SCLAA October 2013 eNewsletter

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2013 SCLAA Scholarship winner announced

Brad Maye and Athol Carter

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he Supply Chain and Logistics Association of Australia (SCLAA), in conjunction with the UQ Business School Executive Education, announced the winner of the second national SCLAA Scholarship which provides a place to attend the UQ Supply Chain & Logistics Management Course. The winner of the 2013 UQ Scholarship is Athol Carter, Transport Operations Coordinator, Ostwald Bros Transport.

Mr Brad Maye, Business Development Manager, said that UQ Business School Executive Education is pleased to have partnered with the SCLAA to offer a full scholarship for the 2013 Supply Chain & Logistics Management course.

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SCLAA to assist SME’s with Energy Efficiency

s a part of the $743,310 grant from the Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism the SCLAA will be working to develop and deliver a comprehensive and targeted program called Energy Efficiency Solutions for Australian transport and logistics SMEs. This project aims to deliver a comprehensive closed loop program for SCLAA members and other SMEs in the supply chain and logistics sector. The SCLAA will do this through the provision of targeted tools, resources and training tailored specifically to assist our substantial membership, contacts and the 409,756 SMEs across Australia who warehouse, distribute and/or transport goods to improve their energy efficiency. The program will be delivered face-to-face at 30 locations in every State and Territory across Australia and all components will be available on-line.

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“From a list of exceptional, high-calibre candidates from all over Australia, the selection panel have awarded the 2013 scholarship to Athol Carter, Transport Operations Coordinator from Ostwald Bros Transport. Whilst all candidates showed great dedication and passion for the industry, Athol’s contribution and vision for the future of the supply chain, logistics and transport industry made him the standout candidate.” Mr Maye said.

According to Mr Athol Carter ‘he is feeling honoured and excited to be the recipient of this year’s 2013 SCLAA Scholarship and for the opportunity to be able to attend the UQ Business School’s Supply Chain & Logistics management course.’

“Participating in the UQ course strengthens my focus and commitment to this great industry. I look forward to enhancing my k nowledge and gaining new sk ills in seamless process logistics optimising and resources to gain further professional development whilst maintaining agility in an ever-changing marketplace.” Mr Carter said.

As Queensland’s leading provider of professional development and post-graduate study opportunities, UQ Business School recognises and supports SCLAA’s vision to continue the development of sk ills and cutting-edge practice for supply chain and logistics practitioners. For further information on the course please visit http://execed.business.uq.edu.au/

The SCLAA are currently in wide consultation with the industry and the locations for the training will be Toowoomba, Townsville, Gladstone, Rockhampton, Gold Coast, Brisbane, Bendigo, Geelong, Warrnambool, Mildura, Albury/Wodonga, Melbourne, Whyalla, Adelaide, Darwin, Hobart, Launceston, Geraldton, Albany, Karratha, Kalgoorlie, Esperance, Bunbury, Perth, Sydney, Wollongong, Newcastle, Coffs Harbour, Orange, Wagga Wagga or Tamworth. There will also be 10 webinars for people not able to attend the training at any of these locations.

The training will be conducted between February and June 2014 and the dates will be available soon. For further information on the EEIG program and how your company can be involved simply email secretary@sclaa.com.au or visit www.sclaa.com. au

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73 qualified mentors for industry

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n Australian-first for the Supply Chain, Logistics and Transport industries will see 73 members and friends of the Supply Chain & Logistics Association (SCLAA) become qualified mentors for industry in Queensland.

For many years, the industry has been tack ling the need to qualif y mentors in a consistent way. Since late 2011, the Transport and Logistics Industry Skills Council (TLISC) with members of the Transport and Logistics Workforce Advisory Groups (TLWAG) across Australia and the Transport and Logistics Centre (TALC) have supported and contributed to the development of a mentoring skill set which will now provide Statements of Attainment to industry participants.

Supported by TLISC through the National Work force Development Fund (NWDF), the SCLAA are pleased to be able to establish the pilot program to trial this new skill set for industry.

During September and October the participants will attend workshops run by Queensland based training organisations, Major Operator and Driver Training and Strategix Training Group. Both organisations are now ready to deliver this new offering for industry.

“Leadership is an important element of success in a business.

Knowing how to mentor your teams and individuals is what can move good managers to great leaders” said Matt Tenkate, General Manager at Major Driver Operator Training. “We are very pleased to be part of this pilot to increase mentoring capability across the industry.” Mr Tenkate said.

