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SCLAA NEWSLETTER June - July 2016
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In this editionWomen in Logistics - HighlightsASCL Awards - Call for SubmissionsNew National PartnerEmpowering Communications
June - July 2016
Your associationThe Supply Chain and Logistics Association of Australia (SCLAA) is Australia’s largest association for Supply Chain and Logistics professionals and practitioners. We have over 8,400 members and industry contacts. Our proven history, governance framework, established representation, value for money and strategic reach to make us the right choice for you.
The Women in Logistics Conference at the MCG was an outstanding success - read on for a full roundup of the day.
1. Pre-event was a great time to network
2. Amanda Blesing
3. Tracey Waring
4. The audience were enthralled
5. The iconic view from the top of the MCG!
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1. Air Commodore Christine Tolson
2. Amanda O’Brien is CEO Xtreme freight
3. The audience got in the act!
4. Jody Freestone General Manager Freestones Transport
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1. Mark Skipper - Chairman SCLAA
2. Sharyn Grant Managing Directir LSC Solutions & Amanda O’Brien CEO Extreme freight
3. Hon MP David Hodgett
4. Peter Anderson CEO Victorian Transport Association (L) Amanda O'Brien (Middle) Hon MP David Hodgett (R)
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SCLAA National Partner LSC Solutions Pty Ltd proudly supported Women In Logistics (WIL) – The Final Frontier held at the MCG on Friday, 29 April 2016. The event was attended by over 200 people. LSC Solutions Pty Ltd’s Managing Director and Supply Chain Value Creator, Sharyn Grant described the event as “very educational and informative”.
A highlight of the event included Amanda Blesing’s speech Confidence v’s Competence: which is more useful when it comes to getting ahead? Her presentation provided considerable evidence that a focus on competence, rather than perceived confidence, is one of the things holding a lot of women back from pursuing their goals. Additionally, a lack of strategy around career progress is preventing women from progressing to senior positions and participating on boards. Amanda’s presentation provided statistics showing that companies with women in senior positions and on boards are more successful.
Other speeches included:
• Tracey Waring - Authentic Leadership: What does it truly mean to be an authentic and influential leader and lead an authentic life?
• Christine Tolson - Fearless Leadership: Change Leadership is about People not Organisations
• Jody Freestone - Managing Change in a 40 Year Family Business
Sharon felt that “all speeches provided significant inspiration for both women and men at the event, to review how they are approaching their career and professional life, and the value that women have contributed to the supply chain and logistics industry”.
It is her belief that, “women in supply chain and logistics need to increase confidence substantially, be authentic and fearless leaders, communicate change requirements clearly and regularly, and engage effectively and compassionately with all people and levels within an organisation.
“Possibly the biggest learning for women in supply chain and logistics is the need to increase confidence. When identifying the most common traits of highly confident
women, it could be inferred that the most successful women in supply chain and logistics are those that:
• live in the present and keep their eye on the prize
• are assertive and ask empowering questions
• consider themselves important and are comfortable being themselves
• trust themselves, their intuition and keep their expectations high
• focus on their strengths, admit their flaws and know when to ask for help
• understand that things constantly change, and know when and how to reposition herself (source: summary of multiple internet search results).”
Sharyn recalls when first pursuing her career in human resource management, it was her first class in logistics and operations management that gave her an OMG moment. “I first wanted to help people, but when I was introduced to powerful analyses and strategies that can help entire companies and their supply chains, I knew instantly that was what I wanted to do.”
Sharyn has since also completed her Logistics Masters and is now half way through her Doctorate in Supply Chain Performance Management. “I see the Women In Logistics initiative being the ideal platform to raise awareness for women regarding the different career opportunities available to them in supply chain and logistics.”
LSC Solutions Pty Ltd is a supply chain consulting, coaching and training company, was founded in 2004. The company recently expanded nationally and now delivers its services via its agencies Supply Chain Manager™ and Supply Chain Coach® to assist firms and to empower individuals and teams to establish world-class supply chains and operations.www.lscs.com.au www.supplychainmanager.com.auwww.supplychaincoach.com.au
Women in Logistics Silver Sponsor Sharyn Grant
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Mark SkipperChairman’s report The SCLAA’s Women in Logistics Half Day Event at the MCG in Melbourne in late April was a resounding success with lots of positive feedback from attendees. We have a feature article on the event in this newsletter.
In the last year the SCLAA has added many member benefits, including World First fee free foreign exchange transactions close to the spot rate, saving considerably on the bank rates. I recently did a trade in US Dollars to buy inventory and saved $A7, 000 on the bank rates / fees. Members can trade almost 6 x 24, to take advantage of foreign exchange rates / spikes, that are live from around 8am Mondays through to 10am on Saturday, depending on daylight saving time. Also recently added was free access to Inside Retail and Inside FMCG magazines to complement our MHD Magazine and Transport & Logistics News complimentary subscriptions. Many members’ either directly or indirectly interact with Retailers or Fast Moving Consumer Goods companies / suppliers, so these publications will provide a valuable resource as to what is happening in the industry. Lastly, our up to 5c/litre off Caltex and Woolworths / Caltex fuel offer has been popular and have saved many members, their families and the Companies of members on fuel costs. Its available at over 2000 stations across Australia.
Again, there has been high profile news of a fleet of chicken delivery trucks being allegedly tampered with, so they can exceed the 100 km/h truck speed limit. You have to wonder why the Directors of this well-known operation take these personal risks which could see them either jailed or fined or both, let alone the impact on brand reputation.
