SCLAA May 2014 eNewsletter by Supply Chain & Logistics Association of Australia (SCLAA)

SCLAA NEWSLETTER MAY-JUNE 2014

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MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN

am pleased to advise that the new Board is now in place and we have an injection of younger people, with Louise PerramFisk from Queensland, Joshua Holmes from New South Wales and Stanley Fan from Western Australia. This is important for the SCLAA as we strive to increase membership, especially from younger members of our industry, who are embarking on their careers. As you know, we are all volunteers and to contribute in this capacity is always a great way of giving back to our industry. Well done and good luck to all the new Directors.

We would also like to recognise and thank our retiring Directors on the SCLAA National Board; David Rogers, Steve MacPherson, John La Vacca, George Bearzot and David Doherty. David Rogers who has chaired the SCLAA for four years stepped down at the end of February as per our Constitution. On behalf of the SCLAA, we would like to thank him for his guidance, professionalism and inclusive style. David spearheaded merger discussions with the LAA, and we are well on track to make it happening, having agreed to the new Association’s Constitution, structure and name. David also saw the SCLAA form partnerships with like-minded Associations and Organisations like the CSCMP. David runs his own consulting business, and as such his tireless efforts provide insight to his contribution to the industry.

The Board of the SCLAA are still committed to a merger with the LAA that is in the interest of members of both Associations and will lead to a competent and effective Association that can harvest the combined strengths of each to deliver for members. We realise that the process has been seemingly slow, but with all participants being volunteers and the need to protect our respective members, we need to ensure we have a sound structure that benefits all members and stakeholders. The SCLAA are now Vice Chair of the Asia Pacific Logistics Federation a collaborative group of ten like-minded Associations across the Asia Pacific. The ALPF give members the opportunity to attend supply chain and logistics conferences in the region. As I write this report, I will have presented at the Supply Link 2014 organised by the Philippine Institute of Supply Management (PISM) in Manila. The event was very well organised, and the content was excellent, with a range of local and international speakers. They started each day singing their PISM hymn http:// web.pism.org/?page_id=3893 and the Philippine National Anthem. There are conferences in China and Japan later this year that SCLAA members can attend and we will send out details when they are available.

Steve MacPherson, a Life Member, has represented Western Australia on the National Board for almost eight years. WA Division has gone from strength to strength, with an enthusiastic and proactive team that contributes on so many levels. Steve also runs his own consulting business, and his dedication and contribution could always be relied on, as well as his oversight and detailed analysis of matters for Board attention.

In the last month, the SCLAA commenced the rollout of 30 Energy Efficiency workshops across Australia, and I encourage all members to either attend or view one of the webinars we are running. We have received very positive feedback from attendees and we will continue to hone the material to ensure we are providing small to medium businesses with actionable strategies to reduce energy costs and provide a competitive advantage.

John LaVacca has been an independent Director on the National Board and has used his industry and IBM experience to contribute to our strategy, governance and direction. We would like to thank John, who had a demanding role, for his time and experience and in particular his help with risk analysis with the Energy Efficiency project.

The 2014 Australian Supply Chain & Logistics Awards will be held at the MCG on the 27th of November, and I encourage members to nominate for Division and National Awards. The SCLAA now has 16 National Partners, the highest number we have ever had and we would like to thank them for their support and we encourage all our members to support our National Partners.

George Bearzot, was also an independent Director who had a demanding role at LION, that saw his transfer to Auckland to run their New Zealand supply chain operation. George also provided a steady hand and considered approach and was instrumental in the formulation of our strategy document following Board workshops.

We all look forward to seeing members at events during 2014 and we encourage any feedback as to how we can improve our value to members.

We would also like to thank David Doherty, who stood in as alternate for George when he transferred to Auckland. David, the ‘elder statesman’ and Life Member of the SCLAA can always be relied on for competent advice and as a sounding board.

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ARE YOU A GAME CHANGER?

have always been adamant in my own mind that Supply Chain as a mental model for doing business was a real game changer. I also instinctively knew that Supply Chain was not for every situation every time. The cost of investment in building the essential collaborative relationships, and the enabling information sharing, would sometimes be prohibitive. So it is imperative to choose the right model for doing business in those particular circumstances. However, I am still unashamedly enamoured of the value generating potential of real Supply Chain in many business situations. I am excited and enthused about the potential for people, plans and processes to effectively fit together across boundaries (silos) inside organisations, and across boundaries with external partner organisations. This necessarily entails appropriate sharing of the additional value generated from Supply Chain implementation. In my experience the standard of Supply Chain practice in Australia is very patchy with pockets of excellence and pockets of pretence. Many businesses claim to be pursuing Supply Chain but they do not formally embrace it in the organisational strategies or appropriately invest in the enabling education and development. I am also vitally interested in development of ‘Next Practice’. That is, how will the practice of Supply Chain improve beyond current known Best Practice in order to provide innovative ideas to meet the continuing challenges of the globalised and digitised/virtualised world? I recently perused the 2013 University of Tennessee Report (UT), sponsored by Ernst and Young, on ‘Game-Changing Trends in Supply Chain’. It is an excellent treatise that you can obtain free on-line. For the purpose of the Report UT defines Game Changers as Trends that meet the two basic criteria of being extremely impactful on a firms economic profit and shareholder value, as well as being very difficult to implement. Further UT says Game Changers change the way that something is done, thought about or made.

