SCLAA September 2015 eNewsletter

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CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE

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t has now been over twenty months since the new Heavy Vehicle National Law (HNVL), or the more commonly known Chain of Responsibility (CoR) Law were introduced in Australia. Already there has been some high profile prosecutions. In the Western Freight Management versus Roads & Maritime Services case, the driver for Western Freight told an employee from the loading company to load ten pallets on a certain part of the truck. The loader placed six pallets instead of ten, leading to an uneven load distribution and a breach of the axle mass requirements.

The driver was distracted talking to other workers thirty metres away and did not inspect the load before leaving.

The driver was fined $853 and appealed believe he had taken all reasonable steps. The Court disagreed, saying he only looked on from a distance and did not check the load before he left. The driver ended up paying $6,383 including RMS’s legal costs. While the penalties were at the lower end of what could be imposed, largely as there was no accident or fatality. Larger trucking companies like Scott’s Transport, Lennon’s Transport and Coote’s Transport has been less fortunate and have been fined up to $1.25 million.

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator does need more transparency; it should make public within 14 days or following the expiry of any appeal lodgement, successful prosecutions, so that the whole industry can be better informed and educated. The CoR message is not getting out there fast enough or deep enough and having the prosecutions published is a step towards changing this and making the roads safer for everyone.

Members should be aware that an incident could expose you to Court action and severe penalties from multiple jurisdictions, not to mention damage to brand and personal reputations. Everyone is now responsible in the Supply Chain, from sender to receiver, so make sure you have taken adequate steps to ensure compliance and to minimise your risk. Get competent advice as well.

The large warehouse fire in late July on Peter Brock Drive at Eastern Creek in Sydney is an important reminder for Members, so too the fire a week earlier in the John Coote’s Furniture Warehouse.

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In the former, the relatively new building was pummelled and flattened by hail on ANZAC Day and was in the process of being demolished. Make sure your flammable and combustible policies and procedures are up to date, as well as your fire systems and staff training.

Have you considered replacing the fire prone halogen warehouse lights with LED lights? It may also lower your insurance premiums.

Kerr Neilson, the co-founder of Platinum Asset Management, presented in Sydney in July and gave some interesting insights to the Australian and Asia Pacific economies. He mentioned that China’s economy is slowing quickly and there are rising bad debts, especially outside the main five cities and in regional areas. Average wages have increased 800% since the early 1990’s and now sit at around $A200 a week.

While their economy is growing at 4%, not the reported 7%, bad debts are more like 5%, not the reported 1.5%. Their economy is placing pressure on the Australian dollar which is great for exporters, but not for importers or consumers in Australia.

On the bright side, Kerr said that India was showing great prospects, growing at 7% annually and that its wheat production was now 60% higher than the USA’s.

The Indian Government has been working with poorer communities given them access to electricity and LPG so as to promote cottage industries and wealth. Kerr said that he expected the Australian dollar to fall further and that Australian companies, SMSF’s and indeed individuals should be looking offshore for returns.

Kerr said he invests heavily in India, to take advantage of the increasingly deregulated economy. His advice to Australia, was that deregulation needs to happen much faster, as this is what allows the private sector to shine and so to the Supply Chain & Logistics industry. Of the 2.1 million companies in Australia, 1.4 million have Supply Chain & Logistics functions making it an important function for the success of the Australian businesses.

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CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE Cont’d With our new website that was launched in May, we now have the ability to provide advertising space, which in turn will benefit all members.

The SCLAA has also facilitated digital access to MHD Magazine and Transport and Logistics News for SCLAA members. Both publications will be delivered to members’ in-boxes by hyperlink, thereby ensuing they have access to industry information quickly and wherever they are located.

Last year we ran the Energy Efficiency workshops, and one of the key savings was the use of electricity for lighting.

I attended a presentation recently and they had some charts of the savings of LED lights (that last for 28 years) over Compact Fluorescents CFL (last for 10 years) and the old incandescent filament lights (last for 1 – 2 years). These savings can apply to your home as well.

The Australian Supply Chain & Logistics Awards will be at Darling Harbour in Sydney on November 4. Now is the time to get your nomination in and book a table to attend the most prestigious awards night in the industry.

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FEMALE WORKERS AT GREATER RISK OF BULLYING

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emale workers in Melbourne are more likely to encounter bullying than men, with up to 18% reporting they have been affected. The survey, by recruitment agency Symmetry Human Resources, interviewed 3533 workers in manufacturing, warehousing, contact centres and administration. In the industrial sector of Melbourne’s south east 18% of females confirmed involvement in bullying incidents. In the same region bullying was reported by 13.7% of male workers.

In the commercial sector in northern Melbourne, 12.4% of women working in the commercial sector reported they had either been bullied or had witnessed workplace bullying.

Verbal abuse is the most common form of bullying across the board, comprising 59% of all reported offences.

Discrimination (9%), physical bullying of a non-sexual nature (8%) and unwarranted criticism (7%) were also found to be high on the list of bullying complaints, with a further 5% reporting professional belittling, patronising or condescending behaviours.

Less common instances are threats of dismissal or disciplinary action, threats of violence and overlooking praise while at the same time over emphasising negative criticism. Symmetry Director Craig Anderson said the survey had been undertaken to ensure staff were placed in a safe working environment.

“We have found organisations have become much more responsible in their attitudes to workplace bullying, under the banner of health and safety.” Anderson advises companies to try to understand the motivational drivers of individuals and how behaviour they might demonstrate in a job interview could have negative or positive impacts if they were hired.”

“Organisations must make a clear process for victims of bullying to follow and must take swift action. Mediation is a key to finding the heart of the issue, and prevention is the best action to take.”

“Symmetry has found from the survey that team members are now more willing to report bullying and help take action.

We have come a long way from a fairly recent past when people looked the other way. Loss of time and compensation claims can be costly for organisations that don’t educate staff about bullying, and this has also become a motivating factor to deliver a consistent message.”