The SCLAA is supporting the CeMAT Convention and Expo in Melbourne from July 12 – 14 and we will have a stand there. CeMAT will provide you with a platform to access the latest industry innovations, the opportunity to exchange ideas and gain insights on the warehouse and supply chain of the future.
The CeMAT Knowledge Theatre has a new structure to provide a significant learning opportunity for attendees.
This year two international keynote speakers as well as a plethora of Australian presenters who will outline case studies on their biggest successes and how they overcame their biggest challenges.
The exhibition will be featuring some of the world’s leading suppliers ready to showcase their innovations. Visiting the exhibition will give you a direct opportunity to network with decision makers across all areas of the supply chain, including warehousing, logistics, transport management, inventory, IT, and more.
Back by popular demand, the CeMAT Site Visits will once again return in 2016. With tours of Australia Post, Fastline and Silk Contract Logistics, you have the opportunity to see how some of Australia’s largest distribution centres operate.
SCLAA Visitor passes are complimentary, register your free pass here or at this link http://www.cemat.com.au/register/
The 56th Australian Supply Chain & Logistics Awards will be held in the Grand Ballroom at Luna Park in Sydney this year. The Awards night is Wednesday November 23 and the Ballroom will have the stunning back drop of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and City behind the presentation stage. With daylight saving at that time of the year, the setting sun will be an excellent backdrop to the pre Awards drinks.
The SCLAA Board has been working to increase the value we provide to Members and some exciting announcements will be made shortly.
We are all volunteers at the SCLAA and we would appreciate an injection of fresh ideas across the country, so please put your hand up to join your local State Division’s Committee. Great for your career exposure as well.
Mark SkipperChairman SCLAA
Mark Skipper is Chairman of the SCLAA. With over 37 years of experience as Executive and Non Executive Company Directors Mark has supply chain and logistics experience in both consumer and customer facing industries.
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Call for Submissions Now Open
Submissions close 30 September 2016
The Supply Chain & Logistics Association of Australia (SCLAA) is pleased to announce that the 2016 Australian Supply Chain and Logistics (ASCL) Awards will be held on Wednesday, 23 November in The Grand Ballroom, Luna Park, Sydney. These historic and prestigious National Awards, presented by the SCLAA, have been running for fifty six years making them the most sought after, recognised and influential awards across the Supply Chain, Logistics and Transport industries.
Wednesday, 23 November 2016,The Grand Ballroom, Luna Park, Sydney
Mark This Date in your Diary!
Click here to submit your entry
To book your tickets please contact: [email protected] or phone 1300 364 160
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2016 ASCL Award Categories
ASCL Industry Excellence AwardThis Award recognises and acknowledges outstanding achievements and contribution by an individual currently engaged across the supply chain industr y. Persons nominated for this most prestigious award will be leaders and will have made significant change to the way a supply chain is managed and improved either academically, physically or technologically. Originally awarded in 1987 and dedicated to Mike Munns, FAIMM, this award remains a cornerstone of SCLAA’s commitment to recognising and promoting the importance of the supply chain industry and its people to continuously improving organisational strength and growth.
CriteriaAny person nominated with demonstrable achievement that has provided change, improvement, education, support, development, implementation or significant results that has bettered their own or general supply chains. Limited to Australian citizens working technologically, academically or physically across the supply chain industry. The judges will look at the sustainability and national and/or international implications of the demonstrated achievements.
ASCL Future Leaders AwardThe purpose of this award is to provide incentive and recognition to young supply chain professionals who are both currently working in and wish to continue their career path. Nominees for this award should be able to demonstrate their passion and commitment to taking the supply chain toward tomorrow. The SCLAA wishes to showcase finalists and provide impetus to continue to attract the brightest to the industry. First awarded in 2009 and dedicated to Vince Aisthorpe.
Criteria:Any person under the age of 30 that has shown proven committeemen to learn and gain knowledge and has applied their achieved skills to deliver improvements within their supply chain field. Particular attention will be given by the judges where nominees have been encouraged and able to use new techniques, technology or developed new processes.
ASCL Supply Chain Management AwardSupply Chain Management (SCM) is the oversight of materials, information, and finances as they move in a process from supplier to manufacturer to wholesaler to retailer to consumer. This award recognises an organisation that can demonstrate significant achievement within a section or across their entire supply chain. Nominees should be able to clearly state the design and achieved results of the project or process that was envisaged and then implemented. The trophy was first awarded in 1984 and is dedicated to Doug Beattie.
Criteria:The criteria for this award is not limited by industry as all industries have a supply chain. Manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers, retailers, and materials or resource service industries can and do play a vital role in supply chain deliverables.
ASCL Training, Education & Development AwardTraining, education and development remains a vital part of allowing knowledge to be utilised for new ideas and supply chain improvements to be discovered and then implemented This award will be presented to a company that can best demonstrate their committeemen, application and results of providing training, education and development of their people. The trophy was first awarded in 2002 and is dedicated to the late Professor Peter Gilmour.
CriteriaAny company nominated for this award must be directly involved within the supply chain industry. The demonstrated development, training and education of person or persons employed by the nominated company is a mandatory requirement to be considered for this award. The judges will pay particular attention to where the supplied training, education and development has led to improvements achieved for both the company and the individual.
