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2015 ASCL AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED 2015

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he Supply Chain & Logistics Association of Australia, in conjunction with Amcap, Dematic, KTM, Leadership Management Australia (LMA), Telstra and Vertical Talent, announced the winners of the 2015 Australian Supply Chain & Logistics Awards on the 4th of November at the Dockside PAVILION Darling Harbour, Sydney.

As the oldest and most prestigious awards program in the industry, the ASCL Awards have served the industry for over fifty-five years making them the most recognised and esteemed awards for an individual or a company to be awarded.

2015 INDUSTRY EXCELLENCE AWARD The prestigious Industry Excellence Award recognises and acknowledges the outstanding achievements and contribution by an individual currently working within the Transport, Supply Chain and Logistics Industry. The judges will be looking for individuals who have demonstrated vision and leadership, shows innovation and not afraid to take risks. This trophy was first awarded in 1987 and is dedicated to Mike Munns, FAIMM.

Scott co-founded a business with his brother and built it from three guys working in containers in Brisbane to a national workforce. He has helped create a unique model for all young people as a stepping stone into a career path within the Supply Chain industry. Outside of his working day Scott works with the Department of Transport and Main Roads to support the GenR8 program in QLD. A goal is to assist the program to become a national one so more young people are inspired to enter the industry. Scott gets a large amount of enjoyment from seeing young people grow and develop both personally and professionally, and is a proud advocate of giving young people an opportunity to realise their potential.

A High Commendation has been awarded to Micheal Heard, Chief Procurement Officer, Department of Education and Training.

The winner of the 2015 Industry Excellence Award is Scott Young, Managing Director, Young Guns Container Crew.

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Finalists were: Chubb Aldridge, Logistics Coordinator, Stanwell Corporation Limited, Micheal Heard, Chief Procurement Officer, Department of Education and Training, Kate Peppin, Contracts Analyst, Santos, Tivolee Spragg, Executive Director - Category Management, Department of Housing and Public Works, Brett Thompson, Procurement Manager, Department of Prime Minister & Cabinet, Russell Wilson, Warehouse Officer, Stanwell Corporation Limited and Scott Young, Managing Director, Young Guns Container Crew.

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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. This trophy was first awarded in 2009 and is dedicated to Vince Aisthorpe.

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.

The joint winners of the 2015 Future Leaders Award are Samantha Lowry, Senior Procurement Advisor, Department of Education & Training and Danielle Brennan, Category Specialist, Stanwell Corporation.

Samantha Lowry’s future in the Supply Chain industry is a bright one indeed. She is enrolled in Diploma of Government (Procurement and Contracting) and one of her current projects is the establishment of a Software-as-a-Service Community of Practice to connect key personnel in providing consistent advice and assistance to help schools to balance the benefits of new and accessible technologies with, the privacy and duty of care concerns of their students.

Samantha’s career aspirations include not only becoming a chief procurement officer, but also to serve as a board member on a charity, and perhaps even establish her own charitable organisation to address the health, housing, social and legal issues facing homelessness.

A High Commendation has been awarded to Nathan Barrett, National Health and Safety Manager, Young Guns Container Crew.

One of the most useful skills any leader can have is the ability to break down barriers. Danielle Brennan has a remarkable ability to break down barriers between teams and build rapport with people regardless of background, role or geographic location. A wonderful skill to have.

Dani’s continuous drive, passion and enthusiasm are admirable qualities and coupled with her knowledge of the ICT and professional services category space she is a fantastic asset to Stanwell’s Supply team. Dani is a self-starter and innovator consistently demonstrating her adaptability and go to attitude.

Finalists were: Nathan Barrett, National Health and Safety Manager, Young Guns Container Crew, Danielle (Dani) Brennan, Category Specialist, Stanwell Corporation Limited, Jenna Hood, Senior Project Scheduler, Queensland Rail, Sameer Latif, Director, Ozzilat – Supply Chain & Logistics, Samantha Lowry, Senior Procurement Advisor, Department of Education & Training, Yury Sukhov, Mining Services Coordinator, Centurion, Christopher Yabsley, Project Coordinator, Industrial Projects, Geodis Wilson and Tonia Zammit, Manager Administration, Xtreme Freight.