Matthew Walton Chief Sales and Marketing Officer mattheww@symmetryhr.com.au www.symmetryhr.com.au

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SUBMISSIONS DUE 25TH SEPTEMBER FOR 2015 ASCL AWARDS

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he Supply Chain & Logistics Association of Australia (SCLAA) is pleased to announce that the 2014 Australian Supply Chain and Logistics (ASCL) Awards will be held on Wednesday the 4th of November, Dockside PAVILION Darling Harbour, Sydney,

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

ASCL Future Leaders Award

ASCL Storage & Materials Handling Award

The purpose of the Future Leaders Award award is to provide incentive and recognition to young professionals who are both currently working in and wish to continue their career path within the Supply Chain, Logistics and Transport Industry. This is a wonderful opportunity to showcase young professionals within our great industry.

The Storage & Materials Handling Award recognises the significant achievements in the techniques and technology of materials storage and handling at any stage of the Supply Chain. Technology covers equipment and design techniques, including facilities design, and associated information and control systems.

Prize:

ASCL Industry Excellence Award

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

Prize donated by The winner of the 2015 Future Leaders Award will be awarded an enrolment into the Leadership Management Australia’s ‘The Performance Edge’ 10 week development program valued at $5000. The program assists participants to improve their personal performance and productivity as well as that of their team. The prize includes consultation in the workplace, assistance in the development of some professional goals, all course material, attendance at 10 interactive workshops, facilitation and course coaching and access to LMA’s unique on-line feedback system.

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

This trophy was first awarded in 1987 and is dedicated to Mr Mike Munns, FAIMM. The prestigious Industry Excellence Award recognises and acknowledges the outstanding achievements and contribution by an individual currently working within the Supply Chain, Logistics and Transport Industry.

The judges will be looking for individuals who have demonstrated vision and leadership, shows innovation and not afraid to take risks.

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SUBMISSIONS DUE 25TH SEPTEMBER FOR 2015 ASCL AWARDS

ASCL Manufacturing Logistics Award

ASCL Information Management Award

The Manufacturing Logistics Award recognises significant achievement within the manufacturing sector with regard to the integration of manufacturing and the Supply Chain from raw material procurement through to customer delivery. This may include re-thought, reengineered Supply Chain, integration of the Supply Chain and manufacturing, improved operations and execution.

The Information Management Award will go to the business that can best demonstrate it has made a significant achievement in the application of information technology within its Supply Chain.

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

ASCL Supply Chain Management Award

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

The aim of the Supply Chain Management Award is to encourage and acknowledge the outstanding achievement of an organisation that has demonstrated significant achievement in managing the integration of Supply Chains. This could be functional integration within an organisational Supply Chain or more widely across Supply Chains involving several organisations that have formed trading partnerships or alliances. Collaboration and added value across the Supply Chain, achievements gained through outsourcing and the development of new business models could also be demonstrated.

ASCL Environmental Excellence Award

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

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

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

ASCL Training, Education & Development Award

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

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

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VALE - JIM MCGRATH 20/03/1935 – 18/05/2015

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Jim at his 80th Birthday – 20-03-2015

Jim at his granddaughters wedding – 23-04-2015

CLAA recently lost one of its greatest Life-Members – Jim McGrath. Jim could well be called the father of Logistics in Australia. His outstanding contribution, offered with great humility, helped to set up our professional organisation and develop a platform for its on-going success.

Born in Yarrawonga Jim was just a boy when his family moved to Briar Hill (Melbourne suburb) where they opened the General Store and Post Office. He soon got his first taste of Logistics when he would take the horse and cart to pick up mail and goods from the local station and deliver orders to customers in the emerging local area.

When Jim was a teenager, his father died and the family sold the business and moved to Seaford. He had to leave school to go to work to help support the family. He worked for Pratt’s Grocery store where he became an important and valuable employee. In the 1960’s Mr Pratt invited executives from Safeway USA to visit Australia, with a view to establishing their business ‘down under’. The deal went ahead and Safeway stores spread across southern Australia.

Jim worked for Safeway for many years and had an important role in the design and construction of the Safeway warehouse in Moorabbin and major Warehouse in Mulgrave. He reached the pinnacle of his career in 1979, when appointed an Associate Director of the company. When Safeway merged with Woolworths in 1985 the new staffing policy of retirement at 55 years saw Jim unwillingly taking early retirement in 1990.

After leaving Safeway he continued to be involved in Logistics through his consultancy, Logistico, conducting warehousing and transport assignments.

In the 1970’s a group of Logistics professionals, (at the time known as Physical Distribution Managers), set up the Australian Physical Distribution Management Association (APDMA). The fledgling organisation operated as an interest group at the Australian Institute of Management (AIM). A key role of APDMA was to conduct training in physical distribution management with a Certificate offering. Towards the 1980’s, as Chairman of the APDMA, Jim realised there were new ideas evolving in PDM and he took the initiative to lead APDMA into the new world of Logistics.

By this time a number of organisations were involved in representing Logistics practitioners. So it was decided to merge APDMA with the Australian Materials Handling Association. Jim was man of the moment and took the job of engineering the merger to form the original LMA. This was a monumental task, ‘like herding cats’, but Jim persisted, finally seeing formation of the LMA in 1986.

At the end of the 20th century the Asian block was seen as still very much in the development phase of logistics. This changed in 1991 when Jim secured a place for the LMA in the Asian Pacific Logistics Federation (APLF). He became a board member, and was able to demonstrate the role of LMA as the pre-eminent Logistics organisation in Australia.

The APLF proved to be a fruitful path for those wishing to engage in Logistics business or education in Asia Pacific.

Plaudits must go to Jim. In his private life Jim was a proud father and grandfather and he had many interests including driving trotters. He was also an accomplished drummer and played for many years with Bands around Melbourne.

Being a very accomplished Dancer one could say he often ‘waltzed around the warehouse’. Jim was a man of many facets but possessed of real humility.

Jim’s direct involvement in Association business started to wane in the early 2000’s as illness took a toll on his ability to participate. Many in our organisation may have not had the enjoyment of working with Jim, but for those who did he really put Logistics on the map and truly qualifies to be one of our founding fathers. He was indeed a great mentor, a great Logistician, and a great bloke! His legacy in the industry is significant.

