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In this edition

Women in Logistics New National Partners Straight talking with David Doherty What’s happening in your Division?

Women in Logistics The Final Frontier 29 April 2016 MCG Melbourne Don’t miss this ground breaking and inspiring event!

Click here for more information and to register. Registrations close Tuesday 26 April.

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Mark Skipper

Chairman’s report The SCLAA’s Women In Logistics Event is now just days away and will be one of our marquee events or 2016. A lot of planning and work has gone into the event and we look forward to seeing our National Partners, Members and Mark Skipper is Chairman of the Industry Contacts at SCLAA. With over 37 years of the Melbourne Cricket experience as Executive and Non Ground on April 29. We Executive Company Directors Mark have organised a great has supply chain and logistics experience in both consumer and line up of speakers with customer facing industries. the Minister and Media also attending.

I recently attended the Transport and Logistics Living Lab an initiative of NICTA now called Data 61. They organised industry presentations on Sea Container tracking, Truck Wireless Safety Vehicle Communications and other interesting topics.

The Truck Wireless Safety presentation discussed how wireless communications between trucks and other vehicles is improving road and driver safety, by alerting drivers to road hazards and traffic delays.

The system works by trucks and vehicles communicating with other trucks and vehicles about hazards and delays in a certain area, so that they can slow down or avoid the area before they reach it.

A trial is being conducted to improve the technology before it is deployed further.

The Container tracking project also aims to improve efficiency by informing freight users of the precise location of containers on ships, rails and road, so they may plan and deploy assets more efficiently to move those containers.

The Road Safety Remuneration Tribunal (RSRT) has been turned into a political football and was terminated by Parliament on April 18. I was recently travelling on the Mid Western Highway between Bathurst and Cowra in NSW, to have a truck carrying around 14 tree trunks, the size of telegraph poles, overtake me. It was doing at times 2

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between 120 and 130 km/h, and then passing through towns which had 50 or 60 km/h zones at 70 km/h. The speed limiters on that truck were obviously not operational and it was a lethal weapon.

Since the introduction of the National Heavy Vehicle National Law, the number of accidents involving trucks has fallen, however, the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator needs to be more active and undertake frequent random audits of trucks to ensure there is no way these speed limiters can be turned off and on manually or electronically.

The cost of freight for a B Double from say Sydney – Perth is around $12,000 and the back haul rate is around $6,000. The number of accidents in the higher costing sector, Sydney – Perth is 70% more than the back haul leg, so payments have nothing to do with driver safety. This research was conducted by Professor Kim Hassall of the National Truck Accident Research Centre. Around 65 % of the accidents involving trucks in Australia are the fault of the driver of another smaller vehicle, like a car.

The 56th Australian Supply Chain & Logistics Awards will be held at the Grand Ballroom at Luna Park in Sydney this year, the same stunning venue we used in 2010.

The Awards night is Wednesday November 23 and the Ballroom will have the stunning back drop of the Sydney Harbour Bridge

and City behind the presentation stage.

With daylight saving at that time of the year, the setting sun will be an excellent backdrop to the pre Awards drinks.

The SCLAA Board has been working to increase the value we provide to Members and some exciting announcements will be made shortly.

We continue to see Site Visits as popular events, with one we planned at Proctor & Gamble being oversubscribed in less than 90 minutes. If you know of a site that will be of interest to Members please let us know.

We are all volunteers at the SCLAA and we would appreciate an injection of fresh ideas across the country, so please put your hand up to join your local State Division’s Committee. Its great for your career exposure as well!

Mark Skipper Chairman SCLAA

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Champion partner

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New National Partner Wisetech Global

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WiseTech Global is an innovative global developer of cloudbased software solutions for the domestic and international logistics industries, with a strong focus on 3PL Contract Warehousing and Transport operators. Their leading product, CargoWise One, provides the most integrated and comprehensive end-to-end logistics solution in the world, and forms an integral link in the global supply chain.

From single-office businesses to large multinational companies worldwide, WiseTech Global’s customers use this nextgeneration technology to improve their visibility, efficiency, quality of service, productivity and profitability.

CargoWise One Warehouse Manager provides a comprehensive management system for effective 3PL and 4PL operations, with visibility and inventory control to optimize warehouse processes.

