SCLAA July 2015 eNewsletter

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Wednesday the 4th November Dockside PAVILION Darling Harbour, Sydney

The Supply Chain & Logistics Association of Australia (SCLAA) is pleased to announce that the 2015 Australian Supply Chain and Logistics (ASCL) Awards will be held on Wednesday the 4th November, Dockside PAVILION Darling Harbour, Sydney, 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.

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ince our last Newsletter, the SCLAA has continued to strengthen, increasing membership over 12% in one month alone. It is also pleasing to see that there have been increases in every Division. We welcome all our new members and especially our new student members. This is your Association, so please get involved and network.

The SCLAA received great exposure at SMART in Melbourne in late May, with a very busy stand, lots of visitors and new membership enquiries. At SMART we not only signed up new members but also four new National Partners and we will make announcements soon on each of them. On the first day of SMART, we released our new website sclaa.com.au This website is clean, crisp and allows us more flexibility and interaction with members, National Partners and the wider Supply Chain and Logistics industry.

Our Energy Efficiency portal is now on the main website and Google has already crawled and ranked our new website in the first 24 hours. In the first two weeks, there were over 4,000 hits, of which well over half were first time visitors.

The SCLAA as promised, lodged a submission to the Competition Review Policy announced by the Federal Government. The SCLAA will look to become more active in our industry, its competitiveness and direction to the long term benefit of members.

Don’t forget we have negotiated fuel savings for ABN holders and non ABN holders on diesel and unleaded fuel at over 2000 Caltex, AMPOL and Caltex/Woolworths services stations across Australia. Details are on our website at sclaa.com.au/energy-eff/member-fuel-discounts/ or under the Membership menu.

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The SCLAA is also Chairing the Asian Pacific Logistics Federation for the next two years by rotation, following China’s chairing for the last two years.

The annual Supply Chain & Logistics Conference which will be held on the 20th and 2015 21st of August in Brisbane is just around the corner and this year’s theme is Building the Supply Chain Brand. This is always a popular event and in its 16th year is not-to-be-missed.

This year the Australian Supply Chain and Logistics Awards (ASCLA) are going to be held on the Wednesday 2015 the 4th of November at the new PAVILION at Darling Harbour, Sydney. The ASCLA Awards are the most prestigious in our industry, so please get your nominations in before September 25.

The SCLAA is run by volunteers and without industry volunteers we would not be able to function for you. If you would like to be involved in any capacity in any State or Territory please let us know. It is personally rewarding for you as well, in both networking and career advancement.

On behalf of the SCLAA National Board, Division Committees and all the volunteers at the SCLAA, we would like to wish members continued success in the new financial year. For information on why you should join the SCLAA please visit sclaa.com.au and to join simply click the orange button on the home page.

Mark Skipper Chairman secretary@sclaa.com.au

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ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROJECT MEETS MILESTONES The Federal Department of Industry & Science recently sent the SCLAA a letter confirming that the Association had completed all the milestones with the Energy Efficiency Grants Project. The SCLAA completed the project on-time and under-budget. The Federal Government’s Department of Industry and Science also has a website that provides energy efficiency information for all industry sectors and the SCLAA energy efficiency program is featured extensively on this website. http://eex.gov.au/industry-sectors/small-business/business-services/supply-chain-and-logistics/

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SUBMISSIONS OPEN FOR THE 2015 AUSTRALIAN SUPPLY CHAIN & LOGISTICS AWARDS

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 Wednesday the 4th of November, Dockside PAVILION Darling Harbour, Sydney,

Submissions are now open for the longest running national awards program in the supply chain, logistics and transport industry. Having served the industry for over fifty years, the Australian Supply Chain & Logistics Awards are the most recognised and esteemed awards for an individual and a company to be awarded in the industry.

ASCL Future Leaders Award

ASCL Storage & Materials Handling Award

The purpose of the Future Leaders Award 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.

The Storage & Materials Handling 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.

Prize:

ASCL Industry Excellence Award

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

Prize donated by The winner of the 2015 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. 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.

