| Logistics June 2007 www.ferret.com.au/Logistics SCL AA www.sclaa.com.au Special Interest Group A new Special Interest Group has been formed as part of the on-going national development of the SCLAA. Cold Chain and cool chain management is becoming increasingly important for temperature sensitive products. The Life sciences and food industries are vitally important in this respect. Andrew Meyers is the inaugural Chairperson of this special interest group. The next meeting will be in Sydney at the end of May. People I Meet Whilst working on the SCLAA Booth at AUSPACK recently I was really excited to be visited by Michael Halley. Michael was a committee Member perhaps twenty years ago and it was enjoyable to share reminiscences. These days he is promoting services for the Mangalore Airport in Victoria. Colin Rees of CRT fame is apparently a proprietor of the Mangalore Airport. We wish Michael and Colin good luck with that venture. Smart Conference The largest and most comprehensive Supply Chain Conference in this part of the world, SMART, takes on an even broader offering with individual track sessions presented by leaders from USA and India. SCLAA Members will get significant value from participating in this mega conference. Remember to ensure when registering for SMART that you specify you are a Member of the SCLAA. We look forward to seeing you in Sydney in June. Come and see us at our booths at SMART and the related Smart Supply Chain Technology Show. Australian Supply Chain Awards The SCLAA and CILTA will again jointly present the Australian Supply Chain and Logistics Awards this year. The 2007 Awards will culminate in a black tie presentation and entertainment event in Melbourne on the 22nd of November. Look for more detail on the website and in upcoming promotions. Organisations interested in sponsoring the Awards with a full six months of promotion, support and customised exposure should contact the national office of the SCLAA or CILTA. www.ferret.com.au/Logistics SCLAA Snapshots New Partner We are very pleased to announce that Manhattan Associates has signed on as a Partner of the SCLAA. Manhattan Associates has been a long time supporter of the industry and the SCLAA is gratified to be entering a mutually rewarding partnership with this respected and progressive organisation. All Members are encouraged to consider Manhattan Associates when an appropriate business need arises. New Partner It is great to also be able to announce another new Partner in Alpha Warehouse Solutions. Alpha specialises in full warehouse design and operation with particular emphasis on racking and related systems. Alpha Warehouse Solutions is committed to innovative and cost effective services across the spectrum of warehouse facilities and systems. Again we encourage SCLAA Members to consider Alpha for any relevant business requirement. David Doherty National Executive Director SCLAA m: 0402 000 729 e: [email protected]+more Contact Jennifer Noonan at [email protected] or alternatively go to the www.sclaa.com.au where a full profile will be posted. +more Go to www.alpharacking.com or the SCLAA Website where a full profile will be posted. +more Go to www.smartconference.com.au or www.sclaa.com.au +more www.sclaa.com.au www.cilta.com.au +more Look for details at www.sclaa.com.au, or contact the National Office of the SCLAA or email Andrew Meyers at andrew@ globalcoldchain.com for more information. +more
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Special Interest Group A new Special Interest Group has been formed
as part of the on-going national development of the
SCLAA. Cold Chain and cool chain management is
becoming increasingly important for temperature
sensitive products. The Life sciences and food
industries are vitally important in this respect.
Andrew Meyers is the inaugural Chairperson of
this special interest group. The next meeting will
be in Sydney at the end of May.
People I Meet Whilst working on the SCLAA Booth at
AUSPACK recently I was really excited to be visited
by Michael Halley. Michael was a committee
Member perhaps twenty years ago and it was
enjoyable to share reminiscences. These days he
is promoting services for the Mangalore Airport
in Victoria. Colin Rees of CRT fame is apparently
a proprietor of the Mangalore Airport. We wish
Michael and Colin good luck with that venture.
Smart Conference The largest and most comprehensive Supply
Chain Conference in this part of the world,
SMART, takes on an even broader offering with
individual track sessions presented by leaders
from USA and India. SCLAA Members will get
significant value from participating in this mega
conference. Remember to ensure when registering
for SMART that you specify you are a Member of
the SCLAA. We look forward to seeing you in
Sydney in June. Come and see us at our booths
at SMART and the related Smart Supply Chain
Technology Show.
Australian Supply Chain Awards The SCLAA and CILTA will again jointly
present the Australian Supply Chain and Logistics
Awards this year. The 2007 Awards will culminate
in a black tie presentation and entertainment
event in Melbourne on the 22nd of November.
