SCLAA September 2014 eNewsletter

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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.

According to Julie McCormack ”The UQ Scholarship will allow her the opportunity to further develop and grow her professional skills along with establishing a well-rounded 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 Julie McCormack and Brad Maye 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 post-graduate 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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s a not for profit, Industry Association, the SCLAA relies on our Membership, National Partners and State based Corporate Partners to fund the Association.

I am pleased to report that our National Partners stand at seventeen, which is the highest it has even been, and I want to thank them for their support. I also want to thank our Members and Corporate Partners for their continued support and attendance at events across Australia.

The quality of events, across Australia has seen a big increase in awareness of the SCLAA. In fact for the first seven months of 2014 our website visits were up 38% on the corresponding period in 2013 and over 61% of those visits are first time visitors to our website. These figures are just for Australian based searches, and when you add overseas visitors, the figures are even higher. Of the overseas visitors, USA, India, UK, Singapore and China and the largest in rank order.

The SCLAA Board and Marketing Sub Committee are looking at ways to harness this potential and popularity in order to increase the value we can return to Members and National Partners.

Finding suitable and popular events is always challenging as we have a diverse membership, so if you have any suggestions, please send them through to us. We are all volunteers and we undertake this as we are passionate about the industry, so we are always grateful for suggestions and advice. Further, if you believe you can contribute, please let us know and we will find a place for you on one of our state/territory based Divisional committees, where the events are created.

The SCLAA was also recently approached by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) to seek input on their new small business portal and some of the issues faced by small business in our industry. I was invited into their offices and was shown their new small business portal https://www.ato.gov.au/Newsroom/ smallbusiness/ that they have designed to provide all the information SME’s needs to manage employees tax, super, and GST etc.

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The portal provides news updates on changes to the tax system and the ability to subscribe to updates. I also provided feedback to them on reducing red tape in the industry, especially around the diesel fuel rebate, instalment activity (IAS) and having to send in forms monthly, where it could be quarterly at the same time as the BAS. Further, record keeping and the issue with thermal printed fuel receipts fading in days or weeks, let alone 7 years, versus using credit card statements for fuel with a $50 limit on deductions, where every fuel purchase is over $50, versus having to scan and save every receipt. Also covered was accrual versus cash thresholds for GST, payment plan arrangements, audit delays and other issues that impact on SME’s.

David Rogers and I also recently attended the Asia Pacific Logistics Federation (APLF) meeting in Tianjin, China in August.

Tianjin is 2 to 5 hours from Beijing by car, depending on traffic or 30 minutes by the bullet train which travels at 430 km/h.

The SCLAA are Vice Chairs of the APLF, with China being the Chair. Mr He Liming, is Chairman and at Minister level in the People Republic of China Government.

There was also representatives from Hong Kong, Japan, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Korea, and Malaysia. Four new countries were voted on namely Myanmar (Burma), Vietnam, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, and they all sent delegates.

Indonesia and New Zealand were unable to make it this time.

Each country gave a 5 minute presentation of what they are doing to promote their Association to the benefit of members.

One key outcome of the meeting, was that Australia (SCLAA) recommended that the APLF put a plan in place to dramatically increase the profile of the APLF in Asia Pacific, and in turn increase the membership attractiveness of the various countries Associations.

Our proposal created a lot of discussion and support and Australia was elected Taskforce Chair, with Japan and China as members.

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After the meeting many countries came up to us and congratulated us on this initiative and were keen to see progress.

There are a whole range of short and long term options, as we work to deliver a plan.

One key comment from many countries, was their increasing costs of electricity, oil and loss of spoilt perishable shipments was having an impact on logistics costs.

In China for example, Mr He Liming said China’s logistics costs are 18% of GDP, whereas globally they are 13% of GDP. That evening, around 100 delegates attended a banquet hosted by Mr He Liming, at a Chinese Government building that caters for official banquets. The hospitality and food was excellent, and David and I were seated at the head circular table with 20 people and the biggest revolving ‘lazy susan’ I have ever seen. Mr He Liming had a special guest there, who ran the 2000 Universities and 1000 Techs in China, which are currently teaching 30 million students.

The following day, they had a conference with several hundred in attendance from across the country, region, Europe and USA. I gave a presentation as it so happened on the SCLAA’s Energy Efficiency program, the wins in the warehouse and in transport and on perishable supply chains, so there were many requests for copies and more details. A presentation from a Swedish presenter and UK presenter as it turns out, also concentrated on perishable foods traceability and issues with tampered and spoilt foods with case studies of several Asian supermarket chains who have had issues. The following day, 8 bus loads of attendees visited the Toyota warehouse and the Tianjin Port, the third biggest in China.

Turning to the SCLAA’s Energy Efficiency Program, we have completed the delivery of nineteen workshops, and six webinars so far, with eleven workshops and four webinars to go. For those members who have been unable to attend a workshop or webinar, the material is on our website and will remain there until the end of 2021.