SHOULD YOU HAVE ANY ENQUIRIES OR REQUIRE ASSISTANCE OR FURTHER INFORMATION,
PLEASE CONTACT THE SCLAA NATIONAL SECRETARIAT. P: 1300 364 160 E: [email protected]
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ASCL Information Technology and Management AwardInformation remains the most important requirement of any supply chain. Information technology is where the majority of supply chain improvements has been made. Nominees for this award will demonstrate where their use of existing or new technology has provided significant improvements to their management of information and/or their supply chain processes. The trophy was first awarded in 1994 and is dedicated to the late Len Smith FAIMM.
CriteriaThe judges will be looking for nominees that can provide reasonable detail in the determined area where the technology was correctly applied and what - if any - obstacles were discovered and how they were overcome to achieve the information improvement. The technology can be physical, logical, or cloud based applications and the technology is not limited to just pure information although it is expected that information of some sort would be a beneficiary.
ASCL Environmental Excellence AwardThe 2013 ASCL 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 1966 and is dedicated to Mr Ken Pike.
CriteriaThe development or delivery of a service or initiative that significantly contributes to the solution of sustainability through a reduction in energy, materials and or natural resources. Describe the application and applicability to the industry thereby promoting best practice. Describe how the initiative has raised the level of awareness of the environment and sustainability within the organisation.
To make your online submission, click here
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Sponsorship opportunities are still available for this prestigious event. Get your business name in front of a wide audience of logistics professionals. For more details click here...
Structured & Prioritised Next StepsOur professionally facilitated ‘Next Steps Workshops’ allow your team to get together to discuss priorities and requirements before jumping into supply chain improvements with limited understanding.
* Discovery Workshop – sort supply chain chaos before it gets worse
* Issue Exploration Workshop – tackle a significant issue head-on
* Opportunity Workshop – seize a supply chain opportunity ASAP
Need a rapid response? Book, hold workshop and receive a fully explained high level categorised and prioritised Next Steps Report, all within 5 working days.
Click here to learn more or call us now on 1300 572 572 to discuss your requirements or email [email protected].
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Supply chain is business and all businesses are technology businesses. There aren’t proprietary supply chain software solutions readily available so what concepts should be driving the design of supply chain systems.
A key question is what technologies will be right of entry rather than competitive advantage in the future? What data driven value added services will our customers be prepared to pay for? What related knowledge and skills will our future supply chain managers require?
Effective supply chain management is more likely to occur if supply chain integration can be achieved. The mechanisms to achieve integration are structural (supply chain and logistics network design), systematic (Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP)) and process based (decision making and information flows). Most published analysis of supply chain management decision making strategy suggests that we must source and use both structured and unstructured sources of information to respond in a timely manner to environmental and system changes and reduce lead times; to work our assets to achieve cost and performance outcomes.
While we are comfortable with the structured sources (materials, forecasts, inventories) what sorts of supply chain issues should C-level executives be discussing and what sorts of unstructured data should inform those discussions? Some examples could be:
Strategic Issue Example(s) of Unstructured Source of Data Issue
Supply Chain Risk The potential for a hot war in the middle east
The future of encryption
Apple’s fight with the US Department of Justice
The potential of encryption
The role of blockchain in all commerce
Demand and Supply Chain Risk
oil price war, China – one belt one road
Economic Moat APIs and the composable enterprise, big data
Demand and Returns on Capital
Negative interest rates and their consequences including potential restrictions on ownership of gold, real estate & cash to stimulate spending
At the operations level, the raison d’etre of every good supply chain manager is adding value to our customers’ supply chains.
While procurement focuses on upstream (suppliers) and logistics focuses on downstream (customers) the supply chain manager focuses on ensuring that the supply and demand information required by both is timely and accurate and relevant to the decision making processes that they employ.
If the decision making processes they employ are not based on predictive analytics and business prototyping designed to speed up decision making and reduce lead times then are they managing or merely supervising?
If we seek the courage to change the things we can, the serenity to accept the things we can’t and the wisdom to know the difference then what should we be getting excited about?
Perhaps it is being accountable for short term results in a manner that positions ourselves (technologically) for blue sky concepts that have long term potential.
Steve MacPherson is the Managing Director of Supply Chain Services Australia www.scsa.com.au
There has never been a more exciting time to you know...
Mark Skipper, Chairman Supply Chain & Logistics Association of Australia (SCLAA)
One of Australia’s best competitive advantages is our reputation as a producer of world class produce, our diverse agricultural economy, closeness to key Asian markets and the tourism our pristine and unique environments create.
Biosecurity or the lack of it, is an obvious threat. The impact of pests and disease can be devastating to agriculture, communities, regions, the economy, our reputation and our national livelihood.
An increasing proportion of Australia’s Fast Moving Consumer Goods are imported so there is increasing emphasis on suppliers, their vendors, shipping operators, ports and the Australian Government to protect our biosecurity.
The Government has developed activities in key overseas risks area that are focused on reducing risks through intelligence, surveillance, looking a shipping ballast tank issues and undertaking audits and verification processes.
At the borders, there are multi-modal programs to enhance compliance, develop new standards to address new threats and increased inspections of passengers, luggage and cargo.
With one FMCG company getting over 2,000 forty foot mostly Asian containers into its Australian DC a year, the quantum of the scale of potential threats to manage is considerable.