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2015 ASCL AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED Cont’d 2015

2015 TRAINING, EDUCATION & DEVELOPMENT AWARD To be presented to the company or institution that best demonstrates a significant achievement in aspects such as recruitment process, training, HR Systems, formal education and development programs which is both relevant to and promotes the Supply Chain, Logistics and Transport Industry.

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

The winner of the 2015 Training, Education and Development Award is Ostwald Bros/QGC Partnership for the Plant Operator Training Program.

In recognition of Ostwald Bros commitment to provide long term support for Traditional Owner groups and providing real outcomes for their people, the Plant Operator Training Program (POTP) was established in partnership with QGC to engage and employ the local indigenous community. The POTP provides a unique and innovative training pathway to a career in the construction, resource and logistics industry. The project aims to deliver new skills and improve the job prospects of indigenous and under-represented groups by enabling participants to be ‘workplace ready’ as entry-level plant operators & drivers. Having a presence across more than 25 sites in Queensland and various others interstate, Ostwald Bros are in a strong position to promote the POTP into rural and remote communities and expansion of simulated experiences with other plant and transport equipment.

Finalists were: All Purpose Transport, CNW Electrical Wholesale & Energy Solutions, Chain of Responsibility (COR) Australia, Ostwald Bros & QGC Partnership - Plant Operator Training Program, School of Business IT & Logistics, RMIT University, Institute of Transport and Logistics Studies, The University of Sydney and the Institute for Supply Chain and Logistics, Victoria University.

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2015 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. The trophy was first awarded in 1984 and is dedicated to Doug Beattie.

The winner of the 2015 Supply Chain Management Award is PepsiCo Australia and New Zealand.

PepsiCo has been recognised for their Supply Chain Optimisation project at Regency Park Distribution Centre, Adelaide. The project included Automated palletising, AGV pallet transport and put-away/retrieval from ASRs. Robotic Palletising systems that build up to 75 pallets an hour across different SKU’s. AGV’s that provide flexible interlinks between automated palletising and ASR’s. 30 metre high ASR’s that have increased DC storage capacity from 2,000 to 16,000 pallets. The solution has significantly reduced Supply Chain touchpoints.

Finalists were: AUTHENTICATEIT, Prequalification & Contracts Unit, Department of Transport & Main Roads, Hitech Asia Pacific, Orora Group, PepsiCo Australia & New Zealand, Sensis, Stanwell Corporation Limited and Young Guns Container Crew.

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2015 ASCL AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED Cont’d 2015

2015 INFORMATION MANAGEMENT AWARD This award will go to the business that can best demonstrate it has made a significant achievement in the application of information technology within its Supply Chain. The trophy was first awarded in 1994 and is dedicated to the late Len Smith FAIMM.

SVS Australia were not only able to achieve what was requested, but provide additional features such as longer recording time, remote login for live data and streaming with more flexible camera options.

A High Commendation was awarded to Asixa.

Finalists were: 4GM, Asixa, Aurizon & SVS Australia, Direct Couriers - Online Tracking & Notification System, Direct Couriers - Online Dispatch System, ICT Vendor Management Office, RACQ and MYFREIGHT.

The winner of the 2015 Information Management Award is Aurizon and SVS Australia.

SVS Australia (Safety Vision Systems), partnered with Aurizon to provide a solution to identify and improve risk management within their transportation. SVS Australia worked with Aurizon with a view to record video and data over a 90-hour period running on battery power only. This system had to be stand-alone and operate autonomously from any external power supply.

2015 STORAGE & MATERIALS HANDLING AWARD The trophy was first awarded in 1980 and is dedicated to Dexion’s Founder, Demetrius Comino, OBE. 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.

The winner of the 2015 Storage & Materials Handling Award is PepsiCo Australia & New Zealand.

The system was to be heavy duty as the environment was described as harsh and needed to record Video footage and G-Force data when the unit was in service. Aurizon also wanted a system that could pinpoint what was occurring within the transportation of the containers, so that the combined image and data approach would enable Aurizon to make alterations to manage risk and reduce damages to products within their care during transportation.

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CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE

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was reading an interesting article recently detailing how 1,360 workers were injured by forklifts in the past two years in NSW alone and there have been eight deaths is the past three years in NSW. This is a terrible record and not covered widely by the media, let alone discussed in the Industry.