The webinars are available on this page (Energy Efficiency Solutions menu pick on our homepage) http://www.sclaa.com. au/EnergyEfficiencySolutions/ProgramOverviewRegistration/ tabid/303/Default.aspx

We have produced targeted webinars, that so far cover a range key topics in individual webinars. The on-line tool which will allow you to calculate energy savings in your business and the payback, plus fact sheets and other resources is available by clicking the Energy Savings menu pick on our homepage or here http://www.sclaa.com.au/EnergySavings/tabid/357/ Default.aspx. The on-line tool has been extensively used and we have received excellent feedback.

The 2014 Australian Supply Chain & Logistics Awards will be held on the 27th of November at the MCG in Melbourne.

2014 Please lodge your nominations as soon as possible by clicking the Awards menu pick on our home page or by following this link http://www.sclaa.com.au/Awards/tabid/111/ Default.aspx. Nominations close soon, so please don’t delay.

This year, we are having a special Award to the SME (200 employees or less) who has attended our Energy Efficiency workshop or webinar and who has the best adoption of energy efficiency.

Mark Skipper Chairman secretary@sclaa.com.au

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All Purpose Transport have kindly donated a $50 Woolworths Gift Voucher for one lucky reader.

Simply email the SCLAA and in 200 words of less tell us why being a member of the SCLAA is important of a value to you. secretary@sclaa.com.au

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2014 Thursday 27th of November 2014 Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)

The Supply Chain & Logistics Association of Australia (SCLAA) is pleased to announce that the 2014 Australian Supply Chain and Logistics (ASCL) Awards will be held on Thursday 27th of November, at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).

The SCLAA has been running these proud and historic awards for over fifty years, making them the most prestigious and influential in the Supply Chain, Logistics and Transport industries. This is a not-to-be-missed event in the industry calendar. Nominate yourself, your company or a colleague and be recognised by your peers in this historic award program.

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he Supply Chain & Logistics Association of Australia (SCLAA) is pleased to announce that the 2014 Australian Supply Chain and Logistics (ASCL) Awards will be held on Thursday 27th of November, at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).

The SCLAA has been running these proud and historic awards for over fifty years, making them the most prestigious and influential in the Supply Chain, Logistics and Transport industries. This is a not-to-be-missed event in the industry calendar. Nominate yourself, your company or a colleague and be recognised by your peers in this historic award program.

ASCL Future Leaders Award The purpose of this 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 within our great industry. Finalists will be interviewed by a panel of judges the week leading up to the awards.

The trophy was first awarded in 1993 and is dedicated to Vince Aisthorpe.

ASCL Storage & Materials Handling Award This award recognises the significant achievements in the techniques and technology of materials storage and handling at any stage of the Supply Chain. Technology covers equipment and design techniques, including facilities design, and associated information and control systems.

The trophy was first awarded in 1980 and is dedicated to Dexion’s Founder, Demetrius Comino, OBE. ASCL Industry Excellence Award This prestigious 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 afraid to take risks. Finalists will be interviewed by a panel of judges the week leading up to the awards.

This trophy was first awarded in 1987 and is dedicated to Mr Mike Munns, FAIMM. ASCL Manufacturing Logistics Award This award recognises significant achievement within the manufacturing sector with regard to the integration of manufacturing and the Supply Chain from raw material procurement through to customer delivery. This may include re-thought, re-engineered Supply Chain, integration of the Supply Chain and manufacturing, improved operations and execution.

ASCL Supply Chain Management Award The aim of this 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. Â The trophy was first awarded in 1984 and is dedicated to Doug Beattie.

ASCL Environmental Excellence Award This award recognises corporate leadership contributing to the solution of environmental sustainability within our industry through performance and action.

The trophy was first awarded in 1966 and is dedicated to Mr Ken Pike.

ASCL Information Management Award This 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.

The trophy was first awarded in 1994 and is dedicated to the late Len Smith FAIMM. ASCL Training, Education & Development Award 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, Logistics and Transport Industry.

The trophy was first awarded in 2002 and is dedicated to the late Professor Peter Gilmour.

The trophy was first awarded in 1963 and is dedicated to the late Mr.W. (Bill) Cribben.

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SCLAA NEWSLETTER SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 2014

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ecent media reports have highlighted urgent maintenance works on the Westgate Bridge, the possible sale of the Port of Melbourne and the development of a new Port at Hastings. The Hon Michael O’Brien, Victorian Treasurer, responded to questions on freight logistics in an ABC Radio interview by claiming that Victoria has an ‘integrated port strategy’, with Hastings the alternative container port (although a dredging program will be necessary despite its natural water depth), and that the Government’s strategy supports the competitiveness of the freight and logistics industry in Victoria.

People involved in whole of supply chain efficiency feel that the current strategy raises three significant concerns: • The future use of megaships and the need for a deeper water port; • The resolution of land-side logistics factors that determine whether or not importers and exporters can connect with global markets effectively and competitively; and • Financing and constructing the multimodal freight transport infrastructure to service the existing and/or new port hinterland.

