VIC/TAS Divisional Report

The VIC/TAS Division has witnessed a flurry of events in recent months, as National Partners seized the opportunity to organise various activities.

Amazon Site Visit

Vative orchestrated an exclusive site tour at Amazon’s fulfillment centre, showcasing the profound impact of a culture of continuous improvement on warehousing operations. This private tour brought together members from the supply chain and logistics community to gain insights from Amazon’s leadership team on their strategic focus on cultivating a culture to enhance efficiency to enable Amazon’s growth. The site tour was followed by a workshop led by Vative’s Executive Director, focusing on “Accelerating Warehousing Throughput.”

Ceremony for the evening. The event brought together over forty industry attendees for a delightful dinner and a thought-provoking conversation on best practices in sustainability. Interroll’s CEO also announced their Australian division’s achievement of platinum status for their commitment to environmental and sustainable business ethics through EcoVadis.

Networking

Another networking event placed a spotlight on the crucial topic of “Who is Looking after the Leader,” featuring a keynote address by Renee Giarrusso. Given Australia’s high reported burnout rates, particularly within the leadership landscape, Renee shared valuable insights on how leaders can formulate strategies to re-energise and thrive in the dynamic world of supply chain management.

Blue Yonder Webinar

Blue Yonder convened a panel of experts for a webinar titled “ How to Quickly Improve Labour Productivity in the Warehouse.” The discussion began with Blue Yonder’s Solutions Director, shedding light on supply chain trends and challenges identified from their customer base. The highly informative webinar delved into strategies for improving productivity and managing change effectively, ultimately enabling a competitive advantage in the supply chain. The event also featured insights from leading experts and a compelling case study from Americold.

Interroll Partner Dinner

Interroll hosted an extravagant dinner at the newly renovated Le Méridien Melbourne Hotel, in collaboration with SCLAA, to facilitate an evening of industry executive exchange and a moderated discussion on sustainability. SCLAA’s VIC/TAS State Director, Rakesh Bandipelli, served as the Master of

Tasmanian Representative

The 2024 VIC/TAS committee elections are in full swing, and we’re excited to welcome Katie Walacavage as the representative for the Tasmanian region following her

Upcoming Events

All attention is focused on the highly anticipated Australian Supply Chain and Logistics Awards (ASCLA), which is set to be a grand gala event taking place on Friday, November 10th, at the Grand Ballroom in The Fullerton, Sydney. Eagerness is mounting, with expectations of a record-breaking turnout as supply chain and logistics experts from across the country gather to celebrate industry excellence.

Additionally, our committee is in the final stages of planning another insightful thought leadership event on the 30th November. Stay tuned for the official announcement, as this event marks the last Melbournebased gathering for the year before we conclude 2023 with a festive Christmas Party!

Theo Pappas VIC/TAS State President

theo.pappas@sclaa.com.au recent relocation from Sydney. Katie has admirably held the position of Vice President on the NSW committee for three years. With her now providing local representation in Tasmania, our VIC/TAS committee is actively preparing for an event set to kick off in 2024.