For years, sustainability and profitability have been framed as opposing forces. One implies long-term responsibility; the other, short-term financial performance. But as global markets evolve,
Warehouse automation promises a compelling vision: faster fulfilment, lower costs, and scalable operations. Yet in reality, many automation projects fall short of expectations—not because the
Trust has always been a fragile foundation in supply chains. In complex, multi-partner networks, companies often rely on fragmented data, delayed updates, and manual reporting—creating
Warehouses are undergoing a dramatic transformation. Once viewed simply as storage facilities, they are now becoming high-tech hubs that power modern supply chains. Driven by
As the last mile now accounts for over 50% of total logistics costs globally, the partnership brings intelligence and orchestration to one of the most
In the recent years, rising logistics costs have become a defining force reshaping global supply chains. No longer driven solely by fuel prices or freight
Marked by unprecedented disruption, the global supply chain is undergoing a fundamental transformation. The traditional focus on optimising for efficiency—characterised by lean inventories, single-source suppliers,
Supply chain management used to fall under the radar for young people entering the workforce. Once seen as unglamorous, male-dominated work, the industry is now
Fashion retailer Austin Group has transformed its supply chain operations to achieve a 99.8% delivery performance after bringing distribution in-house, with support from supply chain
Artificial Intelligence is no longer an emerging advantage in Australia and New Zealand’s supply chains — it has become a competitive necessity. What began as
While automation has long changed the way freight moves, the next wave of AI will significantly redefine the human contribution behind global trade. For freight
Many organisations put significant effort into developing strategy, yet still struggle to see those plans translate into consistent operational performance.
Rising supply chain costs are no longer a short-term challenge—they’re structural. Volatile demand, higher transport costs, labour constraints, and growing
Since mid-February, diesel prices have surged from around $1.75 per litre to north of $3 at the pump, and the
In theory, supply chain visibility promises clarity: real‑time tracking, informed decision‑making, and seamless coordination from origin to delivery. In practice,
Retail has always been obsessed with price. The lowest cost per unit, the best margin, the cheapest supplier—these have long
For years, the narrative around globalisation has been one of decline. Trade tensions, geopolitical conflict, and supply chain disruptions have
For decades supply chains were treated as back-end functions—necessary, but largely invisible. Their role was simple: move goods efficiently, reduce
Geopolitical activity has always had the power to redraw trade routes. But what’s occurred in the Strait of Hormuz of
Increased order volume by 30% without increasing headcount Used intelligent shipping to deliver 11,394 packages in a single month with
In today’s global economy, uncertainty is no longer an occasional disruption. It has become a structural feature of how supply
Commentary from the Visual Media Association Executive General Manager – IR and Governance, Charles Watson Based on current information fuel
Global supply chains were once designed for efficiency. Today, they are being redesigned for survival. From the COVID-19 pandemic to