The current strategy appears to be based on the belief that the world’s largest container ships will serve Victoria in the coming three decades and, to maintain its status as Australia’s ‘freight State’, the essential key to Victoria’s supply chain competitiveness is a deeper water port. The question is the continuation of present trends in the use of mega-ships, with drafts of 16 metres and capacity of 16,000 containers (TEU - twenty foot equivalent units), and the extension of their operations over the next few decades.

This is a very long time to forecast shipping operations in a highly innovative industry that may reorganise the use of current vessels rather than utilising more megaships. The longer term use of megaships, whose cargo capacity may be far too big to service any but the major markets in China, Europe and the United States, is not assured. Their optimum use between the major ports may lead to deliveries for minor markets, like Melbourne, being offloaded onto smaller ships: the ‘workhorses’ of the current fleet.

Australia’s forecast population of 39.5 million in 2050, and corresponding market, will probably be too small to attract these megaships, and is more likely to rely on smaller container ships whose 14 metre draft can be managed safely in the current facilities in the Port of Melbourne and Port Phillip Bay. Victoria’s main exports are perishable, requiring frequent delivery in smaller shipping services and are unlikely to ever require the much larger capacity of the megaships.

The Victorian Freight and Logistics Plan concentrates on building a new container port at Hastings as soon as possible, and to resolve the landside connectivity issues through road and rail developments in the longer term. But for Australia’s export supply chain companies, this is not good enough: landside logistics efficiency is critical to achieving supply chain competitiveness.

These enterprises are concerned that insufficient attention is being paid to their interests, which are satisfied in the forseeable future by the current Port of Melbourne.

The current Port is well positioned in relation to nearby road and rail networks, while Hastings is located across the city, 80kms from Melbourne’s current major industrial and commercial areas, and so far unconnected with the existing regional and national road and rail freight transport networks. The present and future landside logistics tasks need to be comprehensively addressed together with the significant environmental, social and urban amenity issues in the planning and development of a new infrastructure system to cope with the anticipated ships, trucks and rail traffic.

Land-side logistics and integrated multimodal transport are essential factors in the current planning and investment strategy for the potential Port of Hastings and the actual Port of Melbourne as points in the complex web of international supply chains. Importers and exporters throughout Melbourne, Victoria and south-eastern Australia and their logistics and transport service providers depend on reliable port access.

Approximately 5% of Melbourne’s freight task (net tonne kilometres) is international and passes through the Port of Melbourne, and therefore the vast majority of freight crossing the Westgate Bridge will probably continue to do so, according to its own domestic freight supply chain system of movements.

The scale of Metropolitan Melbourne and the complex task of crossing it should therefore become the subject of an immediate and intensive infrastructure, services and financial planning program.

The west and north-west of Melbourne are the fastest growing commercial areas in Australia, with freight logistics activity ideally located close to interstate road and rail networks, international airports, the international seaport, a potentially burgeoning workforce and consumer markets in Melbourne’s main growth corridors. It could be that a new international container port in Port Philip Bay with immediate connections to the existing road and rail networks could well satisfy the needs of Victoria’s established freight logistics industry well into the future, and the concept should be examined in any planning for future shipping services.

Dr Hermione Parsons Chairperson of the Supply Chain Advisory Network Director, Institute for Supply Chain and Logistics Associate Professor, College of Business, Victorian University (The Supply Chain Advisory Network involves expert logistics and supply chain practitioners dedicated to whole of supply chain integration and efficiency.

Members represent each point of the chain including: shipping companies, stevedores, transport companies, empty container parks, multimodal transport operators, importers, exporters, freight forwarders, logistics providers, customs, quarantine and peak freight industry associations.)

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EPICOR ANNOUNCES THE AVAILABILITY OF EPICOR ERP VERSION 10

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ransforming the Business Relationship with ERP to Drive Growth and Opportunity through a More Responsive Solution, Designed for Device Mobility, Deployment Choice and Social Collaboration.

Epicor Software Corporation, a global leader in business software solutions for manufacturing, distribution, retail and services organisations, today unveils Epicor ERP version 10 at its annual customer conference, representing the transformation of business software to inspire the next-generation of enterprise resource planning (ERP) users.

The new offering is a visionary blend of rich global functionality built on agile technology that eliminates complexity to make ERP easier to use, more collaborative and more responsive than ever before, while supporting today’s business imperatives: social collaboration, deployment flexibility, accelerated performance and broad device accessibility.

Customers are already live and running their businesses on Epicor ERP version 10 today, including Allambi Youth Services, Boers & Co FineMetalworking Group, Cylicron Engineered Cylinders, LLC., Enpress LLC, Habasit America, Hallmark Building Supplies, Humtown Products, MK Products, and XT (previously Xstrata Technology).

