantee you load and cost efficiency. DAWE Import and Export Compliance Services Our team of authorised officers offer a range of export compliance inspections, from shipping container approvals to product inspection of various commodities.
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Automation, Robotics or Emerging Technology Award Winner CRITERIA
The supply chain world is changing quickly and physical technology is making a huge impact. This inaugural award recognises that, in addition to data management, significant impact are occurring through devices, robotics, automation, wearables and other emerging physical technologies. Award Inaugurated 2021 Individual Award Sponsor Akolade
FINALISTS Adiona Tech AutoStore BPS Global Australia iTrazo TraceTech WesTrac Tomago
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types – and for any product that fits into the AutoStore Bins. In a country like Australia, where escalating real estate costs and labor availabilities are impacting companies’ bottom lines, AutoStore is most often the perfect solution to address these challenges AutoStore enables you to: • Significantly reduce your storage footprint (up to 75%) • Speed up operations and fulfilment with high throughput and unbeaten uptime • Secure storage for high value goods and sensitive products • Green – 10 robots consume same energy as one vacuum cleaner All this means the customer has more space, time and resources to focus on more strategic operational concerns, such as customer experience.
Stop “Airhousing”, Start Warehousing with AutoStore! AutoStore was founded in 1996 by Hatteland Group (a major electronics distributor based in Northern Europe) when it sought to address its internal supply chain challenges. AutoStore has grown steadily since and in 2022, its Australian footprint was established to better service customers in the ANZ region. Still a mystery to many, AutoStore has been re-shaping the logistics landscape down under, at a time when the availability of warehousing real estate is low and labour shortages are high. Post-COVID, companies face new challenges never seen before. To gain a leading edge in business and operations, an investment in new technologies is inevitable. AutoStore ticks off multiple boxes for investors, particularly because it delivers ROI sooner and is one of the most attractive technologies for long term partnership. AutoStore cube storage solutions have been proven effective across all industries, in a wide range of warehouse
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Automation, Robotics or Emerging Technology Award High Commendation Adiona Tech
A key challenge to delivery fleet electrification is the lack
the electrification project plan over a multi-year horizon. The project answered questions about the optimal vehicle mix of different technologies (ICE, H2, BEV), the optimal Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), and the energy and infrastructure costs over time. The project revealed the ‘low hanging fruit’ opportunities to get short range BEVs on the road quickly with temporary chargers, reduced the number of vehicles required for purchase by 14%, reduced the TCO and infrastructure costs by 12%, and was achieved 30% faster than a traditional EV transition analysis.
of enterprise-grade software platforms built purposely for that ecosystem. Adiona’s powerful last-mile delivery route planning and optimisation SaaS products have powered over 25 million sustainable global deliveries, and our unique technology allows transporters to adopt EVs and other sustainable vehicles such as cargo bikes faster by automatically identifying opportunities and creating simulations and network designs for more sustainable delivery methods. Working with a major US retailer with thousands of vehicles, we executed a project to simulate and quantify
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Big Data, IT and Business Intelligence (BI) Award Winner CRITERIA
This award focuses on digital innovations that improves or offers a new way of delivering value to the supply chain using Big Data, IT and BI. Award nominees will demonstrate where applying use of existing or new digital technologies, methodologies or frameworks have provided significant improvements to their management of information and/or their supply chain processes. Award Inaugurated 2021 Individual Award Sponsor Biarri
FINALISTS B dynamic Logistics Bestrane Cromarty Koala Living
Bestrane
the abilities of each carrier. This transparency streamlines operations, boosts efficiency, and supports well-informed decision-making. Perhaps the most impressive feat of Mobiledock is its efficient mapping of the network supply chain stakeholders that surround each DC. This resembles a “physical Internet” and is the key to enabling proactive management of deliveries, labour, and dock utilization, ultimately reducing stockouts and excess inventory while ensuring efficient warehouse operations.
Excellence in Data-Driven Site Safety, Visibility and Efficiency: Bestrane Deployment of Mobiledock. Bestrane’s ASCLA Big Data, IT & BI Award submission highlights how new technologies are transforming everyday supply chain processes. Working with Chemist Warehouse, Bestrane was able to demonstrate how loading docks and the associated business processes can be transformed through the implementation of Mobiledock, a locally developed, cloud-based loading dock management system. This technology has harnessed Business Intelligence to significantly enhance operational efficiency and supply chain visibility. The catalyst for this change was the need to manage internal warehouse costs, improve inventory control, and establish a real-time “source of truth” between dock operations and the community of suppliers and carriers that services each DC. Mobiledock enables efficient loading dock scheduling, execution and reporting capabilities that provides precise control over carrier movements that respects the constraints of each DC and
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Incorporating valid POs/ASNs into the Mobiledock process has enhanced visibility and collaboration with suppliers and carriers, and further driving efficiency improvements. It generates and stores large volumes of data relating to how bookings are scheduled and executed enabling highly detailed supplier and carrier performance reporting, predictive analytics and fostering better working relationships among all stakeholders.