Most of the forklifts incidents were to pedestrians in and around warehouses. While high vis vests are common place, the separation of forklift travel paths and pedestrians is not that common. Please make sure you have adequately protected your forklift operators and pedestrians, by considering barriers and pedestrian walkways.

2015 has been an interesting and challenging time for many Australian companies operating in the domestic and international Supply Chains. The depreciation of the Australian Dollar, port strikes on the US West Coast and slowdown in many markets have created pressure.

So too the relentless price increases on parcels by Australia Post, (over 60% since 2008) have created issues for many small / medium businesses, as couriers who are significantly cheaper have ability to match increases. Then there are price pressures flowing on to general freight, which impacts everyone.

Australia Post blame diesel prices, but according to the Australian Institute of Petroleum the national average cost of diesel in Australia is 34.6 cents per litre cheaper in September 2015 than the average national price in 2008.

Now Australia Post want to increase letter pricing to $1, a 100% increase since 2007. You have to wonder why they are doing this to Australian consumers and businesses who are trying to compete, employ people and grow. Surely there are productivity improvements, better post office merchandising and better servicing of customers they can deploy first without impacting Australia’s competitiveness.

The SCLAA has made representations to the ACCC and Productivity Commission on Australia Post, with detailed analysis of the price increases and comparisons to couriers.

The SCLAA has made a submission to the ACCC which is on the ACCC website. https://www.accc.gov.au/regulated-infrastructure/postalservices/australia-post-letter-pricing-2015/issues-paper

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BLACKBAY BECOMES NATIONAL PARTNER

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he SCLAA would like to welcome BlackBay as a New National Partner. Blackbay is the leading provider of mobility enabled solutions for the Transport and Logistics Industry. The company’s configurable end-to-end solutions ensure first time, on-time, everytime delivery by connecting the shipper, operations, management, the driver and crucially the customer with real-time data and automated workflows to create smarter Delivery Companies.

Blackbay’s solutions deliver real-time track-and-trace, dispatching, on-the-road processes routing and scheduling capabilities to enable operations, drivers and other mobile workers to optimise the delivery process, streamline operations, improve compliance, increase revenue and enhance the overall customer experience. Blackbay is at the forefront of innovation in the Transport and Logistics sector, as evidenced by the results it has achieved with its customers. Blackbay has been providing highly scalable and configurable solutions for over nine years to customers across the globe. Blackbay solutions are developed by logistics industry experts to address the complex needs of the industry.

Currently Blackbay solutions support more than 6 million deliveries daily, over 8 billion transactions annually and more than 145,000 users. As a result the company has established proprietary workflows and domain expertise around the ‘last-mile’ of the Supply Chain, which is widely recognised as the most complex and challenging aspect of the industry. Utilising the company’s flagship product, Delivery Connect, Blackbay’s customers have achieved significant efficiency and service level improvements, which drive a quick and meaningful ROI. For more information on Blackbay please visit www.blackbay.com

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ong-time Australian Supply Chain & Logistics Partners Dematic have recently been welcomed into the SCLAA as a National Partner. Dematic is a global leader in Supply Chain management solutions. They provide advanced automated logistics and materials handling solutions, engineering, installation and software to optimise your operation.

They work with their customers to develop logistics solutions using consulting methods, system simulation, comprehensive system design, local engineering, manufacturing, project management and 24/7 service and support.

Dematic has a worldwide knowledge network consisting of almost 5,000 associates in 24 countries. It employs close to 500 people in ANZ/ASEAN, with around 400 based at the regional head office in Sydney, and has a strong and growing presence throughout the region.

Dematic’s solution portfolio is designed to meet the demands of an ever-changing Supply Chain and Logistics landscape. Their successful track record is evident in more than 10,000 integrated systems for a customer base that includes small, medium, and large companies doing business in a variety of market sectors.

In addition to integrated logistics systems, their Real Time Logistics group delivers proven logistics IT solutions designed to optimise distribution efficiency, accuracy, safety and productivity. Dematic is also a market leader in the provision of basic warehousing and storage systems through its national network of independently owned and operated distributors, Colby Storage Solutions. For more information on Dematic please visit www.dematic.com.au

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STRAIGHT TALK FROM DAVID DOHERTY OAM

ver my lifetime I have been exposed to countless ‘learning’ (training, education, change initiatives) programs. Some have been beneficial, but many failed to generate any meaningful improvement in my performance, or indeed the performance of colleagues I was associated with and/or responsible for.

