Australia Post has officially opened a new parcel delivery centre in Blacktown, strengthening its parcel network in Western Sydney and supporting demand in the region.
The latest episode of the Supply Chain Channel Podcast features an insightful conversation with Dean Fleischmann, Head of Strategic Sourcing at IPC Asia Pacific, the
The retail landscape is being transformed by a new breed of supply chain strategy. No longer confined to the back office, the supply chain is
Evolving consumer expectations and technological acceleration, digital twins are transforming how supply chains are managed. These virtual replicas of physical assets and processes enable businesses
Global attention has centred on escalating trade tensions—especially Washington’s fresh round of tariffs—and their unsettling impact on the intricate web of technology supply chains. A
A fundamental mismatch undermines global logistics planning: the navigation tools that power consumer apps were built for passengers, not pallets. Google Maps, Apple Maps, and
High-profile cyberattacks targeting Qantas in Australia and M&S, Harrods and Co-op in the UK have revealed hard truths about the vulnerabilities built into modern supply
Blockchain’s primary appeal lies in its ability to create trusted, tamper-proof records shared among multiple stakeholders without the need for intermediaries. This level of transparency
Supply Chain Podcast Episode 6: How AI is revolutionising demand planning and supply chain operations, featuring Alan Gourdie—Co‑Founder and Executive Director of Quantiful. Based in
The retail sector across Australia and New Zealand is undergoing a generational shift. Online shopping is deeply embedded in everyday life, driven by evolving consumer
A supply chain transformation hidden in plain sight The humble barcode, that collection of black lines adorning virtually every consumer product, is about to undergo
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