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Big Data, IT and Business Intelligence (BI) Award High Commendation B dynamic Logistics
Over the past two years, the explosive growth in eCommerce necessitated businesses to swiftly adapt to online distribution, especially during the pandemic’s disruptions. Previously reliant on inefficient and error-prone methods like emails and spreadsheets for orders, B dynamic responded with the BDL Advantage middleware platform. This versatile platform seamlessly integrates with numerous third-party systems, effortlessly connecting us to both online and offline sales avenues, CRMs, courier partnerships, and support modules using API, EDI, and CSV. Upon order placement, BDL Advantage channels it directly to our Warehouse Management System, expediting product picking. It smartly processes consignments with transport partners, optimizing based on cost, urgency, and business criteria, ensuring not only cost-effectiveness but also traceable last-mile deliveries. A game-changer, BDL Advantage offers real-time reporting. Our team, as well as BDL customers, can instantaneously monitor order statuses and assess KPI performance with a single click. This innovation stands as a testament to the agility and flexibility essential for thriving and scaling in today’s supply-chain landscape.
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Gamma Solutions is the leading provider of barcode scanning and printer solutions in Australia. Gamma Solutions isn't just a hardware provider; we're your partner in elevating your business beyond expectations. As industry leaders, we offer more than products; we provide peace of mind. We're committed to keeping your business operations running smoothly by offering top-tier barcode scanning, printer, and wireless hardware solutions. Our Vision: Revolutionising Business Through Innovation and Partnerships At the heart of our brand is the belief that we are your trusted advisors, accelerating and empowering you to succeed in today's competitive landscape. We specialise in optimising your supply chain processes, reducing environmental impact, enhancing inventory visibility, and boosting your bottom line. What Sets Us Apart: Beyond the Basics At Gamma Solutions, we understand that business operations can be time-consuming. That's why we work around your schedule, offering the flexibility you need to succeed. With a national head office in Mulgrave, Victoria, and additional offices in Sydney, Queensland, Adelaide, Perth, and New Zealand, our team is well-equipped to support you across Australia and New Zealand. Our Expertise: Pioneering Supply Chain Efficiency Our experienced professionals simulate your installation in advance, ensuring a seamless system that aligns with your business objectives. By partnering with Gamma Solutions, you dramatically increase the chances of optimising your data collection systems, thereby enhancing all associated processes. Professional Services Beyond Comparison Gamma Solutions' Professional Services consistently deliver more, ensuring the rapid ROI of your data collection equipment and systems. We offer mission-critical customer care plans that stand by you throughout the life of your system. Your business gains a competitive edge for optimal productivity and efficiency. We provide the software, hardware, and support services necessary to integrate a sound mobility solution into your corporate IT. Discover the future of supply chain management with Gamma Solutions. Together, we go beyond expectations, delivering innovative solutions and forming lasting partnerships to ensure your business's success. P 15
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Environmental Excellence Award Winner CRITERIA
ASCL Environmental Excellence Award recognises corporate leadership or projects within our industry contributing to environmental corporate responsibility, the circular economy and/or protecting the environment. Dedicated to Mr Ken Pike, Award Inaugurated 1966. Presented by Platinum Sponsor, Malec Transport & Logistics
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All Purpose Transport AutoStore B dynamic Logistics Cario with Swinburne University CEVA Logistics Officeworks Prological Consulting Winning Group
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Use green energy Reduce greenhouse gas emissions Optimize material use Move towards net zero waste Conserve potable water and recycle wastewater
To stay on track with our net-zero ambition and to ensure sufficient sustainability progress, we are actively monitoring our environmental performance against short to mid-term green goals. We have maintained a regular dialogue on our CSR issues and goals with our stakeholders, which include our employees, customers, suppliers, partners, NGOs and non-profit organizations. We continue to look to improve our business practices to minimize environmental impact - reducing our carbon footprint, using energy-saving innovation/technology, repurposing waste into secondary resources and being less resource-intensive in our daily operations. CEVA Logistics Australia’s green initiatives for contract logistics CEVA Logistics, part of the CMA CGM Group, is a recognized third-party logistics provider that offers a broad range of end-to-end, customized transport and supply chain solutions, worldwide. CEVA is committed to finding better ways to transport and manage customer shipments and reaching net zero carbon emission by 2050. With a strong business presence across Australia, we have expanded and implemented our green initiatives across our 35 sites and facilities nationwide. We are proud to be among the first 3PL players in Australia to attain 6-star green star building certification for our Truganina supersite. We have placed sustainability at the forefront of our operations and our product roadmap. Aligning our sustainability action plans to our parent company’s green strategy and values, we defined key areas and planned the following green actions for our sites in Australia and New Zealand:
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Environmental Excellence Award High Commendations All Purpose Transport
All Purpose Transport (APT) is a Queensland-based lastmile delivery provider with a client list that includes brands like Rheem, Cotton On, King Living, BP, IKEA, Castrol, Fantastic Furniture, and Bunzl, performing around 3000 deliveries each day. Established in 1975, APT has a business model that engages owner-drivers who select and purchase their delivery vehicles to perform services under the APT brand. In late 2017, APT launched Project EV, recognizing the environmental impact of its current fleet, comprising over 280 internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. This project’s primary goal is to explore and implement sustainable delivery methods. APT’s fleet consumes approximately 60,000 litres of diesel each week, resulting in a staggering 160 tonnes of CO2 emissions, contributing to climate change. Project EV aims to significantly reduce emissions while preserving APT’s owner-driver model during the transition to electric vehicles (EVs). APT’s electric vehicle fleet now consists of 10 vehicles operating in South-East Queensland, reducing the CO2 output by around 32 tonnes of CO2 a month. By mid-2024, the fleet will expand with an additional 5 vehicles, contributing to approximately 60% of all new furniture deliveries managed by APT. Project EV reflects APT’s commitment to a sustainable and environmentally responsible last-mile delivery service. By embracing new technologies and implementing effective change management, APT aims to drive positive change in the transport industry while maintaining the integrity of its owner-driver business model. This initiative sets a commendable example for the industry, promoting environmental responsibility and adaptability.