Inspired by the needs of today’s tech-aware workforce, Epicor ERP version 10 introduces a number of new applications and technologies that will transform the way companies operate. Based on the five principles of collaboration, choice, responsiveness, simplicity and mobility, Epicor ERP version 10 is designed to help organisations work better, both internally and externally, leveraging the knowledge and experience of the people and systems connected together throughout the supply chain.

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With a streamlined experience across multiple devices and expanded deployment choices -- on premise, cloud or managed service -- Epicor ERP version 10 delivers a consistent experience, delivered in a single solution. The new touch-enabled, intuitive user interface (UI) is designed from the ground up to work with touch screen devices -- empowering users to work the way they want.

Based in the Netherlands, Boers & Co FineMetalworking Group was the first customer to go live with Epicor ERP version 10.

Boers enjoys a 100-year history of delivering fine mechanical parts, high precision assembly and sheet metal products to customers in the medical appliances, flow-control, automotive and petro-chemical industries. The company implemented Epicor ERP, from the shop floor to finance, to meet the growing customer demand for access to real-time information.

“With Epicor ERP version 10 we can see the advantages of the new user interface -- it makes everything simpler and easier to use,” said Jos Greeve, ICT Manager at Boers. “Epicor ERP version 10 will change the way we work and the computers we use -- touch enabled, touch friendly -- the new menus allow employees to adapt the solution to the way they want to work.”

Social ERP Drives User-Centric Business Innovation According to a recent report by Forrester Research, Inc., “Both customers and employees now expect that information, services, and social media will be available to them — in context — on any device, at their time of need. And business leaders are taking note: Today, 77% of business decision-makers believe that creating a comprehensive mobile and tablet strategy for customers and partners is a moderate, high, or critical priority for their company.”[1] Epicor ERP version 10 embodies the evolution to a fully socialised system of engagement, as Epicor Social Enterprise delivers an extensive collaboration and personalisation environment. Consumer-grade search anywhere capabilities, enables users to do cross-company searches, drill down into live information, call and return data from any application in context, all from their own view into the ERP system.

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EPICOR ANNOUNCES THE AVAILABILITY OF EPICOR ERP VERSION 10 Cont’d Epicor Social Enterprise users are able to effectively and efficiently handle information overload through activity stream management, following application data or people alerts on an ad-hoc basis.

Enpress LLC, a worldwide leading manufacturer of composite pressure vessels for use in water treatment based in Eastlake, Ohio, recently went live with Epicor ERP version 10. The company is running its business operations -- from front office through production, receiving and shipping, from to order entry and cash receipts -- on the new version. “Epicor ERP version 10 is going to allow us to do more with less,” said Anthony Gercar, plant accountant for Enpress LLC. “With Epicor ERP version 10 we have the ability now to collaborate inside the system through Epicor Social Enterprise. We are very excited about this new capability.”

Innovative and Agile Business Architecture At the foundation of Epicor ERP version 10 is the powerful next-generation Epicor ICE 3 Business Architecture that drives increased performance, scalability, interoperability and ease of use, while reducing the cost and complexity of doing business leveraging a 100% Microsoft® technology stack. (See news release: Epicor Provides a Look at Potent Technology ‘Under the Hood’ of New Epicor ERP v10) “Epicor ERP version 10 represents the evolution of our innovative technology platform to support today’s business imperatives -- social collaboration, deployment flexibility, broad device accessibility, with ease of use and accelerated performance,” said Malcolm Fox, vice president, product marketing at Epicor Software. “We’ve made a significant investment to deliver the next-generation of our efficient, high performance business architecture, designed to provide our customers with competitive advantage from these advances in technology.

Epicor ERP inspires business agility, transparency and enriched customer experience, with unprecedented easeof-adoption to deliver rapid time to value and drive greater information collaboration so businesses can make smarter decisions, faster, and with better results.”

With Epicor ERP version 10 companies gain a technology platform that can support them as they conduct business today and in the future – on any device, anytime, anywhere in the world. It is an enterprise solution that supports growth and expansion into new markets, encouraging companies to connect with their customers, partners, employees and products in new and innovative ways.

Moving from the prior release to Epicor ERP version 10, “We received great support from Epicor and our partner Macroscoop during implementation,” said Greeve. “It only took us an evening to go live – from 9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., we completed the conversions, installations, everything.”

Visit Epicor.com/ERP10 to listen to the implementation stories of Epicor ERP version 10 customers Boers, Cylicron and Enpress.

Availability Epicor ERP version 10 is immediately available in 35 languages and 26 countries worldwide.

[1] Source: Forrester Research, Inc. “Predictions 2014: Mobility and Computing Technologies in the Age of the Customer” by J.P. Gownder (January 15, 2014)

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Upcoming Courses LMA is proud to partner with the SCLAA as a provider of people development solutions. Below are the courses we have commencing in major Australian centres for the remainder of 2014.