Initially I was really bemused by the ten high level Game Changing Trends included in the Report synopsis. They were: 1. Customer service to customer relationship management. 2. Adversarial relationships to collaborative relationships. 3. Incremental change to a transformational agile strategy. 4. Functional process to process integration. 5. Absolute value to the firm to relative value for customers. 6. Forecasting to end casting (Demand Management). 7. Training to knowledge based management. 8. Vertical integration to virtual integration. 9. Information hoarding to information sharing and visibility. 10. Management accounting to value based management.

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Nine of the ten items comprise issues that we have been grappling with and, or adopting over a very long period of time. In fact several of them could be interpreted as being part of the original philosophy set when Supply Chain first emerged. Virtual Integration is of course a current challenge and a legitimate Game Changer. Do the other nine represent Game Changers in 2014? To be fair to UT a deeper reading of the Report will allow you a more accepting view of their detailed assessments and proposals. I am left wondering what the real Game Changers and Next Practice options may be? I am not wondering however about our apparent collective failures in Australia to fully implement effective Supply Chains where appropriate. Is it a lack of courage to move away from traditional ways to adopt a new mental model for business? Is it the inability of the Supply Chain Profession and Educators to enthuse and excite people and organisations to pursue real Supply Chain implementations? Is it possible that Supply Chain does not, or cannot meet the emerging challenges for current and future enterprises? In any event it is a very good time to: 1. Reassess and determine the basic essentials for effective Supply Chain implementation and performance. 2. Develop and promulgate Next Practice options to meet emerging business challenges. 3. Reinvent education to incorporate practical and essential business needs for a globalised and virtual world. 4. Build a Profession with influence in government, academia, and business on Supply Chain value and practices. The upcoming Annual Queensland Supply Chain & Logistics Conference in Brisbane in September will be an excellent place to network and build an action plan for future Supply Chains. I invite you to take time to draft your Game Changer ideas and forward them to me at davdoh1@optusnet.com.au

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Solutions are not the answer. President Richard M Nixon

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MEET THE NATIONAL BOARD Mark Skipper

APPOINTED CHAIRMAN MARCH 2014 Appointed August 2010

Mark Skipper has been involved in the Supply Chain Industry for well over thirty years in Australia, Asia and the Sub Continent. Most recently, he was President & Managing Director of RedPrairie Asia Pacific, a company that specialised in providing Supply Chain software. He has been a Company Director, since 1978 including a Top 150 Australian private company. He is currently advising companies on continuous controls detecting business transaction issues, missed revenue opportunities and fraud detection. Mark is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and sits on the Board of a number of companies including a Registered Charity that supports handicapped Australian adults and children with sporting and recreational facilities & equipment http:// www.primaryclub.com. He has his CPL qualifications in Australia and Asia Pacific through the Asia Pacific Logistics Federation.

Louise Perram-Fisk

APPOINTED INDEPENDANT DIRECTOR MARCH 2014

Louise is a recognised leader of ‘people and partnership’ programs within business and government environments. Her experience spans public and private business, Federal and state government (ministerial, line and central); globally, nationally, state wide and locally. Louise is noted for her roles at Emberin and previously as Director of Transform, a highly successful government and industry partnership and one of the most formally recognised programs in the Queensland Public Sectors history. She is also the architect of the highly successful ‘Inspiring Women’ program, which mentored more than 1200 women in Queensland. Louise’s ground-breaking work has been recognised with a host of awards, including the Queensland Business Review’s Queensland Businesswoman of the Year (Government & Not for Profit) in 2008. She was also awarded the national Silver Medallion for the Advancement of Women in the Workplace for 2010 and Highly Commended in 2012 for Sustaining Womens Empowerment in Communities and Organisations. Louise is a Fellow with the Australian Institute of Management, the Australian Human Resource Institute and the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport and holds qualifications across multiple related disciplines. Louise is passionate about the transport, logistics and supply chain industry in Australia and supporting women working in predominately male industry.

Stanley Fan

APPOINTED MARCH 2014

Stanley is currently the Logistics and Inventory Controller of CAPS Australia. Stanley has significant supply chain experience in Fortune 500 companies in mining, IT, engineering and FMCG industries. As a Supply Chain management controller he is focused on supply chain optimisation, cost reduction and business improvement. As Current Director, Past WA Division President and Past Chairman of Future Leaders Group of the Supply Chain and Logistics Association of Australia, Stanley has a strong network within and good understanding of key developments in the Supply Chain and Logistics Management industry. Stanley was recognised for his outstanding contribution to the SCL industry in 2010 by being awarded the Future Leaders Award in the Australian Supply Chain and Logistics Awards. Stanley is a Current committee member and Past Vice President of the apicsAU WA Chapter. He has established several key relationships and strategic initiatives between associations (SCLAA, apicsAU, CILTA and CIPSA), tertiary providers in WA, strategic industry projects in QLD and professional industry associations in Asia. He also represented SCLAA (WA) in an introductory meeting with the Taiwan International Logistics and Supply Chain Association (TILSCA) in 2009. Stanley holds two Master Degrees (Master of Logistics and Supply Chain Management, and Master of Strategic Procurement) from Curtin University and a Bachelor Degree of Science in Civil Engineering.