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Cario with Swinburne University
Our journey to net zero is complex with many technological and societal uncertainties. The first step towards low emission freight transport is to understand our current emissions, the ‘Baseline’. For many companies, calculating their baseline transport Carbon emissions is complex and time consuming. Many companies use multiple freight providers around Australia, and having the required data in one place to measure the estimated carbon impact is highly complex and expensive – and not being undertaken by many Australian companies. Cario, working with Swinburne University, developed a Carbon Calculator which allows companies to measure their Scope 1 and 3 carbon emissions across their entire freight portfolio, including third party carriers and their own fleet. This tool allows companies to make informed decisions about the environmental impact of their freight operations, and to report on these emissions to an International Carbon reporting standard, GICD. The calculator estimates carbon emissions at the time of booking, allowing companies to make informed mode and carrier selection based on this – and not just price or estimated time of arrival, which has been the traditional choice provided. This means companies can provide the end consumer with carbon emission expectations before they purchase a product and book the freight service. Many European companies are already required to calculate their transport carbon emissions. We believe the Australian government will soon introduce mandates, requiring companies to measure and report on their carbon emissions, including Scope 1, 2 and 3. This tool is instrumental for Australian companies to address such requirements.
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Industry Excellence Award Winner CRITERIA
Prestigious Industry award presented to an outstanding individual who has had an impact across the industry or an impact benefitting the industry as a whole and / or across time. Dedicated to Mike Munns FAIMM Award Inaugurated 1987 Sponsored by Intermodal Australia
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Pieter Nagel - ASCI Dean Neville - Ligentia Yiau Hwei Chan - Körber Darren O’Connor - Körber Michael Farragher - TAFE NSW Bruce Drayton - BPS Global Australia
Yiau Hwei Chan
Yiau Hwei Chan is in a Presales role at Koerber Supply Chain Software. Yiau Hwei has been in the industry for over 20 years and is passionate about helping customers get the best out of their manual operations. He is a thought leader and expert in Supply Chain technology, specialising in Voice-directed Workflows and has been part of the team to introduce the technology into Australia over two decades ago. Yiau Hwei has since helped many companies including household Retail and Food & Beverage brands deploy supply chain technology, which have helped these companies improve manual picking efficiencies by more than 20%. Yiau Hwei role at Koerber is to understand customers’ challenges and help optimise with process and technology. In his spare time, Yiau Hwei likes to solve puzzles, embarrass his children with dad jokes and getting beaten by them at Mario Kart.
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Industry Excellence Award High Commendations Bruce Drayton
Dean Neville
Bruce has been a stalwart of the Supply Chain industry for over 35 years, designing and delivering innovative automated and robotic solutions to ‘turbocharge’ distribution centre performance. His influence has spanned many industry sectors and facilitated the ongoing success of some of Australia’s industry leading organisations. Starting in design with Dexion, Bruce moved into Supply Chain consulting with Symonds Henderson before starting his own design business, DCL Solutions. DCL Solutions was acquired by BPS Global in 2021 to ensure Bruce’s many skills were harnessed for the benefit of its customers.
Dean started in the industry in the 1980’s, helping out his mum’s freight forwarding business while studying at university. This sparked an interest in global freight forwarding, supply chain management and customer success, leading to overseas tenures and additional studies in Switzerland, UK, Hong Kong and Singapore.
In leading BPS Global Australia’s robotics and automation, Bruce performs different critical functions, including consulting on concept design and integration of material handling solutions into newly built facilities. In every project he is involved in, Bruce delivers above expectations, improving existing facilities to maximise efficiency and drive profit – he is at the forefront of strategic planning, quality control, contract negotiations and financial reviews for clients. Leading BPS’ team in project engineering and integration supervision, Bruce possesses tremendous team-building and motivational skills, with a passion for supply chain and logistics which rubs off on those around him. Over the course of his career, Bruce has accumulated a vast industry network, building lasting relationships with clients, system suppliers, senior management and official governing bodies. Placing an onus on ‘working on the journey’ with his customers, Bruce has overseen the automated warehouse layout and technical design of some of Australia’s most impressive DC transformations, including for Jaycar Electronics, Booktopia, Harvey Norman, Jacks Retail Fiji and many others.