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Written by Kerry Hammond and David Doherty OAM

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WELCOME NEW NATIONAL PARTNERS The SCLAA would like to take this opportunity to welcome our latest National Partners, MHD, T&L News, Quintig and the Institute for Supply Chain and Logistics at Victoria University.

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HD Supply Chain Solutions magazine is published bi-monthly in January, March, May, July, September and November. It has been in continuous publication for 44 years. MHD is the ONLY magazine dedicated to Supply Chain management in Australia – that is, warehousing, distribution, logistics, materials handling, and transport, all together in one magazine. MHD subscribers are qualified readers who are decision makers: 95.5% work in the industry, in middle management and above (90%).

Along with individual subscribers, MHD Supply Chain Solutions magazine is also circulated to members of the peak Supply Chain and logistics associations including apicsAU, SCLAA, CILTA, AusWA, and enjoys their valued industry support. CAB figures from 30 September 2014 show more than 8,200 subscribers, with a surveyed pass-on ratio of 3.4. Whether you work in the industry and want to read the latest news, technical information, research and case studies, or you are a supplier who wants to reach the decision makers in Supply Chain, warehousing, transport and logistics, take a close look at MHD Supply Chain Solutions magazine.

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s you are aware the SCLAA is a non-for-profit Industry Association, run by members for members. Our ability to support the SCLAA infrastructure and to expand is highly dependent on our National Partners, one of which we newly welcome is Transport & Logistics News. We ask all our members to support our valued National Partners where they can.

Why subscribe to Transport & Logistics News? www.TandLnews.com.au reports the latest transport and logistics news and information on people, companies, government and industry as it happens – and it’s free! TandLnews is the online partner to the well-established trade publication MHD Supply Chain Solutions magazine, which has been serving Supply Chain professionals for over 44 years.

TandLnews website The TandLnews website features news, industry resources, job board, events information and more. www.TandLnews. com.au is the leading Australian website for Transport and Logistics and since its launch in mid-October 2007, it has become the dominant online media for the Australian transport and logistics market.

Subscribe to TandLnews e-newsletter – it’s free!

Sent out to subscribers each week, the e-newsletter contains the latest news and information on people, companies, government and the environmental aspects of the transport, logistics, warehousing and distribution industry.

Visit www.TandLnews.com.au today - and subscribe!

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QUINTIQ BECOMES NATIONAL PARTNER

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uintiq provides a fully integrated, whole-of-Supply-Chain planning and optimisation platform in a single application capable of solving any type of planning puzzle. Quintiq software covers every aspect of your planning requirements for logistics, workforce and operations bringing unparalleled visibility and decision support into the Supply Chain performance.

The key to successful Supply Chain planning lies not in managing each link of the chain well, but in planning and optimising as a whole. After all, your Supply Chain is the sum total of every function and feature of your business. When you define your organisation-wide KPIs and align every business function to those goals, you are able to achieve the service, quality, and efficiencies you need to take your business to the next level.

Only Quintiq is designed to give you the level of control and insight needed to transform Supply Chain planning from a cost centre to a revenue generator. When you plan and optimise your Supply Chain with Quintiq, you can master everything from big-picture strategic planning to the smallest detail on the shopfloor at the moment of execution in one integrated platform Quintiq’s logistics planning & optimisation solution is the product of our collaboration with several customers over the years. Every implementation leads to improvements and new features that can be adapted to suit your business processes.

Customers who are already benefiting from Quintiq are: DHL, TNT, DB Schenker, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Chevron Australia, Royal Flying Doctors Services, Spotless, NBN Co, Airservices Australia, Glencore, and Incitec Pivot.

Quintiq achieved global Leader status and is rated #4 in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Supply Chain Solutions.

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Quintiq World Tour: Sydney

October 13, 2015 | Pullman Quay Grand Sydney Harbour Take your business from ‘good’ to ‘great’ with learnings from industry leaders who have transformed and optimized their supply chains. Join them in a series of discussions on the needs, challenges and accomplishments of companies in logistics, transportation, workforce and field services, and the government sector.

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Seats are filling up fast. Visit events.quintiq.com/QWTSYD2015 to view the agenda and register for the event. For more information, please email chad.lim@3ds.com.

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he Institute for Supply Chain and Logistics at Victoria University is a specialist research and education centre providing independent, industry-focused study and development. The Institute’s goal is to provide robust knowledge to support and deliver value to organisations, businesses and individuals operating in the Supply Chain industry. The Institute serves a wide range of private and public sector clients throughout Australia and the Asia Pacific region, providing for traditional logistics disciplines in transportation and warehousing, through to sophisticated Supply Chain functions, including procurement, process and systems planning, and Supply Chain strategy.

Recent developments at the Institute have extended its capability to incorporate critical areas such as infrastructure development; policy and planning frameworks; risk and sustainability assessment and value chain analysis.

ISCL provides independent advice and objective tested research in the following domains: contract research; applied academic research education; and specialised education programs for SME’s industry and government. All of the Institute’s activities are underpinned by the diverse and extensive expertise of its people and partners, including senior academic, government and private sector managers. http://www.vu.edu.au/institute-for-supply-chain-and-logistics-iscl ISCL has recently launched a new research unit, Supply Chain Information Unit (SCIU) within ISCL. SCIU hosts Supply Chain related data and has research tools and personnel to enable ISCL to undertake a wide range of Supply Chain related research (log onto www.sciu.com.au for further details).

The ISCL Value Proposition: · They are the only Institute in Australia focusing specifically on SME food and agribusiness value added Supply Chains. · They are industry practitioners first and academics committed to sharing ‘whole of chain’ capability development and improvement nationally and internationally. · All their work is practical, impartial, and has ‘real world’ application based on today’s good practice and tomorrow’s next practice. · Their innovative and rigorous research supports public and private sector decision making and investment. · Their work is outcome focused and based on meaningful, respectful, trusting and mutually beneficial relationships.

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STRAIGHT TALK FROM DAVID DOHERTY

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he sixteenth Annual Queensland Supply Chain & Logistics Conference proved to be a powerful and entertaining event. A long history of presenting outstanding events creates expectations of excellence and this year the organising team again exceeded those expectations.