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MEET THE NATIONAL BOARD Joshua Holmes

APPOINTED MARCH 2014

Joshua Holmes has been working for Strategix Training Group for the past four years, initially managing their unemployed training division with their Transport and Logistics Academies in NSW and ACT. Joshua is currently assisting companies with the development of their staff with specialised industry training in Transport & Logistics, Manufacturing, Food Processing and Business. Also consulting with organisations in regards to Chain of Responsibility, OH&S, Fatigue Management and ECO driving innovations. Joshua gained his knowledge for the Transport & Logistics Industry and others due to his previous employment within these industries as well as four years in Vocational Rehabilitation Services which exposed him to Employers from many different organisations and their ongoing concerns of their daily operating procedures. Joshua has a strong focus on promoting the Transport and Logistics Industry to the unemployed and the younger generation looking for a sustainable career choice. Joshua has been working with SCLAA over the past few years promoting events to non members within the industry and his networks, and has also been an SCLAA NSW committee member for a number of years. Allan Jones

APPOINTED MARCH 2014

Allan is a Senior Professional Logistician employed by Nova Systems, an Australian owned Professional Service Provider specialising in the provision of engineering and management services, providing industry and government with world class independent expertise in delivering complex projects and solving technologically challenging problems. Allan graduated with an MSc (logistics) from the University of Wollongongâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sydney Business School in 2006 and has recognised certifications as a Certified Professional Logistician (CPL) and Member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (MCIPS). For the last four years Allan has also been employed as a part-time lecturer at the Sydney Business School teaching supply chain management, operations management and procurement and inventory management. Allan is also a supply chain Ph.D. candidate at the same school.

Danny Busija

APPOINTED JULY 2010

Danny Busija commenced his professional career as an auditor and accountant with a rural stock and station agency based out of Melbourne. After ten years, Danny joined the Recruitment industry where has enjoyed fifteen successful years to date. Having started in Industrial Labour Hire, Danny became somewhat of an expert within Warehousing and Logistics. Danny then steered himself towards executive search recruitment, now specialising in the whole of Supply Chain. Danny now owns his own boutique recruitment practice still specialising in the Supply Chain. Arguably Danny is one of the true specialists in this field. A believer in giving something back to industry, Danny joined the committee of the Victorian Division of the SCLAA after being a member for a number of years.

John Eleftheriou

APPOINTED JULY 2010

John is currently the Managing Director of ACG Global Australasia Pty Ltd and owner of Eleftheriou & Associates. As senior and executive manager John has successfully held key roles in: Manufacturing; Procurement; Contract distribution - development and management; Transport management - heavy haulage - express freight; International logistics; Wholesaling; Supply Chain Development; Inventory optimisation; Business process improvement; and Warehouse and Distribution centre design. John holds the following qualifications: Grad Dip Transport and Distribution Management, Grad Dip Materials and Purchasing Management, Certificate in Business and Finance Management, Accredited Innermetrix Consultant.

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MEET THE NATIONAL BOARD Steve Ellis

APPOINTED JULY 2010

Steve is principally a business Logistician, with detailed comprehension and capability in all of the associated disciplines. Steve is also a long-term practitioner in the application of alliance partnering principles. Steve’s particular expertise in supply chain management, physical distribution, inventory management, strategic alliance and employee relations has been developed from both hands-on and senior management roles. In these roles Steve also developed substantial experience in the strategy (supply and business) and business management fields. Steve Ellis started Logistics in 1998 following a career involving a number of senior positions in the transport, distribution and the logistics consulting industry. In his Consultancy career Steve has conducted or been Managing Consultant for in excess of 170 tasks, covering a very diverse range of industries and requirements. Steve was recognised for his significant contribution to the industry in 2013 and was awarded Life Membership of the SCLAA. Peter Hollins BA (HONS), MBA, FCMA

APPOINTED VICE-PRESIDENT OCTOBER 2010 Appointed Secretary/Treasurer August 2008 Appointed November-2007

Peter is currently the Financial Controller of AMCAP Distribution Centre (part of Automotive Holdings Group). Peter has spent his working life within the supply chain activities of the fuel, food and automotive industries. As a management accountant he is focused on streamlining processes to deliver better outcomes at lower costs and providing management with alternate views of information to facilitate operational decision making. Peter was recognised for his significant contribution to the industry in 2013 and was awarded Life Membership of the SCLAA.

David Rogers

IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR /INDEPENDANT DIRECTOR - MARCH-2014 Chair November 2009 - March 2014 Appointed November 2007

David is currently running his own boutique consulting business called Insync Supply Chain Management that provides an extensive range of supply chain consulting services to improve customer satisfaction levels, reduce costs, increase profitability and provide a competitive advantage. Prior to starting his own business David worked in the corporate environment in various senior supply chain management positions with blue chip companies David has a Masters Business Degree in Logistics and a Diploma of Transport and Distribution (RMIT), Diploma of Project Management. David is the Immediate Past Chairman of the Supply Chain Logistics Australia Association (SCLAA), Vice Chairman Asian Pacific Logistics Federation (APLF), National President of the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP), National Councillor for GS1 Board in Australia and Member of the Institute of Company Directors (MAICD).David also holds Certificates in Business, Finance Management, Change Management, Materials Handling Management, Training and Assessment and is a Certified Logistics and Supply Professional Asia Pacific (CLSP-AP). David was recognised for his significant contribution to the industry in 2013 and was awarded Life Membership of the SCLAA.

