Macquarie Consulting has all the credentials and qualifications you’d expect from a leading business consulting firm. Image: Shutterstock/KAMONRAT. Macquarie Consulting is not your average business consultancy. With over two decades of expertise across operations, logistics and supply chains, the Sydney-based firm is proud to do things a little differently in order to enhance operations for their clients. From a refreshingly personal approach to a deep understanding of how things ‘really’ work when it comes to logistics, Macquarie Consulting is proving that a non-traditional approach can yield ..read more

The scalability of S4T means it is accessible to a broad range of companies. Image: GS1. Alex Koumaras of Leopard Systems discusses the transformative impact of the Scan4Transport (S4T) standard. As a leader in enterprise mobility solutions, Alex offers an inside look at the benefits and implementation of the standard. In logistics and transport, technological advancements play a pivotal role in enhancing operational efficiency and data accuracy. One such innovation is the Scan4Transport (S4T) standard developed by GS1 Australia, which Leopard Systems has integrated into their solutions. Alex ..read more

Peter advocates viewing supply chain as a core business competency requiring long-term planning and investment. Image: Prological. Global disruptions have exposed vulnerabilities in fragile supply chains, prompting more C-Suite leaders to prioritise the strength of their networks. Peter Jones, Managing Director at Prological, explains the developing role of logistics and supply chain as a strategic growth strategy in boardrooms across Australia. No longer the sole responsibility of operations departments, supply chain has quickly become as complex as businesses taxation and foreign exchange, m ..read more

ColbyRACK prioritises quality and safety. Image: Dematic. Dematic its ColbyRACK racking systems have received official licensing as “Australian Made.” The iconic green and gold Australian Made, Australian Grown (AMAG) logo will now adorn Dematic’s range of storage products, signifying their genuine Australian origin. ColbyRACK, Dematic’s brand of selective pallet racking, has been manufactured in Sydney’s northern beaches for over 55 years. Available in various configurations, including single-deep, double-deep, narrow aisle, and drive-in or drive-through, ColbyRACK prioritises quality and saf ..read more

Developing a sustainable supply chain requires a systematic approach. Image: CSC Advisory. Navigating the complex landscape of sustainable supply chain management requires a comprehensive roadmap. Brendan O’Keeffe, from Circular Supply Chain Advisory, provides insights into key questions to address when developing your strategy. To kickstart your journey towards a sustainable supply chain, Brendan emphasises the importance of a materiality assessment that integrates seamlessly with your risk assessment. He advises, “It’s about understanding what material to your business is, and then integrati ..read more

Ferag's WMS is fully and truly agnostic, offering best-in-class abstraction and optimisation. Image: Ferag. In the last few months, some of Australia’s largest and most prestigious brands have implemented ferag.doWarehouse (previously from dereOida). This roll-out includes major department stores, online retailers, third-party logistics providers (3PLs), amongst others. Most of these industry leaders are either in the process of going live, or already live with doWarehouse! So, what sets this upstart Warehouse Management System apart? Like every other WMS, it increases warehouse operations’ ef ..read more

CS7020 Lithium-Ion is a battery-powered combination sweeper-scrubber. Image: Nilfisk. The new environmentally friendly and economical CS7020 Lithium-Ion is a battery-powered combination sweeper-scrubber that can halve cleaning time by scrubbing and sweeping at once, while maintaining uptime in the busiest of environments. Using one operator and one machine in one single pass, this combination floor cleaning machine is designed for heavy-duty cleaning tasks in supply chain environments where durability and performance is needed. What makes the CS7020 Lithium-Ion different to some other combinat ..read more

Tim Pallas, the Treasurer of Victoria. Image: Victorian Transport Association. The Victorian Transport Association (VTA) is pleased to announce Tim Pallas, the Treasurer of Victoria, will address the VTA Treasurer’s Breakfast on Tuesday June 04 at The Hotel Windsor. The Treasurer’s Breakfast continues the VTA series of Ministerial Breakfast events, which has seen several Victorian ministers, the Treasurer, and the Premier address VTA members and associate members on key issues confronting the transport industry. Tim is also Minister for Industrial Relations and Minister for Trade and Investmen ..read more

Kardex’s automation technology offers high-density storage within a minimal footprint helping to optimise your warehouse space. Image: Kardex. Optimising warehouse space is essential for meeting increasing customer demands. Traditional storage methods can be ineffective as it consumes excessive resources in relation to time, man hours and space. That’s where Kardex’s cutting-edge intralogistics solutions come into play. Kardex’s automation technology offers high-density storage within a minimal footprint helping to optimise your warehouse space. It is smart to exploit the height of your wareho ..read more

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