Please contact Leonie Buckridge (details below) to find out more about LMA and the right courses for your team.

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SAFETY IN ACTION BRISBANE

Taking place from the 22 – 23 April 2015, Safety in Action Brisbane is the region’s only dedicated workplace health and safety event. Featuring top industry speakers in the free to attend Safety Seminars and an interactive exhibition featuring 100+ exhibitors. For more information please visit www.safetyinaction.net.au/brisbane/visitor KEEP YOUR WORKMATES SAFE

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afety in Action Brisbane (previously known as the Queensland Safety Show) has had a makeover! Taking place from the 22 – 23 April at the Brisbane Exhibition & Convention Centre, the show will encompass everything you need to know about workplace health and safety all under one roof.

Featuring the latest safety products & services and an all new and improved speaker line-up in the Safety Seminars, Safety in Action Brisbane is the ONLY workplace safety event in the region and an absolute must attend for anyone whose job involves some aspect of safety. Registration will be opening soon so check back shortly, if you would like to become a sponsor or exhibitor of the show, then click here for more information. Put the dates in your diary now!

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A PRE-MORTEM EXPLORATION OF THE PORT OF HASTINGS PROJECT

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he current revival of Sir Henry Bolte’s vision for Hastings has followed generations of politicians and successive governments maintaining the dream, probably in part through the relationships between the political parties and the long term pressure to do something for Gippsland; and in part because major infrastructure is tangible evidence of action; and offers a clear and proud legacy to everyone involved in its planning, development and implementation.

The organisations and enterprises set to profit from the Port of Hastings Project will support any politician in its favour with the considerable resources at their disposal. It is useful to consider the trigger that revived this decades-old project.

The rapid growth in the size of international container vessels between 1988 and 2014 (from 4,000 to 18,000 TEU) and the publication of Maersk’s decision to build a fleet of mega-ships may well have provided the trigger.

Any direct arguments against the Project will undoubtedly be met with strong counter claims, including beliefs in the Project’s vital importance to Victoria’s economic and social well-being and more jobs; and suggestions that Port Phillip Bay won’t be up to the shipping requirements of twenty or more years from now. Proponents of the Hastings project may also enjoy support for their vision in the media.

With all this in mind, we prepared a pre-mortem exploration of the Port of Hastings Development Project to start a broad and informed debate on the issues associated with this vision to help successive governments make effective decisions in relation to the Project’s design, development and management over the coming decades.

We decided to explore this immensely significant Victorian proposal with psychologist Gary Klein’s pre-mortem technique for making better decisions; you analyse the issue from the imagined position of it already having failed, then identify realistic possibilities to explain why it may have happened that way.

The procedure offers three very clear advantages in project analysis: • Overcoming the ‘group think’ that can affect groups and individuals when the political decisions have apparently been made; • Removing the pressure from people who are worried about seeming disloyal or the effect on their careers if they voice their concerns over the project; and • Stimulating the imagination and knowledge of participants to encourage a broader assessment of the potential changes, difficulties and prospects that could face the project, before the costly implementation procedures are set in motion.

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The use of the pre-mortem technique also reflects that the development and use of the proposed Port of Hastings as Victoria’s next container port will, because of its duration, be largely out of the hands of the current Government. It will depend heavily on decisions made by a range of private and public organisations in Victoria, Australia and overseas concerning the construction, dredging and use of the Port of Hastings. It will also require new road and rail networks to carry the high volumes of containers to and from businesses across the port hinterland.

Very large ships including the megaships may not come to Hastings, in spite of its proposed 16 metre draft limit, because they are built to connect the markets of China, Europe, the Middle East and the Americas – not Australia. In the Port of Rotterdam, for example, these ulta large container vessels currently connect a market of 350 million people with other similar-sized markets. The issue of vessel size will be decided by the major shipping lines, which are well aware of the costs involved in servicing new port developments in smaller volume trade markets such as ours.

The Port of Amsterdam granted a concession to a private operator in the late 1990s to build a 54 hectare container terminal on the shores of the North Sea Canal to compete with the Port of Rotterdam, with an ‘indented’ dock allowing container cranes to work both sides of the vessels simultaneously. The terminal was completed in 2001 but only a small number of containers were handled and it was closed in 2012 at a loss of millions of euros. The South Korean Ministry of Marine and Fisheries decided in 1997 to construct a new port 20 kilometres west of the Port of Busan with additional container handling capacity to alleviate congestion. However, none of the shipping lines using the container terminal in the old port wanted to move to the new port as it would put them at a cost disadvantage.

Australia’s mainly privately owned capital city ports form a single container delivery system with the same vessels visiting each major port. The Australian market is served by about 7 million TEU containers annually, with: Melbourne handling 2.5 million (including Tasmanian traffic); Sydney 2.1 million; Brisbane 1.1 million; Fremantle 650,000; and Adelaide 300,000 TEU containers. Despite rapid global growth in the size of vessels, the average size of the vessels visiting these markets is approximately 4,000 TEU containers.