The unique environment marries fun, genuine enjoyment, real learning and exploration, alongside value generating personal and business opportunities. Networking is easy (no ‘sweatworking’ here!) and productive. To cap it off there is authentic social responsibility through fund raising for people in need.

I will ADAPT my own outlook to CONNECT with others in a more meaningful way based on the UGR Session.

Steve Simpson another real highlight!

I was spellbound as Air Commodore Hayden Marshall described the planning and dangerous operations involved in the redeployment of Australian Troops and equipment from Afghanistan. It was hard for me to imagine how Logisticians could diligently apply Logistics processes so successfully in a life and death environment. We must ensure we support and nurture these outstanding people! Makes you proud to be an Australian and a Logistics person!

Hayden Marshalls presentation will have an on-going impact on me and other Conference participants. A real highlight!

The other theme that excited and enthused me was the focus on people in Supply Chains.

Steve Simpson presented new ideas on “Unwritten Ground Rules” (UGR’s) in organisations. His real world practical examples, and ability to involve all members of the audience, evidence Steve as a master thinker and performer.

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The Session on Unleashing Your Story Telling Superpower knocked me right out! Mark Schenk describes himself as a “Ringmaster”, and he is right! I have been intrigued for a long time by story telling as a persuasive and productive methodology. Mark discussed the ways and means of storytelling with practical examples, good humour, and inimitable style.

Seems nearly everyone has the capacity to be a good storyteller if you first understand the principles and processes.

Needs some effort and exploration but well worth giving it a try.

Mark Schenk also a real highpoint for me!

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STRAIGHT TALK FROM DAVID DOHERTY Cont’d

Gary Carroll was a stimulating and innovative force for practitioners in the real world of Supply Chains and Logistics.

In my own Panel Session dealing with Disruptive Technologies I was interested to learn from the Audience (using the excellent Conference APP): 1. A number of people (albeit a small number) are concerned they will lose their job because of technologies progressing in their work place.

2. The majority are concerned about the risks and danger associated with technologies.

Gary Carroll, Group Logistics Manager Super Retail Group, presented a thought provoking discussion on how they have transformed the Super Retail Group Supply Chains to adapt to changing customer expectations and increased competition over the past three years. In particular I was impressed by the approaches taken in DC Network design, freight models and supplier management, and the challenges experienced in organisational change management in a multi-brand organisation. I was stunned to learn the Super Retail Group has annual revenues in excess of $2 billion dollars!

Overall another brilliant, cost effective and value generating Conference in a truly enjoyable environment.

Don’t miss the 2016 Conference which will be held on 1&2 September!

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

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HOW SUPPLY CHAIN DRIVES COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE

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upply Chains are the arteries of today’s globalised economy – they enable the international trade flows that empower global commerce. Supply Chains have evolved to reflect the increased complexity of world trade – highly competitive, super connected and changing fast, amidst a volatile global environment. No wonder that Supply Chain has become an essential topic across all spheres of management and a strategic agenda item in every boardroom.

The linear concept of a chain is therefore no longer adequate to describe today’s complex international networks of suppliers, partners, regulators and customers – all collaborating to ensure the efficient and effective movement of products, services, information and funds around the world. These extended multi-stakeholder networks continue to develop as supply chains have become progressively more global, complex and strategic - we are firmly in the era of Global Supply Chain Ecosystems!

Twenty-first-century supply chains have transformed into world-wide inter-connected supply-and-demand networks - with profound interdependencies and exposed to the vulnerabilities of our uncertain world. This has led to greater deployment of collaborative partnerships, frequently involving outsourcing and off-shoring, creating elongated networks encompassing multiple stakeholders. Consequently, supply chains have morphed into today’s multi-layered, inter-woven distribution networks that enable companies and countries to trade more effectively. Confirming how these networks enable commerce in an increasingly connected world, the Financial Times’ (FT) lexicon describes how “businesses operate in a broader network of related businesses offering particular products or services - this is known as a business ecosystem”.

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They further define this as “a network of interlinked companies, such as suppliers and distributors, who interact with each other, primarily complementing or supplying key components of the value propositions within their products or services”. From the Supply Chain perspective, Cranfield’s Dr Martin Christopher adopts an end-to-end view, articulating the Supply Chain as “the network of organisations that are involved, through upstream and downstream linkages, in the different processes and activities that produce value in the form of products and services in the hands of the ultimate consumer”.

This notion of networks is particularly important, with Dr Christopher reinforcing the key message that modern supply chains are no longer simply linear chains or processes, “they are complex networks - the products and information flows travel within and between nodes in a variety of networks that link organisations, industries and economies”.

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In today’s complex connected world, Supply Chain is more and more recognised as a key source of competitive advantage and differentiation. Companies strive to build powerful Supply Chains that will enable them to get their products to market faster, more efficiently and more economically than their competition. For many businesses – particularly those in high tech, consumer electronics, pharmaceutical and fresh produce - time to market and effective distribution channels are critical success factors, and therefore Supply Chain management competencies and capabilities are what drive competitive advantage.

In that context, there are exciting and evolving synergies between the Supply Chain and marketing functions, as together they become the principal business drivers for companies in the modern era. Each of them is both a functional discipline and a profession. Taking the broadest perspective of the two disciplines, these functions together embrace all of the mission-critical business activities of a company, with IT, HR and Finance playing important supporting roles.

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HOW SUPPLY CHAIN DRIVES COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE Cont’d With marketing comprising the four P’s of Product, Price, Promotion and Place and Supply Chain encompassing the five operational activities of Plan, Source, Make, Deliver and Return, then Logistics becomes the point of intersection and convergence - the essential linkage between the Deliver function of Supply Chain and the Place (distribution) function of marketing.

Together therefore, Supply Chain and marketing are becoming the primary engines that drive the business – hugely influential in driving business growth, increasing market share and generating revenue and profits.

The Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) and the Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO) will become the most critical leadership roles to sit alongside the CEO and CFO in the enlightened C-suite of the future.

Supporting this concept that Supply Chain drives competitive advantage for your business, the FT lexicon explains how “Ecosystems also create strong barriers to entry for new competition, as potential entrants not only have to duplicate or better the core product, but they also have to compete against the entire system of independent complementors and suppliers that form the network”.

