Insights

An automated shuttle system retrieves a blue storage tote from a high-density warehouse storage grid filled with stacked containers, illustrating automated goods-to-person fulfilment technology.

The resilience myth: why Southeast Asia’s supply chains are being built for control, not recovery

Southeast Asia's supply chains are absorbing several shocks at once. According to McKinsey Global Institute’s 2026 trade update, US-China trade…

A warehouse worker wearing a high-visibility safety vest, headset and cap stands overlooking warehouse racking while holding a tablet, using wearable technology to manage warehouse operations.

How voice and vision technologies are helping warehouses work smarter

Most warehouse operators are not short on ideas for improvement. The challenge is knowing where to start, especially when budgets…

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Two in Three Leaders Say Their HR Tech Is Working. Frontline Workers Disagree

Research points to workforce technology gaps across logistics and supply chain operations Research commissioned by Humanforce, a leading global provider…

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Sectorial ATO tax debt disclosures rise, overall business credit demand flattens & high-risk SME ‘credit shopping’ hits 8-month peak

Q1 2026 Equifax Business Market Pulse shows low-risk borrowers consolidate demand enquiries while sub-prime entities accelerate shopping activity to secure credit.…

COCO HIT founders standing in front of stacked product cartons, supporting the announcement of the Melbourne startup’s new partnerships.

Melbourne Startup COCO HIT Announces New partnerships

In a beverage category dominated by global giants, and crowded with imitation products, a Melbourne-founded startup has quietly built one…

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What the Federal Budget means for Australian supply chains

Written by Steven Ballerini, CEO of Australasian Supply Chain & Logistics Association (ASCLA) On Tuesday 12 May 2026, Treasurer Jim…

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Building the Smarter, More Resilient Supply Chains of the Future

Written by Luke Thomas, Vice President - Asia Pacific & Japan, Appian Luke Thomas, Vice President - Asia Pacific &…

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Leadership Insights: Turning Strategy into Profit

Written by Stephanie Martinez, Partner, Bastian Consulting Maximising returns from your supply chain is no longer just about doing more.…

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MNSS Pioneers AutoStore™ Automotive Spare Parts Automation in the Middle East with Dematic

Mohammad Naser ALSayer & Sons (MNSS) is a leading automotive distributor in Kuwait, responsible for genuine Toyota and Lexus spare…

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