In recent years writers and researchers dealing with Dementia and/or declining mental capacity have passionately advised people of all ages to pursue ‘cognitive exercising’ to maintain brain function. That is ‘use it or lose it’. Often the experts persuade people to learn a language, study music, play chess, or do a raft of crosswords and puzzles or such.

Undoubtedly this is all good advice and worthy of sensible pursuit. However traditional learning, and the use it or lose it processes, suggest a continuation of our past attitudes and vantage points.

My recent explorations caused me to take a new vantage point leading to the belief that ‘UNLEARNING’ may be just as important as learning.

Margie Warrell in Forbes Magazine; “Unlearning is about moving away from something – letting go. It’s like stripping old paint”. Again Warrell, “Many people tend to stick with what they know and avoid situations and challenges where they may mess up, thus creating a safe, secure and comfortable (and confining) world for themselves.”

“They do their best to mould the changes going on around them - in people, events and the general environment – to fit with their current mental maps. They say they’re open to change but actually do their best to avoid it. For a while that strategy can work fairly well.

What is doesn’t do is prepare them to adapt to a future that may well require an entirely new set of maps.”

Letting go of outdated mental maps and outdated learned experiences may be a key to becoming a genuine change agent armed to meet the emerging challenges in business and life.

Norman Doidge says,“Bad habits are difficult to break or unlearn. Unlearning is often a lot harder than learning.”

If you have not read Doidge’s books make the effort to do it now. I particularly enjoyed his disclosures on ‘Learned non-use’.

Prasad Kaipa suggests that,“Unlearning what is learned so that you are open to learning what is unknown and experience it is a path that interest many people.”

Surendra Verna in his book Learn and Unlearn says, “Unlearning is not the same as forgetting. It requires fundamental changes to our mental processes and relentless willingness to pursue new ways. It is far more difficult than learning as it challenges old values and beliefs. But it opens up new realities and possibilities by unleashing creative energy to experience others and ourselves in different ways. A lifetime of learning cannot be erased easily. The old wisdom is that we learn best from our mistakes. Research, however shows that something more is needed: we must be conscious of our mistakes to harness the benefits of new learning.”

Incidentally I apologise to the authors quoted in this Straight Talk column if I have incorrectly quoted or interpreted their work.

All of us have learned and experienced a great deal. Over time we have all developed mental maps with habits and attitudes set in concrete.

Unlearning those outdated views will be a catalyst for effective relearning and the opening up of opportunities to meet the exciting emerging life and business challenges.

In my lifetime unimaginable changes have occurred.

Often I have been unprepared or unwilling to enthusiastically embrace those changes.

The future demands a passionate acceptance of the need to unlearn outdated practices and views whilst committing to continuous targeted relearning.

Supply Chain and Logistics Professionals are not exempt.

We need to individually and collectively pursue unlearning and relearning as a key improvement strategy.

Are you ready to take up the challenge personally, and to become an innovative and effective leader of change for the Profession?

As Alvin Toffler wrote,“The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn.”

“Kindness is a language the deaf can hear and the blind can see.” Mark Twain.

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

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2K CONTAINER SERVICES BECOMES NATIONAL PARTNER

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lease join with us in welcoming 2K Container Services as the latest National Partner. 2K Container Services is a dynamic and innovative specialist in containers. Having been in operation since 2008 expertise in packing and unpacking has seen the company expand and cater to the needs of SME’s and multinationals Australia Wide. Experienced teams operate in all major ports around Australia and this powerhouse has been founded on the core principles of Safety, Honesty, Reliability and Transparency.

2KCS motto of ‘Think outside the Box’ has created an environment that encourages innovation and continued growth for all Team Members. 2KCS was established to create a service that continues to create a culture where team members are valued and a clear pathway is created for individuals to grow both personally and professionally.

This has resulted in low attrition rates with the market-place view of the company’s impressive reputation as an attractive place to work, to forge not only a job but a career. Having developed industry leading business management, training and quality systems combining the latest IT, 2KCS continues to provide a safer, efficient, more economical and higher quality service than anything the industry has seen in the past.

