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Driving Sustainable Supply Chain Change

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Those organizations that seeking to take advantage of preferential access to finance are being required to place ESG compliance requirements on suppliers and distribution channel partners. PhD (in progress) from the University of Wollongong, Australia. Masters of International Business from the University of Wollongong, Australia.

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Reshaping the Future: Creating Sustainable Business Growth

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

In Australia, Super Retail Group is at the heart of this pursuit. Home to well-known household brands including Rebel, Macpac, BCF and Super Cheap Auto, Super Retail Group is one of the largest retailers in Australia. Founded in the 1970s, the ASX-listed retailer’s vision is to inspire people to live their passions.

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4 Tips to Help You Choose Distribution Centre Locations

Logistics Bureau

One of the main challenges for CEOs and supply chain managers is deciding where to locate a distribution centre. If you’ve got products that are used by the general population, most high-density population areas are going to draw your distribution centres towards them. 4 Tips to Help You Choose Distribution Centre Locations.

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This Week in Logistics News (March 23 – 29)

Logistics Viewpoints

The Canadian subsidiary of Walmart is introducing material handling robotics and automation technologies into its distribution network, kicking things off by piloting an automated receiving solution at its regional distribution center (RDC) in Calgary, Alberta. Walmart Canada is piloting an automated receiving solution.

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Winery Distribution Network Setup with Brian Rooney

Logistics Bureau

One of the general principles of the distribution network is to get your products stored close to your consumers to cut down the cost of distribution, but there are industries such as this one that doesn’t go by this formula. I visited Audrey Wilkinson Winery , in the Hunter Valley Australia and spoke with Brian Rooney.

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SYNOPSlS: Augmentation of the Logistics Workforce

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

This includes senior management, government linked and academic positions in a variety of international companies and institutions based in Asia, the US, Europe and Australia. Dr Krishnan, holds a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) degree, focused on the concept of Combined Distribution Networks.

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The Long and Short of Designing a Distribution Network

Logistics Bureau

I’ve noticed a trend in recent years in that when businesses want to check their distribution networks or design a distribution network , they immediately jump into loads and loads of detail. Four Ways to Streamline Your Network Design. There are some fairly simple back-of-the-envelope approaches that you could take.