Integration with your transportation and forwarding operations reduces data-entry volume. CargoWise One links your warehouse operations to your partners, providers, and the global supply chain to streamline workflow.

Whether door-to-port or port-to-door, trucks or tracks, refrigerated, point to point, bulk or line haul, CargoWise One Transport Manager is the comprehensive solution that seamlessly manages your consignments. CargoWise One’s mobile application enables visibility and real time management from your handheld device.

With over 6,000 customers in more than 115 countries, WiseTech Global’s breakthrough software solutions are renowned for their powerful productivity, extensive functionality, comprehensive integration, deep compliance capabilities, and their truly global reach. For more information on WiseTech Global, visit www.wisetechglobal.com.

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Straight Talking

David Doherty OAM David Doherty OAM is a past President and Life Member of the SCLAA and a highly regarded logistician. Send your Straight Talk feedback and comments to davdoh1@optusnet.com.au

In the previous Newsletter I posed the question, “Would you lie or cheat to gain an advantage in your Supply Chains”?

I received feedback from a number of people. Surprisingly some of them suggested cheating and fibbing was rife in the real world of Supply Chain. Seems to me that those people have got the wrong business partners and the wrong attitude!

Anyway, an old colleague of mine, Dr Peter Dapiran (incidentally congratulations are due to him for recently completing a PhD) suggested that ethical Supply Chains (and Logistics) demanded more than the elimination of lying, cheating and distrust. He pointed out that non ethical businesses that exploit workers, or abuse the environment, etc., should also be avoided at all costs. Of course Peter is correct. Food for thought for some Australian businesses and practitioners!

With a federal election looming there is an opportunity for the Supply Chain and Logistics profession and/or industries to collectively and actively seek government support and investment in innovative supply chain initiatives.

The Australian Logistics Council (ALC) is influential in producing initiatives and comment on important infrastructure, regulatory and transport issues.

The Supply Chain profession should collaborate to ensure appropriate leverage is applied to gain government support and investment for needed projects and programs.

SCLAA seems well place to take the lead in creating genuine collaborations with

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other Associations, Industry bodies and Academia to develop a plan for “Future Supply Chain and Logistics Innovations for Australia”. SCLAA Members have a significant responsibility and ability to make meaningful contributions to that Agenda.

When was the last time you asked the question, “Why do we do it like that?”.

I often see situations where a task has been done the same way for a very long time but frequently, when the above question is asked, the responsible person cannot provide a real answer. Give it a try. I will be very surprised if you don’t find that several tasks can be eliminated without detriment to the overall process.

Social media is increasingly influencing everything we do. In its various forms it can have great benefit and on the other hand be very harmful.

I am exhausted by the intrusiveness and the apparent addiction affecting many people. It is time to make a stand! I am mad as hell really and I cannot take it anymore! (apologies to Peter Finch for stealing his line from the movie Network).

I am going to close down my mobile devices and computers for “rest periods” every day. On weekends and such I will abandon the devices for most of my waking hours. I am also unsubscribing from every unnecessary supplier of unsolicited garbage. I am going to avoid all unwanted electronic and technology related trivia distractions. Give it a try yourself! Perhaps we can reclaim some

time to be more productive, human, and cognizant.

There is a plethora of Awards for excellence (and such) around Australia every year. The SCLAA Supply Chain and Logistics Awards are arguably the most prestigious and longest running of the relevant Awards in this country. The 2016 Awards are to be presented in November at a Gala Event at Luna Park in Sydney.

I urge all SCLAA Members to seek out and/ or support nominations for the various categories. The nominations process is not onerous. Nominators and Nominees derive significant value from participating whilst making a real contribution to the standing of our profession and industries.

Winners and placegetters of course gain an enduring addition to their resume.

Give it some thought. I am certain you can find a worthy person or organisation to nominate.

The ANZAC Centenary is an important event in our Australian history. I will be attending a Dawn Service on April 25 and I hope you will also make the effort.

Logistics support has always been a vital component of military action and it was no doubt a vital factor in the assault and the retreat at Gallipoli. Spare some time to reflect and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

The last word! Read the Norman Doidge books on rewiring your Brain. You will find life changing opportunities in those books.

“See everything. Overlook a great deal. Improve a little”.

