The Australian Government established the $15 billion National Reconstruction Fund Corporation (NRFC) to support 7 priority areas of the Australian economy. The NRFC can provide finance in the form of debt, equity and guarantees to support Australian projects that drive high-value industry transformation.

To deliver an exceptional customer experience, businesses need to provide reliable, flexible and reasonably-priced delivery options for customers. At the same time, the organisation must also have a unified view of customer demand, balance supply and demand, and identify and respond to any disruptions or deviations.

Supply Chain Insights announce an exciting new media partnership.

New NAB Business Insights reports that 1 in 4 SMEs still report supply chains as a “significant” issue for their business. New research shows 1 in 2 SMEs are “very” or “extremely” likely to increase their use of Australian based suppliers and over 4 in 10 would support new local start-ups.

Deliveroo enters administration, leaving riders, restaurants and customers in the lurch

DHL Supply Chain, the global market leader in contract logistics solutions, today announced a $150 million investment in warehouse robotics solutions and automation at its Australian warehouses. This will support faster delivery to customers, improve operational efficiency, and reduce employee workloads.

Australian online grocery delivery start-up Voly appears to have abruptly shut down, leaving customers trying to place orders completely in the dark.

A soft plastics recycling scheme operating at major supermarkets has been suspended after the company running it said it could no longer offload the material to recyclers.

An incorporated sustainability focus is on the rise in freight and logistics as businesses respond to increasing customer demand for more environmentally friendly supply chains.

Increasingly, customers are choosing to buy from businesses that demonstrate leadership and embed social responsibility goals within their operations.

Never before has the competition for warehouse and fulfilment labour been so fierce, strongly driven by sustained growth in B2C channels.

Consumer behaviour has changed the retail paradigm. To meet customer needs and to discover untapped revenue, modern retailers are rapidly investing in their supply chain capabilities to stay ahead of the curve. By managing supply chains effectively, businesses can stay ahead of competitors and directly dictate two key parts of customer satisfaction – price and delivery.

Grant Thornton has released it's 2022 Manufacturing Benchmarking Report providing a unique view of the Australian Manufacturing industry. Now in it's 7th year this report helps mid-sized manufacturers track their performance against industry standards.

Argon & Co, the global management consultancy that specialises in operations strategy and transformation, is delighted to announce they have been joined by Intent Group in New Zealand.

An organisation’s supply chain is at the heart of its consumption of resources and environmental impact and therefore a logical point of focus.. While there are a lot of broad statements around the ‘greening’ of the supply chain, here we look to cover some practical steps on the journey to a sustainable supply chain.

Dispatch Track leading solution provider of right-time delivery management software, today announced that it has expanded its global footprint into Australia and New Zealand with new headquarters in Melbourne, Australia.

The ASCI Board has announced the appointment of Dr Pieter Nagel as the ASCI's Chief Operating Officer (COO). The new leadership role is focused on driving excellence in customer experience and offering professional recognition and development opportunities to its member community.

Global supply chains are under greater pressure than ever before due to ongoing disruption caused by the pandemic. Increased unavailability of everyday goods and supermarket shortages have both raised the profile of the supply chain sector and highlighted how fragile interconnected logistics systems can be and how easily supply lines can be broken.

New Zealand’s industrial property market has seen a steep rise in the demand for green warehouses, specifically warehousing that incorporates environmental initiatives. Given the built environment in New Zealand is responsible for about 20 per cent of New Zealand's carbon emissions, the focus on the environmental footprint of industrial property is likely to intensify in the coming years.

It’s well known that the Transportation and Logistics (T&L) industry is a significant contributor to global and economic performance. With much of our day-to-day activities dependent on the ability to trade and transport goods and services across the globe, the T&L sector has never been as important as it is today.

The eCommerce landscape is changing. Business leaders must de-risk their operations, prepare for large scale disruption and surges in consumer demand to protect the customer experience. Shippit’s own data shows that since September, retailers were already dealing with Christmas 2020 volumes every single day. And today, off the back of a 25% increase in online retail demand, Australia's parcel-handling system continues to experience delays and courier disruptions