In 2014 South American Fire Ants were found near the container terminal at Port Botany in Sydney. The Fire Ant has a painful sting that impacts humans, pets and livestock. In South America they spend $7 billion a year to control them and there
are around 80 deaths a year. Colonies of Fire Ants, have been found in tucked away areas inside shipping containers, which are not visible to the human eye.
What is the solution? Do we need to go back to the old days where planes were sprayed on arrival to Australian airports from certain overseas countries?
Will all sea and air containers needs to go through some Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS) process on arrival.
Perhaps a process where they x-ray containers looking for contraband, could also incorporate gassing the containers and killing any pests.
What about carry on baggage on places, cruise ship luggage and ships / ballast not to mention container ships? Pests can also survive on the hull of ships.
The ABS valued Australia’s Primary Production sector at $54 billion for the financial year ended June 2015, so we have a lot to protect.
The Australian Government is currently looking at ways it can enhance biosecurity and is taking submissions until July 7, 2016. You can make an online or written submission
Biosecurity with Australian FMCG Supply Chains
Structured & Prioritised Next StepsOur professionally facilitated ‘Next Steps Workshops’ allow your team to get together to discuss priorities and requirements before jumping into supply chain improvements with limited understanding.
* Discovery Workshop – sort supply chain chaos before it gets worse
* Issue Exploration Workshop – tackle a significant issue head-on
* Opportunity Workshop – seize a supply chain opportunity ASAP
Need a rapid response? Book, hold workshop and receive a fully explained high level categorised and prioritised Next Steps Report, all within 5 working days.
Click here to learn more or call us now on 1300 572 572 to discuss your requirements or email [email protected].
Experts available Australia-wide. www.supplychainmanager.com.au
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A few months back I went into a private hospital to get a coronary artery cleaned out. I spent just twenty-one hours in the hospital (by the way the cost totalled an amazing $26000, and although my private health insurer paid it all, you have to wonder how it could cost that much) and was very grateful for the skill and care of the professionals in the hospital.
This experience caused me to think about a Straight Talk column I wrote back in 2007. With your indulgence I am repeating the text of that earlier column as a reminder of the excellence of people working their magic in our hospitals----
“When it’s life and death.My youngest son, Ross, became very ill recently. Although being treated by his local Doctor he deteriorated to the point where at 10PM on Tuesday it was clear he needed hospital treatment.
My wife and I accompanied him to the emergency department at Austin Hospital, a major Melbourne public hospital.
Armed with a referral and diagnostic information from his local Doctor Ross was assessed by a Triage Sister and classified as a priority case, but told to sit in the patient waiting room.
About twenty-five people in various stages of distress sat in the area. Most were accompanied by a support person. A sizeable community of desperate people all wanting to be treated next.
Time passed slowly. At 1.00 AM only two people had made it through the
door into the treatment area. Ross still waited in unimaginable pain and distress. Occasionally someone went to the reception counter to ask why they had not yet received treatment. Some were belligerent. Some exhausted and emotional. Eventually some gave up and left.
At 3 AM my wife went to the Reception counter to ask how long it might be before Ross would be invited through the door. The Receptionist explained there had been a number of emergency patients brought in by Ambulances through an area on the other side of the emergency department and not visible to us. Of course they received priority.
Ross was taken in at 4 AM. I went with him. The treatment cubicles were full. Perhaps as many as fifty patients young and old alike. Frail and frightened people too. Many Nurses Doctors. Orderlies and such hustling, consulting, comforting, under stress.
Ross is seen by a young Doctor. She is methodical, precise, yet caring.
A commotion elsewhere sends staff racing to the point. News spreads like wildfire. A baby has been brought in by Ambulance. It’s life or death. Doctors and Nurses yell for equipment and assistance. It comes immediately. No hint of hesitation. This is team work at its very best. Special products are needed. They appear like magic. No excuses! A Doctor with special skills is summoned. He races in breathless. Nothing is spared. Everything needed is available.
Frenzied activity but managed and skilled. Everyone is locked in the battle.
At 5AM the struggle for the baby is lost.
The parents are distraught. They need and get support. The staff are shaken. Other patients shed tears. Ross and I share a hand clasp and some tears too.
Doctors and Nurses have no respite. They turn their expertise to other patients. Equipment, medications, supplies are needed at each treatment cubicle. Whatever is needed seems to be immediately available.
Ross needs surgery. He will be admitted. Antibiotics and massive painkillers are administered by drip. He is stable now.
It is after 7.00AM. My wife and I walk slowly through the waiting area where we spent much of the night. More than fifteen people sit waiting for assessment and treatment. They are mostly new arrivals since I went through the door with Ross.
Two nurses who fought valiantly in the battle for the baby chat quietly as they leave the hospital. Another shift. Another set of human life and death battles. Tomorrow will be the same.
They and their colleagues are real heroes.
In the car park it occurs to me how all needed supplies, equipment and such were available at call. No delay. No excuses. No delivery failures. No out of stocks! The Supply Chain and Logistics people had done their job too. Effective Supply Chains on show and evident.
As I turn the car towards home, sleepless, but pleased my son is being cared for by good people; I send a silent word of thanks to everyone in the hospital including people in my own profession who did not let anyone down during the long night.
They too will do it again tomorrow’
Well done guys!”Spare a thought for the heroes in our Hospitals and health care system who fight the life and death battles every day!