(Pope John XX111) “Be the change you want to see in the World.” (Gandhi)

A Woman’s Journey to Success in Logistics

Sharyn Grant

LSC Solutions Founder and Managing Director Sharyn Grant shares her story As you may now be aware, LSC Solutions Pty Ltd is proudly supporting Women In Logistics – The Final Frontier as a Silver Sponsor.

When SCLAA National Partner LSC Solutions Pty Ltd was approached to sponsor the Women In Logistics event (scheduled for 29 April 2016; click on this link for details), it wasn’t hard to get the attention of the woman behind LSC Solutions Pty Ltd, Managing Director and Supply Chain Value Creator, Sharyn Grant.

Sharyn told us that a key memory from the year 2000 had come back to her. She was on the SCLAA Executive Committee in Brisbane (the only female on a 16-person committee), and commenced an initiative called “Women in Logistics”.

Sharyn garnered a small following and met with logistics women for coffee to see if she could build a larger following for this initiative and in doing so encourage more women to join the SCLAA.

selection decisions should be based on merit, Sharyn wasn’t going to take any more chances. After the Palazzo Versace project in 2000 she attended 6 interviews for logistics and supply chain positions in her steel cap boots and Koala Blue work pants and shirt, with mobile on hip, confident as ever and ready to take on the world. Sharyn was offered all 6 positions.

“I’ve learnt that you have to create your own destiny and own it. No one will care more about your career than yourself. So you better have a good career plan and be loyal to it, no matter what! Just make it happen!”

The Women In Logistics initiative appealed to Sharyn due to its goals including: •

de-genderising the supply chain and logistics industry;

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reducing female gaps in industry;

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ensuring wage-setting does not include a gender criterion;

“Back then I was the only female attending SCLAA site visits and the 130-person Golf day”.

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ensuring gender diversity by giving women and men equal exposure to career choices and opportunities;

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Due to a lack of time, Sharyn was unable to remain with the committee. “I was co-managing the fitout of the Palazzo Versace resort on the Gold Coast at that time (whilst working for RGC Consulting) and that project took over my life, requiring long days. It was delivered on time, in full, on budget, with high quality product to a very happy client. I also got to meet Santos Versace and Donatella Versace during the project. Santos shook my hand and said “Thank you very much”.

encouraging women to pursue supply chain and logistics careers; and

“The Women in Logistics initiative has reminded me to apply more focus on Sharyn’s preference is that an end-toend supply chain wide view is taken, so encouraging female supply that the Women in Logistics initiative chain experts to apply. is not skewed towards the Transport & So if you are reading this, Logistics sector only. please email your resume to “Many people will actually sharyn@lscs.com.au.” not know that any inequality issues exist. The initiative will require information sharing and education, and it will need to crystal clear about what gaps it is trying to close, how, have SMART objectives and a performance scorecard to track outcomes.

Sharyn says: “I owe a lot to RGC Consulting who gave me that opportunity as their Logistics Coordinator. It opened up the flood gate of more supply chain and logistics career opportunities.

Having been knocked back from many male-dominated and logistics positions Sharyn decided in 2000 that she would no longer wear dresses to interviews. Whilst

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I am very excited that we get to work with clients who have females in senior management positions and in supply chain / logistics positions. We (females) have come a long way over the past 20+ years – we have ourselves to thank for that, and to the men who believed in us and helped us. We all need each other equally.”

having more female representation on boards.

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Supply Chain expertise on Demand LSC Solutions

SCLAA National Partner LSC Solutions Pty Ltd www.lscs. com.au has now launched its new brands and agencies Supply Chain ManagerTM and Supply Chain Coach®.

LSC Solutions Pty Ltd was founded in 2004 by Managing Director and Supply Chain Value Creator, Sharyn Grant. The company now delivers all services via its agencies Supply Chain ManagerTM and Supply Chain Coach® to assist firms and to empower individuals and teams to establish world-class supply chains and operations.

Through 20 years’ supply chain experience, 14 years of academic qualifications and research in logistics and supply chain management, and 12 years running a consultancy that has identified over $1Billion in opportunities for its clients, the self-professed world’s-best-practice-methodologyjunkie Sharyn Grant, identified that five core supply chain capabilities are required at expert levels to establish and sustain world-class supply chains and operations.