The proposed Port of Hastings draft limit of 16 metres may not be useful given that the draft limits at each other capital city port, which the ships also visit, are in the range of 14 to 15 metres.

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A PRE-MORTEM EXPLORATION OF THE PORT OF HASTINGS PROJECT Cont’d Supporting the Port of Hastings Development Project could involve the other capital city port owners undertaking costly dredging and infrastructure improvements to accommodate the larger vessels for which the Port of Hastings is designed.

The cost-benefits case would have to be very persuasive to prompt such large investment, yet without a common draft limit, larger container vessels are unlikely to visit Australia.

The significance of Australia’s perishable food and agricultural export trade moreover requires the transit time to be kept to a minimum which is achieved through frequent, regular, direct vessel calls that are common to all Australian ports.

The quality of planning and development of the port system, including critical landside freight infrastructure to support Victorian businesses, is important because it will have multigenerational impacts. It is sufficiently critical to our society and future generations of Victorians to demand our fullest possible participation.

Victoria’s next container port is far too important an issue to leave to the short-term interests of politicians, bureaucrats and consultants. It demands our fullest possible participation as industry stakeholders and people committed to the future global competitiveness of our economy.

Owners and executives in the supply chain including logistics firms, rail and road transport companies and exporters and importers with lifestyles and businesses based to the West of Melbourne may not welcome moving their business to Hastings or the cost of duplicating their company’s facilities. The Port of Melbourne 2009 Container Logistics Chain Study indicated that: more than 50% of import containers were destined for, and nearly 50% of export containers originated from, areas to the North and West of Metropolitan Melbourne; 65% of all containers were transported less than 22 kilometres in the first and last transport legs via the Port of Melbourne; and over 70% of all containers will have to work their way through the metropolitan area to and from Hastings.

These early developmental stages of the Project should therefore see the start of a very high level of public consultation, complete with accurate and realistic information sharing, and debate established by Government. The aim of such consultation should be to guarantee respect for everyone involved; and to encourage and support the most valuable economic and social future possible for many generations of Victorians and Australians.

Property owners and people living near the necessary new road and rail development projects could have to adapt to the increased traffic that is required to carry the additional volume which has been modelled to estimate up to 4.5 million TEU containers. This involves 1.5 million B-double trucks or 50,000 freight trains at 90 containers per train annually; or over 4,000 trucks or 140 trains a day, every day, moving across Melbourne’s road and rail network between Hastings and Melbourne’s industrial West and North. They may choose to lobby against the proposed South East Rail Link, with their local Members of Parliament in support.

Mr Peter Van Duyn, Master Mariner and Port Logistics Specialist, Institute for Supply Chain and Logistics, Victoria University Member, Supply Chain Advisory Group

Local, national and international environmentalists may refuse to compromise with a proposal that could damage the Western Port Wetlands area. They could develop wide community support to continue its listing on the Register of the National Estate and with the international Ramsar Wetlands Convention with strong and continuing public awareness strategies; and could be joined by residential property owners and tourism operators across the Western Port region. These lobby groups could have far more experience in attacking proposals that damage vast places of international environmental significance, than do Governments in defending freight projects.

Dr Hermione Parsons Director and Associate Professor, Institute for Supply Chain and Logistics, Victoria University Chairperson, Supply Chain Advisory Group

This pre-mortem analysis was prepared by the Institute for Supply Chain and Logistics at Victoria University with the support of the Supply Chain Advisory Network. It responds to the need for clarity and is based on the synthesis of many detailed reports and the expert opinion of stakeholders across the supply chain.

The Institute for Supply Chain and Logistics (ISCL) at Victoria University is a specialist research and knowledge centre that focuses specifically on freight logistics and value added supply chain, and provides independent, industry-focused study to support relevant and sustainable public and private sector decision making.

The Supply Chain Advisory Network is an informal network of supply chain practitioners, with companies representing each point of Victoria’s international import export supply chains. The network has a long term involvement in improving supply chain efficiency and productivity through ‘whole of chain’ understanding and its contribution to the people of Victoria.

The Port of Hastings Development Project may be all that the Government and its supporters claim, but this pre-mortem exploration indicates there are still significant issues to be addressed before considering implementation.

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TABLETS SHIFTING TRANSPORT INTO HIGH GEAR

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Click here to view the video n this month’s Industry News Update, we looked at the challenge for transport companies of making productivity gains in time-consuming tasks like maintenance and compliance. And as the 2013 Environmental Scan by the Transport and Logistics Industry Skills Council makes clear, with low operating margins, time-saving technology can make a big difference to your bottom line.

So how are Australian transport companies creating efficiencies and productivity gains? Watch this video to see how providing drivers with connected tablets can help maximise driver efficiency, reduce paperwork and simplify OHS and compliance processes.