Mr Vince Aisthorpe, Queensland President, SCLAA, said that this skill set has become available just at the right time.

“At SCLAA, we have had a focus on mentoring our members, but sometime the number of experienced mentors cannot meet the increasingly high number of mentees. This program will inject 73 new mentors into industry, all consistently developed to a high standard under the new skill set TLIM4004A Mentor Individuals and Small Groups.” Mr Aisthorpe said.

Strategix Training Group could not agree more. “At Strategix we have long had an interest in mentoring with our clients and participants. This is a natural extension for businesses to be able to have a consistent way to build that skill.” said Wayne Striplin, National Operations Manager at Strategix Training Group. The pilot will be completed by October 2013.

SCLAA welcomes Epicor

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he SCLAA would like to welcome Epicor as the latest National Partner. With more than fourty years of experience in delivering innovative, award-winning solutions, Epicor provides end-to-end software solutions for the distribution and manufacturing industries. Epicor has been a major player in the Australian business software market for well over a decade. With six offices across Australia and New Zealand, the Epicor team numbers more than 100 people and serves more than 600 customers in the region.

Epicor employs people with industry expertise to help you achieve results and give you an edge over the competition.

With more than four decades of experience in distribution and more than 7,000 distributors around the world using an Epicor solution, they are one of the leading technology partners for

the distribution industry. More than 20,000 customers in more than 150 countries rely on Epicor to help them meet business challenges. With solutions available in more than 30 languages, Epicor can reinvent your organisation, whether you conduct business locally, regionally, or globally.

Epicor has a long, successful history of innovation and leadingedge technology adoption, particularly through their partnership with Microsoft as an elite Global Alliance Partner and a Gold Certified Partner. Epicor has a close working relationship with Microsoft, enabling us to be one of the first enterprise providers to deliver solutions leveraging Microsoft® SQL Server®, Office Business Applications, XML, and .NET technologies.

Epicor Distribution, a leading enterprise software solution for distributors, combines the power of Microsoft® SQL Server® and the familiarity of Windows® in a solution designed to meet distributors’ specific business needs. Epicor Distribution is a best-in-class distribution ER P system with functionality designed specifically for the distribution industry. For further information please visit www.epicor.com ii

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NSW Members head to Coca-Cola

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n a brisk August morning, the excitement of attendees palpable in anticipation of seeing first-hand the internal workings of the world class Coca-Cola Amatil (CCA) High Bay Warehouse located in Northmead, Sydney.

During more than thirty years in Northmead CCA has experienced continual volume growth and SKU proliferation.

This had created challenges both operationally and financially. The decision was made to build a warehouse and distribution facility that would accommodate not only current needs but also facilitate growth and customer service delivery for projected future demand.

The vision was for a system that will completely modernise the way warehousing is conducted and: 1) Provide a safe working environment.

2) Achieve world’s best practice levels of: a) Customer service. b) Operational Costs. c) Stock accuracy. d) Inventory management.

3) Facilitate CCA’s strategic growth platform.

4) Consolidate storage onto a single site.

5) Address chain of responsibility requirements for transport.

6) Deliver accurate and timely replenishment to CCA’s other DC’s Australia wide.

Attendees witnessed a fully automated system that included over 1.5km of conveyor, monorail pallet transportation, storage cranes and truck loading docks that can move 740 pallets /hr and has a capacity to store 55,432 pallets without physical human intervention. In addition to the operational excellence achieved by the Northmead site it has also been awarded a number of environmental awards, including one from the SCLAA for its capture of rain water and regenerating surrounding bushland.

With the ever-increasing demands of providing a safe working environment, customer service, and cost control, automation of warehousing and DC operations is an increasingly viable option for a broad spectrum of different sized organisations. Swisslog who designed, MARK SKIPPER installed and maintains the CCA Northmead High Bay facility, is a leader in NATIONAL DIRECTOR automation of pallet, case and unit handling systems globally and with local design expertise available can customise a solution to meet your current and NSW DIVISION long term needs. Thank you to CCA and Swisslog for allowing the visit.

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Christmas Hampers for Foodbank

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or the fourth consecutive year the SCLAA, Queensland Division, is up to the challenge of coordinating the supply and packing of 600 Christmas Hampers as part of their Christmas Party on 6th of December, Officers Mess, Victoria Barracks.

