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Chair’s Welcome Address
Sue Tomic
ASCLA Chair
Managing Director, Chain Consulting Services, based in Sydney.
It was an honour to warmly welcome you to the 2025 Australian Supply Chain & Logistics Awards. We had over 520 attendees in the room, a record attendance in the beautiful Melbourne Town Hall.
Usually when I deliver the opening welcome, I speak about industry and current issues. We know there have been many during 2025 including trade tariff volatility, geopolitical and local disruptions, and the ongoing labour shortages that have affected our supply chains and trade.
Tonight was different. Instead of speaking about risk, resilience and navigating challenging times, I reflected on my initial journey into supply chain and logistics. At 30,000 feet this morning, I had a bit of an epiphany.
With a background in finance and sustainable business growth and strategy, I landed a CFO role in one of the largest intermodal terminals in Australia back in 2009. As I toured the site that held over 10,000 TEU and handled over 800,000 container movements per annum, it was an impressive sight to drive through kilometres of container stacks. I was really in awe of this import/export supply chain and logistics world.
I commented that the size and scale of the business must mean it is very financially lucrative. The MD said something that has stayed with me and become a personal mode of operation, both in business and life: “It doesn’t matter how big or how many there are (scale), what matters is movement.”
So I want to talk about momentum. It implies softer and steadier progress than the aggressive connotations of business growth, risk, and resilience. Momentum is business critical and applies to all businesses across all sectors. Success in our industry is never about scale and always about movement, whether you operate distribution centres, the largest fleet of trucks in the country, or acres of hardstand for container storage. Momentum matters. It is THE KPI to measure.
The same applies to the data supply chain and logistics. The movement of data, one would hope seamlessly and fully integrated, reaps rewards and efficiencies for all. Double handling of data, lack of transference and transparency. If it doesn’t break the momentum, it certainly slows it down.
A wise person said recently that lack of momentum is not stagnation. It actually means you are going backwards, particularly if your competitors, suppliers and customers are maintaining their own momentum.
The importance of momentum is not just limited to business. Momentum in life is inevitable. It can be the biggest blessing as you face hard times and look forward to their end with a “this too shall pass” outlook. Ironically, I struggle with momentum the most during happy times in life. You try desperately to hold on to the feelings, people, and places that inspire and bring the greatest joy. But nothing stays the same, and that’s a good thing.
In our Association, we have had tremendous momentum in the last four to five years. We have realigned our vision and clarified our purpose, which resulted in our rebranding. We have grown exponentially from 16 partners in 2020 to over 48 today. We have increased our stakeholder partnerships to include the largest conference providers in the country as their association partner of choice. We have increased our media partnerships and collaborate with other industry associations and support local and national charities.
We completed our first acquisition, the digital platform Supply Chain Partners that provides an industry-specific jobs board, directory of goods and service providers in the supply chain and logistics sector, and direct member-to-member connectivity. We achieved our first overseas launch in New Zealand two months ago. We are now rebranding once again to reflect our expansion ambitions and will be known as the Australasian Supply Chain & Logistics Association (ASCLA). We have restructured internally, establishing Special Purpose Committees to align with our strategic pillars.
From when I first joined the Board to now, we have gone from ‘Who are you?’ to ‘You are everywhere.’
But we can only achieve great outcomes with great people. My tenure as Chair ends this year in line with constitutional requirements. And that’s a good thing, keeping in the spirit of momentum. I am incredibly proud of our achievements and the past and present Board and Committee members that helped make it happen. These are the people that uphold the highest standards of governance and integrity. They don’t self-promote or showcase their businesses when in ASCLA mode.
At the centre of it all are people. It’s the people in supply chain and logistics that perform miracles every day that add to Australia’s economic wellbeing and GDP. It’s the people in our association that deliver to our members and partners. Our Corporate Partners and all our Members, I thank you all for your ongoing support. Without you, we could not do what we do.
In case you aren’t aware, ASCLA is a Not for Profit volunteer Association. We operate Divisional committees in each state, facilitating networking events, seminars, webinars. The passion and dedication of all our committee members cannot be applauded enough.
On behalf of the ASCLA Board, I would like to congratulate all the Finalists, Award Winners and Highly Commended for their remarkable achievements. Your dedication and innovation exemplify the best of the supply chain and logistics industry.
