Why Freight Audit & Payment Is Becoming a Strategic Advantage for Australian Supply Chains
Jen Saunders
For many organisations, Freight Audit & Payment (FAP) remains one of the least glamorous parts of the supply chain. Its
In the evolving landscape of global supply chains, businesses are re-evaluating traditional inventory strategies to enhance resilience and efficiency. The COVID-19 pandemic, coupled with geopolitical
Fraud in logistics has become a significant concern, with incidents such as cargo theft, double brokering, and document manipulation leading to substantial financial losses. To
Supply chains face threats far beyond traditional disruptions. While natural hazards and conflicts remain a concern, the rise of cyber-attacks, pandemics, extreme weather, and geopolitical
Visit any supply chain consultancy’s website today and you’ll encounter the same well-worn phrases: ‘end-to-end solutions’, ‘client-side integration’, ‘strategic transformation’, ‘we embed ourselves in your
The logistics of keeping things cold is deceptively expensive—and the “true cost” stretches far beyond just refrigerated trucks and chilly warehouses. Cold chain logistics underpins
The concept of nearshoring has surged to the forefront of global supply chain strategy. Nearshoring involves shifting production or logistics operations to countries geographically closer
Swisslog, a global leader in robotic and data-driven logistics automation, together with AutoStore, will present a webinar on October 30 (12:30pm AEDT) exploring how warehouse
Not long ago, supply chain was seen as a back-office, low priority function. Even before the COVID pandemic, that perception was starting to shift –
Port congestion is no longer an occasional nuisance—it is a persistent, high‑stakes challenge for global supply chains. As 2025 unfolds, shippers, logistics providers, and supply
New natural language search capability connects users to real-time shipping schedules, routing intelligence, market index pricing, disruptions, certified emissions and cargo tracking through conversational interface.
The final leg of package delivery—known as the “last mile”—has long been the Achilles’ heel of logistics. It is the most complex, the most visible,
For many organisations, Freight Audit & Payment (FAP) remains one of the least glamorous parts of the supply chain. Its
The Australian Government has released a national action plan aimed at reducing emissions across the maritime sector while strengthening the
Vehicle bridge strikes cost the Australian economy an estimated $101 million a year, with the frequency of incidents creating significant
Mining, utilities and construction outperform as hospitality and retail bear the brunt of tighter household budgets and rising operating costs
Australia’s eCommerce boom is no longer just changing how consumers shop. It is reshaping how businesses design and operate their supply chains.
For many importers, supplier lead time is treated as a simple figure: eight weeks, 12 weeks or 16 weeks. That number often becomes the
Toll Group has appointed Robert Reiter as Group Managing Director, effective 1 July 2026. The move signals leadership continuity while
Retailers across the globe are grappling with escalating logistics costs driven by higher fuel prices, labour shortages, carrier rate increases,
In global supply chains speed is often treated as a given. Goods move, systems update, and customers expect deliveries to
For decades supply chains were treated as back-end functions—necessary, but largely invisible. Their role was simple: move goods efficiently, reduce
Global supply chains were once designed for efficiency. Today, they are being redesigned for survival. From the COVID-19 pandemic to
As the last mile now accounts for over 50% of total logistics costs globally, the partnership brings intelligence and orchestration