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The SCLAA recently announced that the format, venue and date have been set for the 50th Anniversary Australian Supply Chain and Logistics

(ASCL) Awards. According to the ASCL Awards Chairman, Vince Aisthorpe, the 2010 awards evening wil l return to its traditional black tie format as widely requested by industry participants. This befits the ASCLA’s 50 year history as the premier SCL industry Awards in Australia. “Unfortunately last year’s function was severely restricted by the Global Financial Crisis and we are pleased to advise that the 2010 event will be held at the Crystal Palace, Luna Park, Sydney on Thursday the 28th of October,”

“The SCLAA is very pleased that industry partners are overwhelmingly supporting the return to our traditional style of awards evening with a sit-down black tie dinner, fantastic entertainment and a wonderful evening that befits the achievements of Award finalists and winners,” “We have had some memorable awards evenings around the country in this format and we look forward to running a spectacular event at Luna Park for the industry,” Mr Aisthorpe said. “The ASCL Awards are the longest running national awards program in the industry and the SCLAA is extremely proud of its fifty year history. They are designed to recognise high achievement by individuals and companies in this diverse industry and to acknowledge the

innovative projects that are being carried out every day in all parts of Australia. The program allows nomination of suppliers, business partners, companies or people who work for them and publicly recognises their efforts,” “The ASCL Awards are the most recognised and esteemed awards for a company to be awarded in the Supply Chain, Logistics and Transport industries and we look forward to the 2010 event. A not-to-be-missed event we hope you mark in your calendar.” he said. Traditional and new sponsors, award nominees and interested event attendees are invited to contact the ASCL Award organisers via ascla@sclaa.com.au

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We are currently sourcing new committee members for the NSW Division of the SCLAA. If you have a passion for the Supply Chain and Logistics industry and want to be involved in the co-ordination of

events throughout the year – this could be answer you are looking for. What is involved? We hold monthly meetings to organise and plan events throughout the year such as Golf Days, Logistics Lounges, State Awards, networking events and much more. You will be exposed to a wide range of organisations and professional people in the industry which will provide you with both personal and professional growth. If you are interested in finding out more contact nsw@sclaa.com.au

APRIL LOGISTICS LOUNGE The NSW Division will be holding a Logistics Lounge with Performia on the 14th of April at Dooleys at Silverwater. Performia is an international company with headquarters in Sweden. Their directors have over 30 years experience in personnel and are experts in helping companies improve their productivity, by helping them hire the right people and showing them how to manage, reward and encourage their staff to achieve greater results in their work.

Four and a half years ago Performia was introduced to Australia and now has offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth. Its Australian clients include Loreal, New Zealand Natural, Redken 5th Avenue, Chan & Naylor – Australia’s fastest growing accounting firm - and the Royal Flying Doctor Service. Performia has been able to help companies like these down to one man businesses and also individuals who simply want to do better at work.

The NSW State Manager for Performia, Jaz Fox will be speaking about how Performia can help to make hiring new staff fun, fast and more accurate and to how you can improve efficiency and productivity within your team. Please keep an eye out for the invitation or contact nsw@sclaa.com.au for further information on how you can attend.

From the team at the SCLAA NSW Committee we look forward to getting together soon.

The SCLAA recently announced George Bearzot, Logistics Director–LNA, Lion Nathan has joined the National Board of the leading Supply Chain and Logistics Association in Australia. According to Mr David Rogers, National Chairman, SCLAA, ”George Bearzot is a leader in Supply Chain and Logistics and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience

to our National Board. I look forward to George influencing the continuing development of the SCLAA and the Supply Chain and Logistics industry in Australia. The SCLAA is indeed fortunate to have a person of the calibre of Geroge Bearzot joining our innovative, passionate, and experienced team.”

Nicole ReynoldsNSW Divisione: nsw@sclaa.com.au

NSW EVENTSWhen: Wednesday the 15th of SeptemberWhat: AIP/SCLAA Annual Charity Golf Day, Camden Lakeside

When: Thursday the 28th of OctoberWhat: Australian Supply Chain & Logistics Awards Gala Dinner, Crystal Palace, Luna Park, Sydney

THE SCLAA ACKNOWLEDGES THE FOLLOWING NATIONAL PARTNERS

Enquire about our National Partners Program through your local Branch.

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We had a flying start for this year; it was my first few months as president, we have been extremely busy planning the 2010 events calendar and holding our first Logistics Lounge.

I am very excited to let you know that we have a very vibrant committee and want to make this year as strong as ever. The committee includes; Hendrik van der Zweep, President, Polymer Logistics, Sue Crowe, Vice President, Generichealth, Helena Michaels, Treasurer, Kuehne+Nagel, Danny Busija, National Director and Events coordinator, Plum Recruitment, Robert Heaton, Publication, Logica, Elsie Hooi, Events Calendar/ Student Membership, RMIT, Carsten Eggers, Membership, Speedmark, Andrew Meyers, Committee, Global Cold Chain, Paul De Guingand, Committee, MCS, Cassie Stephens, Committee, Port of Melbourne, Sasha Vasiljkovic, Committee, Silk Logistics and Jo Vice, Committee, Micheal Page. I also had a very productive meeting with the state representatives from APICS and CIPSA and we decided that our Members would greatly benefit from sharing each others programs. As Members will get the same benefits across the organisations, let me just announce their two major events. CIPSA will be holding a function with Martin Christopher on the 5th of March, Managing the Supply Chain during uncertain times. APICS will be holding their conference on the 8th to 10th of September in Melbourne. The program for the Logistics Lounges is finalised and we will have one every fourth Thursday of the month at Bells Hotel. I have to add that Bells Hotel is an excellent venue so please try and join us at one of our Logistics Lounges in the not-too-distant future.