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The trophy was first awarded in 1980 and is dedicated to Dexion’s Founder, Demetrius Comino, OBE.

This trophy was first awarded in 1987 and is dedicated to Mr Mike Munns, FAIMM. The prestigious 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 afraid to take risks.

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ASCL Manufacturing Logistics Award

ASCL Information Management Award

The Manufacturing Logistics 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, reengineered Supply Chain, integration of the Supply Chain and manufacturing, improved operations and execution.

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.

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

ASCL Supply Chain Management Award

The trophy was first awarded in 1984 and is dedicated to Doug Beattie.

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.

ASCL Environmental Excellence Award

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

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

The trophy was first awarded in 1994 and is dedicated to the late Len Smith FAIMM.

ASCL Training, Education & Development Award

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

The 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.

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NEW INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR APPOINTED

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he SCLAA is pleased to announce that Amanda O’Brien has been appointed as an Independent Director of the National Board. Amanda is a Transport & Logistics Professional and the CEO and Managing Director of Australian Worldwide Logistics Pty Ltd trading as Xtreme Freight with the head office based in Melbourne. 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.

Past experience in diverse fields ranging from Telecommunications, Airlines and Retail, holding both management and procurement roles, has seen Amanda involved in projects that return investment to companies with people at the core. Changing the image, increasing the efficiencies and developing seamless logistical solutions for clients in the Transport & Logistics sector is fundamental to her philosophy.

Amanda joined the committee of the Victorian Division of the SCLAA in 2012 to contribute to the growth of female participation in the industry and believes that giving back to the community and awareness of social and political issues is cognisant with greater results. The SCLAA welcomes Amanda’s expertise on the Board.

LOGISTICS IN CHINA – COMPLEX, COMPETITIVE & FRAGMENTED

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hina’s logistics sector remains hugely complex, brutally competitive and massively fragmented even the top 50 logistics players, led by Cosco, Sinotrans, CSC Holdings and China Shipping with combined sales revenues of more than RMB 2 billion, have less than 2% share of the total market.

Transportation accounts for over 52% of China’s logistics costs. Trucking accounts for the largest proportion of the logistics market in China with 78% of all domestic cargo being moved by road. A huge and massively fragmented sector with over 790,000 road hauliers, the top 20 trucking companies have only 2% of the total market.

Providing transportation to service nationwide domestic distribution networks typically involves engaging numerous trucking sub-contractors – with the majority of them being owner-operators with just one or two trucks – rarely of good quality and with little, if any, modern technology.

High road tolls, stringent regulations and increased taxes are just some of the issues facing logistics companies in China, with road tolls now representing over 30% of total transportation costs.

The mainland government is keen to improve the overall quality of warehousing and transportation services and the logistics sector itself. In 2014 the Ministry of Commerce announced new policies to develop China’s commerce and trade-logistics industry. These new policies include the further development of both e-commerce and cold chain sectors, whilst local governments are encouraged to implement tax incentives for logistics companies.

With the exponential increase in B2C e-commerce orders severely stretching the existing logistics capabilities, users and service providers are all keen for government support to further develop the industry in China.

Learn more about the exciting developments in China’s Logistics Sector at the 10th China (Shenzhen) International Logistics and Transportation Fair (CILF 2015) taking place in Shenzhen, China.

International logistics companies providers are providing nationwide transportation solutions only through tightly managed networks of pre-qualified sub-contractors, combined with adoption and deployment of proprietary technology solutions for electronic track and trace.

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DAVID ROGERS ELECTED AS CHAIRMAN FOR THE APLF

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he SCLAA would like to congratulate David Rogers on his recent appointment as the Chairman of the Asian Pacific Logistics Federation. The Asian Pacific Logistics Federation was established in 1995 by logistics organisations from countries in the Asia-Pacific region.

The Asian Pacific Logistics Federation represents 15 countries including Australia and these include (China, Japan, Korea, New Zealand, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Hong Kong, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Myanmar, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh) that include business, government contacts and Supply Chain associations. David Rogers is also a Director and immediate Past Chairman of the Supply Chain and Logistics Association of Australia.