Look for more detail on the website and in
upcoming promotions. Organisations interested
in sponsoring the Awards with a full six months
of promotion, support and customised exposure
should contact the national office of the SCLAA
or CILTA.
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SCLAA Snapshots
New PartnerWe are very pleased to announce that Manhattan
Associates has signed on as a Partner of the
SCLAA. Manhattan Associates has been a long
time supporter of the industry and the SCLAA
is gratified to be entering a mutually rewarding
partnership with this respected and progressive
organisation. All Members are encouraged
to consider Manhattan Associates when an
appropriate business need arises.
New Partner It is great to also be able to announce another
Contact Jennifer Noonan at [email protected] or alternatively go to the
www.sclaa.com.au where a full profile will be posted.
+more
Go to www.alpharacking.com or the SCLAA Website where a full profile will be
posted.
+more
Go to www.smartconference.com.au or www.sclaa.com.au
+more
www.sclaa.com.au www.cilta.com.au
+more
Look for details at www.sclaa.com.au, or contact the National Office of the SCLAA or
email Andrew Meyers at andrew@ globalcoldchain.com for more information.
+more
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"SCLAA is delighted to be associated with the premier Technology show in Australia. Don't miss the opportunity to visit the SCLAA Stand and talk about current and emerging issues facing Supply Chain Professionals and Practitioners. You should not miss it. Look us up!"
David Doherty, National Executive Director, SCLAA
The countdown has commenced for
Australia’s largest and most anticipated
Supply Chain event, Smart 2007
Conference, 20-21 June, where up to
1000 industry professionals will discuss and
debate key issues and hear from leading local
and international speakers. Held at the Sydney
Convention and Exhibition Centre, the impressive
two-day program will involve more than 70
presenters and two global streams featuring
representatives from India and USA.
The Council of Supply Chain Management
Professionals (CSCMP) - the pre-eminent US
Supply Chain industry organisation - will host
the Global Supply Chains stream, providing seven
top practitioners from around the world to speak
on global Supply Chain and Logistics issues.
Industry heavyweight and keynote presenter
Rob Murray, CEO, Lion Nathan will kick off
the conference on day one, offering delegates
insights into how the industry can best evolve in
a global Supply Chain environment.
Also headlining Smart 2007 will be Andrew
Potter, Group General Manager, Supply Chain,
Coles, presenting: Transforming the retail Supply
Chain. Potter will share his experience with the
Coles Group Limited as the company optimises
the capability and scale of its distribution
network to achieve wide-ranging retail Supply
Chain change.
"This year’s program will once again feature local and international speakers of the highest calibre, each bringing to the table innovative ideas, strategies and experiences. The Supply Chain industry will hear from foreign nation representatives including those from India, Germany, China, Singapore, the United Arab Emirates and the United States”
Mal Walker, Chairman, Smart 2007 Conference Organising Committee.
Register now online or download the registration
form from www.smartconference.com.au.
Smart 2007 will take place 20-21 June 2007
at Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre,
Darling Harbour.
Don't forget that SCLAA Members receive a
discounted price to attend the conference. Please
make sure that you tick SCLAA on the registration
form.
Supply Chain Leaders Tackle The Big Issues
The SCLAA will
be exhibiting
at the Smart
Supply Chain
Technology Show which
will be held alongside
the Smart Conference
on the 20th and 21st of June 2007 at the Sydney
Exhibition Centre. The 2007 Smart Supply Chain
Technology Show is shaping up to be the largest ever
held and will provide a broad range of technologies
and solutions for buyers looking to ensure visibility
and velocity for an optimised end-to-end Supply
Chain.
The SCLAA will be providing a meeting place for
existing Members and information to prospective new
Members. Come and talk to the SCLAA about their
new New South Wales Branch.
SCLAA exhibits at SSCT Show
www.smartconference.com.au
+more online
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s the largest Supply Chain & Logistics Conference held in Queensland the event is
ideally suited to logisticians, practitioners, academics, procurement & inventory
managers, government contractors, supply chain managers, educators and anyone
interested in optimising their supply chain.
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Once again, the Maersk Logistics
Lounge, arranged by Vince and
the events team, was a resounding
success. With over 62 respondents
and another 12 turning up on the night, the large
crowd was able to experience some very topical
debate in the great surrounds of the Gabba, home
of the Brisbane Lions and The Queensland Bulls.
