Rising freight costs pressure NZ transport sector as exports grow
New Zealand’s transport and warehousing sector contracted in the June quarter as higher fuel costs increased pressure on freight operators, even as stronger exports continued
Inventory availability vs capital: How much stock is enough?
Running out of stock can cost a business customers. Holding too much can leave valuable capital sitting on warehouse shelves. Finding the balance between availability
Sustainability, cost and convenience: Can supply chains deliver all three?
For supply chain operators, sustainability rarely exists as a standalone objective. Businesses still need to move products on time, maintain inventory availability, control costs and
How New Zealand’s geography shapes its freight network
New Zealand’s freight network operates within a geography that creates both advantages and constraints for supply chains. Two main islands, a long coastline, mountainous terrain
Why freight network redundancy matters in Australia
Australia’s freight network covers enormous distances, connecting farms, mines, factories, warehouses, ports and population centres across the country. That scale makes efficient transport infrastructure essential.
Brisbane industrial land shortage puts pressure on freight and logistics growth
Greater Brisbane could exhaust its available industrial land supply by 2031 as demand from freight, logistics, construction and other industrial users continues to absorb development-ready
Ravenhall precinct sets long-term vision for Melbourne’s industrial growth
A proposed 630-hectare industrial precinct at Ravenhall could add approximately 2.5 million sqm of logistics and industrial space to Melbourne’s west, expanding long-term capacity within
Featured Leader: Elton Brown on the human side of AI-driven supply chain transformation
For Elton Brown, Senior Business Consultant at Demand Management Systems, a career in supply chain began with a natural inclination to solve problems. After studying
Why supply chains need an authority ledger before AI agents can act
Supply Chain Channel reported in January that retailers across Asia-Pacific were preparing to scale agentic AI across inventory and fulfilment. That direction makes sense. Supply
NSW maps 20-year freight network plan for Central West, Orana
The NSW Government has set out a 20-year strategy to strengthen freight connections across the Central West and Orana, with plans to increase rail freight,
$200 million Great Western Highway rebuild targets long-term freight resilience
A $200 million reconstruction of the Great Western Highway at Victoria Pass is set to restore and strengthen a critical transport connection between the Blue
Regulatory complexity reshapes healthcare supply chain design in Australia
Growth in pharmaceutical distribution and cold-chain infrastructure is placing greater focus on how healthcare businesses design warehouses and supply chain operations around increasingly complex regulatory