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Kimberly-Clark Australia’s New Distribution Centre to Remove 700 Trucks from Roads Annually
Kimberly-Clark Australia has launched a new distribution centre in Ravenhall, Victoria, significantly enhancing its capabilities. This advanced facility in Dexus’ Horizon 3023 doubles storage and increases annual deliveries of brands like Kleenex and Huggies by over 30%.
Amazon Surpasses eBay as Leading Australian Marketplace for First Time
Latest research from Pattern reveals current Australian consumer trends, with 94% of shoppers to buy from a marketplace over the coming year.
Invitation to Zebra’s Experience Centre
On Wednesday 27th of March, Zebra Technologies will be opening its doors and inviting supply chain industry professionals to step into the forefront of business innovation at its new dedicated Experience Centre.
Supply Chain Consultant Invests in New Zealand with Local Industry Heavyweights
Global supply chain consultant TMX Transform has appointed two industry heavyweights as strategic advisors to its team in New Zealand.
Empowering Australian Enterprises: SOTI Launches XSight Live View for Unmatched Mobility Insight
SOTI, the global leader in Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) solutions, has announced the launch of SOTI XSight Live View, the first tool of its kind to visualise business mobility in the industry today.
Woolworth CEO retires on the eve of announcing a $781 million loss and a horrible interview on the ABC.
Woolworths boss Brad Banducci is stepping down after eight years as head of Australia’s biggest supermarket chain in a shock move that chairman Scott Perkins said is unrelated to increasing pressure over the sector’s alleged price gouging and unfair dealings with suppliers and farmers.
Dematic Following up on Previous Success at AS Colour’s New Zealand Headquarters with Automation at its Melbourne Distribution Centre
AS Colour to transform Melbourne distribution centre (DC) with automation featuring Dematic Multishuttle® goods-to-person (GTP) solution
Pattern Unveils Top Five Predictions for Australia's Ecommerce Landscape in 2024
Advancements in AI, brand research, personalisation, marketplaces set to reshape ecommerce over coming year.
Fast Fashion – The Invisible Threat to Consumers, Business, and the Environment
Recent analysis by TMX Transform reveals more than 55 million pieces of new clothing purchased online in Australia every year end up in landfill.
How a Large Manufacturer Seamlessly Moved from Windows to Android Devices in the Warehouse
Facilitated by Newbury Data Systems and Zebra Technologies, the manufacturer’s transition to Android devices in warehouses significantly enhanced user familiarity and efficiency.
Technical Fault at new Officeworks Perth Customer Fulfilment Centre
Technical Fault at new Officeworks Perth Customer Fulfilment Centre causes frustration for online customers.
Executives Overestimate Customer Trust in Supply Chains
A recent Deloitte Insights survey report reveals supply chain executives might be overconfident about how much stakeholders trust their supply chain abilities and intentions.
National Reconstruction Fund: Open For Business
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.
How Supply Chain Operations Can Impact Customer Perception
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.
New data shows rapid investment in industrial space by pharma/healthcare over last 12 months
TMX Transform analysis shows major healthcare and pharmaceutical client companies have invested in over 150,000 sqm of new operational property sites within last 12 months.
Raising Temperature of Frozen Foods by Just Three Degrees From -18°c to -15°c Can Slash Carbon Emissions, Study Shows
Frozen food temperatures could be changed by just three degrees to save the carbon dioxide emissions of 3.8 million cars per year, research suggests.
Navigating the Black Friday Surge: Lessons from Harvey Norman's Virtual Queue Debacle
Harvey Norman faced a unique challenge on Black Friday – a surge in website traffic that led them to implement a virtual queue system, something nobody wants to do unless you are selling concert tickets with limited capacity. This incident sheds light on the increasing complexities of supply chain management, order management and website development emphasising the need for robust strategies to handle unforeseen challenges.