Any chain is only as strong as its weakest link – and it’s the same with a Supply Chain, except that within a Supply Chain ecosystem the linkages are not consecutive and not linear; there are numerous multi-dimensional connections with profound inter-dependencies.

Nevertheless, the strategy of achieving continuous improvement through consistently and persistently working on strengthening the weakest link(s) still applies, and companies adopting such an approach will leverage their global Supply Chain ecosystem for competitive advantage in our complex, connected world.

Learn more about the latest Supply Chain trends and developments in Mark Millar’s new book Global Supply Chain Ecosystems in which he examines several critical elements of a Supply Chain ecosystem - including visibility, resilience, sustainability and collaboration.

Global Supply Chain Ecosystems Strategies for competitive advantage in a complex, connected world

By Mark Millar Exploring the latest market trends across developed, developing and emerging markets, Global Supply Chain Ecosystems will help you capitalise on market opportunities, overcome supply chain challenges and make better informed business decisions.

The book highlights key supply chain shifts and features real-life case-studies.

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2015 NSW SUPPLY CHAIN & LOGISTICS AWARDS

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ubmissions are being called for the SCLAA NSW Division Supply Chain and Logistics Awards 2015 and we strongly encourage you, your peers or your business to apply for one (or several) of the award categories.

All you need to do is complete basic details to let us know you intend to make a submission. After that, you can produce your own or if you prefer, have one of the NSW committee members help you put it together.

NSW winners will be announced at the SCLAA NSW Awards dinner on a date to be announced and will then go into the prestigious Australian Supply Chain & Logistics Awards in Sydney on 4th November. Nominate yourself or your colleague today! For more information please phone the SCLAA National Office on 1300 364 160 or email nsw@ sclaa.com.au

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he NSW Committee has organised two exciting sites visits for members in Sydney.

Details will be released shortly.

In July, Mark Skipper and I ran the SCLAA stand at the Online Retailer and e-logistics Convention in Sydney. Online Retail is a major logistical challenge for companies, and many small – medium e-retailers sought advice as to how they can improve their business and get involved in the industry.

We also just attended the QLD Supply Chain & Logistics Conference, and what a great show it was, with some fantastic sessions, speakers and discussions. Congratulations to all the Qld finalists and winners for the SCL Awards as well. There really were some wonderful achievements from QLD in the awards. I look forward to seeing you all at the ASCL Awards on the 4th November in Sydney. The NSW Committee will also organise a networking function for later in the year, before the Christmas rush. Stay tuned!

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

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SOUTH AUSTRALIA HAS NEW COMMITTEE MEMBER

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he SA Division for SCLAA is pleased to bring on board, Sheree Madsen as a committee member. Sheree has been the marketing manager for STEP Supply Chain since it’s inception in 2013 and prior to that the marketing manager for MATIM international. STEP Supply Chain has also been a National Partner with SCLAA since 2013 and will continue to support it’s on-going efforts.

Sheree Madsen New Committee Member for the South Australian Division of SCLAA

The South Australian Division, headed by John Eleftheriou is about to get some wind under it’s wings with a membership drive push and up-coming events planned for the next 6 months. Moving forward we are positive that the SCLAA SA Division will gain initiative to strengthen here in South Australia year after year. To kick this off a John Eleftheriou Divisional President- SA site visit to Symbion’s Distribution Centre in sa@sclaa.com.au Adelaide on September 30 is planned – more details of this will be in our website soon.

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WA MEMBERS HEAD TO RAND’S NEW DC

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What’s the best way to escape the Perth early morning winter cold?

To step into the freezer chamber at Rand’s new Perth DC. Suddenly on re-emerging the weak morning sunshine seems tropical!

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He added that 95% of interstate traffic from Perth is by rail, and that Rand has strong relationships with all of Australia’s leading food retailers.

Ed clearly conveyed the fact that cold chain logistics requires substantial investment, and that Rand, supported by its parent organisation, AHG, backed by a well thought out business model and plenty of industry experience has built a highly effective modern network. It has constructed state of the art facilities in each state capital including Perth’s three year old building, and has procured substantial numbers of refrigerated containers and local delivery vehicles. Adding to this is its recent acquisitions of Harris, Scotts, JAT and Toll Refrigerated with their own individual strong market profiles.

The visit concluded with Kym Parry, SCLAA (WA) State President offering thanks to the Rand team for their hospitality, reiterating the value of SCLAA membership, encouraging volunteers to join the WA committee, and promoting forthcoming events.

his was the early August morning experience of an intrepid band of Perth logisticians who took advantage of their host’s hospitality to visit the state of the art Hazelmere facility. To be fair, there was more pleasure than pain on offer, as the chance to experience frozen ears and noses was preceded by a hearty buffet breakfast and slick presentation from Ed Fragapane, Rand’s National Marketing Manager on the organisation’s local and national operations and growth.

Ed continued by providing facts and figures on to its WA operation. Notable amongst these were its freezer, blast freezer and chiller, 27000 pallet capacity, 3500 sq.m cross dock and its dedicated areas for Inghams and Mrs Macs.

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Ed concluded by emphasising Rand’s pride in being an organisation with WA roots, and in its use of technology, including GPS container condition monitoring, in which it continues to invest strongly. The party divided into three for the site tour, which included a visit to the freezer chamber (but thankfully excluded the blast freezer, where fresh chickens arriving from Osborne Park are rapidly converted to frozen chooks).

To this end the ever popular annual Peter Smith Memorial Golf Day will be held in late October, with great opportunities for corporate sponsorship and a more informal buffet style evening event designed to encourage networking. Further SCLAA and FLG events are also in the pipeline. Watch this space!