These include Supply Chain Performance, Supply Chain Strategy, Supply Chain Network, Supply Chain Processes and Supply Chain Resources – which require over 60 skill sets at expert levels to deliver substantial value. Supply Chain ManagerTM and Supply Chain Coach® have been designed and structured to deliver this expertise and value.

“We maintain and monitor an inventory of all of these skills at expert-levels through our Supply Chain Expertise Database, which is continuously updated by our service delivery team as they progress through their independent professional development plans.”

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provided by LSC Solutions plus new services. Services delivery options include Workshop Facilitation, Consulting and Intensive Support services. Clients have ready access to supply chain advice, direction, supply chain project management, hands-on assistance through insourced support and a complete outsourced supply chain department managed by a dedicated supply chain manager. The new Supply Chain Manager™ website details further information and resources: www. supplychainmanager.com.au Supply Chain Coach® takes on the professional development services traditionally provided by LSC Solutions but at a higher level plus new services.

Support options include Coaching and Executive Education. Clients have ready access to virtual and onsite coaching programs, and public and in-house executive education programs on best practice Supply Chain Management, High Performance Business Relationships and Supply Chain Transformation. The new Supply Chain Coach® site details further information and resources: www. supplychaincoach.com.au Both agencies offer an On-Demand service. Supply Chain ManagerTM offers

On-Demand Advisory and Supply Chain Coach® offers On-Demand Coaching. “We are here to support our clients when they need us most. Our On-Demand service is designed to provide immediate support to get you out of a tight spot, answer a burning question, help you conduct analysis, review your analysis, calculate metrics, develop a strategy, review your strategy, write a report, review your report etc, the list is endless.”

Both brands are supported by LSC Solutions Pty Ltd’s infrastructure which consists of service delivery teams per brand, a client support team, a corporate support team and a comprehensive business management system.

For the last 12 years, over 100 firms and 1400 executives have relied on LSC Solutions Pty Ltd’s best practice supply chain solutions, across 200+ projects, identifying over $1Billion in opportunities. The company has concentrated exclusively on helping companies streamline their supply chains to achieve lower costs, higher profits and customer service excellence.

“Our company’s purpose is to make Australian companies the most competitive companies in the world.

It is critical that their supply chains,

operations and people are capable of achieving this. We are constantly building a team who are absolutely passionate about achieving this purpose for our clients. We are living our purpose every day” says sole owner Sharyn Grant.

“Many companies do not have the need for a permanent full-time team of supply chain experts. We offer clients many flexible options to assist them to deliver their strategic and operational objectives on a one-off or on-demand or ongoing comprehensive semi-structured basis.”

The company is proudly a 95% virtual operation with an Australia-wide reach. Its team is located and operates Australia-wide to not only provide flexible, responsive and efficient services for our clients, but to allow the team to pursue their lifestyles and career choices where they prefer to live. “We want our independent supply chain experts to fulfil their dreams and live their passion by enabling our clients to fulfil theirs.”

“We have been successfully operating our virtual company for 12-years across the eastern side of Australia. We have now expanded to provide a national service so that all firms, individuals and teams have access to our high quality services to gain substantial benefits.”

“Technology allows us to provide virtual services in addition to on-site support, which ensures our clients have access to

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best-fit supply chain experts regardless of where the client and our experts are located” says founder Sharyn Grant.

“We recruit our supply chain experts based on merit. Regardless where they live in Australia or what we need them to do – it is just a matter of clever logistics planning so that the outcomes we deliver still generate the substantial return on investment we promise to our clients.

Together our supply chain experts have over 400 years of combined supply chain experience and are thought leaders who have invested over one million dollars on their professional development.”

The company has a very strong focus on the customer experience. “We have listened to and further researched what our clients have been asking for and their preferences. We have re-designed our customer experience approach, in which key elements will be rolled out over the next 12 months through staged implementation. Our clients are VIPs.”

money service delivery options. Sharyn’s extremely high standards are reflected in the outstanding results and premium services the company delivers.

“I have never ever had a dull day at our company in the last 12 years. It has definitely been tough going but I have never given up as I have 200% faith in myself and our team.” – Sharyn Grant.