ASCLA 2025
The new ASCLA Board Chair, Stephen Lakey, and ASCLA Outgoing Chair, Sue Tomic.
ASCLA 2025 WINNERS
ASCLA is pleased to congratulate the below winners, finalists and highly commended.
Start-Up Award
CRITERIA
ASCLA recognises that any startup company faces a tough road. This award recognises those tenacious individuals and companies who push through from inception to success.
Award Inaugurated 2021.
WINNER
Mobiledock
Solving one of logistics’ most overlooked pain points, Mobiledock has optimised how loading docks operate. Delivering real-time visibility, digital scheduling, and seamless collaboration across global supply chains. Born in Melbourne and built from the ground up, this start-up is proving that innovation at the dock can unlock efficiency across the entire network.
Congratulations Mobiledock!
FINALISTS
Fluent Cargo MeshedUp Mobiledock Shelfbot
Individual Award Sponsor Insync Recruitment Group
Training, Education, & Development Award
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.
WINNER
Young Guns Container Crew
FINALISTS
B dynamic Logistics
Learning Sphere Training Solutions
Young Guns Container Crew
Individual Award Sponsor Consignly Limited
Redefining frontline leadership from the ground up, Young Guns Container Crew has turned values into action through its transformative Captain’s Training program - unlocking potential, lifting productivity, and creating confident leaders across Australia, New Zealand, and Canada. It’s a blueprint for purpose-driven development that leaves every site, team, and community stronger than before.
Congratulations, Young Guns Container Crew!
“It’s fair to say Consignly has been transformative for us” BTL Logistics
Environmental Excellence Award
ASCLA 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.
Championing sustainability through innovation, BioChill has revolutionised cold-chain logistics with its patented Recycool Liners - a recyclable, biodegradable alternative to expanded polystyrene.
By replacing thousands of EPS cartons across Australia’s pharmaceutical and food industries, BioChill is cutting waste, reducing emissions, and redefining what environmental excellence looks like in packaging.
Congratulations, BioChill!
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FINALISTS
ANL & CMA CGM BioChill
Big Data, IT & Business Intelligence Award
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.
FINALISTS
Adiona and StarTrack Courier
Nick Scali and Explorate
FreightExchnge
NavLab
HIGHLY COMMENDED: NAVLAB
NavLabs is a boutique enterprise consultancy specializing in low-code Appian development, delivering tailored, scalable software that addresses real business challenges. The team helps organizations build futureready systems with agile, iterative solutions and longterm support.
WINNER
Nick Scali and Explorate
Turning crisis into opportunity, Nick Scali & Explorate reengineered a major supply chain disruption into a model of digital resilience.
Using data, integration, and automation to deliver realtime visibility, restore customer trust, and save hundreds of thousands in annual costs.
Their partnership redefined what agility and intelligence look like in modern supply chains.
Congratulations, Nick Scali and Explorate!
Hardware Reimagined
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.
To learn more, visit www.gammasolutions.com
Where Global Strength Meets Local Excellence
Interroll is a leading global provider of products and solutions in material handling, delivering a connected ecosystem of rollers, drives, conveyors, sorters, controls and complete platforms tailored to optimize logistics and intralogistics operations.
With manufacturing capabilities across all continents and sales offices around the world, we offer end-to-end support from concept to service.
In Australia and New Zealand, we maintain a dedicated sales, assembly, and service network to ensure our customers receive responsive local support while leveraging our global footprint and expertise.
The essence of the Interroll brand is being a leading global provider of material-handling products, solutions, and after-sales services. Our brand is engrained in a clear promise: Quality, Speed, and Simplicity — values we stand behind for our customers, employees, and partners. At Interroll Australia, we uphold this promise every day and continually strive to raise the bar.
Pat Cieri
Managing Director Interroll Australia
Tel: +61 3 8409 2800
Mobile: +61 0418 305 825
Email: p.cieri@interroll.com
Interroll Australia
579 Edgars Road · Epping, VIC 3076
Australia
Automation, Robotics or Emerging Technology Award
CRITERIA
The supply chain world is changing quickly and physical technology is making a huge impact. This 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.
