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STRAIGHT TALK FROM DAVID DOHERTY OAM

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ver the past few years I have progressively succumbed to a serious case of Conference fatigue. So many events, so expensive, and so time consuming, and often in a plastic environment.

However I am a long time participant in the Supply Chain and Logistics Annual Conference presented by the Queensland Division of the Supply Chain and Logistics Association of Australia.

In the first week of September I tried to observe why this Conference continues to succeed where many others continue to decline in sponsors and Registrations.

The major factor of course is the relaxed environment where participants are encouraged to ‘be themselves’ and abandon their work day pressures and constraints. There is a serious emphasis on fun and genuine networking in a culture that is meticulously inviting and caring of the needs of the Registrants and the Sponsors. The reasonable cost and concise timings ensures all-round value.

Having established a somewhat unique environment the presentations are carefully developed to pursue issues of current and real interest to Supply Chain and Logistics Practitioners.

This year the theme was ‘The Key to Supply Chain Success’, with the individual Sessions vigorously aimed at discovering and assessing the take away messages Registrants could use to improve their own performance, and the performance of their organisations in the emerging competitive landscape.

What will the Game Changers be to deliver future success?

By the way in an audience poll the significant majority regarded themselves to genuine Game Changers, and implementers of real collaboration in their businesses!

I was fortunate to be asked to facilitate a very interesting Panel Session embracing the people involved in establishing the Toowoomba and Surat Basin Enterprise (TSBE). TSBE is pursuing game changing collaborations between industry, government, academia, and others with a clear focus on reinventing the area infrastructure and modal connectivity.

The result is intended to be a significant increase in the competitiveness of related Supply Chains. Amongst other things the initiatives include a privately constructed airport with the capacity to land Boeing 747 aircraft.

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The vision, courage and enthusiasm of the people involved has enabled the building of the strong collaborations and investment required to deliver on the dream.

The federal government and other regional governments, and such, must take a close look at the visionary process and relationship building utilised by TSBE. Infrastructure and poor modal connectivity, as well as transport congestion, represent major impediments to Supply Chain and Logistics effectiveness around Australia. Piece meal, attention grabbing, and vote catching knee jerk planning and implementation is costing this generation and future generations dearly.

Of course infrastructure is not the only Supply Chain enabler languishing through lack of vision. There is endless chatter about collaboration (or ‘collabotition’ as I like to call it. That is: collaborate where you can and compete where you must) but few have the intention or mental model to pursue it with determination. Pretend collaboration is rife.

Effective Supply Chain development demands a willingness to transform and be transformed, whilst pursuing continuous learning and achievement of new capabilities. Examples of Supply Chain best practice clearly established Supply Chain as mental model (that is a new way) for doing business. In my experience it is unusual to discover businesses that truly regard Supply Chain and/or Logistics as a strategic enabler.

Are you a Supply Chain or Logistics Game Changer? The profession and industry is looking for you!

The Queensland Supply Chain & Logistics Conference always offers opportunities to build knowledge and potential. I am an unashamed supporter of what they do!

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I am a kind of paranoiac in reverse. I suspect people are plotting to make me happy. “ J.D. Salinger

David Doherty OAM Founder and Explorer Supply Chain and Logistics Observatory SCALO davdoh1@optusnet.com.au

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15TH ANNUAL QSCLC A HUGE SUCCESS

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he 15th annual QLD Supply Chain & Logistics Conference was held this month with some high calibre speakers including Dr Edward Frazelle, Amanda Gore, Jane Anderson to name just a few. A uniquely styled networking event this conference is designed to allow the attendees to learn while in a relaxed environment. The event is also an opportunity to give back to others, recognise and acknowledge oustanding companies and people in the industry and be a part of something bigger than just your every day work environment.

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ALWAYS LOOK ON THE BRIGHT SIDE OF LIFE

LIVE POLLING RESULTS DO YOU THINK EARLY COLLABORATION WITH SUPPLIERS (E.G. MARKET SOUNDING OR TENDER WORKSHOPS) BEFORE CLOSE OF TENDER ADDS VALUE? Yes 92.90% No 7.10%

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Better forecasting always improves the supply chain.

Become the solution to a problem the business can’t solve on their own.

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Your focus must be on achieving simplicity.

Things take longer and more mistakes occur, when complexity increases.

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People determine the success of a business. It all starts with recruitment.

Procurement can’t touch everything and does not own the business strategy or outcome.