KEEP YOUR WORKMATES SAFE Learn. Network. Source. Stay Safe.

11–12 JUNE 2014

Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre

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Free Safety Seminars for the supply chain and logistics industries: Drinks, drugs and work don’t mix Phillip Collins, Head of Workplace Services, Australian Drug Foundation Matthew Fry, Director, Rapid Test Leigh Cleary, Senior Workforce Development Officer, Drug & Alcohol Office, Government of Western Australia Dr Johan Conradie, Director Biochemistry & Drug of Abuse Laboratory, Western Diagnostic Pathology 5 Essential Steps to a Health & Injury Prevention Programme Eoghan McKenna, Exercise Physiologist, Logic Health Are you ready for the revised AS1657 on walkways, ladders and platforms? Carl Sachs, Managing Director, Workplace Access & Safety

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2014 SCLAA SCHOLARSHIP NOW OPEN

UQ BUSINESS SCHOOL EXECUTIVE EDUCATION Supply Chain Optimisation Course

The winner of the 2013 UQ Scholarship Athol Carter, Transport Operations Coordinator, Ostwald Bros Transport

he SCLAA, in conjunction with the UQ Business School, would like to call for nominations for the 2014 Supply Chain Optimisation Scholarship. This scholarship is a national program for all members of the SCLAA.

SCHOLARSHIP VALUE • $5,400 includes tuition, course materials, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea each day and a formal dinner – flights, accommodation & incidentals to attend, should the winner be from interstate, will also be paid for by the SCLAA. • 1 x Delegate Ticket to the 2014 Queensland Supply Chain and Logistics Conference which will be held on the 4th and 5th of September at the Sofitel Hotel, Brisbane.

COURSE DATE: 11th to the 14th of September 2014 VENUE: UQ BUSINESS SCHOOL EXECUTIVE VENUE Central Plaza One, 345 Queen Street, Brisbane Key Benefits of the UQ Business School Supply Chain Optimisation Course; Through attending the Supply Chain Optimisation course you will be able to: • BUILD tools and frameworks to improve core business processes. • DELIVER superior managerial performance with significant business impact. • IMPROVE your organisation’s performance in international, as well as domestic markets. • FORMULATE practical ideas, models and tools of leadership and strategy, which will help you examine your supply chain management system. • LEARN how successful leaders engage others in the supply chain process. One of Australia’s leading institutions, the UQ Business School is ranked amongst the World’s Top 50 providers of Executive Education, according to the Financial Times. The MBA program has recently been ranked number 1 in Australia and Asia Pacific by The Economist. COURSE FACILITATORS Dr David Parker is a Senior Lecturer at UQ Business School specialising in project management, operations management, supply chains and lean systems. He has worked with numerous international firms and is the author of books including Managing Projects, Managing People (2008), Service operations management: The total experience (2012). Liam Stitt is a supply chain, logistics and process improvement practitioner. His principal strengths are in developing strategic concepts and translating these visions into reality. His underlying expertise is in change management and business improvement. SUBMITTING YOUR FORM To access an application form please email secretary@sclaa.com.au or Ph: 1300 364 160. NOMINATION CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY THE 4TH OF JULY 2014.

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NEW MEMBERS

Please join with the SCLAA in welcoming new Members from across the country.

Dean Lettfuss Director Always Optimise

Expand your knowledge... Extend your vision... Become a NATIONAL PARTNER of the SCLAA

Aaron Danicek Founding Director Freedom-Child Festivities

Why did you join the SCLAA? DL: I joined to the SCLAA to expand my network, meet some great contacts and introduce people to the power of optimisation. AD: As a university student studying Human Resource Management, and only a 2011 high-school graduate, I have not yet explored the world of supply chain and logistics. Now that I look to start a small business that relies on international supply chains and logistics as an inevitable piece to my business-puzzle, I look to gain current information in this area. For me, the largest benefit of joining up with SCLAA is the access to invaluable information I can surround myself with – something as simple as the newsletter subscription which provides me with both relevant and current information, presented in an engaging way. How long have you been in the industry and what are your areas of expertise? DL: I have been a consultant for over ten years. My area of expertise is Optimisation which is relatively new to business and extremely powerful in terms of improving supply chain efficiencies, productivity, reducing costs, increased asset utilisation, reducing inventories and waste, and improving ROA & ROI. Savings of 20%+ are fairly common. AD: As I am new to the industry I joined the SCLAAprecisely why I joined to learn about the area. In a broad picture, my expertise lies in human resource management and increasingly the field of entrepreneurship. What is your current role and your areas of responsibility? DL: I am the Director of Always Optimise. My responsibilities are to introduce optimisation to Australasia. Optimisation provides the ultimate competitive advantage and will be a game changer in the coming decade because its 100% measurable and transparent – eliminating management biases, filters and guesswork. It is that powerful.

STEP Supply Chain Training & Evaluation Professionals

STATE DIVISIONS: NEW SOUTH WALES ACT/SNSW VICTORIA & TASMANIA SOUTH AUSTRALIA QUEENSLAND WESTERN AUSTRALIA NORTHERN TERRITORY

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AD: I study my HR degree fulltime and work casual positions at UniSA. These positions help raise funds for my ‘startup’- allowing me to turn a business idea into a reality. Many responsibilities come from starting up new ventures – and in my case, educating myself in areas of supply chain and logistics is one of my key responsibilities.