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Dean returned to Australia in 2001 to take up a leadership role in a direct sourcing big box retailer’s organisation, overseeing their sourcing, procurement, supply chain and national W&D channels. In this role, he blended freight industry best practice and people management skill with the brand’s supply chain and distribution needs – resulting in supply chain transformation. In 2012, Dean joined Nick Jones (Ligentia’s founder) to establish Ligentia Australia. Today, Dean leads a team delivering data-driven supply chain solutions for brands such as Freedom Furniture, Myer, Spendless Shoes, industrial giant TotalEnergies, brand distributors such as United Living and Ionnic, and agriculture machinery specialists Muddy River. Since its founding, the business has grown to a team of 78, 3 locations in Australia, +$200M AUD revenue PA, +30,000 TEU inbound PA, +200K CBM of RoRo & BBK cargo shipped PA, and 40,000 pallet locations of warehouse storage across Australia. Dean credits his and Ligentia’s success to one major factor, what he calls the Ligentia way: everything we do is about proactively servicing what is critical to the quality of our customers’ businesses. Dean has created a customer first culture, enabling the business to grow and our people to learn & thrive.
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Future Leader Award Winner CRITERIA
This award provides an Incentive and recognition to an outstanding Supply Chain Industry Future Leader and to encourage and support leadership across the industry.
FINALISTS
Dedicated to Vince Aisthorpe Award inaugurated 2009 Prize sponsored by Leadership Management Australia (LMA)
Christopher Kettle - Metcash Limited Jay Zhen - dereOida Jess Sargent - DHL Supply Chain Australia Joshua Kreskas - Kreskas Bros Transport Kavinda Senarath - Körber Lachlan Moore - Coles Paul Antoniadis - ThreeSixty Supply Chain Group Rayleen Woods - SCT Logistics
Jess Sargent impact on the future of our supply chain and logistics industry. Its Jess’ combination of her business acumen, her ability to engage and attract others, and her passion for delivering strong outcomes that truly gives Jess a strong foundation as an up and comer within the industry. Jess’ impact has clearly been identified within DHL in the past 12 months, playing an integral role in improving operational outcomes, building, and growing teams and leveraging automation. Recognising the importance of technology and personal leadership growth, Jess has counted herself into every opportunity in the past year. She has been an active member of industry events promoting collaboration and self-development. Jess has also recently completed her Master of Supply Chain and Logistics Management, achieving the level of Distinction.
Jess is passionate about delivering outcomes and building strong leadership teams around her. Jess provides the ability to challenge the status quo, while constantly striving to grow and drive positive change for herself and others. Jess joined DHL Supply Chain Australia as a graduate in 2022. Since then, Jess was promoted to Operations Manager looking after a large retail customer and more recently was promoted to Site Operations Manager. Jess has a clear and inspiring vision for the future of our industry - one that encompasses innovation, sustainability, and efficiency. She is also passionate in bringing along the next generation into the industry and supporting their growth – having been actively involved in both DHL and broader industry initiatives. Jess has been identified as a future leader with the ability to make a significant
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Future Leader Award High Commendations Paul Antoniadis
Senior Analyst - Supply Chain Paul’s relentless commitment to excellence, his unwavering pursuit of innovative solutions, and his dedicated customer-centric approach make him an exceptional future leader. His passion for logistics and technology, coupled with an open-minded and forwardthinking mindset, has consistently delivered outstanding results. Paul’s experience in working with major retailers and their suppliers has enabled him to cultivate a comprehensive approach to data analysis. This involved overseeing a vast inventory of more than 100,000 SKUs and recognising the importance of optimising logistics to improve inventory turnover and elevate the overall customer outcomes. His practical expertise in designing, implementing, and maintaining advanced data-backed solutions is instrumental in giving ThreeSixty’s clients a competitive edge. Paul embodies the core values of the SCLAA Future Leader award through his leadership and innovative contributions that advance our industry. This ethos strongly aligns with ThreeSixty’s approach of challenging norms and delivering exceptional customer-centric solutions.
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Rayleen Woods
Rayleen Woods is a mother of one and has another child on the way, she is from Western Sydney and has been working in the Supply Chain & Logistics Sector for 6 years. One of her first roles in the sector was operating a forklift and a crane at BlueScope Steel. Her role there also included inventory management. During her employment, she realised the importance of skilling up for the future and, as a result, completed a Certificate IV in Logistics and another in Warehousing Operations at TAFE Meadowbank. With the assistance of her TAFE teacher, she was successful in gaining an administrative role in heavy vehicle transport sector with the SCT Group. Over the last year, she has also completed a Diploma of Logistics again with TAFE Meadowbank. The skills and knowledge she has learned in that course and the guidance from her manager – Ben Bailey have helped her to be promoted to a Regional Transport Planner at the SCT Group. Rayleen finds working as a Regional Transport Planner appealing due to the combination of problem-solving, analytical challenges, applying leadership, environmental impact, and the dynamic nature of the field. She is motivated to work in the transport and logistics sector to challenge traditional gender stereotypes and pave the way for greater diversity in the industry.
