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
Fulfilment and returns management startup Shiperoo announced Australia Post had taken a 25% stake in the business as part of an exciting new strategic agreement.
Geoff Smith, the Managing Director of SCT Logistics has been appointed the incoming Chair of the Freight on Rail Group (FORG). FORG is Australia’s peak
While the push to accelerate Australia’s National Freight and Supply Chain Strategy is gaining momentum, a more radical shift is needed if the country is
Welcome to the Supply Chain Channel Podcast! In our first episode, recorded live at the 10th Annual Retail Fulfilment Summit in Melbourne, we chat with
In global business, procurement ethics and sustainability have emerged as critical components of corporate strategy. Building responsible supply chains is essential for maintaining corporate integrity,
Shipping expert says current market conditions could work in favour of Australian businesses, urging companies to stock up on overseas goods now if they can.
Customer expectations in B2B and B2C markets have driven the need for unprecedented flexibility in order fulfillment. The days of single-path distribution centres operating in
In today’s fast-paced retail world, staying efficient in supply chain operations isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s essential for success. One area that often gets overlooked but
To further strengthen their collaboration on reducing emissions in logistics, DHL Group and Neste have agreed to evaluate how Neste’s renewable solutions jointly such as
Retail fulfilment is undergoing a fundamental transformation, with zero-touch fulfilment setting a new industry standard. As retailers face rising costs, increasing demand, and growing consumer
DHL Freight, one of the road freight providers in Europe, officially inaugurated its new terminal in Berlin-Marienfelde. With a footprint of 5,200 square meters, 48
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