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2015 VIC SUPPLY CHAIN & LOGISTICS AWARDS

SUBMISSIONS CLOSE - FRIDAY 11 SEPTEMBER

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ubmissions are being called for the SCLAA Victoria Division Supply Chain and Logistics Awards 2015 and we strongly encourage you, your peers or your business to apply for one (or several) of the award categories. All you need to do is complete basic details to let us know you intend to make a submission. After that, you can produce your own or if you prefer, have one of the VIC committee members help you put it together. Victorian winners will be announced at the SCLAA Victoria Awards dinner on Thursday 8th October (mark your calendar) and will then go into the prestigious Australian Supply Chain & Logistics Awards in Sydney on 4th November. For more information please phone the SCLAA National Office on 1300 364 160 or email vic@sclaa.com.au

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ictorian Division recently ran a joint technical lounge with the AIP about ‘Understanding the Packaging Supply Chain’. The Technical Lounge was designed as a panel discussion and topics discussed included Sustainable Packaging and the Supply Chain, Understanding how Shelf-Ready Packaging moves through a Supply Chain, The importance of collaboration and integration of the Packaging Supply Chain between brand owners, packaging manufacturers, suppliers and logistics providers and Understanding End-to-End Supply Chains- how they drive value and competitive edge.

The panel included Misbah Khan Dip.Pkg.Tech. MAIP, Packaging Productivity Lead: Corrugate & Displays Asia Pacific, Mondelēz International, Craig Jackson, Group General Manager Procurement & Supply, Orora Limited and Lance Keillor, National Commercial Manager, Camerons Transport. The questions from the attendees were very thought-provoking and interesting and the panel could have been talking for another hour after the event wrapped up!

A huge thank you must go out to the three speakers for taking time out of their busy schedules to deliver the interactive session for both SCLAA and AIP Members.

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n Monday 17th August, members and affiliate members were lucky enough to attend a site visit of the Australia Post Dandenong Letters Centre. Large enough to be compared to the size of the MCG, this facility is responsible for processing and sorting daily demand of 5 million letters. Operating over multiple shifts, this fast paced, yet well organised facility incorporates machines that can manually process 25,000 letters per hour and sort them accurately into address and post code – all through the use of barcode technology. A well organised and insightful event left all attendees walking away with knowledge on how a world class facility operates.

Special thanks to the team at Australia Post for their time and effort guiding 24 guests around the facility.

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LUNCH AND SITE VISIT FOR WOMEN IN SUPPLY CHAIN

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NETWORKING LUNCH CLAA Victorian members are invited to a networking lunch with Laura Anderson, Chairman Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival and other women in leading positions in Supply Chain Management. Meet Laura and learn about her stunning Supply Chain career and her thoughts about Australia’s future challenges and opportunities.

THE MELBOURNE EMPORIUM Emporium Melbourne hosts Australia’s first Uniqlo, the largest Australian designer precinct in the country and 30 unique food icons, all in the heart of the CBD. The precinct features a mix of local and international designers, innovative concept and flagship stores and world class architecture. Emporium Melbourne is a 46,000 square meter retail asset located in one of the most congested parts of the CBD on the corner of Swanston and Lonsdale Street. It is a site with unique logistics/stock delivery challenges.

SITE VISIT The post lunch site visit led by Arron Renehan, Operations Manager – Emporium, will provide an overview of: • The 7000 m2 floor space conversion that would otherwise have been needed for long ramps converted to retail space.

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

• The elimination of queuing times and the dramatic reduction of truck idle time at Street Level.

• Emporium’s ‘premium service’ deliveries for its high profile tenants and valuable analytics regarding tracking the arrival and departures of each load.

• The 2015 SMART innovation award for Emporium’s ‘MobileDOCK’ Dock Management system at the SMART conference recently held in Melbourne.

THE MELBOURNE EMPORIUM Event details: Where: Alison Neilson Chocolate Bar

Shop 136, Level 1, Emporium Date: Wednesday 14th October Time: Noon till 2.00 pm Cost: Free RSVP by 2nd October to

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LMA PRESENTS TO FLG

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rior to the SCLAA Future Leaders Group Victorian Meeting held at Graduate House on 27th August, 2015 the LMA (Leadership Management Australia) presented a high level overview on Leadership and The Challenge of Leadership from both a process and economic viewpoint.

Peter Anderson and Renato Viglianti from the LMA spoke about Transformational Leadership and the Ongoing Challenge for managers to develop within their teams a commitment to Continuous Improvement. People are the strategy and core to business success without the empowerment of people beyond organisational skill and knowledge results stagnate. It is the art of enabling others to take action that leads to return on investment and greater efficiencies. In doing so, this transforms the company’s culture and drives greater results, efficiency and exceptional results through people.

LMA has a unique development process that is focused on.

• Sustainable change.

• Development of people to their full potential.

• Creating exceptional results.

• A measurable ROI. • Development of the ‘Total Person’.

What makes us different ?

The ART of developing Leadership TRUST. • Building the TRUST House.

• The foundation is TRUST. • Relationships are built on TRUST. • TRUST and Relationships provide the authority to act.

• Develop this ART through Above the Line Language and Behaviour.

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“Today’s marketplace demands an increasingly high level of performance from companies if they are to remain competitive. The good news is you already have the resources your company needs to achieve these levels: your people. The most effective and immediate way to improve the performance of your organisation is to increase the performance and productivity of your people” The LMA (NZ) Ltd and the LMA Australia provide exceptional results through their training more information can be found at www.lma.biz or info@lma.biz.

One of the key concepts to developing personal leadership is ‘Above the Line Language and Behaviour.’

• Focus on a Can Do not Can’t do conversations.

• Talk about Solutions and not just problems.

• Ask rather than Tell.

The SCLAA are looking to continue to explore synergies to enhance the future of our association with Leadership Management Australasia.

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

QSCLC CONFERENCE WRAP-UP It was pleasing to hear this CEO speak about gender diversity in the workplace supporting Male Champions of Change http://www.wilma.net.au/male-champions-ofchange-in-victoria/ stating that all procurement positions were held and run with precision by 53 women and that this needs to be encouraged in all levels of every organisation to compete more effectively globally.

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tremendous introduction to the Opening of the Queensland Supply Chain & Logistics Industry Conference made by Vince Aisthorpe the Chairman. Who could not feel excited and enthusiastic about the conference in its 16th year reconnecting with prominent contacts, having a smorgasbord of the most experienced speakers across the Supply Chain industry there and more leverage for business opportunities attained from a fantastic networking event.