If you are looking for a specialist labour hire partner that you can rely on then 2KCS is ready to do business with you. Whether it’s consolidating containers, unpacking or general or specialised labour 2K Container Services will create a long term partnership providing high end value ensuring total piece of mind. Quality Results Every Time from Every Team. For further information please visit www.2kcontainerservices.com.au

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SCLAA WELCOMES NEW MEMBER Q: Why did you join the SCLAA? What benefits do you believe the SCLAA offers all their members?

A: I joined the SCLAA to be involved in Supply Chain initiatives and projects that will make a real difference to our industry. I believe the SCLAA provides a stimulating and challenging environment for members to solve industry problems together.

Q: How long have you been in the industry? What are your areas of expertise?

A: Prior to joining XAct Solutions, I spent nine years acquiring expertise in international supply chains across multiple industries including Retail, FMCG, 3PL Logistics and Global Forwarding throughout Asia.

Four of those years were spent with Procter & Gamble delivering several Supply Chain solutions. During my tenure, I had direct responsibility for P&G’s Domestic and International Transportation, Customs Compliance, Distribution Centre Operations and Warehouse Management System.

Tim Charlton Freight and Logistics Consultant XAct Solutions

I have a natural curiosity for reengineering business processes to transform Supply Chains. I enjoy sharing my knowledge with others in the areas of Supply Chain Management, Productivity and Loss Analysis.

I hold a Bachelor in Logistics and Supply Chain Management from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) and am undertaking a Master of Strategic Supply Chain Management from the University of Technology Sydney (UTS).

Q: What is current job role and what are your responsibilities?

A: My current role is Freight and Logistics Consultant at XAct Solutions. I work with client organisations to enhance transport and logistics performance through diagnostic reviews, 3PL outsource benchmarking, strategic planning, process re-engineering, cost saving projects and technology implementation.

I develop and manage a wide range of project deliverables such as Supply Chain optimisation, software selection and development, strategic sourcing, RFP management and logistics network design.

I help clients develop the tools, processes and knowledge base needed to create customer value, build competitive advantage and boost profitability.

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TRANSPORT & LOGISTICS INDUSTRY SKILLS COUNCIL MEETS

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ransport and Logistics Industry Skills Council (TLISC) was delighted to recently host a dinner in Melbourne with the President of the China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing, Mr Liming He, Vice President Mr Ren Haoxiang, Mr Xiao Shuhuai, International Project Manager and Mr David Rogers the Chairman of Asian Pacific Logistics Federation. TLISC was represented by Mr Robert Adams, Chief Executive Officer, Mr David Howlett, General Manager Business Services and Mr Paul Walsh, General Manager Training Packages.

The dinner was an opportunity to discuss the current challenges faced by the Logistics Industries in China and Australia and to discuss the development of a more formal collaborative relationship between the China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing and TLISC. As part of an APEC Logistics Skills Project that TLISC is currently facilitating two TLISC senior managers Ms Amanda Thomas, General Manager, Strategy and Policy and Mr Paul Walsh, General Manager Training Packages visited Beijing in April this year and met face-to-face with CFLP representatives during their visit.

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QLD MEMBERS HEADED TO RAAF

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he QLD SCLAA members recently had the unique opportunity to visit the C17’s at Amberley RAAF base.

The group was collected by bus at the front gate and transported to the 36 Squadron offices. There we met Flt Lt Jason O’Toole and were briefed on the C17 and the support crew’s activities. From there it was a very short walk onto the Tarmac to walk through the aircraft. Jason introduced us to the Aircraft’s Loadmaster. He advised what and how the machine was used. It was impressive how the crew proudly explained their part in disaster recovery and other challenges thrown at them 24/7.

From there it was off to the Boeing Managed warehouse for a guided tour by the Warehouse manager. The entire visit was impressive from start to finish and we all left with a better understanding of the Logistical challenges faced by the crew but more importantly the effort and pride the crew and support staff have for their job.

FOODBANK CHRISTMAS HAMPER PACKING DAY

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Friday the 4th of December Officers Mess, Victoria Barracks ach year our annual Christmas party focuses on helping other people at a time when they need it the most.

It is about having fun and knowing that you have made a difference.

Over the last five years, Members of the SCLAA, the AIP, the APPMA 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!

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PETER SMITH MEMORIAL GOLF DAY A HUGE SUCCESS

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he last few months in WA have seen the annual Peter Smith Memorial Golf Day and a Future Leaders Group (FLG) event at Curtin University.