These two new brands are the first of a series of new supply chain brands the company has planned to launch over the next 20 years

For more information: www.lscs.com.au w w w. s u p p lycha in ma nage r. com.au www.supplychaincoach.com.au

The company’s mission is to assist clients to confidently achieve their corporate strategy through the establishment of globally-competitive, collaborative, reliable, responsive, flexible and efficient supply chains that grow substantial endless value. They have built longlasting relationships with their clients through the provision of a high level of quality, innovation, collaboration, customer-focus, respect and value-for-

Supply Chain & Logistics Management Consulting & Support

Supply Chain & Logistics Management Coaching & Education

www.supplychainmanager.com.au We’ll do it for you

www.supplychaincoach.com.au We’ll show you how

Assisting clients to establish world-class supply chains and operations that grow substantial endless value

Empowering clients to establish world-class supply chains and operations that continuously create value

Workshop Facilitation | Consulting | Intensive Support

Coaching | Executive Education

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April 29 - Melbourne Cricket Ground

Women in Logistics The Final Frontier The Supply Chain & Logistics Association is proud to be presenting a groundbreaking and inspiring event that calls for an end to workplace bias.

Your industry needs you and this event is only the beginning of action that will occur over the next decade. Join us and start the dialogue with us and be the change you want to see no matter what industry you work in.

Many conversations regarding the incentive for development of Women in all Industries has led us to this point and more needs to be explored. Whilst there are many events to promote causes this resonates with the Supply Chain & Logistics Industry and all industries.

The event will aim to highlight the fact that we need to ensure that all individuals have equitable access to opportunity, training and development within non-traditional sectors and inspire collaborative action/ change. This is about de-genderising the conversation.

The event will showcase high profile speakers who discuss topics such as; •

Confidence vs Competence which is more useful when it comes to getting ahead

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Authentic Leadership: What does it truly mean to be an authentic and Influential Leader and Lead an Authentic Life

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Fearless Leadership: Change Leadership is About People Not Organisations

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Managing Change in a 40 Year Family Business

The Hon David Hodgett MP, Deputy Leader of the Opposition and Shadow Minister for Ports and Public Transport who will be addressing the gathering stated; “I look forward to attending the Women in Logistics: The Final Frontier

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event in Melbourne later this month” Of the 2.1 million Companies in Australia, over 409,000 of them are small – medium businesses (with 1 – 200 employees) with supply chain / logistics functions.

There are over 1.4 million Companies in Australia with supply chain / logistics functions. In dollar terms the whole industry represents 8.6% of Australia’s GDP and adds more than $135 billion to the economy and employs 1.2 million people. Source ABS Supply chain and logistics is one of the very important functions that is key to the success of Australian business. Attrition rates in this industry in particular are alarming and more needs to be done.

This event is a platform to highlight the work done by inspirational individuals to date and aims to showcase their initiative in-front of industry peers and professionals.

A large part of this is to continue the conversation to reduce the gap of talent in the industry. It will highlight the need to discuss gender diversity across all industry sectors and work to showcase the careers possible in the Supply Chain & Logistics Field.

to collaborate and work together and collaborate to ensure business productivity and long term success.

This is very much a joint initiative. Come and show your support!

It’s time that the industry stopped treating and rewarding men and women in the same roles differently”, says Amanda O’Brien, National Director of SCLAA & CEO of Xtreme Freight.

“It’s about the best person for the job should get the job regardless of gender.

This event sends a very strong message that men and women need to unite, collaborate and excel together.

Don’t miss the Conversation at the MCG 29th April, 2016. Tickets Selling Fast https://goo.gl/OSteZw Due to Overwhelming Demand Registrations now close 26.4.16

SCLAA would like to acknowledge and thank our Sponsors.

Without their valuable support the There is a real need for conversation would not have industry and government begun! Book now! to continue to make funds available for the development of this and other sector’s essential to Australia’s growth.

Leaders and diverse people across all industry are encouraged to attend this event and the SCCLA envisage that this will be recurring to open up the discussion and empower people to start taking opportunities in these fields.

In predominantly male subjugated industries it is the role of all individuals

Guest Speakers Born in Bunbury, WA, Air Commodore Christine Tolson joined the Air Force as a ‘Supply Officer Cadet’. Now as Director General Supply Chain, she is responsible for wholesale warehousing and distribution, maintenance and operational supply chain functions for the Australian Defence Force. Air Commodore Tolson has spent much of her career driving change and reform. A firm believer in strategic planning and that ‘the data will set you free’, her career has also seen her invest significantly in instilling planning and performance management ethos and frameworks.