The Queensland Supply Chain & Logistics Conference led by industry associations including the Supply Chain & Logistics Association of Australia, (SCLAA) the Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP), QUT Business School, CIPS Australia, the Australasian Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS) and the South East Queensland Procurement Network group was yet again a resounding success.

Impressive Opening commenced with the address on The Value of Supply Chain Management and Procurement session made by Mr James Fazzino (CEO Incitec Pivot) whose company specialised in Industrial fertilisers, Chemicals and Explosives. James discussed the challenges they faced in regards to the manufacture and supply of volatile commodities in fertiliser, chemicals and explosives.

He highlighted the importance of being able to adapt and connect within their business and the broader supplier community. Incitec Pivot have global facilities and specialises in the transportation of these goods both locally and nationally.

It was a fascinating incite into this large multi national company as to how they manage the Supply Chain process from manufacturing to distributing these goods to key projects across the world.

Interesting that their new manufacturing plant which has just opened in the USA could have been built in Australia, however as James stated due to the legal constraints and processes to build in Australia the quicker option was to build the plant in the USA. James mentioned in the time it would have taken to go through the process of getting the permits to build the factory in Australia, they had built and completed the new plant in the USA. A strategic, adaptive and impressive multi-national led by an impressive leader.

Managing the Logistics Outcomes in a highly complex Environment Presented by Air Commodore Hayden Marshall, Chief of Staff, Air Force Headquarters certainly amazed, the sheer volume of logistical ingenuity required for deployment in and out of Afghanistan was a Supply Chain challenge of monumental proportions as an example four million inventory items and 1700 personnel.

The challenge that Hayden shared explained the Supply Chain challenges of getting all the equipment required and to enable this they set up routing offices and Supply Chain stores in countries like Dubai and other surrounding middle east locations at great cost with seamless efficiency. To see the work that went into getting all of their staff, vehicles, inventory items to their post, the process of getting what they needed back home and organising to have the freight destroyed and not required back in Australia was an example of efficiency to all working in the Supply Chain.

Being able to forward plan, monitor conditions and adapt to any changes as required is dealt within transport on a daily basis but the economy of scale The Australian Defence Force dealt with and the challenging environment and conditions was a fine example of logistical mastery.

The other highlights, of which there are far too many, were the presentations on RFID, NFC and Rain technologies and how they are changing the face of retail and the future of the industry. Strategic Procurement was enlightening with Tracey Shearer the Director of Group Procurement giving impressive examples of effectiveness through innovation in the health industry.

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QSCLC CONFERENCE WRAP-UP Cont’d Other highlights included the future of retail, the undisputed work by GoGorilla using technology in innovative ways for purchases at large events highly successful and worthwhile exploring. The interesting presentations given by Dr Andrew Macnish Horticulture and Forestry Science Department of Agriculture and Fisheries and George Ganzenmuller the Innovation Manager for Orora Limited on support of produce exports cleverly articulated.

Who would not have been inspired by Mark Schenk who not only showed us how to Unleash our Storytelling Superpowers but those who were fortunate enough to see him, spent the rest of the conference with catch cries of stories; in context build connections and have impact, this presentation packed one heck of a punch.

Other impressive winners mentioned below with a special mention going to Scott and Trent Young who own and run Young Guns Container crew. They are two brothers that started the company from scratch after they finished playing football and it has quickly grown into a national company.

They specialise in developing pathways for young people to enter the Supply Chain industry through their container unpack business. Young Guns has moved from being a commoditised labour hire service to becoming an integral function within the members’ supply chains.

The data that Young Guns systems captures is being utilised to drive efficiencies, improve safety and eliminate waste from the supply chain.

The dinner and awards enjoyable and a great networking opportunity. Spectacular entertainment, auctions, comedy and all expertly hosted by the enigmatic Chairman Vince Aisthorpe, with the amazing committee commandeering the night with swift expertise.

Who could not mention the amazing work and contribution of delegates to Food Bank, who’s campaign raises food and awareness of the hidden issue of hunger in Australia and provides the tools vital to help people who are struggling to put food on the table for themselves and their families throughout regional and local communities nationally.

I was honoured to be asked by the organisers to present the winner of the 2015 Queensland Information Management Award going to Aurizon and SVS Australia who demonstrated it had made a significant achievement to the application of Information Technology within the Supply Chain.

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The winner of the 2015 Queensland Future Leaders Award is Samantha Lowry, Senior Procurement Advisor, Department of Education & Training.

Two High Commendations were awarded to Danielle Brennan, Category Specialist, Stanwell Corporation and Sameer Latif, Director, Ozzilat – Supply Chain & Logistics.

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QSCLC CONFERENCE WRAP-UP Cont’d The winner of the 2015 Queensland Industry Excellence Award is Scott Young, Managing Director, Young Guns Container Crew.

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

The winner of the 2015 Queensland Supply Chain Management Award is Young Guns Container Crew.

The Supply Chain & Logistics industry is looking very healthy indeed! I know where I will be next year see you all again then having kicked some Big, Hairy and Audacious Goals to share at the not to be missed 17th QSCLC.

Another great success and the sponsors, committees, volunteers and most of all the people who were involved and helped organise this incredible event should be Congratulated.

This conference is one not to be missed, it provides business insight, technological advancement, community spirit, networking opportunities and success stories that will inspire.

The Supply Chain & Logistics industry contacts you leave with and the knowledge you acquire as a result of this conference will enhance your career and thinking for many years to come.

Amanda O’Brien Chief Executive Officer Xtreme Freight

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2015 QSCLC CHARITY DINNER A HUGE SUCCESS

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he delegates and dinner guests raised close to $15,000 for the Foodbank Hamper project. With over 320 guests in attendance the evening was a great success, enjoyed by all!.

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WINNERS ANNOUNCED FOR 2015 QUEENSLAND SCL AWARDS

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he winners of the 2015 Queensland Supply Chain & Logistics Awards, which have been developed by the Supply Chain & Logistics Association of Australia in conjunction with All Purpose Transport, Energex Limited, Leadership Management Australia (LMA), Strategix Training Group, Telstra and UQ Business School, were announced in front of over 300 people during the annual charity dinner at the 16th Queensland Supply Chain and Logistics Conference which was held at the SOFITEL Brisbane Central.