Straight TalkingDavid Doherty OAM
David Doherty OAM is a past President and Life Member of the SCLAA and a highly regarded logistician. Send your Straight Talk feedback and comments to [email protected]
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The I2I initiative promotes businesses within the transport and logistics industry engaging with local schools to raise industry awareness and highlight available career pathways through industry-school partnerships.
This initiative has been created for transport and logistics businesses to give school students in Year 10-
12 insight into their industry and job opportunities through targeted activities.
Other benefits for the business include:
• raising awareness of the transport and logistics industry among young Queenslanders
• building business reputation with the school and wider community
• helping to shape the future workforce with access to potential entry level employees, keen to discover the world of work
• succession planning for the aging workforce.
To find out more about I2I and resources available to businesses to start the engagement process, please contact TLI Connect or view I2I postcard (PDF, 234 KB). http://www.qld.gov.au/jobs/employers/attracting/transport-logistics.html
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New South Wales Division ReportJoshua Holmes
On 5th May 2016, twenty six SCLAA members were fortunate enough to attend a tour of the Procter & Gamble (P&G) Sydney facility. Within 1 hour of opening registrations for this tour the demand was so overwhelming that a second tour was arranged to give additional members the opportunity not to miss out.
The tour gave attendees exclusive insight into how one of the world’s largest FMCG companies develops a competitive advantage through high supply chain quality standards, innovative technologies and operational control.
Discussions during the tour were very informative for all and deemed a huge success, with Mark Skipper our SCLAA Chairman noting that “it was one of the cleanest” facilities he has seen.
A special thanks to Sharryn Stephens and the P&G distribution team for hosting the event
Keep an eye on the calendar with more events coming up, and keep the 23rd November free, as we have the ASCLA National awards in Sydney this year! Its going to be a fantastic evening!
Hong Kong: CBD of Asia and Global Logistics HubTuesday, 19 July 2016
Hear from leading supply chain experts discussing new business opportunities in the Hong Kong, China and Asia Pacific region. Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) cordially invites you to a logistics seminar to explore how Hong Kong is the ideal logistics hub for your Asian supply chain.
By attending this seminar you will:• Discuss the latest logistics and supply chain opportunities for your business in the Asian Century; • Discover why and how Hong Kong empowers Asia-Australia supply chains;• Gain insights into Hong Kong’s role as the pre-eminent regional integrated logistics hub;• Learn about Hong Kong’s latest major infrastructure developments;• Learn about BEST and NEXT practice in Supply Chain;• Focus on relationships in regards to collaboration, partnering, integration and seamless interaction;• Learn about the new leadership needed and how that will impact on global supply chain trends; and
For more information CLICK HERE
When: Tuesday, 19 July 2016
Time: 6.00 pm to 8.00 pm
Venue: Melbourne University Graduate House 220 Leicester Street CARLTON VIC 3035
Cost: Free of Charge
RSVP: Thursday, 14 July 2016
Refreshments and nibbles will be provided.
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Life, the Universe and Everything IT. The weather may be gloomy and the traffic may be at a standstill but that didn’t stop the cheerful conversation and the free flowing exchange of information that occurred at the Melbourne Graduate House last March 10.
SCLAA’s members and students alike were treated to information regarding Matrix 42, a software that holds the key in integrating the workspace across multiple devices.
Their speaker Michael Alf eagerly shared its possible applications as a tool for supply chain professionals. He began with the acknowledgment of the pervasiveness of technology in everyday life.
Each individual owns multiple personal devices: a combination of mobile phones, tablets, laptops, personal computers, and burgeoning wearable technology apart from the devices that are used for work. Each device is then served by a multitude of software - all of which make for quite a clutter.
Together with the emerging trend of bringing your own device to work, Michael presented Matrix 42 as a tool to integrate all personal devices by acting as an interface to company and personal software.
Various elements of the IT system such as security, compliance, and license management will be facilitated by Matrix 42 from the moment the user joins the organisation until the time of departure.
The users will then have a personalised workspace seamlessly spread across all of their personal devices.
While Matrix 42 may not provide the answer to life, the universe, and everything, it surely makes it easier for you to discover it by managing your IT workspace.
Victoria / Tasmania Division ReportYit Ming Ng
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On the 28th April we held the 3rd meeting for the year of the SCLAA – ACT & SNSW Division. This meeting was an “informal meeting” at the Civic Pub. Our aim was provide a networking event in relaxed surroundings.
At the meeting we addressed many issues including how we would develop our local awards program. We looked at having an awards night sometime prior to the National Awards in November.
We also agreed that our bi monthly newsletter we begin highlighting the skills and capabilities of individual members and their organisation. This will give all ACT & SNSW members the opportunity to illustrate what they do. The first organisation to be acknowledged is QinetiQ Australia, the employer of our group President Gary Pearce.
Gary Pearce (SCLAA ACT/SNSW President) is a Principle Consultant – Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) with QinetiQ Australia. QinetiQ Australia provides advice and services across the Aerospace, Land and Maritime domains of the Defence market and to Government, Training and Industry sectors. QinetiQ Australia is ranked Number 29 as an Australian Defence Contractor.
QinetiQ assists Defence in maximising capability realised from naval/land/aerospace systems and equipment by drawing on deep technical expertise and applying rigorous logistic analysis techniques.
ILS plans and directs the identification and development of logistics support and system requirements for systems/
equipment, with the goal of creating systems that last longer and require less support, thereby reducing costs and increasing return on investments.