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With Gratitude to ASCLA Gold Sponsor Americold GLOBAL LEADER IN TEMPERATURE-CONTROLLED STORAGE & LOGISTICS
Storage space available in Queensland & Western Australia
Freezer, chiller & ambient temperatures Blast Freezing Export Certified (Incl. EU & GACC) Controlled Product Tempering + other value added services i3PL Inventory Management 21 sites across Australia and New Zealand
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Shaun.Chapman@americold.com www.americold.com.au
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With Gratitude to ASCLA Gold Sponsor Blue Yonder Silk Logistics Optimises Warehouse Service Levels and Cost With Blue Yonder In the competitive landscape of landside logistics, standing out from the crowd is crucial. This is something Silk Logistics Holdings (SLH) understands well, having carved out its unique approach known as “The Silk Way.” By marrying people, processes and technology, SLH delivers a customised, seamless experience for its customers that includes some of the world’s biggest names in retail, agriculture and manufacturing. One element of “The Silk Way” is a finely tuned warehouse management solution provided by Blue Yonder. This platform not only supports process customisation for individual customers but also facilitates process standardisation that enhances efficiency and productivity. “Blue Yonder allows us to make any process tweaks quickly, keeping customers happy and costs down,” explains Matt Hannah, Chief Information Officer of SLH. For SLH, a homegrown Australian company, the move to Blue Yonder’s solution marked a significant turning point. Faced with the challenge of maintaining their stellar customer service while also accommodating significant growth, SLH realised the need for a system that could standardise, automate and hasten warehouse workflows and tasks. The legacy systems they had in place were simply not cutting it. Enter Blue Yonder’s Warehouse Management System, designed to cater to the most complex of warehousing needs. This solution has not only allowed SLH to optimise daily processes but has also facilitated the seam-
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less onboarding of new customers through scalable deployment templates. Hannah adds, “Our new customers can choose any warehousing provider, so our goal is to deliver an experience where they never want to leave. Thanks to Blue Yonder, today we can get a customer set up on our system in less than 24 hours.” One of the most significant improvements brought about by Blue Yonder has been the streamlining of third-party billing. SLH has capitalised on the system’s extended billing capabilities to transform a once tedious, manual invoicing system into a smooth, automated process. “It took days or even weeks to finalise the numbers. Today, using Blue Yonder’s fully integrated solution, every week up to 500,000 billing transactions are processed and converted to invoice lines within three days,” reveals Hannah. This not only means faster invoice delivery but also quicker payments and fewer billing disputes. The results speak for themselves. By leaning into Blue Yonder’s proven technology, SLH has not only maintained its commitment to personalised customer service but has also significantly improved operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. This case stands as a testament to the power of aligning the right technology with strategic business objectives. In doing so, companies like SLH are not only able to set themselves apart from the competition but also pave the way for future growth and success.
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International Supply Chain Award Winner CRITERIA
In recognition of global supply chains, the ASCL International supply chain Award is given to a Company, Institution or an Individual that operates internationally. Either: an Australian entity with international impact an international entity with impact on the supply chain industry in Australia; or an Australian company impacting supply chain internationally.
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Award inaugurated 2016.
Argon & Co Bondi Sands Logility ThreeSixty Supply Chain Group
Bondi Sands
1. It delivered real-time and transparent inventory projections, enabling a dynamic clearer picture of inventory. 2. It optimised inventory management policies, ensuring Bondi Sands held the right amount of stock to meet customer demand without overburdening resources. 3. It enabled them to make supply decisions driven by business profitability, a critical ingredient towards achieving sustained success.
Bondi Sands Conquers supply chain growth - staying lean through rapid expansion Proudly Australian, Bondi Sands known for producing the world’s leading self-tanning brand, recognised the need for a supply chain transformation. Their motivation stemmed from their impressive growth trajectory, expanding their global presence from 14 retail outlets in 14 countries to online distribution across 95 countries. To tackle the multifaceted challenges, Bondi Sands embarked on a strategic supply chain transformation. This transformation wasn’t merely an operational necessity but a critical, pivotal business enabler. With their increasingly diverse product mix and a redefined operating model, the complexity of their supply chain demanded a robust solution. Their solution took shape with the implementation of an end-to-end supply chain planning solution Logility®. Delivered by DMS Pty Ltd, this strategic technological investment provided them with a wealth of invaluable capabilities and outstanding results …
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4. Finally, it facilitated the alignment of their business plan across all regions and functions, ensuring all aspects of operations worked harmoniously towards overarching organisational objectives.
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International Supply Chain Award High Commendation ThreeSixty Supply Chain Group
commercial justification to meet the future strategy and growth expectations and implement the solution to an operational steady state. The challenge was not just to meet the surge in demand but to do so while maintaining operational efficiency and adaptability. ThreeSixty delivered a world-class DC in Manila for GABC’s fashion apparel business, which is also, the first automated DC of its kind in the Philippines, making GABC a leader in the region. By reimagining DC design and embracing automation, ThreeSixty proved that solutions could not only resolve current challenges but also foster resilience and growth for the future.
ThreeSixty Supply Chain Group delivering a world-class distribution centre In a dynamic landscape where retail and e-commerce are rapidly evolving, the partnership between ThreeSixty and Golden ABC (GABC) stands as a beacon of innovation and strategic transformation. GABC realised that with its significant forecasted growth, especially in e-commerce, it would quickly outgrow its current warehouse operations. ThreeSixty was engaged to develop an appropriate solution and the
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Start-Up Award Winner CRITERIA
ASCL recognizes that any startup company faces a tough road. This award recognizes those tenacious individuals and companies who push through from inception to success. Award inaugurated 2021.
