
Fuel costs and weaker retail demand put pressure on Australian supply chains
Mining, utilities and construction outperform as hospitality and retail bear the brunt of tighter household budgets and rising operating costs
For years, the narrative around globalisation has been one of decline. Trade tensions, geopolitical conflict, and supply chain disruptions have all pointed towards a world
For decades supply chains were treated as back-end functions—necessary, but largely invisible. Their role was simple: move goods efficiently, reduce costs, and avoid disruption. Today,
Geopolitical activity has always had the power to redraw trade routes. But what’s occurred in the Strait of Hormuz of recent times is a reminder
Increased order volume by 30% without increasing headcount Used intelligent shipping to deliver 11,394 packages in a single month with 99% accuracy Achieved 25% of
In today’s global economy, uncertainty is no longer an occasional disruption. It has become a structural feature of how supply chains operate. From shifting trade
Commentary from the Visual Media Association Executive General Manager – IR and Governance, Charles Watson Based on current information fuel rationing is not something we
For years, last‑mile delivery has been portrayed as the “ultimate bottleneck” of the supply chain—expensive, inefficient, and the hardest link in the fulfilment chain to
Global supply chains were once designed for efficiency. Today, they are being redesigned for survival. From the COVID-19 pandemic to geopolitical conflicts, recent crises have
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

Mining, utilities and construction outperform as hospitality and retail bear the brunt of tighter household budgets and rising operating costs

Australian consumers continue to spend online, but they are becoming more selective about what they buy, when they buy it

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.

Toll Group has appointed Robert Reiter as Group Managing Director, effective 1 July 2026. The move signals leadership continuity while

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

In today’s e-commerce-driven retail environment, the “last mile” has become one of the most critical stages of the supply chain.

For Asia-Pacific shippers, the Red Sea is not an abstract geopolitical headline – it is a direct lever on cash

Australia’s retail and FMCG sectors are navigating a particularly challenging period, driven by cost-of-living pressures, inflation, and shifting consumer behaviours.

Supply chain excellence is crucial in shaping customer experience and driving brand loyalty, consumers are looking for brands that align