A connected tablet and mobile apps from Telstra, can help you: • Avoid costly and time-consuming paper processes, illegible handwriting or lost forms by replacing paper forms with digital ones using Canvas app on compatible devices for your mobile workforce.

• Use mobile office apps like Office 365 to help make your team more responsive on the move by working securely on the road on compatible tablets.

• Enjoy the reliability of Australia’s largest mobile network, freeing your team up to get more done on the go.

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NSW NEWS he last few months has been incredibly busy for SCLAA NSW Division with a number of exciting events happening for our members.

IBS SPONSORED BREAKFAST NSW members recently attended a breakfast to hear John Ballantyne discuss making your warehouse your biggest asset. John, a former APICS chairman and trainer, discussed how to streamline processes and use a WMS to transform the warehouse. The breakfast was hosted by National Partner IBS.

ENERGY EFFICIENCY WORKSHOP NSW members had their Energy Efficiency workshop in the recently opened Bankstown Library and Community Centre thanks to the hospitality of Bankstown City Council. It was an intensive workshop, with many favourable comments received from attendees, who appreciated the in depth coverage of warehouse and transportation energy savings.

HONG KONG AND CHINA TRADE NSW members were recently hosted by the Hong Kong Consulate and Trade Office to hear three impressive presentations on Hong Kong and China trade, covering topics including port access, streamlining customs/duty, valued added services, consolidating loads and how the Hong Kong Trade Office can assist Australian companies with import and export to Hong Kong and China.

WRONG CHAIN AND RIGHT CHAIN In September, NSW members attended a breakfast coordinated with apicsAU to hear Dr Edward Frazelle, President of RightChain based in Atlanta speak about the ‘Wrong Chain’ and ‘Right Chain’ including case studies from a wide variety of businesses.

The presentation discussed the issues in business where manufacturing, logistics and sales all have different KPI’s and the issues this causes for inventory, customer service and profitability, and how to deploy the ‘Right Chain’ to ensure the business is all focussed on common KPI’s. The event was sponsored by Siecap, SCLAA and apicsAU. The NSW Committee is always on the lookout for quality events that are of interest to members at convenient locations. If you have any suggestions please contact me at joshua@strategix.com.au If you would like to part of the NSW Committee, we would be glad to have you on board, we usually meet via phone hookup, with face to face meetings once or twice a year. Be involved, be rewarded, please contact me if interested.

Joshua Holmes NSW President nsw@sclaa.com.au

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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.

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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 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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2014QUEENSLANDTRAINING,EDUCATION&DEVELOPMENTAWARD 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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COME AND HEAR ABOUT THE QUEENSLAND HEALTH PAYROLL CASE STUDY When: Where: Speaker:

Time: What:

Friday the 24th of October Wisden Room, Queensland Cricketers Club Eddie Scuderi Partner Corrs Chambers Westgarth 5.00 pm The Queensland Health Payroll saga is a case study in what to avoid in a major procurement project. It has relevance in both the public and private sectors. This discussion will detail the lessons to be learnt. Guest Speaker for the evening will be Eddie Scuderi who is the Managing Partner of the Queensland office and the leader of the intellectual property, technology and competition law group in Brisbane advising major clients across the public and private sectors.

Eddie specialises in solving some of the most complex and challenging issues that companies face today. This includes navigating the Competition and Consumer Act, procurement and probity issues, electronic commerce arrangements, large-scale ICT system integration contracts, and the structuring of strategic technology and marketing joint ventures and sponsorship arrangements.

ARE WINE DRINKERS REALLY SMARTER THAN BEER DRINKERS?

MASTER WINE EXPERT NICK GREGORSKI VS BEERMATT MATT KIRKEGAARD

When: Friday the 7th of November Where: The Alliance Hotel

320 Boundary Street

Spring Hill QLD 4000 Time: 1.00 pm After a chance to network with drinks on arrival and welcoming canapes, an al la carte meal will be served accompanied by beer and wine matched to the meal and explained by leading Australian beer writer Matt Kirkegaard and wine expert Nick Gregorski. Nick and Matt will debate the merits of beer or wine as the supreme meal accompaniment. The drinks will continue after the meal with an expected close at 4.00 pm with plenty of opportunity to kick on at the Alliance Hotel.

FOODBANK HAMPERS TO BE PACKED AT SCLAA XMAS PARTY When: Friday the 5th of December Where: Officers Mess, Victoria Barracks Time: 10.30 am What: For the fifth consecutive year the SCLAA, Queensland Division, is up to the challenge of coordinating the supply and packing of 800 Christmas Hampers as part of their Christmas Party on 5th of December. Is your Company and are your employees up to the challenge of assisting with this project? The hampers will be distributed through Foodbank to Queensland charities prior to Christmas and will help make Christmas more enjoyable for those less fortunate than ourselves. Come and be a part of this special event. Partners, Friends, family and children are all welcome to participate in the hamper packing.