ILS addresses these aspects of supportability during acquisition and throughout the operational life cycle of the system. QinetiQ provides the full suite of ILS support services including:
• Asset Management• Logistic Support Analysis• Acquisition and Sustainment Support • Life Cycle Cost Management• Reliability Engineering• Supply Chain Management• Inventory Management• ILS Certification• Obsolescence Management
Gary Pearce has undertaken a number of Defence ILS tasks including Collins Submarine Projects.
ACT & Southern NSWDivision Report Gary Pearce President
ACT & Southern NSWDivision Report Gary Pearce President
Empowering communicationin logistics and supply chainCommunication is central to the success of every supply chain and logistics company. In an industry that depends on punctual deliveries and swift, accurate information at every stage of the supply chain, a missed message can mean mistakes, delays, or worse.
Having the right communications platform to underpin the fast-paced and complex environment of your supply chain is critical. Addressing the needs of mobile workers is also fundamental with employees spread remotely across warehouses, factory floors, on the road, working from home, at ports, in trucks and delivery centres across vast locations. Employees with business communications and capabilities available on their mobile devices become mobile workers who are better connected and responsive, wherever they are.
SCAA is a trusted IT&T partner with more than two decades experience in the wireless and telecommunications market. We work with supply chain and logistics companies such as Avnet, a leading distributor of IT solutions in more than 70 countries. Avnet has a sophisticated warehousing and logistics infrastructure, and a 24x7 hotline, providing everything from technical pre-sales support to ongoing help desk support. SCAA transformed Avnet’s communications environment with a ShoreTel Unified Communications (UC) and Enterprise Contact Center (ECC) solution.
SCAA was integral to advising and implementing the right communications platform to enhance internal collaboration, reduce call costs, simplify administration, and improve Avnet’s responsiveness to its customers.
Avnet’s ShoreTel UC solution was deployed as a fully redundant system across its offices in Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne and Brisbane, and for remote staff in Perth and Adelaide. Avnet has also incorporated cordless DECT handsets with ShoreTel extensions in its main warehouse in Sydney, giving staff the ability to easily stay in contact regardless of their location in the warehouse.
Avnet has also integrated ShoreTel UC with its Outlook email system, so that staff can access their voicemail via their inbox, and the ShoreTel Communicator desktop client is used extensively across the organisation for click to call, instant messaging and managing status/availability.
“We have been very happy with the support we are getting from SCAA. If we call the hotline number, straight away we get a call back from them – whether it’s for an upgrade to the system, or we need technical help or a license key,” said Adam Ahmed, IT Systems Administrator, Avnet.
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Q: Why did you join the SCLAA?
I joined the SCLAA because it enables supply chain & logistics professionals to connect with each other, share experiences and foster friendship to achieve their professional goals & objectives.
Q: How long have you been in the industry?
I have been working in this industry for last 15 years. In terms of my career I would like to be recognised as an individual who has really added value to the company by always meeting new challenges.
Q: What is current job role and what are your responsibilities?
I’m Manager - Commercial & Logistics.
My responsibilities include:
• Formulating monthly raw materials demand.
• Co-ordinating with the Chief Technical Officer, Production Manager & International Operation Support Managers regarding shipping schedules.
• Manage & plans out 3PL, routing & effective freight management.
• Monitor and review storage and inventory systems to meet supply and control stock
• Coordinate with Supply Chain Department to select suppliers with regard to quality, cost, time & delivery.
• Work as planning & logistic coordinator to manage adequate levels of supply.
• Maintain liaison with supplier loading port, port authority, customs & shipping agent to ensure timely dispatch of imported raw materials.
• Prepare daily stock position identifying stock at hand & pipeline.
• Carry out quarterly inventory considering handling loss, moisture loss and process loss and take corrective measures to reduce losses.
• Calculate cost benefit analysis of total logistics system to make an effect of positive financial impact.
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The SCLAA, Queensland Division is busy finalising all of the 2016 calendar of events for you our Members. Here is a taste of the events we have in store for you this year. If you would like to book to attend any of the below events please email [email protected] or visit the events section of www.sclaa.com.au today
2015 Mentoring Program Networking event:
5:30 for 6.00 PM for all Mentors and Mentees in the 2015 Program Where: u&u Corporate Office, MacArthur Central Shopping Centre, Lvl 12, 259 Queen Street, Brisbane 4000
Hitachi Site Visit: June 7
SCLAA members have the opportunity to hear a short presentation on the Hitachi Company, demonstrating the diversity of the company globally and the roll of Hitachi Construction Machinery Australia in the Australian market. After the presentation there will be a tour of the east coast remanufacturing centre and the mining equipment assembly facility, followed by Q&A time and light refreshments.
DJR Team Penske Workshop Site Visit: 28 June
SCLAA Members are invited to visit the DJR Team Penske workshop in Staplyton. The tour will not only cover the V8 Supercars team operation, but it will also focus on transportation and logistics for this very complex racing series. DJR Team Penske is the result of a merger between two iconic motorsports entities: Dick Johnson Racing and Team Penske. The team entered the V8 Supercars series for the 2015 season with a single entry, before expanding to two cars in 2016.
2016 QLD Supply Chain & Logistics Awards Submissions Due: 8 July Submissions close on the 8th of July for the 9th annual Queensland Supply Chain & Logistics Awards.