Mark Skipper, the Chairman of the SCLAA, said “The election of David Rogers as Chairman of the APLF provides further alliances for the SCLAA in the Asian Pacific Region. David Rogers’ chairmanship strengthens our commitment to our members and our ability to provide opportunities for networking and business development across the region.”

For more information on the APLF please visit www.aplf.net

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pproximately 24 million currently live in Australia, of which 11.7 million are in work. Roughly 10% of that workforce work in the Logistics & Supply Chain sector, a number set to rise dramatically with the freight task due to double by 2030.

Depression and anxiety affect over 3 million people here, an eighth of the entire population. As you look around your workplace, the chance of not seeing someone who is affected from by stress of anxiety is therefore pretty slim.

The chances are though, you’ll have no idea who they are. Unlike most illnesses and conditions, there is still a huge stigma attached to any mental illness or disorder, so most people suffer in silence in fear of being judged, ostracized, mocked, misunderstood or having their careers put in jeopardy. It can be embarrassing to admit, and is a dark, lonely and frightening place to be. beyondblue are a charity who were set up in 2000 to both help those suffering with depression and anxiety and to also help raise awareness through programs and education about the conditions.

From helplines to running tailored programs and education events targeting specific demographics with individual requirements such as gender, age, ethnicity and sexual orientation specific.

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They help put people in touch with health care professionals, organise events, liaise with other organisations, provide support for sufferers and relatives, and vigorously work towards changing perceptions and raising awareness and understanding in order to build a community throughout Australia who better understand depression and anxiety.

With so many people affected but struggling to come to terms with or recognise these conditions, beyondblue really do make a tremendous difference. Other than helping to combat these conditions and raise awareness and understanding because it’s the right thing to do, there’s also a very practical reason to get involved within the Logistics and Supply Chain sectors.

Mental health conditions such as stress, depression and anxiety are the single highest cause of absenteeism globally as well as in Australia, with men taking longer periods of absence per episode. As approximately 75% of the logistics sector is male, the economic impact of these conditions is staggering, costing the industry hundreds of millions dollars each year. By running programs, awareness courses, taking a more vested interest in the mental well-being of your employees and getting involved with organisations like beyondblue, you can not only help those suffering with anxiety and depression but make a significant impact on the profitability and effectiveness of your business.

For more information on beyondblue visit their website at www.beyondblue.org.au

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r Ren Haoxiang, Vice President China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing, Peter Anderson, Chief Executive Officer, Victorian Transport Association, Kevin Haplin, Relationship Manager, Victorian Transport Association, and David Rogers, Immediate Past Chairman and Director, SCLAA, recently met at the VTA’s offices in Melbourne to discuss opportunities of collaboration between the three Associations. Stay tuned for more updates from these discussions.

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he SCLAA would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Ken Newton, Materials, Manufacturing and Repair Manager, TAE, who won the business card draw at the Association’s stand at SMART in Melbourne. Ken Newton won a coffee machine which we hope he enjoys for many years to come.

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WOMEN IN PROCUREMENT

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n behalf of the SCLAA I recently attended the Women In Procurement Conference. With the influence of procurement becoming a core strategic function there are heightened expectations for a broader range of functional and leadership capabilities to enhance business efficiency and fuel enterprise innovation. This conference certainly delivered high-quality speakers giving great insight into the vast industry sectors and growth in complexity and core skills required from Supply Chain professionals today.

Antoinette Brandi, the Former Group Manager – Procurement & Supply Chain for Leighton Contractors opened proceedings with fervour and kept the packed program on schedule and her professional insight meant that all discussions/questions remained relevant to the vast array of topics covered, in the two days. The panel discussions were insightful offering practical experience of the challenges and expectations of world’s Best Practice for Procurement Specialists.

The Panel Discussion: Is there a glass ceiling in Procurement? included insights from Megan Main, Chief Executive Officer of Health Purchasing Victoria, Janine Anderiesz, Strategic Sourcing & Facilities Director, GE Capital Australia & New Zealand and Sarah Collins, Chief Procurement Officer, NSW Road & Maritime Services.