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MY BUSINESS IS CURRENTLY USING CLOUD BASED SERVICES TRUE 66.70% FALSE 33.30% DO I SEE VALUE OF CLOUD COMPUTING FOR MY BUSINESS Yes 100.00% No 0.00%

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Collaboration is the key to improvement but don’t make it a pretend activity.

Timing is critical – not every time is right.

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Get the right people together – but ensure they park their egos.

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Procurement is only strategic if an organisation chooses it to be this way.

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Success is someone smiling.

The world of collaborative supply chains is finally arriving.

My new gratitude goggles will provide a window to new ways of viewing life (business and personal) and responding to events and issues: and share with others.

The people in the industry are warm, enthusiastic and passionate about what they do. So much fun and down to earth, what a great industry to work in!

You’re the master of your own successful team; have a positive approach,give recognition when it’s due... and know when to shut the full cup.

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WILL CLIVE PALMER BE THE NEXT AUSTRALIAN PRIME MINISTER? Yes 3.30% No 23.30% You are kidding!

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HOW DO ORGANISATIONS VIEW THEIR SUPPLY NETWORKS? Strategic 35.70% Cost of doing business 32.10% Source of competitive advantage 32.10% VALUE SHARING REAL COLLABORATION THE KEY STRATEGY Yes 66.70% No 33.30% WHAT KEY MEASUREMENTS DOES YOUR SENIOR MANAGEMENT FOCUS ON FOR PROCUREMENT? Cost to Serve 11.10% Hard financial savings to the bottom line 29.60% Value delivered by Procurement (hard & soft) 51.90% Other 7.40%

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We don’t market procurement enough, and we should aimThe concept of the Right Chain approach. Although it has been said before Ed Frazelle gives a refreshing insight to practical application of analysis to ROI.

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First World Problems and dealing with Foofers!

Communication, Collaboration and Capability are fundamental keys which unlock the door to supply chain success.

The way people perceive me impacts my ability to influence. Likewise my mood sets the framework for a positive or negative workplace - need to focus on being happy and engaging.

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The concept of an industry group working to provide effective, useful information to all, with a focus on assistance to a worthy community cause. Helping ourselves to help others.

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DOES PROCUREMENT STILL STRUGGLE TO BE RECOGNISED AS A STRATEGIC PARTNER IN YOUR BUSINESS AND IF SO WHY? Getting the attention of the Senior Executives 20.00% The Business doesn’t understand what Procurement has to offer 32.00% This is not an issue for me 28.00% Other 20.00% ARE YOU A SUPPLY CHAIN AND LOGISTICS INNOVATOR AND GAME CHANGER? Yes 96.00% No 4.00%

BLACK BELT TEAM BRANDING - WHERE DOES YOUR TEAM SIT RIGHT NOW? Strategic Influencers 4.80% Partners 47.60% Operational 42.90% Problem Creators 4.80%

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Be clear and realistic about the role of procurement, and don’t push a procurement product that the customer does not want, and will not accept.

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Decrease the number of hand-offs to increase supply chain efficiency.

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Don’t have too many key measures.

Data can be used to get the attention of senior leaders.

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Don’t ignore the internal politics.

Often there is self-imposed dysfunctional behavior (in a supply chain).

Customers will avoid procurement if it becomes a roadblock.

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WOULD YOU CONSIDER MORE FACE-TO-FACE COLLABORATION IN THE FUTURE? Strongly Agree 78.60% Agree 21.40% IMPROVING WHICH SKILL SET WOULD HELP IMPROVE PROCUREMENT CAPABILITY IN YOUR BUSINESS? Practitioner Skills 12.00% Soft skills stakeholder management, communication, etc 64.00% Leadership skills 20.00% Other 4.00%

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REWARD & RECOGNITION

Damian Cosgriff was recognised during the conference dinner for his significant and on-going contribution to the success of the event each year. Please join with us in congratulating Damian on this award.

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Business will not get on board with an onerous process .

It isn’t a strategic partnership just because the buyer says so.

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You could have inherited someone else’s brand.

You must be authentic and must establish trust.

At each touch point accentuate your brand.

Perception is important – ask them their view

Build up your bank of good points with customers and then when something bad happens you are still in credit.

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A defensible outcome is important.

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It takes 66 to 200 days to change a habit.

Reward good and remove bad suppliers.

