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The Need for Speed: Coles confirms that Click and Collect within 60 minutes across store network.
Coles have confirmed that click-and-collect orders would now be available for pick-up within 60 minutes at 400 stores – shaving 30 minutes off the retailer’s 90-minute “rapid” boot delivery service. The company plans to expand the service to 200 more sites in 2023.
Exciting new media partnership changes the Supply Chain and logistics media landscape in APAC
Supply Chain Insights announce an exciting new media partnership.
Supply chain issues eased in Q3 and are expected to be less problematic in the next 12 months according to NAB.
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.
The race to the bottom claims another victim with Deliveroo pulling out of Australia after sliding into administration
Deliveroo enters administration, leaving riders, restaurants and customers in the lurch
Navigating supply chain through global shortages and the rising cost of living
The global COVID-19 pandemic highlighted just how interconnected today’s world is. Multiple factors have contributed to the disruption of global supply chains – people, companies, transport, delivery services and pandemic restrictions.
DHL Supply Chain invests $150 million in Warehouse Robotics across Australia fulfilment centres
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.
Grocery delivery start up shuts down after burning through $11m in 8 months.
Australian online grocery delivery start-up Voly appears to have abruptly shut down, leaving customers trying to place orders completely in the dark.
Ofload raises AU$60M to accelerate adoption of digital supply chains & drive sustainability in freight logistics
Ofload, one of the fastest-growing start-ups in the Australian logistics industry, has announced it has secured AU$60 million in Series B funding, including debt and equity components, to accelerate its push for sustainable supply chains.
Direct Freight Improves Logistics Operations, Driver Communications with Peacock Bros.
Peacock Bros., one of the largest providers of supply chain solutions across the ANZ region, has announced that the company worked with Direct Freight to enhance its logistics operations through the deployment of 1,400 mobile devices to help improve delivery accuracy, efficiency and provide greater connectivity with drivers.
Soft plastic recycling scheme Redcycle collapses after stockpiling rubbish for months in warehouses.
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.