Interesting scene-setting and keynote presentations were Canberra Freight Symposium given by Canberra Airport MD, Stephen Byron, the outgoing Minister for Trade and Investment, the Hon Andrew Robb, I recently attended a ‘Freight Symposium’ put on by the the ACT Chief Minister, Andrew Barr, and NSW Minister for Canberra Airport Group (CAG), which the theme was “Up. Up Transport and Infrastructure, the Hon Andrew Constance (yes, As General Manager of Freestones Transport, Jody Freestone is responsible for: the and Away! Exporting from Canberra Airport”. there were many Andrews in the line-up!). They were followed development and execution of the company’s annual business plans and strategy; by presenters from regional organisations and producers/ identifying business opportunities; enhancing the Freestone brand and controlling As highlighted the current overnight airfreightnew system comprises exporters, all of whom were enthusiastic about the prospect all aspects of the business including finance, compliance, fleet management, operations a complex network of routes designed around meeting curfew of Canberra Airport becoming an international freight hub. and to new business. presentation will focus on How to approach change in your requirements at Sydney Airport and a lesser extentHer Adelaide We heard from oyster farmers, cherry growers and asparagus businessairfreight successfully; Why the Airport. The current trunk overnight network is implementation of change fails; and How Freestones producers in particular about the importance of shortening Transport operated by two major overnight airfreightapproaches operators, change.

Qantas the transport times (and avoiding Sydney traffic is certainly Freight and Toll Priority. Interesting some details provided at part of that), and the global economic outlook opportunities the Symposium were, 2000+ places to land a plane in Australia, for Australian business.. Flights out of Canberra to Singapore 332 registered/certified Airports, approx. 30 ‘jet capable’ will leave late in the evening enabling regional produce to be at Airports, 15 large jet capable Airports, and 5 large jet capable Amanda Blesing is one of Australia’s newestinthinkers andearly speakers on feminine ambition market Singapore the next day, or ready for transfer to Airports with no constraints (curfew, slots, military ops, - how to spark it, tackle it and see other it flourish.

Asfor theacreator of destinations The AmbitioninRevolution flights range of SE Asia. Effectively, airspace, bilateral air service agreements, etc). Based on those program, Amanda is an engaging speaker who gets right the hearta of the issue than with would be goods would be on saletooverseas day earlier details, and current constraints and capacity of Sydney Airport, statistics, stories and insights as possible to what the problem is andout what you can do about if relying on flights of Kingsford Smith Airport.

Canberra Airport is well placed to operate as an alternate it. For the past 20 years Amanda has walked her own talk as she worked her own way freight airport. It was noted within a 2-3 hour transport time/ After the Symposium, a brief bus tour of the airside through the ranks of the association world with her last there role aswas Chief Executive Officer radius from Canberra, approx. 60% of Australia’s exporters are of Canberra Airport which confirmed that CAG’s plans are for of SOCAP Australia. in South Eastern Australia, or as described, within the NSW/ much more than simply filling the holds of passenger aircraft.

ACT/Victoria ‘ribbon’.

Part of the Canberra Airport Master Plan is to build freight facilities that will eventually accommodate wide-body freighter The Symposium was timely, given the recent announcement aircraft. Canberra Airport has many advantages as a hub, being

by Singapore Airlines that it will be commencing international the only major large jet capable airport between Melbourne flights in and out of Canberra in September to and from and isBrisbane that International does not have constraints such as nightly Tracey Waring is a partner at EY. She the Oceania Financial Reporting Wellington and Singapore. As we were reminded during the day, curfews.

It isIFRS clearleader that CAG wants&toMetals. establish Canberra Standards (IFRS) Desk leader and also Global – Mining With over Airport there is a huge amount of freight haulage possible in the hold as a viable international freightaccounting hub as soon as possible and 23 years of experience in the provision of assurance and financial advisory of wide-body passenger aircraft – up to 30 tonnes! Passengers to be a second for Sydney ahead of the provides services to might a wide range ofeffectively clients in the miningoption and metals sector.well In her may be in relative comfort on theshe main deck, while there building of the Badgery’s Creek airport. Accounting global role, Tracey has regular and close interactions with the International be many frozen lamb carcasses and kilolitres of fresh milk Standards Board.

