Hi-tech NDC for BMW

BMW Group Australia has seen such unprecedented growth with sales soaring by 85% over the last decade, but its previous Melbourne warehouse could not cope with the increased demand. more»

[Wed 19/11/2008 10:52:21]

Boosting the run rate for beach cricket

A complex marketing campaign - involving national promotion and large volumes of branded merchandise - requires an agile, responsive supply chain that integrates people, processes and technology to achieve seamless fulfilment. more»

[Fri 26/09/2008 03:57:04]

Improving food safety via automation

Food safety is a major priority in every food and beverage (F&B) manufacturing and distribution operation. It often comes in ahead of concerns about labour, automation, plant security, logistics, consolidation, and energy costs. more»

[Fri 26/09/2008 03:41:39]

Going, going, gone online

Starting out as a traditional auctioneering company in the 1990s, the Gray Group's first foray into the online market was taken with a sale of five laptops. The company now moves between 120,000 and 160,000 items per month. more»

[Fri 26/09/2008 02:48:54]

Think big, think big IKEA

The new Perth IKEA store, now situated in Innaloo Perth, Western Australia, can fly many blue and yellow flags as it is one of the largest IKEA retail stores in the Southern Hemisphere. more»

[Fri 26/09/2008 01:26:27]

Lean supply chain practices in the pharmaceutical industry

Popularised by the manufacturing practices of Toyota, the essence of Lean is to eliminate any waste or any function that consumes resources but does not create any value. Adopting such an approach to the pharmaceutical industry has, however, met with litt more»

[Wed 13/08/2008 10:27:20]

Strategic design of the global supply chain: part 1

For executives planning a global supply chain, this article describes a useful framework, based on the tools of scenario planning, strategic design, supply chain optimisation and organisation economics. more»

[Mon 11/08/2008 04:57:44]

Smart supply chain planning: part 4

In this final article, we discuss the power and possibilities of latest technology supply chain planning tools, as well as the next or 5th generation, well into development. more»

[Mon 11/08/2008 09:59:30]

Using e-logistics to enable collaboration

E-logistics solutions for organisations are increasingly being developed and implemented with the aim of improving the complex process of logistics management through increased information flow and collaboration in a supply chain. more»

[Mon 11/08/2008 09:24:14]

Who gets what from the American 3PL pie?

Each year, supply chain market research firm Armstrong & Associates, Inc. analyses its research database of 3PL customer relationships to gain insights into customer outsourcing trends and overall market dynamics. more»

[Fri 08/08/2008 04:42:27]

Powerlift Nissan is one of the largest and most accomplished operators in the Australian material handling industry. They offer a vast range of products from the world's most renowned brand, Nissan, and their new range of Powerlifter pedestrian stackers. more»

TOSHIBA TEC's new 2" and 4" format printers offer a compact and rugged design, long battery life, fast print speed and compatibility with existing systems including new wireless data networks. more»

The new Wilson Australian Commodity Trailer has been specifically engineered to suit Australia and its unique operating conditions and will encompass all the Wilson qualities that create the Perfect Balance of: Quality, Durability and Performance. more»