The Maersk team mixed with all members
and guests, and stayed on afterwards to be
part of the planning for our upcoming 2007
annual Queensland Supply Chain and Logistics
Conference.
The panel of guest speakers, entertained the
large crowd in an informal way discussing the
now commonly debated topics of:
People and the skills shortage.
Infrastructure.
And the rapidly increasing debate on Carbon
Footprints.
Chaired by David Doherty, National Executive
Director of the SCLAA, and ably supported by Phil
Reeves, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister
of Transport, Hal Morris, CEO of the ALC and Kim
Winter, MD of Logistics Recruitment, the panel
interacted with the group throughout the evening.
Many attending stated that the informal delivery
style worked well, with the social networking
intertwining well with the discussion.
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Perhaps Hal’s comment of the night was the
most thought provoking,
"being that state borders have no role to play in logistics and transport solutions, yet, they are the single biggest artificial barrier currently to new levels of
efficiency."
All of us involved with the SCLAA know only
too well how state borders tend to jaundice
views regarding outcomes for the Logistics
and transport industry. Kim had a constant
theme going all night regarding 'sex', but taken
in context, was more about emphasising the
importance of people attraction, retention and
development strategies. Once again David was at
his provocative best, ensuring all those presenting
were on topic and time with their deliveries. Phil
Reeves gave a very honest and open view on some
of the issues facing our industry, and believes
that some things that have been done in the
past will no longer serve us well in the future,
for example, the way that long term planning
is undertaken, and how liaison occurs between
government and industry.
A great night! See you all at the next event. Maersk Logistics team contact Michael Thirgood, PH: 07 3318 8330 or
Left to Right: Hal Morris, Phil Reeves, David Doherty, Michael Thurgood & Kim Winter
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SCLAA QLD welcomes Donna Bennet
Office Logistics have been engaged to provide a suite of professional secretarial, administration and event book keeping duties for the SCLAA QLD. Donna Bennet, Principal of Office Logistics has
identified a niche in the market and has been providing these range of services for many years to other professional associations. The SCLAA committee is already seeing the benefits of these new and improved arrangements, with Donna and her team attending planning sessions and committee meetings to ensure that the transition continues to run smoothly and members benefit from these new arrangements. Well done to Donna and her team.
Vince Shave's for a Cure
For those of you that sponsored me in this great cause I thank you very much, I raised over $2000, with the company, Tarong Energy raising over $20,000. Vince Aisthorpe
Before
After
SCLAA CQ @ Queensland Alumina Limited
Attended by 20 people, the third SCLAA
CQ event was a site visit to QAL in
Gladstone, one of the world’s largest
alumina refineries. 2007 marks
QAL’s 40th year of operation. The site tour was
informative with QAL Community Relations
Officer, Courtney Brown explaining in detail
the operations of the refinery and having no
difficulty holding the attention of all present.
The Gladstone alumina refinery is the third
largest in the world, with a maximum annual
rated capacity of 3.9 million tonnes. The refinery
covers an area of 80 hectares of a 400-hectare site
on the southeast outskirts of Gladstone. Bauxite
is mined at Weipa in Far North Queensland and
shipped 2,000 kilometres to be refined using a
chemical treatment known as the Bayer Process.
The white powder alumina (aluminium oxide,
Al2O3 ) is produced on behalf of three shareholder
companies, and is supplied to their smelters in
Australia and overseas.
As a general rule, four tonnes of bauxite are
refined to produce two tonnes of alumina that
after smelting produces one tonne of aluminium.
The plant keeps more than 550 megalitres of
process solution circulating through tanks,
pressure vessels and pipes to achieve the scale of
production required. The process is a continuous
one, and by its design incorporates extensive
environmental safeguards. There are more than
200 shipping movements at the wharf annually,
involving some 13 million tonnes of imports and
exports in bulk carriers.
Employment is provided for a workforce of
more than 1,100 direct employees and some
350-400 contractors on a daily basis, involving
a wide variety of operative, technical, trade and
administrative skills. About half the workforce
is on shift work to maintain round-the-clock
operations.
Brian Warner, Supply Superintendent,
delivered an impressive presentation on the
Contractor Management System implemented
at QAL. In 2006, QAL achieved third party
certification in terms of safety, environmental,
quality and risk management in accordance with
AS/NZ 4801:2001 Occupational Health and Safety
Management Systems.