Covering a range of topics such as what are the challenges for career advancement in procurement? How can procurement leaders leverage skills to create a holistic and capable team and what are the opportunities for career advancement?

Developing the skills and Capabilities for Procurement Leadership was a particularly interesting topic with Karen Carmichael, the Chief Financial Officer for Versent giving an informative and passionate speech that held the audiences attention and was very thought provoking. Karen addressed topics such as developing leadership styles, challenging and enhancing organisational systems and enhancing a positive culture through decisive and responsive leadership.

Day 2 of the conference engaged us with informative topics such as transforming the procurement division into the broader value proposition to the whole of the business and how the global economic outlook impacts on our Supply Chain and procurement strategy in a global marketplace.

Networking with professionals including Gladys Liu, Former Special Advisor on China Affairs to the Premier of Victoria and Coretta Bessi, the Chief Procurement Officer of the NBN Co. offered not only an inspiring insight into their experience but that there are incredible individuals working in an industry that they not only provides challenges to them everyday but broadens the horizons and future leadership aspirations of all women.

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NEW NATIONAL PARTNER - LSC SOLUTIONS

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he SCLAA is pleased to welcome our latest National Partner, LSC Solutions. Since 2004, LSC Solutions has been providing logistics and Supply Chain consulting, training and coaching support to over 100 Clients from small to corporate, private and public, across many industries. LSC Solutions has a proven reputation for tailored, practical services that get results – building smarter and leaner Supply Chains from strategy to execution.

Client projects to date have identified over $1 Billion in cost savings and revenue building opportunities by improving strategic planning, strategic Supply Chain alignment, Supply Chain strategy, Supply Chain planning, operational efficiency, cross functional process synchronisation and transparency, warehousing design, logistics management, inventory management, procurement, Supply Chain collaboration, and performance measurement, reporting and management.

LSC Solutions lead, coach and educate companies to become and remain globally competitive through the execution of world’s best practice strategic Supply Chain management. Consultancy services suit Clients seeking fast, comprehensive and immediate expertise. Support Programs suit Clients seeking greater independence and results-driven teams. LSC Solutions is the ideal partner for businesses wanting to perform at their peak.

To find out more about LSC Solutions please visit www.lscs.com.au

SCLAA SUPPORTING PARTNER FOR CILF 2015

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he Supply Chain and Logistics Association of Australia (SCLAA) are confirmed as a Supporting Partner for the 10th China (Shenzhen) International Logistics and Transportation Fair (CILF 2015) taking place in Shenzhen, China 14-16 October 2015.

This partnership provides an excellent opportunity for SCLAA members to gain exposure to the China market by taking advantage of the cost effective exhibitor packages at CILF 2015.

ABOUT CILF 2015:

• Jointly held by the Ministry of Transport of the PRC and Shenzhen Municipal people’s Government, the China (Shenzhen) International Logistics and Transportation Fair (CILF) is the largest logistics and transport expo in Asia for logistics service, SCM, port and shipping, transport, IT solutions, mobility, air cargo, material handling and beyond.

• With 1,300+ exhibitors anticipated from more than 40 countries and over 24,000 visitors expected from over 70 countries worldwide, the CILF is a grand gathering for professionals, industrial peers and potential clients etc. to network face to face and expand business effectively.

• A dozen valued-added activities and conferences run concurrently with the exhibition, including one2one business matching, forums for logistics solutions, new technologies and products, providing all attendees a practical platform for directly promoting business.

CILF 2015 Forums & Seminars & Activities: • Cross-border E-commerce Logistics and Supply Chain Service Development Forum.

• Air Cargo Solutions, One2one Meetings.

• Logistics Solutions, Warehouse Solution, Cold Chain Logistics (Food, Medical).

• Seminar on IT solution, Inbound Logistics solution, Automobile Logistics, Green Freight.

• The New Silk Way Transportation (The Eurasia Transport).

• Development of Logistics and Transport in Pan Pearl River Delta.