Is your Company and are your employees up to the challenge of assisting with this project? HOW? By providing one or more items listed below in the quantity required, which will be added to items already donated. If your company would prefer to donate funds we have suppliers who are willing to provide products at cost or heavily discounted. The SCLAA will arrange the collection and storage of all ‘challenge items’. The hampers will be distributed through Foodbank to Queensland charities prior to Christmas and will help make Christmas more enjoyable for those less fortunate than ourselves. For more information on how your company can get involved in the Christmas Hamper program please email qld@sclaa.com.au

Kmart Site Visit

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n August, 41 friends and members of the SCLAA, Queensland Division, attended a site visit to remember at the new Kmart Distribution Centre at Lytton. When Wesfarmers bought the Coles group in 2007, it planned to sell off the Kmart business.

But by 2008, Kmart had not only been retained but endowed with a $300 million supply chain investment over five years. In 2012, Kmart achieved its 10th consecutive quarter of growth, thanks to improvement in culture leadership, range, better sourcing, stock management and a continued drive towards business efficiencies. They still maintain 'everyday items for families at the lowest prices' as their business mantra.

In 2008, Kmart had 14 distribution centres, now with the investment in the new 56,000 m2 integrated Lytton DC Kmart operates more efficiently with a VINCE AISTHORPE total of only five in Australia. Kmart is the largest retail importer by volume in PRESIDENT Australia. The 41 attendees were able to see the facility in full operation and QLD DIVISION received a rare insight into a distribution centre of this magnitude. SCLAA wish E: QLD@SCLAA.COM.AU to thank Michelle Bowden, National Transport Manager, Kmart and the team for opening their doors to the SCLAA. iv

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2013 VIC SCL Awards

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t is award time again; a time to recognise and celebrate your achievements. This year SCLAA, Victorian Division, 2013 SCL Awards will be celebrated while enjoying a three course dinner at the William Angliss Institute on Thursday the 31st October.

Submissions will have been judged and winners selected for Future Leaders, Industry Excellence, Supply Chain Management, Training Education and Development, Environmental Excellence.

We are fortunate to have Jeanne Snider as our Emcee. Jeanne currently provides highly effective one-to-one coaching and consulting, and she provides equally effective group development due to her depth of knowledge and her dynamic style, she produced television commercials, music videos and training films for ten years in Los Angeles and Melbourne. Jeanne has a flair for adding innovation, creativity, and insight to her programs, so we are in for a really interesting evening. The SCLAA would like to thanks our sponsors TWU Super, DB Schenker, Yusen Logistics, Ceva Logistics and RMIT. We look forward to celebrating with you at the 2013 Victorian SCL Awards.

FLG visit GM Holden

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he Future Leaders Group (FLG), VIctorian Division recently organised a site tour at General Motors Holden Engine Operations Site (HEO). This site is based in Port Melbourne, Victoria and produces global V6 engines for both domestic and export markets.

Among the many variants produced are for vehicles such as the new VF Commodore Evoke, SSV Redline, Calais, Sportswagon as well as the Captiva and Colorado. The Global V6 plant has three machining and sub-assembly lines which prepare blocks, crankshafts and cylinder heads before they are moved to a common line for final engine assembly. Participants gained an insight on how these engines SUZANNE CROWE are produced, the overall supply chain, type IT systems used and warehouse PRESIDENT management efficiency. Thank you to GM Holden for inviting the SCLAA VIC DIVISION to enjoy a most interesting site visit.

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WA Update

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he last couple of months have been busy with the WA committee finalising arrangements for the remaining events of the year, including the annual Golf Day, Awards ceremony and a Westrac DC Site Visit.

The committee is now a well-balanced mix of seasoned industry professionals, and enthusiastic younger pace setters, characterised by strong female representation, but would welcome more industry representatives.

In August at an evening function at the PTA headquarters, the WA Transport and Logistics Awards, jointly supported by the SCLAA and CILTA were launched. Guest speaker was Hon Troy Buswell MLA, Minister for Transport, ably supported by 6PR’s Steve Mills, the recent awards Emcee.

Troy outlined the significance of the awards to the industry, and launched this year’s four categories, Young Professional of the Year Award; the Award for Excellence; the Supply Chain Management Award and the Innovation Award.

Speeches about the significance of the awards then followed from Peter Lindsay-McFadyen and Jamie Bradford (CILTA) and

Stanley Fan, (SCLAA WA), and five previous winners of the Young Professional of the Year Award (Michael Holden, Daniel Di Stasio, Rhiannon Russell and Owen Thomas).