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dereOida Pty Ltd Nexobot provenio.ai ThreeSixty Supply Chain Group uTenant Xpress Freight Management
provenio.ai the amount of human invention down to as little as 10%. And by extracting more data, Fraitey enables richer insights, for better data-driven decisions - empowering more productive and optimised supply chain networks. Freight spend management is just one of the common use-cases where provenio.ai is solving long-standing problems using cutting edge technology alongside existing IT systems, future-proofing business operations and evolving the workforce of the future.
Manual processing is beset with a multitude of errors. And these errors cost supply chain logistic providers and consumers not only hundreds of thousands of dollars each year, but also valuable time, and reputation. provenio.ai is an Australian owned start-up that is on a mission to transform the supply chain industry’s backoffice operations and elevate the human experience. By applying the latest AI and Machine Learning technology provenio.ai helps businesses modernise and future proof their core P2P and O2C processes – tackling issues such as revenue leakage, productivity, cost transparency, and sustainability. Using their proprietary domain curated algorithms and machine learning, provenio.ai digitalises and automates the valuable data that is hidden away in the paper-based documents and images associated with the physical movement of goods across the supply chain. Their ASCLA nominated product: Fraitey, is a secure, accurate and ethical AI-powered solution that helps businesses validate and process their freight spend 30 times faster than manual processing, whilst minimising
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Start-Up Award High Commendation Xpress Freight Management
XFM handles over 3,000 items daily across its network, with more than 50 linehaul movements between company locations. Strong partnerships with regional carriers ensure coverage even in remote areas, and our cutting-edge technology ensures top-tier visibility and traceability. Customer satisfaction remains paramount, with XFM offering tailored solutions for each relationship. The company’s commitment to accessibility and customer-centricity has led to remarkable growth and minimal customer turnover. XFM attributes its success to its exceptional staff, handpicked to uphold a customer-first ethos. These dedicated individuals consistently go above and beyond, embodying the company’s core values. XFM aims to become an employer of choice, fostering an environment that retains top talent and attracts industry leaders, all in pursuit of delivering excellence in service while staying customer-centric nationwide.
Since its inception in April 2020, Xpress Freight Management (XFM) has undergone a remarkable transformation, becoming the preferred national road express transport provider for renowned global brands. Starting from humble beginnings in a home office in Sydney, XFM initially focused on nationwide Full Trailer Load (FTL) brokerage services. However, a pivotal moment occurred early on when XFM transported pallets from Perth to Sydney, marking the birth of its road express services. Today, XFM has expanded significantly, with operational facilities in every capital city and a nationwide workforce exceeding 75 staff. The company’s core services now include express FTL and LTL road freight, rail freight, domestic and international air freight, as well as domestic and international sea freight, with annual revenues surpassing $40,000,000.
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Supply Chain Management Award Winner CRITERIA
Supply Chain Management (SCM) is the oversight of materials, information, and finances as they move in a process from supplier to manufacturer to wholesaler to retailer to consumer. This award recognises an organisation that can demonstrate significant achievement or improvement within a section or across their entire supply chain.
FINALISTS
Dedicated to Doug Beattie Award Inaugurated 1984 Sponsored by Colin Biggers & Paisley
Bondi Sands Explorate Koala Living Myer and Ligentia Primary Connect & Körber Swisslog Australia and Jaycar Electronics Group WesTrac Tomago
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thermore, our inventory accuracy reached an astonishing 99.99%, thanks to proactive quality checks enabled by our internally developed systems. We also achieved a substantial reduction in return goods and cancelled deliveries, improving the overall customer experience and operational cost savings. Our fully automated Delivery Portal ensured efficient handling of thousands of weekly deliveries, reducing errors and streamlining the approval process. In addition, our Customer Online Portal empowered customers to make online purchases, receive prompt notifications, and effortlessly manage deliveries, resulting in increased customer satisfaction and a significant reduction in our invoicing backlog.
Our primary challenge was to streamline and enhance our supply chain processes, eliminating human errors, reducing operational costs, and improving customer satisfaction. To tackle this, we initiated several groundbreaking projects, most notably the development of a Warehouse Management System (WMS), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, and customer-facing portals. The WMS, led by our National Logistic and Distribution Centres Manager, Daniel Ahmadi, was designed to automate key processes. It offered robust reporting tools and real-time data, significantly reducing manual intervention in delivery coordination. The implementation resulted in a reduction of our human resources previously dedicated to managing deliveries. Our commitment to accuracy achieved remarkable results. We attained 100% accuracy in both receiving and dispatching, thanks to innovative features like automatic grouping of customer invoices within the WMS. Fur-
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The impact of these initiatives was profound. We eliminated inefficiencies, reduced costs, improved accuracy, and enhanced the overall customer experience. Koala Living’s innovations in Big Data, IT, and BI technologies set a new standard for the industry, demonstrating how digital transformation can revolutionize supply chain management.