Vince Aisthorpe QLD President qld@sclaa.com.au

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he highlight of the last two months for the SCLAA in WA was the Professional Development Event for Women in Supply Chain. It was quite a wet and wintery day in Perth this year. However this was not enough to keep a group of dedicated professional women within the supply chain industry at bay.

They forged ahead to make it to the Crown Convention centre for the opportunity to hear some words of wisdom from Jillian Dielesen, the CEO of the Logistics Training Council (LTC). The aim of the breakfast event was to provide an opportunity for the female members to further develop their skills and knowledge in the area of networking, mentoring and career development.

Jillian is well respected within the industry through her work with the LTC and also her work on addressing the lack of female representation in operational and senior roles within the Transport sector.

The event was well attended and feedback was very positive.

Every person walked away from the event well-armed with information that would assist them in mapping out their own career path and how to better utilise current networks and connections to assist them on that journey.

Asides from this event the SCLAA Committee has been busy planning the Peter Smith Annual Memorial Golf Day, which is now locked in for 10th October 2014. Another great day is in prospect with the majority of sponsors already locked in and exciting news imminent on the Emcee and guest speaker.

Also in the pipeline are further site visits, with an announcement on a September trip to RAND Transport expected shortly.

As a member of the steering committee that developed the Mentoring Skills Set for the national Transport and Logistics Industry Skills Council, she was well positioned to share her insights on career development strategies, the benefits of networking, her top ten tips on networking and the importance of selecting a mentor to help you on your career pathway.

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15TH ANNUAL SCLAA PETER SMITH MEMORIAL GOLF DAY

Friday 10th of October 2014, from 10.00 am Registrations close 26th of September 2014

THE GOLF

Registrations open at 10.00 am with a BBQ lunch from 11.00 am. With tee off around 12.00 noon the event will be an Ambrose competition with the handicaps being determined by how each team of 4 performs on 6 secret holes (the location of which is known only by Vines golf staff). This acts as a great leveller for those who play the once or twice a year. As everyone who has participated before knows it is an event not to be missed and everyone goes away with something.

THE CHARITY Last year the SCLAA WA Division has raised over $23,000 for CanTeen with your support.

This year we aim to raise even more funds for CanTeen than we did last year. Thanks to all the sponsors involved who contribute to achieve this figure.

THE AUCTION

This year we have a large range of auction items. Bring your cheque book and be prepared to spend up for the kids.

This day out of the office is a great opportunity to: üüReward your employees. üüEntertain your key clients. üüHave a great day of golf.

Remembering most importantly Peter Smith and to help the kids and their families who are struggling to come to terms with Cancer in their lives.

THE ENTERTAINMENT The Emcee and auctioneer for the event will Steve Mills from 6PR, Millsy has had a long relationship with the SCLAA as he had been involved with our Awards day for the past few years. Steve will be joined by current Australian test player Shaun Marsh who will share his experiences over a few drinks.

Steve Mills

Shaun Marsh

PROUDLY SPONSORED BY:

Budget Forklifts, Fortescue, National recruitment, St John, Amcap, Totally Workwear, TOLL, Centurion, affinity recruitment partners, AWH, LogiWest Express, Label Makers, Supply Chain Services Australia, HAYS, 3rd Party Containers, direct couriers, Road Distribution Services, DAMCO, CHEP, Blackwoods, Loscam and Savills.

To donate auction items please email wa@sclaa.com.au

Daniel Di Stasio WA President wa@sclaa.com.au

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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!

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.

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

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2014 Queensland

Thursday 4th & Friday 5th September he 15th annual QLD Supply Chain & Logistics Conference was held this month with some high calibre speakers Sofitel Hotel Brisbane 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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2014 Queensland

ALWAYS LOOK ON THE BRIGHT SIDE OF LIFE

Thursday 4th & Friday 5th September Sofitel Hotel Brisbane

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Thursday 4th & Friday 5th September Sofitel Hotel Brisbane

REWARD & RECOGNITION

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amian 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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2014 QLD SUPPLY CHAIN & LOGISTICS CONFERENCE DINNER

Thursday 4th & Friday 5th September he 15th QLD Supply Sofitelannual Hotel Brisbane

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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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DO YOU WANT TO SAVE MONEY ON ELECTRICITY, FUEL OR REFRIGERANT? DO YOU WANT A COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE? SCLAA will be providing tailored and Industry specific

FREE TRAINING

To Australian SME Supply Chain & Logistics companies on energy efficiency in

• Every capital city across Australia

• 22 regional and rural areas

• Via webinar

• On our website www.sclaa.com.au Comprehensive 7 phase program with follow ups Click the GREEN icon on www.sclaa.com.au to register This program will be run in the locations below during 2014. There will also be ten webinars, for SME’s unable to attend, who can view it on their computer when convenient.

SEPTEMBER Whyalla 17th September Adelaide 18th September Darwin 22nd September

This activity received funding from the Department of Industry as part of the Energy Efficiency Information Grants Program.

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