• Supply Chain Management Summit-CEO Meeting.

• Supply and Demand Match Making Meetings for Logistics Services & Equipment.

• CILF Networking One2one Meeting (>450 attendees, pre-set-up meetings channel).

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SW members recently attended the Asia Logistics Business Seminar at the Hong Kong Consulate in Sydney. This event was co-hosted with the Hong Kong Australia Business Association and the SCLAA. Attendees heard Mark Millar, who chairs the International Relations Committee at the Hong Kong Logistics Association, discuss the HK International Trade Hub and changes happening in Guangzhou, that will impact Australian companies. Mark also discussed third runway expansion plans for HK Airport and the new 50 km HK – Zhuhai – Macau road bridge and tunnel. Mark also announced the release of his new book Global Supply Chain Eco Systems which was released in early June.

Attendees also heard from Bruno Mascart of Altios discuss the ease of doing business in HK and in China from HK, especially favourable tax treatment and enhanced customs.

Bonnie Shek who leads the HK Trade Development Council spoke the online portal that they offer to match businesses and ease trade and promote networking. www.hktdc.com Lastly Mark Skipper, Chairman of the SCLAA, who was Emcee for the event, spoke on the latest development in the Australia – Asia Logistics & Maritime Industry discussing the risks to, and the protection of, brand reputation across a range of tangible and intangible risks and opportunities.

Hong Kong being Australia’s 7th largest trade partner, is a safe and secure vehicle to assist Australian Companies either with importing or exporting.

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TRANSPORT & LOGISTICS LIVING LAB

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n mid June, NSW Members attended NICTA’s new Knowledge Hub – the Transport and Logistics Living Lab (TALLL) in Sydney, located at NICTA’s headquarters in the Australian Technology Park in Eveleigh. It was launched by The Hon. Victor Dominello, MP, Minister for Innovation and Better Regulation.

They heard from Rob Fitzpatrick, NICTA’s Infrastructure, Transport and Logistics Director and TALLL Leader, Neil Temperley, along with other guest speakers; Ian Murray, Deputy Chairman of the Australian Logistics Council; Theo Triantafillides, General Manager of Marketing & Business Development, Star Track; Mike Grundy, Research Director Agricultural Flagship, CSIRO; Graeme Harrison-Browne, Chief Executive Officer, Connexxions.

After the launch speeches, attendees had an interactive hands-on demonstration and tour throughout the TALLL, showcasing the Sensor-based structural monitoring of abnormal loads on a deck of a bridge; Automated, RFID based ordering process; Broker platform that organises and orchestrates end-to-end logistics processes; Complex Supply Chain process and information exchange map; 3D port maps with integrated webcams video streams analysed for site security; Cross-location collaboration tool for virtual brainstorming sessions; Training systems used for greener driving; Beam-break technology to detect and prevent over-height vehicle collisions; Sensor-based, realtime dangerous goods handling; Voice-picking applications; Algorithm solution for optimised line-haul management.

The Transport and Logistics Living Lab (TALLL) is one of five key knowledge hubs in NSW aimed at driving growth through collaborative industry partnerships in key sectors in NSW and the national economy. It is supported by the NSW Government through the Department of Industry, Innovation, Hospitality and the Arts.

The Transport and Logistics Living Lab (TALLL) is a living, breathing cluster of people who want to work together to make Transport and Logistics as good as it can be.

The TALLL features Supply Chain process prototypes in a demonstration space providing a central location for collaboration between industry and NICTA’s leading researchers, IT providers, Universities, Government and Regulators, to jointly shape the future of transport and logistics through industry-led projects.

The Transport and Logistics Living Lab has an app and is designed for key employees of business, research and government organisations; to keep them up-to-date about the activities of the Future Logistics Living Lab. If you are curious about the Living Lab you can use this app to ‘tour’ some of the exhibits and learn about its participants.