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ANNUAL CHARITY CONFERENCE DINNER

he 15th annual QLD Supply Chain & Logistics Conference once again held their charity dinner on the Thursday evening. The dinner raised much need funds to ensure that we can pack the 800 hampers at Christmas for Foodbank, honoured some wonderful people and companies in the industry and allowed over 300 guests to laugh, cry and network. The dinner is a time to reward and recognise and to stop and realise how lucky we really are.

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2014 QLD SCL AWARD WINNERS 2014

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he winners of the 2014 Queensland Supply Chain & Logistics Awards, which have been developed in conjunction with The Supply Chain & Logistics Association of Australia, Queensland Division, in conjunction with Telstra, OfficeMax, All Purpose Transport, apicsAU, Energex Limited, LMA, Transpacific Industries Group and Polystyrene Recycling Group were announced in front of over 300 people during the annual charity dinner at the Queensland Supply Chain and Logistics Conference which was held at the Sofitel Hotel.

2014 QUEENSLAND FUTURE LEADERS AWARD The Future Leaders Award, which is sponsored by All Purpose Transport, is designed to provide incentive and recognition to young professionals who are both currently working in and wish to continue their career path within the Transport, Supply Chain and Logistics Industry. The winner of the 2014 QLD Future Leaders Award will be awarded an enrolment into the Leadership Management Australia’s ‘The Performance Edge’ 10 week development program valued at $5000. The program assists participants to improve their personal performance and productivity as well as that of their team.

Alex’s potential within Polar Fresh and the Supply Chain and Logistics Industry as a whole is endless. He has been used as in Inventory consultant by other Distribution Centres and will shortly be assisting their sister site in New South Wales with their produce implementation and go-live. Alex has been identified by his Shift Manager and the Operations Manager as a future Senior Leader within their organisation. Alex has also been identified to be involved in their Leadership Development Program, which is targeted at giving their current, frontline managers, the skills and abilities to move forward into to a more strategic, senior management role within the organisation. Alex has the drive and the passion to take his career wherever he may want it to go.

A High Commendation has been awarded to Ryan Jackson, Director, Resource2Source and Samuel Welsh, Sourcing Specialist, Aurizon.

The winner of the 2014 Queensland Future Leaders Award is Alexander Prizeman, Inventory Team Manager, Polar Fresh Cold Chain Services.

Finalists were: Tayla Bush, Level 4 Store Officer, AWH, Stephanie Campbell, Senior Procurement Officer, Project Procure, Renee Cunningham, Implementation Manager, Aurizon, Christey Garretty, Category Specialist Stanwell Corporation, Joshua Hiscock, A/Customer Service Officer, Energex Limited, Ryan Jackson, Director, Resource2Source, Matthew Pope, Procurement Support and Data Officer, Energex Limited, Alexander Prizeman, Inventory Team Manager, Polar Fresh Cold Chain Services and Samuel Welsh, Sourcing Specialist, Aurizon.

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2014 QLD SCL AWARD WINNERS Cont’d...

2014 QUEENSLAND INDUSTRY EXCELLENCE AWARD The Industry Excellence Award, which is sponsored by ENERGEX Limited, recognises and acknowledges the outstanding achievements and contribution by an individual currently working within the Transport, Supply Chain and Logistics Industry.

The winner of the 2014 Queensland Industry Excellence Award is Tycho Buningh, Director, Tycho Buningh & Associates.

Tycho has over 20 years’ senior executive experience in the private and public sectors, specialising in maritime logistics management and port operations. He has held senior executive roles in shipping within the Toll Group and in port management with North Queensland Bulk Ports. Over his career Tycho has continually contributed to the benefit of his employer and to the industry in general.

A High Commendation has been awarded to Allan Twomey, Satellite & Warehouse Operations Manager Distribution Services Sandvik Mining.

Finalists were: Nikki Barbi, GM Fleet & Logistics, Ergon Energy, Andrew Bennett, Director, ICT Capital Management, Corporate Procurement Branch, Department of Employment, Education and Training, Mark Brommeyer, Manager Supply Chain, nehta - National E-Health Transition Authority, Tycho Buningh, Director, Tycho Buningh & Associates, Nev Burton, Senior Advisor, STEP Supply Chain, Julie McCormack, Strategy Procurement Manager, Stanwell Corporation, Phil Nahrung, Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist, Stanwell Corporation and Allan Twomey, Satellite & Warehouse Operations Manager Distribution Services Sandvik Mining.

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2014 QUEENSLAND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT AWARD The Supply Chain Management Award, which is sponsored by Transpacific Industries Group, is designed to encourage and acknowledge the outstanding achievement of an organisation that has demonstrated significant achievement in managing the integration of Supply Chains.