In August, Stanley Fan (SCLAA) and Stephen Murdoch (apicsAU), represented the Supply Chain and Logistics industry, and supported the university’s courses in the discipline, at Curtin University’s Open Day. Both participated in a session entitled 'Ignite a career in business information systems, supply chain management and logistics' sharing first hand experiences of the profession, the competencies required and the myriad of career opportunities with school-leavers and their parents. Stanley also highlighted the invaluable benefits of professional association membership summarising by saying that “By participating in the Curtin Open Day, we were able to give students good overview of what this profession is about and hopefully inspire tomorrow’s Supply Chain future leaders.”

The SCLAA, WA Division, is committed to building professionalism and competence in the sector and is appreciative of the opportunity to work alongside Curtin and other associations to attract students into the profession and to support then once they are there.

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T 2013 2013 Queensland Future Leaders Award

he winners were recently announced for the 2013 Queensland Supply Chain & Logistics Awards, which have been developed in conjunction with the Supply Chain & Logistics Association of Australia, Queensland Division, in conjunction with Telstra Enterprise and Government, All Purpose Transport, apicsAU, Closed Loop Environmental Services, Energex Limited and Transpacific Industries Group. The winners of the SCL Awards were announced in front of over 320 people during the annual charity dinner at the Queensland Supply Chain and Logistics Conference which was held at the Sofitel Hotel.

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2013 Future Leaders Finalists

Kingsley Cherry

The Future Leaders Award, which is sponsored by All Purpose Transport, is designed to provide incentive and recognition to young professionals who are both currently working in and wish to continue their career path within the Transport, Supply Chain and Logistics Industr y. The winner of the 2013 Queensland Future L eaders Award is Kingsley Cherr y C onsultant, Project Procure. Kingsley Cherr y has been the leader for the Project Procure team acting in partnership with Charles Kendall Partners as the International Procurement Agent for the Republic of Nauru. It is not often anyone has the opportunity to play such a prominent role in managing the supply chain for a whole country, even a small one - approx. $60 million. Kingsley is aiding the development of Pacific nations, something he has aimed to do, since starting his career.

A High C ommendation has been awarded to Cassie Morton Sourcing Specialist Aurizon.

As the Procurement lead on the Aurizon Telecommunications Transformation’ Project Cassie Morton contributed to the project delivering a 44% cost saving and achieving the four key criteria of improved reliability, reduced cost, balanced risk and continuous Cassie Morton improvement. Cassie is also looking to return to Griffith Uni and study her Masters in Supply Management.

Finalists were: Mina Ali, Director of Market Development, Di Bella Coffee, Francesco Biasillo, Graduate, Coventry Group, Kingsley Cherry, Consultant, Project Procure, Renee Cunningham, Relationship Management Analyst, Aurizon, Louise Elford, Strategic Program Manager, ENERGEX Limited, James Feeney, Warehouse Operator, ENERGEX Limited, Hayley Gibbs, HR Business Partner – QLD, Transpacific Industries Group, Cassie Morton, Sourcing Specialist, Aurizon, Christopher Neumann, Customer Materials Officer, ENERGEX Limited, Matt Pope, Procurement Support & Data Officer, ENERGEX Limited, Joseph Tomoum, Business Development Executive, Hanjin Shipping and Matthew Sheppard, Procurement Specialist, Aurizon.

2013 Queensland Industry Excellence Award Sponsored by

Paul Kahlert

The Industry Excellence Award, which is sponsored by ENERGEX Limited, recognises and acknowledges the outstanding achievements and contribution by an individual currently working within the Transport, Supply Chain and Logistics Industry.

The winner of the 2013 Queensland Industry Excellence Award is Paul Kahlert, General Manager, All Purpose Transport.

Throughout Paul’s twenty-six year involvement with the Supply Chain, Logistics and Transport industries he has demonstrated significant contributions by helping to grow and maintain All Purpose Transport’s position as a key employer in the industry; donating his time and experience to Industry bodies; donating his time and services to charity; and spearheading a whole of workforce training and development program for APT which also had an impact on the industry as a whole by setting a benchmark for other companies to follow.

A High Commendation has been awarded to Colin Jennings, Managing Director, Transdev (Queensland). Colin willingly shares his knowledge and intimate understanding of government policy and framework which enhances the bus industry’s ability to communicate and negotiate within a political and bureaucratic environment.

He is the Managing Director of Transdev (Queensland) which Colin Jennings is a provider of public transport and charter services to Redlands City and East Brisbane in southeast Queensland.