Follow this link for the Apple App https://itunes.apple.com/ us/app/future-logistics-living-lab/id692727622?mt=8

Joshua Holmes Divisional President- NSW nsw@sclaa.com.au

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THE PEOPLE SIDE OF SUPPLY CHAINS

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n early June the SCLAA WA Division staged a breakfast event at the State Tennis Centre entitled ‘The People Side of Supply Chain Projects – Human Change Management’. A healthy gathering of logisticians shared breakfast, networked and listened to two speakers giving their own unique perspectives on the subject.

Emphasising the cultural diversity that Human Change Management must embrace Wilson Casado (of Brazilian ancestry) spoke about HCMBOK methodology and demonstrated it through a group exercise. Dom Thatcher (of Mauritian descent) related his personal experiences of the human perspective of business transformation from 25 years at Australia Post.

Each was inspirational in his own way.

Wilson’s presentation highlighted the importance of human change management by identifying that 70% of people take a lot of persuasion to change. He went on, through the practical exercise to demonstrate the range of approaches that can be adopted to deliver the necessary persuasion.

Dom spoke passionately of his approach to change management at Post conveying clearly the critical roles that personal commitment and human engagement have played in his projects’ success. He summarised his approach as the ‘Three As’; Affinity, Affiliation and Autonomy and emphasised that innovation must be ‘smart’, clever’ and must ‘do more with less’.

None who attended could have failed to return to work with a boost in motivation. A huge thank you to both of the speakers for engendering this.

The WA program for 2015 continues with a site visit to Rand Transport in early August, and the Golf Day on 30th October, together with at least one event for Future Leaders. All offer great opportunities for networking and corporate sponsorship. Watch for flyers and contact the SCLAA and become an Association member for more information on these.

Kym Parry Divisional President - WA wa@sclaa.com.au

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UNDERSTANDING THE PACKAGING SUPPLY CHAIN he SCLAA and AIP Victorian Divisions will be running a joint technical lounge in the late afternoon on the 5th of August at Box HIll Golf Club.

The Technical Lounge will include a panel discussion on 'Understanding the Packaging Supply Chain'.

Topics to be discussed will include: • Sustainable Packaging and the Supply Chain.

• Understanding how Shelf-Ready Packaging moves through a Supply Chain.

• The importance of collaboration and integration of the Packaging Supply Chain between brand owners, packaging manufacturers, suppliers and logistics providers.

• Understanding End-to-End Supply Chains- how they drive value and competitive edge.

Misbah Khan Dip.Pkg.Tech. MAIP Packaging Productivity Lead: Corrugate & Logistics Asia Pacific Mondelēz International

Craig Jackson Group General Manager Procurement & Supply Orora Limited

Lance Keillor National Commercial Manager Camerons Transport

Visit www.sclaa.com.au or email vic@sclaa.com.au to book your place.

SCLAA CONGRATULATES RMIT OUTSTANDING GRADUATE

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William is joined by Professor Caroline Chan - Head of School Business IT and Logistics(RMIT) and David Rogers- Director of the SCLAA.

he SCLAA would like to take this opportunity to congratulate William Tran for receiving the SCLAA Prize for being the most outstanding graduate of the Bachelor of Business (Logistics and Supply Chain Management) at RMIT.

Damian Cosgriff Divisional President - Victoria vic@sclaa.com.au

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WELLCAMP AIRPORT SITE VISIT

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CLAA Queensland Division recently ran a site visit to Wellcamp Airport outside of Toowoomba; a very impressive facility that Toowoomba region should be proud of.

A few facts...The airport is part of an 850 hectare business park located 18 kms outside of Toowoomba. This is the first airport built in Australia since Tullamarine Airport in Victoria. The funds for its construction were provided by the Wagner Group (a Toowoomba based company) with no financial assistance from government. Cost to build was between $100 - $200 m with a lot of the materials for its construction sourced from on site itself. A lot of thought has gone to future proof the facility and can be easily expanded. Plans are also in place for a hotel located opposite the terminal in the long term.