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CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL LOGISTICIAN

he SCLAA would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Akram Yusuf, Supply Chain Operations Analyst, Coles Group Ltd on attaining his Certified Processional Logistician recognition. This achievement is the benchmark of excellence for measuring capability and proficiency within the profession of logistics and supply-chain management. The Certified Professional Logistician qualification will grow over coming years to become the standard for recognition of professional competence in the industry.

Akram Yusuf

When asked why he decided to undertake the CPL Akram advised that he wanted to attain his CPL recognition becausethis is a program that is recognised as the benchmark for measuring capability and proficiency in supply chain management. Akram added that by attaining his CPL this gives him recognition in the fields of Supply Chain Management and brings together what he has learnt through education and his professional experience into one. Please join with the SCLAA in congratulating Akram Yusuf on this achievement and recognition.

AFGC GRANT

he Australian Food & Grocery Council also received an Energy Efficiency Grant from the Federal Government and they have offered FREE remote energy assessments for ALL SCLAA members. This means they will look at your small – medium business and make energy recommendations that could save you money. On site assessments are also able for a small fee. These remote assessments are free. Click here to register and identify savings today. For program details visit www.afgcempower.org.au Please note: The assessments are limited in number.

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he SCLAA provides opportunities for your company to partner with the Association through their e-Newsletter. The package include advertisements, company articles and regular news from partners in the e-Newsletters. The SCLAA e-Newsletter is bi-monthly and is designed to keep Members abreast of all SCLAA events and industry news across the country. The e-Newsletter is available via email and on-line six times a year. For more information about advertising in the SCLAA e-Newsletter email editor@sclaa.com.au

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Transport & Logistics Job Index MARCH 2014

INDUSTRY ANALYSIS

Strong signs for Q2 hiring in transport The stands out industries over the past five months have been the combined forces of mining, utilities and construction. As we know mining and resources is over its boom in investment the growth is coming primarily from improvement in the construction industry in the Eastern States. Retail and Wholesaling have followed that consistent pattern of peaking in November then falling off post seasonal peak.

and logistics

Transport Job Index

Jobs with Transport and Logistics employers have seen encouraging growth in the last two months. A report by Manpower published recently corroborates our view. It indicated that hiring intentions for the sector were strong for Q2 2014 which should be an encouraging signal for both employers and job seekers.

KEY FINDINGS

The National Index fell 1% in February but holding up wel in difficult business conditions

CHART 5 ANALYSIS OF JOB ADVERTISEME NTS BY INDUSTRY

Permanent hiring performing very steadily while temporary roles have picked up Two geographical

OTHER PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION, HEALTHCARE AND EDUCATION MINING, UTILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL RETAIL AND WHOLESALE MANUFACTURING TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS

TRANSPORT & LOGISTICS 11% MANUFACTURING 21%

OTHER 18%

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION, HEALTHCARE & EDUCATION 8%

RETAIL & WHOLESALE 17%

PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC & TECHNICAL 7%

CHART 6 THE PROPORTION OF JOB ADVERTISEMENTS BY INDUSTRY FEBRUARY 2014 The surprise finding of in chart 6 is that Transport and Logistic employers only make up 11% of all vacancies. Industries such as Retail, Wholesale and Manufacturing are weighted heavily by Stores and Freight Handling opportunities.

MINING, UTILITIES & CONSTRUCTION 18%

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IMPEX PHONE 1300 85 85 15 EMAIL info@impexpersonnel.com .au LABOURFORCE PHONE 13 30 91 EMAIL recruitment@labourforce. com.au

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trends – WA, SA and NT in steep decline while other states very robust Stores Persons and Freight Handling peaked during the Christmas rush and now stabilised Front line staff enjoying healthy demand while white collar roles less so Construction is the stand out industry but signals also strong for Transport companies

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MINISTERIAL INDUSTRY COMMISSION - ANNUAL SKILLS PRIORITY REPORT

he Annual Skills Priority report identifies the key trends across the Queensland economy and within industries affecting the labour market. It pinpoints the occupations that are growing and the skills required to fill them. The Minister for Education, Training and Employment established the Ministerial Industry Commission in November 2013. The Commission is a partnership between government and industry, creating an annual cycle to establish industry’s needs and use that as a basis for directing government investment. The report breaks down Queensland Industry into ten sectors, including a section on Transport and Logistics (p68). The following is a summary of the relevant key points within this transport section.

INDUSTRY NEEDS – TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS At a Glance

The transport and logistics industry is a key enabler to the growth of Queensland’s economy. It supports the movement of people and freight, underpinning each of the State’s four economic pillars. Between 2002 and 2012, employment in the transport and logistics industry has grown by a robust 3.0% per annum on average. Overall employment growth in the transport and logistics industry to 2018-19 is expected to average 2.3% per annum in Queensland. Road transportation, logistics and warehousing, in particular are expected to lead this growth. In total, transport and logistics workers in 2013-14 are estimated to account for 58 in every 1,000 workers in Queensland, but these figures do not reflect workers in transport related occupations employed within different industries, such as truck drivers and warehouse staff in mining, utilities and telecommunications, retail and tourism industries. Looking forward, solid employment growth is expected for the sector as a whole, given that needs for transport rise with a growing economy.

