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
The Retail Fulfilment Show 2026, held at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre on 18–19 May, brought together supply chain leaders, technology providers, and retail
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
More than 1,000 retail, logistics and eCommerce professionals will gather in Melbourne this March as the Retail Fulfilment Show returns for its 11th annual edition.
The digital commerce landscape fulfilment today is no longer just a back-end logistics function—it has become one of the most powerful competitive advantages in retail.
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
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
The warehouse automation landscape has undergone more transformation in the past five years than in the previous 25, fundamentally altering
Many organisations put significant effort into developing strategy, yet still struggle to see those plans translate into consistent operational performance.
Supply chain disruption has become the norm rather than the exception. Delays, shortages, rising costs, and constant firefighting are now
Rising supply chain costs are no longer a short-term challenge—they’re structural. Volatile demand, higher transport costs, labour constraints, and growing
For line-haul operators running freight between capital cities, fuel accounts for between 30 and 40 percent of their total operating