Tracey is a regular global EY and other forums. sloshing around in the hold below (just two of the examples So,presenter all in all, itat was an interesting andindustry enjoyable day. Importantly, that were mentioned). Around 95% of the airfreight in and out it was clear that the development within the Airport precinct of Australia is carried by passenger aircraft. will continue at a rapid pace, maintaining this as a vibrant and attractive location for Supply Chain and Logistic opportunities The event was attended by a broad range of people from in Canberra ant its region. federal, state, territory and local government agencies, export businesses, and people in the business of manufacturing

By Gary PearceofPresident SCLAA ACT/SNSW Division Amanda O’Brien is CEO andor Managing Director Australian Worldwide Logistics Pty growing products for export.

Ltd trading as Xtreme Freight. Amanda’s particular expertise is in strategy and solving logistical challenges for Global Freight Forwarders and increasing efficiencies in the supply chain through strong partnerships and transparent analysis. Her belief is that developing people’s talents is fundamental to achieving great results and that flexibility and outside the box thinking is the greatest catalyst for change which is essential in keeping up with globalisation.

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ACT & Southern NSW

Division Report Gary Pearce President ACT is a hive of activity!

The ACT and Southern NSW Division has continued its increased activity. With a member survey and a direct mail membership drive taking the forefront.

Results of the survey are slowly being received. It is hoped that all current members who received a survey will take the time to complete it and return it to the committee so we can better gauge what we need to do to better connect with you and to provide the sort of division that you want to be active in.

We welcome two new members to the Division since our last meeting: •

Mr Paul Dubuisson-Perrine – PDP Dynamic Consulting Services; and

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Ms Karen Godzik – Toll Express

At this point we are focussed on increasing attendance at our monthly meeting. We will then look to branch out and develop a broader educational/information campaign of events and meetings including invitations to suitable guest speakers.

At our March meeting Tony Goninan and Allan Jones provided advice of the role that the SCLAA can play in assisting members (and employees of member organisations and other nonmembers) to gain a formal qualification in the related fields of warehousing and distribution, transport and logistics, supply chain management and so on. Tony and Allan have offered to assist any ACT &SNSW member who wishes to gain qualification of Certified Professional Logistician (CPL).

The next couple of months for the Division will see us focus on building the membership, increasing the engagement with current members and providing appropriate events and opportunities for networking.

The Division is looking to establish a diverse series of events over the coming months.

Division President, Gary Pearce, attended the Asset Management Conference (AMPEAK) in Adelaide (10-13 Apr 16)...

AMPEAK 2016 was aimed at asset owners from all industries as well as asset management professionals and associated service providers.

Gary reports: “I experienced a diverse range of informative and educational topics delivered by a global collective of experts from industries including Mining, Transport, Water, IT industries, Government, Academia, and more! AMPEAK presented an industry-wide view of asset management through a range of exhibits, case studies and technical content.

“The event provided opportunities to network, establish and expand local and global contacts with asset owners, asset managers and service providers. It provided an opportunity to identify industry benchmarks, eliminate reactivity and align asset management strategies to obtain the best possible outcomes. There were many common themes associated with supply chain and logistic activities.

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SCLAA Newsletter April 2016

Victoria

Division Report Matt Madsen President

On 25 February 2016 twelve lucky SCLAA members were fortunate enough to attend a tour of the DHL Express Melbourne facility.

The tour gave an insight into how the World’s largest logistics company operates and guests were given an informative walkthrough of the modern eight months old facility.

DHL Express displayed a number of aspirational characteristics which are of no surprise given they are the market leader in Australian express logistics services. It was apparent that DHL aims very high, with ambitious environmental goals, dedicated 24/7 international air fleet management centres and, perhaps most importantly, happy, driven long-term employees.

The facility was fresh, modern and lively operated by a highly autonomous conveyor belt system with integrated automatic parcel photography, sizing, weighing and x-ray technologies for tracking and security.

Of particular interest was DHL’s valuable (and exclusive for a logistics company) access inside Melbourne’s airport and their capability to provide a 24-hour turnaround service to New Zealand customers. A special thanks to Lisa Phillips from DHL for hosting the event.