FINALISTS
Infios & DSL Logistics
NowGo by Shippit
Swisslog ANZ & Mondelez
Automate-X Geek + Shiperoo Melbourne
Individual Award Sponsor
Optus
WINNERS
Swisslog ANZ & Mondelēz
Bringing precision and performance to the heart of Australia’s confectionery supply chain, Swisslog ANZ and Mondelēz have elevated warehouse automation with an advanced ASRS solution powered by Swisslog’s SynQ software.
Combining innovation, sustainability, and scalability, their Truganina facility sets a new standard for highthroughput, intelligent distribution.
Congratulations, Swisslog ANZ & Mondelēz!
International Supply Chain Award
CRITERIA
In recognition of global supply chains, the ASCLA 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.
Award Inaugurated 2016.
HIGHLY COMMENDED:
FINALISTS
DMS and Farmlands
EWE Gropup
TMX Transform
Individual Award Sponsor Neurored
EWE Group Pty Ltd.
Connecting markets through ingenuity and innovation, EWE Group has advanced how cross-border e-commerce operates between China and Australia.
Delivering seamless, end-to-end logistics for some of Asia’s largest online retailers. With modular, localised, and data-driven systems, EWE is enabling faster market entry, resilient operations, and stronger global connections.
Congratulations to EWE Group Pty Ltd. for maintaining our export economy!
With 38 years of Asia-Pacific Supply Chain Transformation, the steadfast commitment to Supply Chain innovation, best practice, development, and people has empowered DMS to achieve outstanding outcomes for supply chains.
DMS FARMLANDS
Farmlands is a farmer-owned co-operative in New Zealand that unites over 70,000 shareholders to leverage collective buying power. Through its network of 82 stores, it provides essentials like fuel, fertiliser, nutrition, and finance, along with technical advice and support to rural communities.
Australasian Supply Chain & Logistics Awards
ASCLA 2026 Will be held in Queensland for the first time! Venue TBA
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This is an opportunity to align your brand with excellence, innovation, and leadership. Showcase your organisation, strengthen brand awareness to industry leaders and be an Ambassador of Excellence by recognising the highest achievers in the supply chain and logistics Industry. Solidify your position as a champion of progress and innovation; a partner driving our industry forward.
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Supply Chain Management Award
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.
Dedicated to Doug Beattie Award Inaugurated 1984.
FINALISTS
ASICS, Vanderlande and ThreeSixty
B dynamic Logistics
CEVA Logistics
DMS
J.D.K.Management
Akolade
WINNER Individual Award Sponsor
ASICS, Vanderlande and ThreeSixty
Pioneering collaboration and consistency, ASICS, Vanderlande and ThreeSixty transformed the Marsden Park distribution centre into Australia’s first intelligent, omnichannel fulfilment hub.
By integrating advanced automation within a live warehouse, their Kakushin Project redefined what’s possible - blending innovation, agility, and teamwork to set a new benchmark for supply chain excellence.
Congratulations, ASICS, Vanderlande and ThreeSixty!
Workplace Health & Safety Award
CRITERIA
Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) Award focuses on both the psychological safety and physical wellbeing in Australia’s transport, warehousing, and logistics sectors. This award recognises how an organisation can demonstrate a significant achievement or improvement within their workplace.
Award Inaugurated 2025.
FINALISTS
Fulfillio
Young Guns Container Crew
WINNER
Young Guns Container Crew
Placing safety at the core of operations, Young Guns Container Crew has tackled one of the industry’s most common hazards with a simple yet powerful innovation — the Gap Guard.
This engineered safety barrier and training system has reduced dock-gap incidents by more than 240%, protecting crews and reinforcing a culture where safety and performance move hand in hand.
Congratulations, Young Guns Container Crew!
Individual Award Sponsor
DP World
HIGHLY COMMENDED: FULFILLIO
Fulfillio provides end-to-end logistics, warehousing, and fulfilment solutions that support the growth of fastmoving brands across Australia. Operating from five distribution centres with over 46,000m² and more than 85,000 pallet spaces, the company combines scale with precision to ensure reliable and efficient fulfilment.
At Vanderlande, we’re more than an integrator –we’re your partner in automation.