An Ageing Workforce

The current labour force has 12% of employees aged 60+ years. This ageing labour force coupled with the lowest proportion of 15 - 24 year olds of any industry sector will be at the forefront of challenges facing transport and logistics businesses.

Skills Needs

The largest occupations within the logistics sector are store persons and forklift drivers. For the logistics sector as a whole, the proportion of the workforce with a qualification has increased over the last ten years. Technological changes are continuing to have an impact in the logistics sector. In warehousing, new jobs are being created due to the level of automation, which has seen significant growth in the last five years, particularly in large distribution centres.

The Challenge for SMEs

Consultations indicated that up to two thirds of the transport and logistics industry is made up of SMEs. This creates a number of challenges for the industry as it is often not viewed as profitable to invest in workforce development and training due to the low profit margins of many companies. Further, given the industry is highly regulated with compulsory training focused around compliance and workplace health and safety, most SMEs provide compulsory training only in order to meet legislative requirements.

To download the full report, click on the link provided http://www.ministerialindustrycommission.com.au/ If you have any questions re the report please contact TLI Connect at TLI.Connect@tmr.qld.gov.au or on (07) 3066 0785.

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LABOURFORCE JOINS AS NATIONAL PARTNER

he SCLAA would like to take this opportunity to welcome our newest National Partner Labourforce. Labourforce has been providing successful staffing solutions to a growing client base in Warehousing, Distribution, Logistics, Transport and Supply Chain sector since 1998. They have had the experience and staying power and can offer an unrivalled level of service whatever your recruiting needs.

They have the most competitive rates in the industry. Labourforce is different from their competitors because they include pre employment physicals and drug testing for all of the staff you hire. Not only does this give you a healthy, productive workforce, but also saves you money in worker hire expenses. By mandating drug and alcohol testing, this gives them a better supply of motivated, healthy candidates, keeping the cost of recruitment lower. PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICALS Workers compensation claims can literally cripple any business. Labourforce mandates all candidates complete a comprehensive work history medical questionnaire and a pre-employment medical & drug test. DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING Labourforce test every candidate’s urine sample for traces of drugs and alcohol. In doing so, their clients will have confidence in knowing that all casual employees referred by Labourforce will much more likely be free of pre-existing injuries and substance abuse. Free Job Index Because they are the Industry specialists in recruitment, they produce the only National Job Index to help their clients get a better understanding of employment trends. Go to www.labourforce.com.au to get your free copy of their Job Index for Australia’s most comprehensive and up to date data for the Transport and Logistics Industry. Their candidates are available to assist you for short term/long term assignments or seasonal needs. They understand your business and have a large national database of pre-qualified candidates ready to go. Call Labourforce today to find out how much you will save. Please call the National service priority line 24 hours/7 days Ph 13 30 91 or contact Flemming Hansen on 0412 456 982 for any enquiries.

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Transport & Logistics Job Index

KEY FINDINGS

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NATIONAL JOB INDEX

falls 1.1% in February National Job Index lt business conditions Holding up well in difficu staff in the sector steadying in demand for February has seen a further Job Index falling from Transport and Logistics with the Labourforce Impex a 1.1% fall. 99.18 to 98.12 in February,

The National Index fell 1% in February but holding up well s in difficult busines conditions

set in September 2013, below the benchmark The Index now sits 2% conditions across the ce given difficult business a fairly robust performan broader economy. following the pickup in business confidence The Index suggests the been sustained. Federal election has not steadily over the quarter opportunities have fallen Where permanent job volatile. more been has demand the strength in temporary of the annual cycle, was indicative of the peak Strength in October / November should be encouraged was inevitable but job seekers some softening thereafter this month. by the pickup in demand

Permanent hiring performing very steadily while temporary roles have picked up Two geographical trends – WA, SA and NT in steep decline while other states very robust

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Stores Persons and Freight Handling peaked during the Christmas rush and now stabilised

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STATE ANALYSIS WA, SA and NT experience very significant fall in demand There appear to be two very distinct market trends developing from a geographical perspective. Western Australia, South Australia and the Northern Territory have experienced a very significant fall in demand while the major Eastern seaboard states have all seen steady demand over the past five months. The decline in the mining sector is clearly now hurting Western Australia while difficulties in mining and the motor industry may already be dampening demand in South Australia. CHART 2 COMPARISON OF STATE WA

CHART 3 ANALYSIS OF JOB ADVERTISEMENTS BY STATE AND TERRITORY FEBRUARY 2014 Chart 3 demonstrates that the vast majority of opportunities (86%) remain in the major Eastern board states. So while SA, NT and WA may have all decreased markedly they still only represent 14% of all vacancies. The national picture overall therefore is strong.

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Transport and Logistics job growth continues to improve this quarter. The Job Index shows encouraging growth over the last two month, but is still only 11% of all vacancies. The significant issue for the growth is the increase of contract and temporary work.

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2014 VIC SCL AWARDS

he Supply Chain & Logistics Association of Australia, Victorian Division, are proud to announce that they have started work on their VIC Supply Chain and Logistics Awards, which is the state feeder program into the ASCL Awards.

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. 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. 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 and Logistics Industry.