The winner of the 2014 Queensland Supply Chain Management Award is Hills Tankers & Freight Cost Index.

With Hills Tankers combining their expertise in bulk liquid logistics, with a strong focus on operational safety, efficiency, innovation and an understanding of the customers SC and logistics needs, was able to provide a solution that reduced a number of combinations on the road, kms, and hours travelled.

It also achieved gains in improved scheduling, improved turnaround times for fleet with improved access, loading and load profiling. The Production cycle has become less frequent in larger batches, and the improved efficiency is reducing freight cost, compared to stock holding cost (WACC), less number of larger loads delivered compared to the previous high frequency of smaller deliveries.

A High Commendation has been awarded to Downer EDI Mining & Stanwell Corporation.

Finalists were: Procurement Transformation Division, Department of Housing and Public Works, Downer EDI Mining & Stanwell Corporation, Hills Tankers and Freight Cost Index Consultants and UGL Engineering & Stanwell Corporation.

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2014 QLD SCL AWARD WINNERS Cont’d...

2014 QUEENSLAND TRAINING, EDUCATION & DEVELOPMENT AWARD The Training, Education and Development Award which is sponsored by apicsAU, is presented to the company or institution that best demonstrates a significant achievement in aspects such as recruitment process, training, HR Systems, formal education and development programs which is both relevant to and promotes the Supply Chain and Logistics Industry.

GenR8 is an industry-demand driven, youth attraction and employment pathway for Year 12 students. From an industry and business perspective, the program is a strategic recruitment model designed to address labour and skill shortages in key industry sectors and address an ageing workforce through youth engagement. GenR8 aims to create sustainable linkages between employers, local high schools and local communities by establishing schools as a recruitment hub.

A High Commendation has been awarded to A High Commendation has been awarded to UQ Business School Executive Education.

Finalists were: Chain of Responsibility (CoR) Australia, GenR8 Employment Pathway for Youth Metropolitan Region, Department of Education Training and Employment, Kmart - Lytton Distribution Centre and UQ Business School Executive Education.

The winner of the 2014 Queensland Training, Education and Development Award is GenR8 Employment Pathway for Youth, Metropolitan Region, Department of Education, Training and Employment.

The Queensland SCL Awards are the state feeder program for the Australian Supply Chain and Logistics Awards which will be held on the 27th of November at the MCG.

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2014 SCLAA SCHOLARSHIP WINNER ANNOUNCED

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he Supply Chain and Logistics Association of Australia (SCLAA), in conjunction with the UQ Business School Executive Education, recently announced the winner of the third national SCLAA Scholarship which provides a place to attend a UQ Business School Executive Education course. The winner of the 2014 UQ Scholarship is Julie McCormack, Strategy Procurement Manager, Stanwell Corporation. Mr Brad Maye, Business Development Manager, said that UQ Business School Executive Education is pleased to have partnered with the SCLAA to offer a scholarship for any UQ Business School Executive Education course.

“The 2014 UQ Business School Executive Education SCLAA scholarship has been awarded to Julie McCormack; an individual who has shown not only outstanding performance over a long career in supply chain and logistics management, but also a commitment to on-going development of their knowledge, skills and expertise to further themselves as a leader in this field.” Mr Maye said.

Julie McCormack and Brad Maye

According to Julie McCormack ”The UQ Scholarship will allow her the opportunity to further develop and grow her professional skills along with establishing a wellrounded theoretical base that will clearly complement her years of experience in the Supply Chain industry.‘

“I am keen to explore the opportunities in developing and creating lean systems, and applying organisational agility methodologies that will allow myself and my team the ability to respond to this ever-changing environment by gaining a deeper understanding of the techniques to define supply chain processes with practical application supporting the optimisation of resources. Of course the opportunity to benchmark with fellow professionals and academics to highlight key areas of opportunity that I can apply to the Stanwell operation will certainly be of major benefit to both myself and the company.” Ms McCormack said.

The scholarship, which is open exclusively to SCLAA members currently working in the supply chain, logistics or transport industries, is valued at $5400 and covers tuition, course materials. Flights, accommodation and other associated costs to complete the course are also provided by SCLAA. As Queensland’s leading provider of professional development and postgraduate study opportunities, UQ Business School recognises and supports SCLAA’s vision to continue the development of skills and cutting-edge practice for supply chain and logistics practitioners.

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