Finalists were: Michael Austin, Procurement Manager, Australasia Weatherford, Paul Kahlert, General Manager, All Purpose Transport, Phillip Dagnall, Procurement Systems & Policy Manager, Group Procurement, UnitingCare Queensland, Phil Nahrung, Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist, Stanwell Corporation and Colin Jennings, Managing Director, Transdev (QLD).

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2013 Queensland Environmental Excellence Award

2013 Queensland Training, Education & Development Award

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Transpacific Industries Group

The Supply Chain Management Award, The Environmental Excellence Award, which is which is sponsored by Transpacific sponsored by Closed Loop Environmental Services, Industries Group, is designed to encourage recognises corporate leadership contributing to the and acknowledge the outstanding solution of environmental sustainability within our achievement of an organisation that has industry through performance and action. demonstrated significant achievement in The winner of the 2013 Queensland managing the integration of Supply Chains.

Environmental Excellence Awards is ENERGEX The winner of the 2013 Queensland Supply Limited.

Chain Management Award is Polar Fresh The Energex Carbon Management Plan outlines Cold Chain Services, Parkinson DC. a broad range of carbon mitigation initiatives that Polar Fresh Parkinson has gone through a reduce emissions, improve efficiencies in energy major period of change and growth in the last and waste and drive innovation in delivering energy 12 months with the implementation of fresh to customers. Energex is developing a Network produce into the site. This implementation Adaptation Plan to understand the impacts of resulted in significant change to the operation of future climate change scenarios on the network. the business. Not only did it require double the A High Commendation has been awarded to amount of team members and almost double Haymans Electrical & Data Suppliers. As part of its the amount of volume being moved through commitment to sustainability the site, it also involved the physical expansion Haymans Electrical & Data of the building. Their dedicated facility now Suppliers has introduced a employs over 650 Team Members and supplies all confectionery, milk, poultry, meat, dairy, safe, efficient and cost effective chilled, frozen and fresh produce products to lamp recycling service to its over 200 stores throughout Queensland and customers.

New South Wales.

In order to maximise the A High Commendation benefits of the recycling has been awarded to services it offers Haymans Downer EDI Mining. has developed and introduced Stanwell Corporation a number of innovative reviewed its current approaches. These include:requirements to operate Processing unwanted and the Meandu open cut Haymans Electrical used lamps on or off site; The coal Mine and as a Tube Terminator; Drop off points at all Haymans consequence selected Branches; Lighting waste containers.

Downer EDI Mining as Finalists were: Di Bella Coffee, ENERGEX the mine contractor to Limited, Haymans Electrical & Data Suppliers, ensure continuity of coal OfficeMax and SCHUB International. supply with the flexibility to supply in circumstances Downer EDI Mining where the forecast requirements vary significantly, depending upon electricity market conditions. As important was the ability to create a relationship between Stanwell and the Contractor which fostered excellence and maximised value for money and improved supply chain efficiencies.

Finalists were: Chief Procurement Office – Department of Transport and Main Roads, Di Bella Coffee, Downer EDI Mining, Polar Fresh Cold Chain Services and SCHUB International.

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The Training, Education and Development Award which is sponsored by apicsAU, is presented to the company or institution that best demonstrates a significant achievement in aspects such as recruitment process, training, HR Systems, formal education and development programs which is both relevant to and promotes the Supply Chain and Logistics Industry.

The winner of the 2013 Queensland Training, Education and Development Award is Transpacific Industries Group.

Over the past twelve months, Transpacific Industries Group has actively targeted the engagement of its workforce to enhance the way they do business and to attract and retain a more diverse workforce. The elements of this workforce initiative includes: Leadership Diversity – indigenous, Diversity – youth, Diversity – gender, Flexibility, Recruitment.

This initiative has a two pronged approach: One is to enhance the engagement of the team at Transpacific and to diversify the workforce.

The second is for Transpacific to showcase the importance of gender diversity to the Supply Chain, Logistics and Transport industries.

A High Commendation has been awarded to Queensland University of Technology – Business School.

Engaging with both private and public sector organisations and the SCLAA, QUT has sort to develop and promote improved graduate capabilities and ‘work preparedness’ through industry internships. There is evidence that demonstrates the positive co-relational effect that blended learning courses, combining QUT Business School lectures, seminars and work integration, has on enhancing student learning and workplace preparedness.

Finalists were: Leisure Retail Group, Queensland University of Technology - Business School, Polar Fresh Cold Chain Services Parkinson CDC and Transpacific Industries Group.

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Qld’s recycler of expanded polystyrene

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