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Supply Chain Management Award High Commendation Myer and Ligentia
calculator, and introducing a vendor portal for their overseas suppliers bookings and declarations (online). By reducing the number of export hubs in China and leveraging Ligentia’s bonded logistics park facilities, order control and container optimisation efficiencies were maximized. Ligentia also provided value-added services, including QA checks, pre-retailing services, and store-ready scan packing preparation, optimising Myer’s supply chain – all undertaken offshore at Ligentia facilities spanning China, India and SE Asia. The collaboration with Ligentia’s customer success teams in China and Australia ensured that seasonal volume spikes were anticipated and managed effectively. Today, Myer benefits from enhanced efficiency, increased vendor compliance, and exceptional critical path visibility, setting new standards in the retail industry in Australia.
Having worked with their existing provider for 12+ years, in 2020, Myer was looking for some fresh thinking. Myer invited Ligentia, a supply chain management partner with a strong reputation for innovation, to take on the management of its international supply chain with the objective to improve source to shelf supply chain efficiency, increase vendor compliance and deliver added value and critical path visibility. Ligentia’s solution included automating and digitalising processes, implementing a tailored landed cost
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Training, Education & Development Award Winner CRITERIA
Training, education and development remains a vital part of allowing knowledge to be utilised for new ideas and supply chain improvements to be discovered and then implemented. This award will be presented to a company that can best demonstrate their commitment, application and results of providing training, education and development of their people. Dedicated to the late Professor Peter Gilmour Award Inaugurated 2002.
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Americold Logistics ANCA CNC MACHINES Australian Institute of Business (AIB) Edith Cowan University Metcash Trading Limited Ofload Swisslog ITSL, University of Sydney Business School
Institute of Transport and Logistics Studies University of Sydney Business School credentials in collaboration with a range of industry partners. ITLS has been a pioneer in introducing practiceoriented education in Australian business schools, exemplified by a project-based approach to teaching and industry placements. These groundbreaking initiatives enable ITLS students to engage directly with industry and government to address pressing global and local challenges, and make a lasting impact working closely with supply chain practitioners and the community.
The Institute of Transport and Logistics Studies (ITLS) within the University of Sydney Business School is an internationally recognised centre of excellence, holding a Level 5 ranking according to the government’s framework of Excellence in Research for Australia, signifying a ‘well above world standards’ rating. At the global level, ITLS ranks 10th worldwide in the field. ITLS has adopted an innovative approach to teaching and learning, aiming to educate the next generation of leaders in logistics and supply chain management. ITLS offers executive education in the form of short courses and micro-
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Training, Education & Development Award High Commendation Australian Institute of Business (AIB)
Supply chain management is perpetually reshaped by global events, technological advancements, and emerging market trends. Recognizing this dynamic nature, the Australian Institute of Business’ Operations & Supply Chain Management (O&SCM) Discipline Team has been instrumental in promoting critical thinking to tackle these challenges. Central to our educational ethos is “The Practical MBA” syllabus, a constantly updated curriculum that fuses technology and theory to produce future-ready managers. The diverse industry backgrounds of the Discipline Team, spanning healthcare to telecom, enhance the student learning experience, merging real-world insights with best practices and theoretical knowledge. In the last years, the team engaged with over 3000 students, with 500+
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specializing in Supply Chain & Logistics. Our Facilitators, thanks to their varied professional and academic journeys, have garnered impressive satisfaction scores for offering timely insights and practical contexts. This commitment is further echoed in the contributions of our six research candidates who invigorate the MBA program. Our drive isn’t just academic; we’re proactive in creating meaningful industry-student connections, sourcing relevant case studies, and introducing gamified supply chain scenarios for enriched experiential learning. As supply chains worldwide grapple with change and disruption, the O&SCM Discipline Team is resolute in enhancing professional knowledge, intertwining theory and practice, and positioning the Australian Institute of Business at the forefront of transformative supply chain education.