The division’s General Meeting and Xmas celebration also rapidly approaches.

Yuri Sukhov, reported on the recent Future Leaders Group (FLG) event, titled ‘Digitalisation and Technology in the SCM & Logistics industry and their impact on the Australian job market’...

The key elements of Wilson Casado, Managing Partner and Director at Visagio Group’s presentation to students, young professionals and academic staff at Curtin University were: • The ‘Internet of Things’, Its development, dynamics and future trends in SCM & Logistics.

• The impact of robotics on current Supply Chain processes.

• An open discussion on how digitalisation and technology will influence and change Australian job markets. The presentation was interesting and thought provoking.

Many thanks are due to Wilson for speaking, Yuri for organising the event and Curtin University for providing the venue and catering and for encouraging its staff and students to attend.

The Peter Smith Memorial Golf Day was held in late October at the Vines. Over a hundred industry professionals and their guests participated on a bright but overcast day from which the proceeds will be donated to Canteen, the cancer victim support charity.

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The on course festivities were followed by prize giving and an auction of memorabilia, accompanied by a buffet and entertainment. A great day was had by all, particularly by Budget Forklifts, the tournament winners (and Platinum sponsors!), second placed AMCAP and third placed Toll Energy, and less so by NAGA winners Totally Workwear.

There were also several individual prize winners. Excellent musical entertainment and comedy were provided by Ari and Mike G respectively.

Of particular note was the extremely brave and emotional personal story told by Keira, a young Canteen member and volunteer, of her father’s battle with terminal cancer, its effect on his extended family and how Canteen has provided much needed support. Mrs Peter Smith supported Keira and provided another humorous anecdote to suitably commemorate her late husband, in whose name the Golf Day is held.

A raffle alone raised more than a thousand dollars for Canteen, and the memorabilia auction several times that.

With the final sum raised yet to be totalled, great thanks are due to all who participated and contributed, particularly the key sponsors, Budget Forklifts (Platinum), AMCAP, Toyota Autoparts, Cristal and TRL Recruitment (Gold), many others (Silver), the Vines, and last but certainly not least to Dan Di Stasio the tireless event organiser.

The next SCLAA event, and the final one of the year in WA will be the General Meeting and Xmas Sundowner which will be held at the State Tennis Centre on 3rd December. All members and non-members are welcome, particularly those that would like to assist in the running of the Association in 2016.

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HUMAN CHANGE MANAGEMENT

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healthy gathering of logisticians in WA recently 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. Great thanks to both of the speakers for engendering this.

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NSW WELCOMES NEW PRESIDENT

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he SCLAA NSW Division recently elected a new President, Tamara De Michiel. Tamara is a Supply Chain Consultant with Vertical Talent, with Supply Chain experience across transport and logistics, inventory, production planning and operations management.

Prior to Vertical Talent, Tamara has had experience at Air Liquide Healthcare, Weight Watchers, Swisse, Markwell Foods and CUB. Tamara replaced Josh Holmes and we thank Josh for his contribution over the last few years. Josh remains on the National Board as the NSW Director.

We would also like to welcome Brendan O’Keefe and Tim Charlton to the committee and look forward to them sharing their expertise and passion with the SCLAA. We look forward to working with the new committee, creating some new and exciting events into 2016 and beyond. We have a site visit coming up this month at Blackwoods in Greystanes on the 17th November, following our ASCL Awards Gala evening on the 4th. Members and families, please don’t forget the Family Fun Day on the 8th November at Luna Park. Would love to see you all there, letting down your hair having a laugh with the family. Make sure you register on the SCLAA website to get fantastic members rates.

The NSW committee have already discussed and are confirming some dates for more exciting networking events and site visits throughout 2016. Keep an eye on the calendar and notifications of up-coming events!

UNPACKING SHIPPING CONTAINERS

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n the last five years SafeWork NSW has investigated 21 incidents in NSW involving workers unpacking shipping containers. Three of these workers were killed. The most serious incidents involved unpacking sheet material such as glass, stone, sandwich panels and timber. SafeWork NSW is running a program to highlight the risks associated with unpacking shipping containers and to provide simple advice on how to manage these risks. A video safety alert and guidance material will be available in the coming months. If freight isn’t packed with safe unloading in mind, or if it becomes unstable during transit, workers unpacking it can be at risk of serious injury or death. If you unpack shipping containers, use these simple tips to keep your people safe.