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New South Wales Report Joshua Holmes

The NSW Committee has organised at site visit to Proctor & Gamble’s facility at Erskine Park on May 5.

We thank them for their support.

To book please click here.

The available slots filled up within an hour, so we approached Proctor & Gamble and they graciously allowed a second group to go through 90 minutes later the same day.

The NSW Committee will be organising additional events, however as proven before site visits are very popular.

Procter and Gamble Distribution Center Site Visit An opportunity exists to visit P&G’s DC and see how supply chain quality, low cost innovations and operational control can enhance your business’s performance.

When:

Thursday 5 May 2016

Venue:

Procter and Gamble Australian Distribution Center

1 Sarah Andrews Close Erskine Park NSW

Time:

10.00am - 11.30am

RSVP:

Thursday 28 April 2016

Cost:

SCLAA Members - no charge, Affiliates - $45.00, Non-Members - $75.00

Become a Certified Professional Logistician (CPL) Join a growing group of Professionals recognised for their Excellence in Supply Chain & Logistics! The CPL is a professional qualification that aims to provide the definitive standard for measuring capability and professionalism within the supply chain and logistics profession worldwide. Gain an Independent assessment of professional capability and record your commitment to your ongoing enhancement of capability.

Does this sound like you?

Take advantage of a discounted application rate for Members of CILT Australia or SCLAA which has been reduced until 30 June 2016!! Pay Only $375.00* *Standard application fee of $500.00 has been discounted by $125.00 which applies to CILT Australia and SCLAA Members only, on applications completed by 30th June 2016.

For more information and to apply: www.cplinstitute.com Existing CPL Certification through CILT Australia/ SCLAA is a non-proprietary Certification.

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WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE RECOGNISED CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL LOGISTICIAN ( SCLAA Newsletter April 2016

Queensland Supply Chain and Logistics Awards Call for submissions The Supply Chain & Logistics Association of Australia, Queensland Division, in conjunction with All Purpose Transport and Leadership Management Australia (LMA), are proud to present the ninth annual Queensland Supply Chain and Logistics Awards. Winners will be announced on Thursday 1 September during the 2016 Queensland Supply Chain & Logistics Conference. This is a not-to-be-missed event.

Nominate yourself, your company or a colleague and be recognised by your peers in this historic award program.

Submissions due no later than the 8th of July. To find out more about the awards please email qld@sclaa.com.au QUEENSLAND FUTURE LEADERS AWARD. Sponsored by All Purpose Transport, the purpose of the Future Leaders Award is to provide incentive and recognition to young professionals who are both currently working in and wish to continue their career path within the Supply Chain, Logistics and Transport Industry. This is a wonderful opportunity to showcase young professionals. Finalists will be interviewed by a panel of judges in the week leading up to the awards.

Prize: The winner of the 2016 QLD Future Leaders Award will be awarded 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. The prize includes consultation in the workplace, assistance in the development of some professional goals, all course material, attendance at 10 interactive workshops, facilitation and course coaching and access to LMA’s unique on-line feedback system.

QUEENSLAND INDUSTRY EXCELLENCE AWARD. The Industry Excellence Award recognises and acknowledges the outstanding achievements and contribution by an individual currently working within the Supply Chain, Logistics and Transport Industry. The judges will be looking for individuals who have demonstrated vision and leadership, shows innovation and not

2015 Future Leader Award recipient - Samantha Lowry

afraid to take risks. Finalists will be interviewed by a panel of judges the week leading up to the awards.

QUEENSLAND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT AWARD. The aim of the Supply Chain Management Award is to encourage and acknowledge the outstanding achievement of an organisation that has demonstrated significant achievement in managing the integration of Supply Chains. This could be functional integration within an organisational Supply Chain, or more widely across Supply Chains involving several organisations that have formed trading partnerships or alliances. Collaboration and added value across the Supply Chain, achievements gained through outsourcing and the development of new business models could also be demonstrated.

QUEENSLAND TRAINING, EDUCATION & DEVELOPMENT AWARD. The Training, Education & Development Award is to be 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.

QUEENSLAND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT AWARD. The Information Management Award will go to the business that can best demonstrate it has made a significant achievement in the application of information technology within its Supply Chain.

Nerida Kelton. Queensland President

2015 Future Leader Award Finalists

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