Image: Avetta. How are you managing contractor risk? There are many risks that can be hiding in plain sight. Download this free infographic to learn more. The post 10 hidden business risks and how to mitigate them appeared first on MHD ..read more

The Five Star Green Star rating will help e-commerce tenant New Aim reduce its occupancy costs. Image: Stockland. Stockland has recently completed the first logistics development in its portfolio to target a Five Star Green Star Buildings v1 rating at 90 Melbourne Drive in Melbourne Business Park, Truganina. The modern 31,567 sqm facility is the first building to be delivered in the 260-hectare estate – one of Melbourne’s largest masterplanned industrial precincts and ideally located in the rapidly growing western corridor. Stockland’s national $6.5 billion logistics development pipeline of mo ..read more

Inside Construction. Image: Prime Creative Media. Are you reaping the benefits of digitalisation? Hear how Downer Construction has saved valuable time and money by automating site processes in this webinar hosted by Inside Construction. Registration is free for the live discussion at 3:30pm, 22nd May. https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Rs7tR6LQRRen3Au5iTylUA   The post Webinar: A Downer case study on process automation appeared first on MHD ..read more

Image: Shutterstock/Summit Art Creations. Cutting-edge automation and robotics solutions can enhance supply chain and logistics operations with their efficiency and precision. From automated warehouses that optimise storage space to robotic pickers that accelerate order fulfilment, businesses are offering their customers tailor-made technological solutions – both hardware and software – to streamline and increase productivity, reduce downtime, and maximise return on investment. The industry’s future is dependent on innovative automated solutions because they transform operations into a seamles ..read more

'MHD' readers can register for the event for half price. Image: Körber. MHD readers can secure exclusive half price tickets to Körber Supply Chain’s Elevate APAC 2024 in Sydney between May 07 and May 08 by using the special code MHD50. Following on from the success of the first in-person Elevate APAC conference in Melbourne last year, Körber’s flagship event is just around the corner to be hosted at the Hilton Hotel in Sydney. MHD readers can register for the event for half price with an exclusive discount by using the special code MHD50 at the registration page. Attendees will come together i ..read more

Morsl’s micro markets operate as a self-service café or unattended store within a breakroom space. Image: Morsl. Ampol’s forward-thinking move to install a micro market acknowledges the significant impact that access to wholesome food and drinks can have on employee health and wellbeing. With a workforce of 800, working 24/7 across a large, protected area, it is challenging for the Brisbane refinery team to leave the premises during their breaks. It recognises the impact this fundamental change can have on employee health and wellbeing for its Brisbane refinery workers. The refinery operates ..read more

Flexibility and configurability are the key pillars of Slotting.IQ. Image: Körber. Körber’s Darren O’Connor explains to MHD why adaptable software is a must in the modern supply chain. In supply chain management, following the crowd can be a recipe for mediocrity. A fit-for-purpose solution today may need to change in six months, while a legacy management system a business has relied on for years may not be delivering the same results. The current logistics and supply chain landscape calls for solutions which can cope with chaos, which is why flexibility and adaptability are core tenets of mod ..read more

ASRS ensures timely availability of components, minimising the time spent on searching for parts. Image: Kardex. A good system for managing electronic parts is essential, no business wants to waste time hunting for components which are required in a timely manner for customers and production needs. The demand for managing thousands of individual electronic components and manage customer expectations requires smarter solutions in the industry, as high-mix production is labour-intensive. Managing the flow of components, frequent setups, and changeovers incur significant time and costs in sourcin ..read more

Geotab has pledged to reach net-zero emissions by 2040. Image: Geotab. Geotab has released its 2023 Sustainability and Impact Report, Trust. Transparency. Transformation.highlighting how data-driven insights are helping Geotab and global organisations better measure and achieve their climate goals. The report also delves into the tougher challenges of managing business and environmental impact, including increased business travel and much-needed transparency associated with Scope 3 emissions. “The climate crisis demands action,” says Neil Cawse, Founder and CEO of Geotab. “The transportation i ..read more

The Safe-Lift ensures there is minimal chance of unsafe operation with audible and visual alerts. Image: Combilift. Combilift has responded to universal customer needs and reduced the risk of forklift overloading with its patented Safe-Lift device. Forklifts have long held potential for safety implications and the manufacturer prioritises constant improvement to mitigate the risks of lifting. Understanding that some operators are more aware of the risks than others, the Safe-Lift ensures there is minimal chance of unsafe operation with audible and visual alerts. While some teams may believe th ..read more