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ENVIRONMENTAL EXCELLENCE AWARD This award recognises corporate leadership contributing to the solution of environmental sustainability within our industry through performance and action. 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. Stay tuned for more information and due date for submissions.

Damian Cosgriff State President - Victorian Division vic@sclaa.com.au

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2014 NSW SCL AWARDS

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The Supply Chain & Logistics Association of Australia, New South Wales Division, are proud to announce that they have started work on their NSW Supply Chain and Logistics Awards, which is the state feeder program into the ASCL Awards.

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. 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. ENVIRONMENTAL EXCELLENCE AWARD This award recognises corporate leadership contributing to the solution of environmental sustainability within our industry through performance and action.

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. 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 and Logistics Industry. Stay tuned for more information and due date for submissions.

NSW NEWS

arly 2014, Mark Skipper presented at the On-line Retail Supply Chain conference in Melbourne, on Optimising the Supply Chain for omni-channel retail, including the impacts on warehousing and transportation, coping with the sudden upsurge in SKU’s and leveraging store networks for distribution and fulfilment. He was also invited by the Australian Government’s Department of Industry to present to the Governments of France, United States of America, China, Japan, Australian State Governments and International Energy Agency on targeting energy efficiency programs to small to medium business in Sydney. The aim of the initiative is to provide opportunities for participants to: 1. Learn about and share experiences on designing and implementing energy efficiency policies and programs. 2. Initiate and develop networks within and across industry associations, SMEs and government policy-makers. 3. Contribute towards Australian and international dialogue and capacity-building on energy efficiency for SMEs; for example, the workshop will provide important input to the IEA’s forthcoming publication on energy efficiency policy development for SMEs. Mark provided an overview of the SCLAA including its links to other industry associations in Asia. He also explained the work

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completed to date in developing face-to-face training, webinars and on-line tools for energy efficiency. He also described some of the implementation lessons learned so far. These included: • Recognising the value of partnerships to maximise SME coverage, awareness and interest. • Use a range of free media options to ‘get the message out’. • Keep delivery time of information events short and sharp. • Incorporate actionable examples including Return on Investment case studies that are SME relevant (e.g. have a short payback). • Respect that SMEs often operate over very long hours each week and therefore it is important to work around the times that suit them. • Use webinars to access those managers that cannot attend at a specific date and time. Lastly, he proposed some ways in which policy makers might further support SMEs in realising energy efficiency benefits. For example by presenting case studies with clear financial returns outlined and ‘thinking like an SME’ by consulting Joshua Holmes with SMEs to understand State Presidenttheir unique needs and challenges. NSW Division nsw@sclaa.com.au

AFGC STATE OF INDUSTRY REPORT UPDATE The SCLAA and the AIP would like to thank Tanya and the AFGC for their continued support of the Institute.

Burt Beaumont FAIP and Tanya Barden

he SCLAA and the AIP, Queensland Branch recently ran a technical lounge with Tanya Barden, Director Sustainability, Trade and Innovation, Australian Food & Grocery Council, who discussed the latest State of Industry Report that was released in late 2013. Tanya provided some wonderful insight into the changing face of industry and there were many questions at the end of her presentation.

According to the AFGC report our industry is under pressure from rising costs and retail price deflation. Consumer confidence has been subdued and overall economic growth is weak. Unsurprisingly, against this backdrop, the food and beverage sector grew by only 0.3 per cent in 2011-12; while the grocery and the fresh produce sectors actually contracted by 3.4 per cent and 0.7 per cent respectively. Employment across the industry contracted slightly. However, food, beverage and grocery manufacturing remains in healthier shape than most of Australia’s manufacturing sector. It accounts for over one quarter of total manufacturing in Australia and almost one third of all manufacturing jobs. This year’s State of the Industry report shows an industry stabilising after sharp contractions in recent years, with some encouraging signs for the future.

Capital investment in food product manufacturing increased by more than 26 per cent to $2.5 billion in 2011-12 as organisations increased investment in productivity initiatives such as automation and other cost reduction programs. Such investment may also be driven by emerging opportunities in the Asian market. It is widely recognised that the significant and growing middle class across Asia provides an opportunity for Australia to provide high quality, premium, processed and packaged food to Asian consumers in addition to our traditional exports of agricultural commodities. The AFGC report shows solid export growth in processed food and beverages, and Australia’s trade surplus in substantially transformed food and beverage products has now increased for four successive years including 2012-13. For access to the report please visit www.afgc.org.au

SUSTAINABLE SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT FOR THE NEXT DECADE Hosted by Associate Professor Peter Tatham from Griffith University’s Business School, SCLAA members were joined by colleagues from the University of Queensland, the Chartered Institute of Logistics (Australia) and the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (Australia).

ome 20 SCLAA members from SE Queensland had the unique and exclusive opportunity to attend a seminar at which Professor Martin Christopher presented his views of the challenges facing supply chain managers over the coming decade.

The result was an excellent opportunity to take a pace back from the challenges of the In Tray and Diary and to take stock of the key challenges: the impact of demographic changes; continued rise in input costs; the need to do more with less; sources of waste in the supply chain and to consider how a more environmentally

START PLANNING YOUR 2014

he SCLAA Queensland Division is pleased to announce that it has started planning the event calendar for 2014 and with our many industry partners we have some wonderful events in store for next year. Start Planning your diary for 2014 with the following events.

friendly approaches could developed, not least through harnessing technology in what Martin described as the 3rd Industrial Revolution. In a thoroughly engaging presentation, Martin developed his arguments in a clear and logical way that was clearly appreciated by his audience and this led to an enthusiastic debate during the subsequent question period. In short, an excellent morning that the SCLAA was extremely pleased to be able to sponsor.