HOW GREEN IS MY SUPPLY CHAIN? The VIC Division also recently held their first Logistics Lounge for the year and it was a great success. The topic ‘How Green is my Supply Chain’, was presented by Dr Adrian, Morphett of Carbon Planet. Adrian gave a general introduction of basic Carbon Rules and the latest update from Government and the international scene. Our second speaker Stephen Camm of MEAC Group, gave a overview on what the World leading organisations reduction strategies are. The message from both speakers included:1. Reduce energy use, emissions and costs - save money 2. Build credibility and increase market share - win more customers 3. Modify business to account for new carbon costs - make money4. Develop a Carbon Management Plan

The VIC Division will also be holding breakfast meetings in June and September and we will be hosting our first Golf Day in November of this year.

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When: Thursday the 29th of April What: Security challenges in Logistics Insights from a Top Secret Security SpecialistWho: Logica Australia

When: Thursday the 27th of MayWhat: RFID Who: Automatic Data Capture Australia, Chep

When: Thursday the 24th of JuneWhat: Logistics challenges of temperature sensitive cold vaccines Who: Glaxo SmithKline

When: Thursday the 29th of JulyWhat: Planning Port of Melbourne futureWho: PoMC

When: Thursday the 26th of AugustWhat: Warehouse TechnologyWho: SSI Schaefer

When: Thursday the 23rd of SeptemberWhat: Returnable Transport PackagingWho: Polymer Logistics

When: Thursday the 28th of OctoberWhat: Lean LogisticsWho: Vative

VIC EVENTS

• Asixa Logical Outcomes• Mr. Matthew O’ Callaghan, Active Supply Chains• Jim McNamara, Active Supply Chains• Mr Clint Leask, Vative • Mr Omar Shah, Student at Melbourne Business School• Tom Hooper, Amcor Functional Coatings• Richard Van Bergekijk

Please join with us in welcoming the following new members.

Hendrik van der ZweepPresident VIC Divisione: vic@sclaa.com.au

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WA kicked off 2010 with a visit to IFAP’s five acre site at Northlake. The facility provides hands on training experiences incorporating the Fire Safety & Emergency Response Training Centre. IFAP is an independent, not-for-profit, member-based organisation that has been providing leading safety and risk management solutions to the workplace for over 35 years. IFAP trains over 18,000 people a year and offers a wide range of training and consulting services throughout its five training centres and in-company

anywhere in Australia and even overseas. IFAP specialises in the following areas: Occupational Safety and Health, Workers’ Compensation and Injury Management, Construction and Equipment Skills, Sea Survival and Emergency Response, Fire Safety. Our thanks go to Martin Ralph, Ross Pratt and Dustin London for setting up and hosting this most interesting and informative visit. We plan to also visit the IFAP Fremantle Offshore & Maritime Training Centre later in 2010.

The SCLAA would like to welcome Robert Heaton to the Victorian division as a committee member. His full time occupation is as a Management Consultant specialising in the transport, logistics, manufacturing and mining industries for Logica Australia. Robert acts in an advisory capacity to Logica’s customers providing a combination of thought leadership and business

expertise particularly around the alignment of technology to business requirements. Typically Robert’s customers are seeking to leverage various technologies and processes to gain business efficiencies, gain competitive edge or attain industry best practice. Robert joined Logica in January 2010 and he brings over 15 years global IT experience with prior appointments as Global Director or Sales Operations for J.D.Edwards based in Denver, United States and European Sales Operations Manager for SAP, based at corporate HQ in Walldorf, Germany. His management career commenced as a production manager for Dunlop UK but was subsequently honed in management consulting appointments to manufacturing and logistics customers around the world. Robert is involved with several transport industry bodies including the Victorian Transport Association and the Supply Chain & Logistics Association of Australia and he is a member of Institute Road Transport Engineers.

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NICK MunyardPresident WA Divisione: wa@sclaa.com.au

TWO VISITS TO WA NEWSPAPERS

Many of us face challenges with management of products with finite shelf life whether it be food, chemicals or fashion items. However shelf life, and the requirement to disperse product to consumers, doesn’t get

more challenging than in the newspaper industry. Nobody is interested in yesterday’s news! We had two separate visits to WA newspapers, given maximum group numbers, and we could have comfortably had another two such was the demand and interest. Anthony Alborn, Advertising Sales Trainer and Business Development Strategist at the West Australian provided an enthusiastic, stimulating and informative tour of the production site.