InRail Logistics Lounge: 21 July. Inland Rail provides a high performance and direct interstate freight rail corridor between two of Australia’s largest cities—Melbourne and Brisbane. Inland Rail will address the growing freight task by helping to move long-haul freight transport off the congested road network. It is a step-change in the productivity of freight services—a shift that will benefit the whole nation for the next century by creating new jobs and helping increase our standard of living. Come and hear Simon Thomas, Programme Director for Inland Rail, Australian Rail Track Corporation, speak on the Inland Rail project, benefits to the community/business, and innovation behind the Programme.
2016 Queensland Supply Chain & Logistics Awards Winners announced: 1 September. Winners for the 2016 Queensland Supply Chain & Logistics Awards will be announced at the 17th annual Queensland Supply Chain & Logistics Conference dinner.
Queensland Supply Chain & Logistics Conference: 1 & 2 September. To be held on the 1st and 2nd of September at the SOFITEL Brisbane Central hotel and with a theme of Supply Chain Unity this is a not-too-be-missed national event. To find out more about the conference email [email protected]
All Purpose Transport New Logistics Centre Site Visit: 28 September. SCLAA members will have the opportunity to tour Stage 1 of the new All Purpose Transport Logistics Centre. The APT Logistics Centre footprint will total close to 18,000m2 of warehousing space along with 1000m2 of first class office space. All Purpose Transport (APT) is a privately owned Queensland road freight company servicing south east and regional Queensland with depots at Berrinba, Loganlea and the Sunshine Coast. The Warehouse Facilities will also be included as a part of the tour.
No 36 Squadron (C17) Site Visit Royal Australian Air Force: 28 September. SCLAA Members will have the opportunity to visit No 36 Squadron to view a C17 Globe Master as well as a brief on the C17 supply chain and warehousing facilities.
The site visit will include: an In-house brief on C17 Supply Chain presented by No 36 Squadron and Heavy Airlift Support Program Office, Tour No 36 Squadron Warehouse facilities and Tour C17 on the tarmac. This site visit will also be a unique opportunity to see the Super Hornets.
A Morning with Martin Christopher: 18 October. Professor Martin Christopher has been at the forefront of the development of new thinking in Supply Chain & Logistics Management for over thirty years, and his expertise is reflected in the many international academic and industry awards that he has received from organisations across the world. Martin was one of the first to recognise that the real competition is between supply chains not companies, and he has sought to identify ways in which supply chain excellence can be achieved and sustained especially in light of increasing in global business volatility.
Recently retired as the head of the world renowned Centre for Logistics and Supply Chain Management at Cranfield University in the UK, Griffith University, together with the Supply Chain and Logistics Association of Australia, are delighted to be able to present ‘A Morning with Martin Christopher’ in which he will offer his personal perspective on the future developments and demands of efficient, effective and sustainable Supply Chain Management over the next decade. LIMITED PLACES FOR SCLAA MEMBERS AVAILABLE
Join us at Christmas to Pack over 1000x Hampers for Foodbank: 9 December
Each year our annual Christmas party focuses on helping other people at a time when they need it the most. It is about having fun and knowing that you have made a difference.
Over the last five years, Members of the SCLAA, the AIP, the APPMA and the QSCLC, have packed 4300 hampers to the value of close to $541,000 for people in need and we have 800 reasons that we need your help again in 2016!
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What’s happening in Queensland 2016 Calendar of Events
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In 2015, the Queensland Supply Chain & Logistics Awards recognised three outstanding performers with the Future Leaders Award. As acknowledgment for their hard work and talent, joint winners Samantha Lowry, Senior Procurement Advisor, Department of Education & Training and Danielle Brennan, Category Specialist, Stanwell Corporation were awarded with an opportunity to partake in Leadership Management Australia’s ‘The Performance Edge’ course. Joining them was High Commendation Future Leader recipient Nathan Barrett, National Health and Safety Manager for Young Guns Container Crew.
With their own goals, expectations and aspirations, all entered ‘The Performance Edge’ as upcoming leaders, but all left with a greater sense of their own potential and actions for the future.
For High Commendation winner Nathan Barrett, the opportunities ‘The Performance Edge’ could offer were numerous, ‘I wanted to challenge myself to become a leader within my business and to further challenge ourselves as a Health & Safety team to lead the way in all aspects of our business,’ Nathan explains.
Nathan’s dedication to rise to a challenge took him into ‘The Performance Edge’ course, a program traditionally only awarded to Future Leaders winners. ‘I didn’t really know what to expect, I entered the course with an open mind as to the opportunities that would be afforded,’ Nathan says.
‘I was very poor at documenting goals and pulling them apart into individual steps, coordinating them in sequence and then executing them. ‘The Performance Edge’ has allowed me to see the value in documenting goals, breaking them down into manageable tasks and
then completing them. This has allowed me to organise myself and see progression with my team, rather than simply waiting for the outcome and then discussing whether we hit or missed the target,’ Nathan says.
Similarly for Danielle, the course allowed her to take stock of the way she achieved tasks, and how she could improve her processes to achieve even more. ‘Prior to commencing ‘The Performance Edge’ course I had heard that it was beneficial on a time management front. I had expected to improve my time management, but not as much or as far as Leadership Management Australia made possible,’ Danielle explains.
‘Admittedly, prior to ‘The Performance Edge’ I was not a good goal setter. I achieved a lot, but I had never sat down and thought about my long term goals. I am now achieving the big, audacious tasks, by breaking them down and using the goal setting framework Leadership Management Australia teaches,’ Danielle says.