> Expert engineering teams designing with precision
> Proven on-time, on-budget project management
> Dedicated and reliable service that keep operations running seamlessly
What sets us apart? We don’t just connect systems, we integrate technologies into one solution, built around your business needs today and ready to scale for tomorrow.
Learn more at www.vanderlande.com/warehousing
Transport Logistics Excellence Award
CRITERIA
Transport Logistics Excellence (TLE) Award facilitates both the most efficient and cost effective movement of cargo via air, road, rail or sea. This award recognises how an organisation has demonstrated a significant achievement or improvement in their people, processes or investments to improve service levels within their company or overall cargo flow improvement to industry.
Award Inaugurated 2025.
Individual Award Sponsor
FINALISTS
Arrow Transport Logistics & Q S
Cold Xpress Refrigerated Transport VIC
NSW Rural Fire Service Logistics Team
Shippit
WINNER
Shippit
Harnessing data, AI and multi-carrier orchestration, Shippit is helping retailers turn delivery from a cost centre into a competitive edge.
Powering over 100 million deliveries each year, Shippit’s intelligent platform optimises routes, reduces emissions, and improves reliability, proving that smarter logistics can move both products and performance.
Congratulations, Shippit!
Industry Excellence Award
CRITERIA
Transport Logistics Excellence (TLE) Award facilitates both the most efficient and cost effective movement of cargo via air, road, rail or sea. This award recognises how an organisation has demonstrated a significant achievement or improvement in their people, processes or investments to improve service levels within their company or overall cargo flow improvement to industry.
Award Inaugurated 2025.
WINNER
Kelly McGinty
Representing three decades of leadership and innovation, Kelly McGinty has redefined what’s possible in supply chain management. From orchestrating global animal relocations, including elephants and pandas, to leading emergency PPE air charters during the pandemic. Her career is a testament to precision, compassion, and unshakeable resolve in moving mountains, and sometimes, elephants.
Congratulations, Kelly!
FINALISTS
Sean Ledbury - Prological
Kelly McGinty - Powerhouse Logistics Pty Limited
Simi Taumalolo - B dynamic Logistics Pte Ltd
Yuri Verjoustinsky - DMS Pty Ltd
Smarter supply chains start here
Infios helps businesses run faster, leaner and more reliably with intelligent supply chain execution. Our modular solutions adapt to your needs, whether you’re scaling or optimising your operations. From real-time visibility to actionable insights, we make every move smarter.
Sean Ledbury is an experienced business leader and global business enabler with a demonstrated history of bringing about change in the logistics automation and packaging industries.
HIGHLY COMMENDED: SEAN LEDBURY Intelligent Supply Chain Execution
Individual Award Sponsor Infios
Future Leader Award
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.
Dedicated to Vince Aisthorpe Award Inaugurated 2009.
FINALISTS
Josh Eastwell - CROCS
Natalie Le - TMX Transform
Devin Liyanapathirana - B dynamic Logistics Pte Ltd
Devraj Singh - Brewtech Pty Ltd
Christine Tran - TMX Transform
WINNER
Natalie Le
Blending curiosity with rigour, Natalie Le has strengthened how data shapes supply chain consulting — from building Vietnam’s first interactive logistics infrastructure map to revolutionising client reporting through intuitive Power BI systems. Her work embodies the next generation of leadership — innovative, scalable, and driven by insight.
Congratulations, Natalie!
HIGHLY COMMENDED: JOSH EASTWELL
As the ANZ Logistics & Distribution Manager at Crocs, Josh oversees end-to-end logistics and distribution operations across Australia and New Zealand focusing on strengthening supply chain performance, enhancing distribution efficiency, and ensuring reliable product flow to support the brand’s continued growth in the region.
Individual Award Sponsor Academy Global (AG)
Academy Global (AG) was not only the sponsor of the 2025 Future Leader Award but also contributed a Leadership Essentials Program scholarship valued at $7,450 for the winner. This comprehensive program strengthens capability across people management, financial and commercial acumen, strategy and risk, and core leadership development, providing the recipient with a valuable opportunity to build the skills needed to lead with confidence in a fast-changing supply chain environment.
We thank Academy Global (AG) for this generous contribution and for investing in the development of emerging leaders within our industry. Their support adds meaningful impact to the Future Leader Award and to the professional growth of our community.