WORKING WITH SUPPLIERS Work with suppliers to ensure the load is appropriately packed for safe transit and unpacking. Ask them to use racks or crates, and to secure freight with wrapping or strapping. You can also ask suppliers to use containers that are open at both ends or have an open top for safer access.

Bulky items packed using crates, wrapping, dunnage bags and strapping PLAN THE WORK Plan before you unpack the container and consider what equipment you will need. Choose an area with flat ground and unpack at ground level where possible. Be careful when opening the container in case the load has shifted.

Keep looking for risks as you unpack, and adjust your plan as conditions change. Instruct workers about safety procedures and make sure they are appropriately experienced and supervised.

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Tamara De Michiel Divisional President- NSW nsw@sclaa.com.au

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WOMEN INSPIRE MELBOURNE’S SUPPLY CHAIN

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he Emporium Melbourne and the Bestrane Group hosted a networking lunch for women in Supply Chain. The event attracted 32 women with leading Supply Chain management roles and included a site tour of the Emporium’s innovative dock management system which was awarded the 2015 SMART Innovation Award for its ‘MobileDOCK’ Dock Management system.

The Emporium Melbourne is a 48,000 square metre retail asset located in one of the most congested parts of the CBD on the corner of Swanston and Lonsdale Streets in Melbourne, Australia. The site has some unique logistics challenges; it can only be accessed via a narrow laneway and its footprint ruled out traditional inclined ramps into loading locks.

The theme of the event was Excellence. Elegance.

Ease. The guest speaker, Laura Anderson, Chairman Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival described her remarkable career and her belief that Supply Chain is an exceptional career choice for women (and men). Laura emphasised that Australia’s ability to trade is critical to our country’s future prosperity, which is underpinned by Supply Chain excellence.

The event attracted 32 women in leading Supply Chain management roles representing Sinochem Australia, Queen Victoria Market, PFD Food Services, Ctrack ANZ, Xtreme Freight, The Good Foundation, The Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources, NBN, Bestrane, ARRB Group, Victoria University, Secon Freight Logistics, Myer, Safe Sense, Treasury Wines Estates, Lion, VicRoads, Australia Post, Australia Post, Woolworths, Australia Post and Kings Transport.

Post lunch, the site tour commenced led by Arron Renehan, Operations Manager at Emporium, Shannon Donaghey, Dock Master at Emporium, and David Sanders, Group Managing Director at Bestrane.

Adorned in pink safety vests, the group descended to Emporium’s famous loading docks via the largest lifts in the Southern Hemisphere. The lifts replaced long ramps; enabling the site to add an additional 7000 m2 of retail floor space.

Tina Sheldon from the Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources commented “The loading dock is quite futuristic really and at the same time the fellow who manages it is so empathetic and down to earth. As well as being very impressive in scale and sophistication, I would even go so far as to call it glamorous!”

Emporium partnered with Bestrane to automatically schedule the use of the two hydraulic truck lifts using a unique web based appointment solution called MobileDOCK. The 2015 SMART award is the culmination of the Emporium/ Bestrane partnership and an example of what can be achieved when vision, hard work and innovative technology combine.

This solution has driven many benefits for Emporium including: • Adding an extra 7000m2 of retail floor space that would otherwise have been needed for long access ramps.

• Drivers know exactly when to arrive at the building to receive direct access to a specific bay eliminating the search for loading zones.

• Queuing times have been eliminated which also has dramatically reduced truck idle time at Street Level.

Results: • Live since August 2014.

• Over 90% of appointment bookings made and approved automatically via the web with NO INTERACTION required from Dock Management at Emporium.

• Congestion has been all but eliminated from the site.

• Unauthorised vehicles being identified before entry to the Emporium site.

• Increased site security and visibility of who is onsite for what periods of time.

• Ability for all Supply Chain parties to manage and record their Chain of Responsibility obligations.

MobileDOCK is a collaborative, web based on-demand solution that enables carriers, suppliers and distribution centers (DCs) to schedule their commercials inbound and outbound appointments to specific docks at specific facilities.

More information can be found at www.mobiledock.com and www.bestrane.com.au

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