2015 QUEENSLAND FUTURE LEADERS AWARD 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 Industry. The winner of the 2014 QLD Future Leaders Award has been awarded an enrolment into the Leadership Management Australia’s ‘The Performance Edge’ 10 week development program valued at $5000. The LMA program assists participants to improve their personal performance and productivity as well as that of their team.

The winner of the 2015 Queensland Future Leaders Award is Samantha Lowry, Senior Procurement Advisor, Department of Education & Training.

Samantha’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.

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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.

Two High Commendations have been awarded to Danielle Brennan, Category Specialist, Stanwell Corporation and Sameer Latif, Director, Ozzilat – Supply Chain & Logistics.

Finalists were: Nathan Barrett, National Health and Safety Manager, Young Guns Container Crew, Danielle Brennan, Category Specialist, Stanwell Corporation, Jenna Hood, Senior Project Scheduler, Queensland Rail, Sameer Latif, Director, Ozzilat – Supply Chain & Logistics, Hannah Milford, Senior Advisor – People & Culture, Ostwald Bros, Laura Pearce, Senior Advisor- Organisational Development, Ostwald Bros, Matthew Peppin, Subcontracts Specialist, Boeing Defence Australia and Christopher Yabsley, Project Coordinator, Industrial Projects, Geodis Wilson.

2015 QUEENSLAND INDUSTRY EXCELLENCE AWARD 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. UQ Business School provided the winner the opportunity to choose from any one of their courses to the value of $4,000.

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2015 QUEENSLAND TRAINING, EDUCATION & DEVELOPMENT AWARD The Training, Education and Development Award, which is sponsored by Telstra, 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 2015 Queensland Industry Excellence Award is Scott Young, Managing Director, Young Guns Container Crew.

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.

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, Assistant Director, Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, Russell Wilson, Warehouse Officer, Stanwell Corporation and Scott Young, Managing Director, Young Guns Container Crew.

The winner of the 2015 Queensland 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.

A High Commendation has been awarded to the Chain of Responsibility (COR) Australia for the COR Framework.

Finalists were: All Purpose Transport, Chain of Responsibility (COR) Australia, CNW Electrical Wholesale & Energy Solutions and Ostwald Bros/QGC Partnership.

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WINNERS ANNOUNCED FOR 2015 QUEENSLAND SCL AWARDS

2015 QUEENSLAND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT AWARD The Supply Chain Management Award, which is sponsored

by Strategix, is designed to encourage and acknowledge the outstanding achievement of an organisation that has demonstrated significant achievement in managing the integration of Supply Chains.

QUEENSLAND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT AWARD The 2015 Information Management Award will go to the business that can best demonstrate it has made a significant achievement in the application of Information Technology within its Supply Chain.

The winner of the 2015 Queensland Supply Chain Management Award is Young Guns Container Crew. Young Guns Container Crew is a family-owned business that supplies labour to pack and unpack shipping containers around Australia. In 2004 Scott and Trent Young started Young Guns in QLD with 3 employees. The brothers grew up on a large cattle property and were raised on values focused on family, hard work, and respect. These values resonate strongly throughout their business today.

Most recently Young Guns’ strategy has shifted to system development.

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

Young Guns has moved from being a commoditised labour hire service to becoming an integral function within the members’ Supply Chains. The data that Young Guns systems are capturing are being utilised to drive efficiencies, improve safety and eliminate waste from the Supply Chain.

Young Guns should also be acknowledged for the work they are doing with young people. They are helping to fight the challenge of an aging workforce in the Supply Chain & Logistics Industry and have provided job opportunities to around 400 young people around Australia; 80 of whom are based in Queensland. The average of the Young Guns workforce is 24.

Finalists were: Stanwell Corporation, Prequalification & Contracts Unit - Department of Transport & Main Roads and Young Guns Container Crew.

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. 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.

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.

Finalists were: 4GM, Aurizon & SVS Australia, ICT Vendor Management Office, RACQ.

The Queensland SCL Awards are the state feeder program for the Australian Supply Chain and Logistics Awards which will be held on the 4th of November at the Dockside Pavilion, Darling Harbour. The ASCL Awards have been running for over 50 years and are the most prestigious in the industry.

PROUDLY SPONSORED BY

Strategix Training

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QLD UP-COMING EVENTS NO 36 SQUADRON (C17) SITE VISIT ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE RAAF AMBERLEY BASE

FRENCH CHAMPAGNE & PREMIUM WINE TASTING

When:

Tuesday the 10th of September

Where:

Royal Australian Air Force RAAF Amberley

Time:

9.30 am arrival

When:

Friday 20th of November

Where:

Officers Mess Victoria Barracks

Time:

1.00 pm arrival

FOODBANK CHRISTMAS HAMPER PACKING DAY

FLG LOGISTICS LOUNGE: THE FUTURE OF WORK When:

Tuesday the 15th of September

Where:

Lennons Private Dining Room NEXT Hotel

Time:

5.30 pm arrival

Speaker:

Rob Davidson Founder Davidson The future of work is a scary place for those who fail to adapt. At least 40% of the Australian workforce-that’s five million people-are highly likely to be replaced by automation in the next ten to twenty years.

When: Friday the 4th of December Where: Officers Mess, Victoria Barracks What:

Members spend the day packing Foodbank Hampers to distribute to those in need at Christmas; many of whom are without employment, families with young children and living on the poverty line.

861 BARS OF SOAP TOWARDS THE FOODBANK HAMPERS

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t is with absolute pleasure to advise that the attendees of the 2015 Queensland Supply Chain & Logistics Conference have managed to donate...861 bars of soap for the Foodbank Christmas Hampers! Well done everyone - you should be very proud of the contribution you are making towards the hampers! Book the 4th of December in your calendar and come and help us pack them! http://sclaa.com.au/events/

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Contact: Mark Millar mark@markmillar.com Hong Kong +852 9468 5295 China +86 136 3217 3885

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