4 x 737’s car park on the apron outside the passenger terminal and A380’s or 747s can land there as well. The airstrip is 1.7km long and 45 m wide. A primary objective is to use the airport as part of a freight hub to get local produce to Asia in a short space of time and over time a perishables facility will be built to facilitate this. A rail hub is also planned to be built there to make this area a truly multi modal facility (road, sea and rail). It will have direct access to the Toowoomba Range bypass which is due to commence construction sometime later this year. 11 commercial flights operate between Wellcamp and Sydney each week (QantasLink and Rex Airlines) with charter flights also using the facility.

Construction of the business park commenced in 2012, the airport terminal started in early 2014 and operations commenced in Nov 2014. When you consider that there was nothing there 3 years ago it is an amazing feat. They are in the very early stages of the implementation phase of their strategy to make this business park a global success.

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FLG GROUP - PRODUCTIVITY & PERFORMANCE The concepts were supported by practical tools that can be used to quickly understand what areas require focus for maximum personal and professional gain.

Throughout the workshop, Bill focused on self-awareness and introspection. This demonstrated how self-confidence and the assets you provide can ultimately provide a platform to be successful in life and provide excellent leadership skills to those around you.

Future Leaders that attended were certainly able to reflect where they are going in both their personal and professional lives, and how they will now go about following the path to success to become the leaders of tomorrow that this industry needs. Thank you to Bill and the LMA as well as all the attendees for making the workshop a great success.

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he SCLAA Queensland Division Future Leaders Group recently hosted at a buffet breakfast Workshop on Productivity and Performance with Bill Mason, Principal, Leadership Management Australia. The workshop was an interactive session providing insight and a framework to achieve greater productivity in the workplace.

Some of the key concepts explored include: • Productivity gained through effective communication.

• Goal planning (SMARTER goals).

• Effective time management.

• Habits and how they link to actions and behaviours.

• Eliminating interruptions for free productivity gains.

Vince Aisthorpe Divisional President - QLD qld@sclaa.com.au

800 REASONS TO HELP

In the last five years the AIP, the APPMA, the SCLAA and the QSCLC, have packed 3200 hampers to the value of close to $400,000 for people in need and we have 800 reasons that we need your help again in 2015! Nominate your company, your social club or even your family and friends to help collect or purchase items, or even donate funds towards 800x items from Toothpaste, Toothbrushes, Shampoo, Soap, Deodorant, Tinned Food, Rice, Pasta, Razors to name a few.

Help us to make Christmas a brighter time for those in need.

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO HELP WITH THE 2015 FOODBANK HAMPERS PLEASE EMAIL QLD@SCLAA.COM.AU TODAY! PROUDLY ORGANISED BY

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BUILDING the SUPPLY CHAIN BRAND • ADAPT • BALANCE • CONNECT

The Queensland Supply Chain & Logistics Conference is a recognised national event designed for Supply Chain, Logistics, Transport and Procurement professionals and practitioners. It aims for professional and personal development in a unique and relaxed networking-based environment. More than 5000 delegates from across Australasia have attended the Queensland Supply Chain & Logistics Conference in its 16 year history.

Will you be among the delegates in 2015? Registrations now available via www.qldscc.com OVER 30 SPEAKERS ACROSS TW0-DAYS

Gavin Gomes General Manager Business Sales Australia Post

Karen Bow Manager, Fatigue Management Unit National Heavy Vehicle Regulator

Mark Schenk Ring Master Anecdote

Dr Andrew Macnish Horticulture and Forestry Science Department of Agriculture and Fisheries

Gary Carroll Group Logistics Manager Super Retail Group

Peter Morichovitis Chief Procurement Officer Gold Coast City Council

Brad Vinning Senior Associate - Corporate & Commercial ClarkeKann Lawyers

George Ganzenmuller Innovation Manager Orora Limited

Air Commodore Hayden Marshall Chief of Staff Air Force Headquarters

Jane Anderson Personal Branding Expert Author of IMPACT

Belinda Polglase Project Manager All Purpose Transport

Paul Kraack Senior Manager - Procurement ElectraNet

James Fazzino Chief Executive Officer Incitec Pivot

Steve Simpson International speaker, author and consultant on Organisational Culture

Scott Young Managing Director Young Guns

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