Brian explained that the system implemented
at QAL covers:
The type of work to be carried out.
Scoping and project management of the work.
Identification and management of all risks
associated with the work.
Mobilisation of the work.
People and their competencies required to do
the work.
Equipment and materials required.
Demobilisation of the work.
Embedding audit outcomes and learning’s
back into the system.
The event was attended by people travelling
from Brisbane, Nanango, Gladstone,
Rockhampton and Mackay and included
representatives from Tarong Power, Boyne
Smelters, QBUILD, RIALC, Stanwell Corporation,
Ergon Energy, QMI, Logistics Recruitment, State
Development, EsSCO and Prime Rentals.
Sponsor for the event, John Edwards from
ProcureNet stated,
“It was great to see the SCLAAholding events such as this inregionalQueenslandasmostindustryorganisationsdonotlookaftertheircountry members. We should allencouragetheotherassociationstosupporttheSCLAAinholdingtheseregionalevents.”
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SCLAA Wine Tasting
The Victorian Division of the
SCLAA recently conducted a
wine tasting and networking
session for members. Sixty
members attended the evening at Bells
Hotel South Melbourne.
It was an excellent evening with
members mixing for both business and
pleasure. The wine was fine and the
networking finer.
New members of the SCLAA
Committee were introduced to the
membership. The new committee
members are Richard Lockwood, John
Turner, Shaun Owen, Naomi Miller, Paul
de Guingand, Elsie Hooi, Wayne Baker,
David Rogers and Andrew Myers.
The winner of the door prize was Graham Patterson from Boston Kennedy. The prize was a Lexmark Multifunction printer, donated by Niche Technologies. President of the Victorian Division,
John Edhouse, warmly welcomed
everyone and in particular, the new
committee members.
David Doherty outlined the new
partners program which will replace
the previous corporate membership.
The success of the meeting will
lead to further events that facilitate
membership coming together for both
professional and social interaction.
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Logistics LoungeJune Logistics Lounge
Title: Recruitment - Accessing
the Logistics industry and
recruiting for the Logistics
Industry
Presenter: To be Advised
Logistics Lounge meetings are held every month at Bells Brewery, Moray Street, South Melbourne and at Wheelers Hill Hotel, Ferntree Gully Road, Glen Waverley.
Knowledge DevelopmentJune Knowledge Development
Title: To be Advised
Presenter: To be Advised
Further Knowledge Development events, which are held at Monash University, Caulfield Campus are planned for July, September and November this year.
Up-&-Coming Events
Event Wrap-UpsSite Tours - March Herald & Weekly Times Tour: the tours
of HWT held on the 20th March and
the 29th March attracted more than 50
members who all regarded the tour as
very informative.
Logistics Lounge - April Eighteen members attended the
presentation by: Mr Roger Perry - Director
& CEO, Bevington Group on 'A guide to
Business Excellence Methods'.
The presentation provided clarity of the
improvement methods available, and an
understanding of where they best apply.
A range of examples where included from
manufacturers to warehouse to the store.
SCLAA exhibits at AUSPACK
SCLAA Victoria were very
fortunate to have had the
opportunity of a stand at
AUSPACK 2007 which was
held at the Melbourne Exhibition
Centre in May. The event provided
the SCLAA with a great opportunity
to inform the packaging industry
about the benefits of being a
Member of the SCLAA.
The stand was staffed by
members of the committee and they
did a mighty job in spreading the
word.
The winner of the business card
special prize went to Mr Matthew
Gillan from Belmore Packaging in
NSW.
In the future the SCLAA will take
the opportunity to be part of similar
shows to spread the message and
increase our membership.
"Our thanks to Richard Lockwood, Daryl Lord, Fulvia Nelson, Shaun Owen, David Doherty and Daryl Lord for giving their time to support the SCLAA."
The SCLAA welcomes Fulvia Nelson to the team
New Team Member Fulvia Nelson recently joined the SCLAA as Victorian Operations Manager. She will also provide support for national operations. In case you are wondering about the derivation of the name ”Fulvia” it comes from the court of Cleopatra. With a background in marketing and book keeping she has already made a big impression on members services. We offer a warm welcome to Fulvia and trust all members will be enthused by her attitude and service when contacting either the Victorian or National offices.
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