Not one to sit on the sidelines, decision maker and go-getter Samantha also found new focus through the course, ‘I was practiced in goal setting, however setting focus goals each week improved my current practices,’ she says.
With her recent completion of a Diploma of Government (Procurement and Contracting) and career aspirations of becoming a chief procurement officer, Samantha is well on her way, ‘I am focused on balancing all areas of my life now,’ she says. ‘In the next 12 months I hope to see myself and my team become more productive, and to expand my procurement experience beyond the ICT category.’
As ‘The Performance Edge’ covers a wide array of material, each of the participants finished the journey
with a different takeaway lesson.
‘Prior to this course I would set a task list each day,’ Danielle says. ‘Each day I would receive ‘more important’ tasks from others, and acceptance of these would disrupt my day plan. Since undertaking ‘The Performance Edge’, I now know what my High Payoff Activities are. The course has assisted with my mindset, and how the power of positive affirmation can assist with goals being achieved,’ she says.
Always aiming for the next step forward, Samantha is determined to continue applying the time management skills learnt, ‘I valued gaining more knowledge into how to manage my time better, and learning how to say no when I need to,’ she says.
For Nathan, the lessons learnt during the course carry over into his team as well, ‘I’ve already seen an increase in quality of work from all of my team members. My biggest takeaway from the course was that previously I expected my team to perform to my expectations, without giving them the full knowledge of ‘why’ they were being asked to do what they were doing…now I try to ensure that my team is fully aware of business goals, expectations and direction so that they have an overall picture of what needs to be done to achieve the required outcome,’ he says.
With the skills and knowledge gained from ‘The Performance Edge’ now a part of these Future Leaders personal and professional toolkit, the future looks bright and sure to be filled with more achievements and milestones to come.
Submissions for the 2016 Queensland Future Leaders Awards are due on the 8th of July. For more information please email [email protected]
Supply Chain & Logistics Future Leaders – Achieving a Performance Edge
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Submissions will be closing on the 8th of July for the eight annual Queensland Supply Chain & Logistics Awards which are run by SCLAA, Queensland Division, in conjunction with ABB, All Purpose Transport and Leadership Management Australia (LMA). Winners will be announced on Thursday the 1st of September during the 17th annual Queensland Supply Chain and Logistics Conference, which will be held at the Sofitel Hotel.
Queensland Future Leaders Award
Sponsored by All Purpose Transport, the purpose of the 2016 Queensland Future Leaders 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 Transport, Supply Chain and Logistics Industry. This is a wonderful opportunity to showcase young professionals within our great industry. The winner of the 2016 QLD Future Leaders Award will be awarded an enrollment 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.
Queensland Industry Excellence Award
The 2016 Queensland Industry Excellence Award recognises and acknowledges the outstanding achievements and contribution by an individual currently working within the Transport, Supply Chain and Logistics Industry. The judges will be looking for individuals who have demonstrated vision and leadership, shows innovation and not afraid to take risks. UQ Business School will provide the winner of the Industry Excellence Award the
opportunity to choose from any one of their courses to the value of $4000.
Queensland Supply Chain Management Award
The aim of the 2016 Queensland 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.
Queensland Training, Education & Development Award
The 2016 Queensland Training, Education and Development Award is to be presented to the company or institution that best demonstrates a significant achievement in aspects such as recruitment process, training, HR Systems, formal education and development programs which is both relevant to and promotes the Supply Chain and Logistics Industry.
Queensland Information Management Award
Sponsored by ABB the 2016 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.
To access a copy of the 2016 Queensland SCL Award criteria and submission forms contact [email protected] or phone the SCLAA National Office on 1300 364 160 or visit www.sclaa.com.au. Nominees DO NOT have to be members of the SCLAA to be eligible for entry. Submissions are due no later than Friday the 8th of July.
Annual Queensland Supply Chain & Logistics Awards - Submissions Close 8 July
Danielle Brennan Nathan Barrett
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SCLAA SA Major Projects ConferenceMedia PartnershipExpotrade Global is proud to announce its partnership with SCLAA in regards to the 9th Annual SA Major Projects Conference 2016, to develop a multichannel content strategy to promote and share knowledge of the conference.
The two day conference is a networking and learning opportunity for project managers, operators, contractors, consultants and investors from within the infrastructure and construction industry.
SCLAA SA/NT Division President, Matt Madsen, identified two key trends for infrastructure and major projects in South Australia.
“Infrastructure – data based decision making on at the programme level. Identifying relevant data sets and building/implementing process to ensure adequate capture and handling of the right data to inform upward decision making,” Madsen said.
“Major projects – Government infrastructure projects are the flavour of the moment. It would be good to see the State Government get more behind the major project pipeline coming out of private industry.”
The conference will include topics on the $985 million Northern Connector Project, the O-Bahn City Access Project, Adelaide Festival Plaza Redevelopment, the Adelaide Conventions Centre Redevelopment, as well as the Torrens Road to River Torrens Project.
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“Every project has a supply chain. The key is for principals to understand their influence over contractors in the development and management of that,” he said.
“This includes the principal procurement activity in addition to the sub-contracting activities undertaken by the head contractor. Data is the key, without the right time and level, principals may not be in enough control of their own projects.”
The 9th Annual SA Major Projects Conference 2016 will be taking place at the Adelaide Convention Centre on the 10th & 11th of August 2016.
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