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
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
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
Consumers are increasingly prioritising sustainability and ethical practices, and supply chain transparency has emerged as a critical factor influencing purchasing decisions. This shift is not
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
Many Supply Chain Consultancies employ smart solution engineers, analysts, and technology specialists who live and breathe detail. They’ll spend months developing great outcomes and building
For decades, supply chains have been designed to optimise efficiency, scale, and global reach. Yet as networks have grown larger and more interconnected, a quieter
The post-holiday period has long been considered a quieter phase in retail and supply chain operations, but in 2026 that assumption no longer holds true.
When Peter Jones, Prological Consulting Founder and Managing Director, entered the supply chain industry 30 years ago, it was a world of handwritten consignment notes,
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
Supply-chain disruptions have become the new normal across Australia and Asia Pacific, with extreme weather, geopolitical tensions and financial shocks exposing long-standing vulnerabilities. Local businesses
The Federal Government has opened consultation on a $14.8 billion Fuel Security and Resilience Package aimed at strengthening Australia’s fuel reserves, supporting
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
Managing freight used to assume a market you could optimise inside. You picked the right carriers, negotiated hard, held your
Australia’s eCommerce boom is no longer just changing how consumers shop. It is reshaping how businesses design and operate their supply chains.
Australia’s online retail market continues to expand at an impressive pace, but attracting digital customers is no longer the greatest competitive
For businesses with shareholders, every supply chain decision ultimately influences value creation. Whether it involves selecting suppliers, managing inventory, determining fulfilment strategies, or designing logistics networks,
Australia’s FMCG industry has historically focused on cost efficiency. When your business centres around products with high turnover, every saving matters. However,
For many importers, supplier lead time is treated as a simple figure: eight weeks, 12 weeks or 16 weeks. That number often becomes the
For decades, freight forwarding operated on a simple premise: bigger was better. Major logistics players could afford the sophisticated routing
Artificial Intelligence is no longer an emerging advantage in Australia and New Zealand’s supply chains — it has become a
In the current volatile global economy, supply chains face constant disruption from economic instability, geopolitical tensions, shifting consumer demand and