Congratulations, Natalie!
Judge’s Choice Award
The recipient of this Award may stem from nominees for any of the other ASCLA 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.
WINNER
NSW Rural Fire Service
Each year, the panel reserves the right to present a special award. One that recognises a nominee whose work takes supply chain to another level through service or community impact.
This year, we’re proud to present the Judges’ Award to The NSW Rural Fire Service Logistics Team.
Their work in Tasmania earlier this year was an extraordinary display of logistics under pressure. Mobilising a team in response to major bushfire activity in remote terrain where accommodation and basic infrastructure simply didn’t exist.
Within just 72 hours, the team had planned, coordinated, and delivered a fully self-sufficient basecamp for over 100 personnel complete with power, water, food, showers, and shelter.
It was supply-chain excellence in its purest form: delivering capability, care, and resilience where it mattered most.
Congratulations, NSW Rural Fire Service! And thank you for reminding us that at the heart of every supply chain… Is service to others.
ASCLA KEY NOTE SPEAKER:
Steve Thompsett, Chief Executive Officer Australia & New Zealand, DHL Supply Chain
In his keynote address, Steve Thompsett delivered a grounded and forwardlooking message centred on a truth that has shaped his 30-year career: “This industry feeds Australia, keeps it safe, and keeps it healthy. It’s built on people, thirty years ago, today, and thirty years from now.” It was a reminder of the scale and significance of the supply chain profession, and of the people whose work keeps the country moving.
Drawing on his experience across decades of structural change, Thompsett highlighted how the sector has evolved from a largely operational function into a strategic pillar of national capability. He spoke to the collective responsibility of the room, service providers, customers, and suppliers, in sustaining an industry worth more than $100 billion to the Australian economy.
Navigating Ongoing Volatility
Thompsett reflected on the post-pandemic years as some of the most challenging the industry has faced. Inflationary pressure, labour constraints, and unpredictable global conditions have made long-term planning increasingly complex. Yet he emphasised that volatility is not an interruption; it is the new operating environment. “Volatility won’t disappear. Our advantage is the people who can adapt to whatever comes next.” He noted that shifting consumer expectations will continue to test agility. Faster delivery, home-based services, and more personalised fulfilment models place increasing pressure on networks, reinforcing the need for teams who can move quickly and think ahead.
People Before Customers
A defining message of Thompsett’s keynote was simple but firm: people come before customers. Not because customers are secondary, but because exceptional customer outcomes depend on engaged, capable teams. “People come before customers. Engaged teams are what create exceptional customer outcomes.” He stressed the importance of identifying emerging leaders early, investing in them meaningfully, and ensuring the industry retains its talent rather than losing skilled people to other sectors. That development, he said, must be deliberate, spanning frontline skill building, middle-management capability, and senior leadership development through both internal programs and external pathways such as TAFEs, universities, and specialist training.
The Hybrid Workforce Reality
Thompsett addressed the unique challenge of hybrid work in a sector where most of the workforce is frontline. Many industry leaders learned logistics by being physically present, problem-solving alongside teams and absorbing the rhythm of operations day-to-day. Replicating that depth of learning in a partially remote environment requires new thinking and new approaches to capability development.
Customer Engagement and Problem Solving
Turning to customer expectations, Thompsett reinforced that proactive communication is now non-negotiable. “Customers want to know before it happens.” He highlighted the two behaviours that consistently build long-term loyalty: engagement and problem-solving. When organisations anticipate issues early, communicate clearly, and step up when challenges arise, customers remember. “Solve a problem for a customer and they will remember it when the contract renews.” Emotional intelligence, he added, has become a critical leadership skill across the sector. EQ supports collaboration, strengthens relationships, and builds the kind of teams that can handle uncertainty with confidence.
Recognising Industry Excellence
Thompsett closed by acknowledging the collective achievements of the industry, particularly in the last five years of instability, evolving consumer behaviour, and global disruption. He emphasised that those pressures have also created opportunity: a chance for supply chain to demonstrate its value, prove its leadership, and cement its role as an essential national capability. He commended all winners and nominees, underscoring that the path forward remains clear: invest in people, uphold the industry’s value, and continue building the capability that keeps Australia moving.
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