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WESTERN AUSTRALIAN DIVISION

he last few months have been busy for the WA branch. The 2014 program of events has gathered pace with a series of breakfast seminars and the year’s first Future Leaders Group Sundowner.

Early February saw the Logistics Training Council’s presentation of its 2014 program over breakfast at Burswood. Jillian Dielesen, LTC’s Chief Executive Officer spoke about changes to government assisted workplace training and traineeships. In late February at Seasons of Perth, SCLAA (WA) members were invited to the evening launch of STEP Supply Chain, a new Supply Chain Improvement and Training organisation, and new National Partner. The latest Future Leaders Group Sundowner was held in late March at the Merrywell Burswood. A healthy turnout of Young Professionals and more mature fellow industry players showed up to enjoy fine food, delectable drink and productive networking.

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In early April, a full house showed up to the breakfast event sponsored by RTO Solutions covering the revised Chain of Responsibility Legislation that is due for implementation in October. Paul Bond and Leigh Farrow from Main Roads spoke about the impact of the compliance regime for all members of the Supply Chain. The event was so well attended that a repeat session has been organised for early May.

WESTERN AUSTRALIAN DIVISION

By the time that you read this article, the series of West Australian EEIG workshops will almost be upon us. Six three hours sessions will be staged in Perth and regional centres (Kalgoorlie, Albany, Karratha, Bunbury and Geraldton). The SCLAA (WA) team has been diligently supporting its national colleagues and the rest of the EEIG team in finalising the local arrangements for this program. The workshops are significant for both the association (in proving its capability to partner with the federal government and industry in the coordination of a national program) and for the Small and Medium Enterprises (that by attending the workshops will learn how to identify and realise energy efficiencies across their operations. Further details of the workshops are available on a dedicated SCLAA web page.

Committee meetings continue to be well attended and energised by the number of Future Leaders offering their time and organisational skills. New committee members are always welcome; if you are interested, speak to one of the existing committee members at a WA event, or come along to a committee meeting in Welshpool (normally on the evening of the second Tuesday of the month).

The WA committee is also deep in the planning work for its major events in second half of the year; particularly the Golf and Awards Days, but also some major site visits, including scheduled trips to KMart (June), St John Ambulance (July) and AWH (August).

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

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SUPER RETAIL GROUP FUTURE PLANNER PROGRAM He presented a case study on what Super Retail Group – Leisure Division did to develop the Future Planner Program and the Inventory Management Career Pathway program to ensure that they could build and retain a talent pool suited to their business. The case study covered what Super Retail Group- Leisure Division did, results they achieved and most importantly a heavy focus on the people (training & education aspects) and cultural change required of such a massive project. Super Retail Group is one of Australasia’s Top 10 corporate retailers and is listed in the Australian Stock Exchange. The Group comprises eight retail brands: Amart Sports, BCF Boating Camping Fishing, Goldcross Cycles, FCO Fishing Camping Outdoors, Ray’s Outdoors, Rebel Sport, Supercheap Auto and Super Retail Commercial.

Vince Aisthorpe & Mark Altmann

CLAA and apicsAU QLD Members recently had the opportunity to hear a wonderful and extremely informative presentation from Mark Altmann, Merchandise Planning & Inventory Manager Super Retail Group- Leisure Division. Mark discussed the success of their Future Planning Program and Management Career Pathway program; which received a High Commendation in the 2013 ASCL Awards.

Mark manages the merchandise and demand planning, inventory replenishment, inventory master data and online master data functions for the Leisure Division (BCF, Ray’s Outdoors & FCO), which involves demand forecasting and inventory replenishment to over 180 retail outlets and 4 distribution centres across Australia and New Zealand. This includes both retail bricks & mortar and online channels.

TSBE JOINS SCLAA AS CORPORATE PARTNER

he SCLAA is pleased to advise that TSBE have joined as Corporate Partner. TSBE is an independent, business driven advocacy organisation focused on linking business with opportunity and ensuring the region enjoys sustainable economic growth into the future. The Surat Basin region is fast becoming a regional powerhouse for Queensland and Australia. With thriving agriculture, manufacturing and transport industries the region is also experiencing a $200 billion energy industry boom that includes over 93 major projects expected to be in operation over the next 20 – 50 years. As a united voice for the region, TSBE lobbies all levels of government on the issues that are important to local business and the community, and works to help position the region with advantage to capitalise on opportunities.

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2014 QLD SCL AWARDS NOW OPEN

he Supply Chain & Logistics Association of Australia, Queensland Division, in conjunction with Telstra Enterprise and Government, All Purpose Transport, apicsAU, Energex Limited, OfficeMax and Transpacific Industries Group are proud to present the seventh annual Queensland Supply Chain and Logistics Awards. Winners will be announced on Thursday the 4th of September during the 2014 Queensland Supply Chain & Logistics Conference. All finalists will be invited to attend the awards dinner. Nominate today! The QLD SCL Awards are the state feeder program into the 2014 ASCL Awards.

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