For the technically and statistically minded a few facts about the Herdsman Lake newspaper production plant:• Operations commenced August 2007.• 1,000 tonnes of newsprint and 200 tonnes of special grade/

coated paper is used per week.• 90% of newsprint comes from Tasmania and 100 tonnes is

100% recycled coming form Indonesia.• A 4-5 tonnes tree can produce approximately 3,000 copies

of the West Australian.• On site newsprint inventory is 10,000 tonnes and valued at

$10 million.• 12 tonnes of black ink is used weekly with on site

stockholding of 60 tonnes.• Electricity bill is $152k per month.• The building is 130m long, 31 metres wide and 21 metres

high and contains 3,125 tonnes of printing equipment. • Construction cost was $30m.• The Swiss Ferag system is the most advanced in Australia

and cost $46m. Our thanks to Anthony Alborn for the significant effort he put into making both visits a great success. Feedback from attendees was extremely positive with a couple of Members saying it was the best site visit they had been to.

Anthony Alborn, Advertising Sales Trainer and Business Development Strategist at the West Australia

A t our first breakfast event for 2010 a good turnout of Members and friends of the association gained the benefit of Dematic’s experience and expertise in voice picking technology. As well as discussion on the business case benefits of implementing this

technology, a live demonstration of different types of equipment was provided. There were also some insights into leading edge solutions which are currently in development including the voice command pick vehicles which can further improve warehouse productivity. A warehouse operative does not need to physically control a rider pallet type truck as it accompanies them semi automatically along a warehouse pick path. Our thanks to Supply Chain Services Australia who sponsored the breakfast, as well as David Penny and Rizan Mawzoon from Dematic. We would encourage other member organisations to sponsor similar events. As well as providing excellent marketing profile for your brand, this helps in keeping event costs down for attendees. If you are interested please make contact with any of the committee via wa@sclaa.com.au

WHY SUCCESSFUL COMPANIES ARE TAKING UP VOICE

L to R: David Penny (Dematic), Jason Coglan (SCSA), Steve Macpherson (SCSA), Rizan Mawzoon (Dematic), Sue Findlay (SCSA)

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2010 T&L AWARDS

The SCLAA Queensland Division would like to acknowledge Amcor Recycling Australasia for being the latest industry partner to have joined our Foodbank Queensland wish list. Amcor Recycling Australasia have generously donated a Homan Bailer, plastic recycling systems and plastic frames for the Colmslie Distribution Centre. The SCLAA is slowly ticking off the list of things needed to help Foodbank Queensland and we do hope that your company can assist us to make this

possible. Our wish list is by no means complete and if your company would like to get involved please contact Foodbank coordinator, Paul McHugh on 0424 880 016 or via email mchughpd@bigpond.net.au to access a copy of the full wish list.

Vince AisthorpePresident QLD Divisione: qld@sclaa.com.au

WEDNESDAY THE 14TH OF APRIL AMCOR RECYCLING AUSTRALASIA SITE VISITDuring the site visit delegates will have the opportunity to see the manufacturing process on Australia’s only Carton Board machine and understand the process of converting recycled paper and cardboard into a finished product. Applications for the carton board include Washing Powder, Biscuit, Cereal, fast food boxes etc. The product is 98.5% manufactured from recycled materials collected locally and across Queensland. The Material Recovery Facility (MRF) also has domestic kerbside recyclable materials dropped off and sorted into the separate products.

THURSDAY THE 15TH OF APRIL 2010 T&L AWARDS LAUNCHThe 2010 Queensland T&L Awards will be launched at a breakfast function on Thursday the 15th of April at the Cricketers Club, Woolloongabba. The T&L Awards are the state feeder program for the Australian Supply Chain and Logistics Awards and nominations will be available shortly.

WEDNESDAY THE 12TH OF MAY QUEENSLAND COTTON SITE VISITAs Australia’s oldest cotton ginning and marketing organisation, Queensland Cotton has played a major role in securing Australia’s reputation as a leading producer of quality cotton. Today Queensland Cotton is ranked as one of the top 10 cotton companies in the world with extensive operations throughout Australia, Brazil and the United States. Attendees will have the opportunity to see the cotton bale storage, handling, receiving from inland production sites, classing system, bale scanning using RF hand held device, live stock control system and container handling.

WEDNESDAY THE 19TH OF MAY POLAR FRESH PARKINSON CDC SITE VISITPolar Fresh provides dedicated storage and distribution services to a major national supermarket chain and is currently operating state-of-the-art chilled distribution facilities in Victoria and Queensland. Attendees of the Parkinson CDC site visit will be able to see the Polar Fresh Cold Storage Distribution Centre that consists of 3 Chambers; Freezer (-25 degrees), Chiller (2 degrees), Confectionery Room (14 degrees).

THURSDAY 26TH & FRIDAY 27TH OF AUGUST QSCL CONFERENCEThe Queensland Supply Chain & Logistics Conference is the largest event of its kind in the state and is ideally suited for Supply Chain, Logistics, Transport and Procurement professionals and practitioners. A uniquely-styled educational event in its eleventh year, the conference is designed for both professional and personal development in a most-relaxed environment. The Queensland Supply Chain & Logistics Conference is an event not-to-be-missed!

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