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With Gratitude to ASCLA Gold Sponsor Interroll The Interroll Group is indisputably a global leader in material handling, intralogistics and motion. This is evidenced by both its widespread presence on all five continents and its clear leadership in technology and innovation in its business area. Headquartered in St. Antonino, Switzerland, Interroll employs about 2,500 people in 35 companies worldwide. The Group production is performed in 7 Centers of Excellence: Wermelskirchen (rollers), Hückelhoven/Baal (motorized pulleys), Sinsheim (modules and subsystems) and Mosbach (conveyor platforms) in Germany, Hvidovre (supermarket solutions) in Denmark, La Roche-sur-Yon (dynamic storage) in France and St. Antonino (technopolymers) in Switzerland. As a result, the Group is able to supply system integrators, industrial plant manufacturers and OEMs with a wide range of products based on standard platforms in the following categories: • “Rollers” (conveyor rollers), • “Drives” (motors and drives for conveyor systems), • “Conveyors & Sorters” (roller conveyors and sorters), and • “Pallet & Carton Flow” (dynamic storage systems). Other regional Centers of Excellence are located in the United States, in Colorado, North Carolina and Georgia, and in China. Interroll Group counts also on an important R&D Center located in Baal, Germany. Ingo Steinkrüger, Interroll’s global CEO stated that “For us at Interroll, it’s important to have a longterm perspective. In that context, we clearly see a growing need for reliable, sustainable solutions that are quick and easy to implement. We follow this principle not only in the hardware area, but also with our global Center of Excellence in software and electronics. In this way, we are able to continuously deepen and broaden the added value of our product portfolio in both hardware and machine communication.” P 34
The Group continues to support its sustainable growth strategy through numerous innovative projects. After the successful introduction in Europe and Asia of the Modular Conveyor Platform (MCP) and its subsequent introduction in the North and South American markets, Interroll provided concrete answers to the world of Industry 4.0 with the introduction of the innovative DC platform. The industrial platform strategy then continued with the development and introduction of the MPP (Modular Conveyor Pallet Platform), HPP (High Performance Conveyor Platform), SHC (Special Hygienic Conveyor Platform), and LCP (Light Conveyor Platform). Interroll’s 28,000 customers include major plant manufacturers, system integrators and OEMs. Interroll’s Group products and solutions are adopted and used daily by companies whose brands are internationally known, such as Amazon, Bosch, Coca-Cola, DHL, Procter & Gamble, Red Bull, Siemens, Walmart and Yamaha, to name a few. Interroll is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange in Zurich and in 2022 reported sales of 664.4 million Swiss francs (up 3.8 percent from the previous year). To learn more, visit www.interroll.com
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With Gratitude to ASCLA Silver Sponsor TMX
With Gratitude to ASCLA Bronze Sponsor HDL
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Judges’ Choice Award Winner CRITERIA The recipient of this Award may stem from nominees for any of the other SCLAA awards, at the judges’ discretion, where the demonstrated achievement, improvement or results have required a logistical approach to improvement or major change to their logistics management. Award inaugurated 2016.
Healthy Heads Trucks and Sheds
Healthy Heads Trucks and Sheds – is a not-for-profit charitable foundation whose goal is to provide everyone in the transport and logistics industries with what they need to support their mental health and physical wellbeing, and to ensure these needs are recognised as being vital to support a thriving workforce into tomorrow.
With Gratitude to ASCLA Bronze Sponsor
WiseTech Global
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2023 ASCL Awards Committee resilient industry. Innovations in technology, systems and projects are advancing at pace and the care of our people and environment is in the forefront. Congratulations to all the ASCLA winners, High Commendation recipients & finalists for your amazing efforts and contribution. We would like to thank our media partner, Import Export TV for their fabulous coverage of the night, providing interviews and a sleek highlights reel that really captured the joy and atmosphere.
Cathy-Anne Jones 2023 ASCLA Committee Chair What an amazing turnout for the #ASCLA2023 Australian Supply Chain & Logistics Awards! This year saw a return to Sydney after 2 previous Awards in Melbourne. Over 470 seats were filled on the night, making it the largest ASCLA to date. The event was held at the elegant Fullerton Hotel housed in the refurbished GPO building at No. 1 Martin Place. This year was humorously hosted by comedic MC, Sam McCool. The awards attracted the who’s who of Australian Supply Chain with keynote provide by MD and CEO Australia Post, Paul Graham, who gave us an update on Australia Post and supply chain challenges, and emphasized the importance of mental health and supporting workers across our industry. An important aspect of the awards and a foundation for SCLAA, is to provide events that facilitate networking, collaboration & the sharing of ideas. This year we listened to feedback and provided more time in the night to network while celebrating the winners and highly commended. The buzz in the room was great as colleagues and contacts caught up in between celebrations. The ASCLA’s are continuing to be a key event on the Supply Chain calendar and offer recognition and encouragement for those in the industry in increasingly competitive categories. It was a pleasure to recognise those who have achieved much over the past year in what has proven to be a
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It was an honour to represent the leadership team at SCLAA and to Chair this event committee. I appreciate the support of the Board and SCLAA Chair, Sue Tomic for their faith in me, and the ASCLA team in bringing this event to you in 2023. My sincere thanks goes to the ASCLA inner circle Chief Judge Nigel Edwards, Partnership Manager Megan White, Fran De Klerk, Sam Varrano, Victorian Director Rakesh Bandipelli, Mary Soliman, Ishan Galapathy, Papillion Gordon and the many other volunteers and helpers on the night. Thanks to the ASCLA committee for your hard work in making these awards so memorable. I am surrounded by passionate supply chain professionals who give their time and efforts all year round to make SCLAA such a great association and the ASCLA’s such a growing success. If this sounds like something that you would like to be involved in for 2024, please reach out to the Association – we would love to welcome you as part of the SCLAA committees. Once again we had great support from industry and my appreciation and thanks goes to the event sponsors this year, Platinum sponsor Malec Transport; Gold sponsors Gamma Solutions, Import Export TV, Interroll, Americold, CoRsafe, NTI and Blue Yonder. Silver sponsor TMX and Bronze sponsors HDL and WiseTech Global. This year saw individual Award sponsors Collins, Biggers and Paisley, Biarri, LMA, Intermodal Australia and Akolade. ASCLA sponsorships assists us greatly in producing such a high calibre event and positions those sponsors as front and centre in supporting innovation and excellence in the industry. Whilst we are still on a high from this year, we are already looking ahead to the next ASCLA’s in 2024. Will it be in Sydney? Will we have an even bigger and more competitive Awards event? Stay tuned!
2023 ASCLA Committee Members
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