SCLAA NEWSLETTER FEBRUARY - MARCH 2014

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MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN

This will be my last communication to the membership as Chairman, as under the constitution my time is completed and a new Chairman will be voted on at the March Board meeting. I indicated to you in my previous

communication that the merger discussions with the LAA had commenced and currently we are awaiting due diligence and legal advice and so I had hoped to have had this completed by now, but unfortunately that will not be the case. With the new Board commencing from the 1st of March all initiatives will be reviewed as part of the strategic plan and I hope that they continue with the merger as I believe it is important for the profession, industry and most important the members.

I would like to thank the Board for their support and to acknowledge the contribution of Steve MacPherson and John LaVacca who will also be leaving the Board and wish them well as they pursue other interests in their private and business lives. So I look forward to seeing you at the various SCLAA functions and wish you a successful 2014.

David Rogers Chairman

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STEPSupply ChainTraining &EvaluationProfessionals

SCLAA COMMENCES ENERGY SAVING WORKSHOPS

The SCLAA is pleased to announce the commencement of the rollout of its Energy Efficiency Workshops. Over the next seven months, the free workshops will be held in 22 regional and rural areas across Australia, plus all 8 capital cities.

The workshops will provide the over 400,000 Small-Medium Businesses (SME’s) who either store and or transport goods the tools and information to reduce their energy costs, in the warehouse and on the road. This will enable them to lower their cost of doing business and improve their competitive advantage. Many SME’s and their owners work long days, long hours and sometimes seven days a week. It was therefore imperative the SCLAA delivered the content in a format that provided the information succinctly and clearly.

The SCLAA is creating an on-line interactive tool, which provides a 4 step guide to identifying, evaluating and implementing energy saving opportunities. The tool will steps the SME through an energy saving calculator that covers transport, warehouse, cool rooms / freezers and materials handling and generates the opportunities and potential savings. The tool which will be available on-line by the end of February will provide the ability to download fact sheets, how to guides, case studies, examples of suppliers and details on grants available to SME’s.

During industry research and content development, it has become apparent that there are numerous significant energy saving opportunities that also lead to other monetary savings in the business including building insurance, wear and tear, hours worked plus opportunities for improving customer service. To assist SME’s most workshops will start at 7.30 am and conclude by 10.30 am and will also be available by webinar. The SCLAA wishes to thank its partner ClimateWorks Australia, who with Green Steps both part of the Monash Sustainability Institute, have developed and will be delivering the content.

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DO YOU WANT TO SAVE MONEY ON ELECTRICITY, FUEL OR REFRIGERANT?

This activity received funding from the Department of Industry as part of the Energy Efficiency Information Grants Program.

SCLAA will be providing tailored and Industry specific

FREE TRAININGTo Australian SME Supply Chain & Logistics companies on energy efficiency in • Every capital city across Australia • 22 regional and rural areas • Via webinar • On our website www.sclaa.com.au

Comprehensive 7 phase program with follow upsClick the GREEN icon on www.sclaa.com.au to register

DO YOU WANT A COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE?

This program will be run in the locations below during 2014. There will also be ten webinars, for SME’s unable to attend, who can view it on their computer when convenient.

MARCHGeelong 17th Mar AGB Group Training Facility, 241 Moorabool Street, GEELONGBallarat 18th Mar Ballarat Golf Club, 1800 Sturt Street, BALLARATMildura 19th Mar Mildura Development Corporation, 101 Lime Avenue, MILDURA Albury/Wodonga 24th Mar The Cube - City of Wodonga, 104 Hovell St, WODONGACanberra 25th Mar Level 0 Nishi Building, 2 Phillip Law Street, ACTONWagga Wagga 26th Mar City of Wagga Wagga, Councillors Meeting Room, Baylis & Morrow Streets, WAGGA WAGGA

JULYTownsville 25th JulyRockhampton 26th July Gladstone 27th JulyBrisbane 31st July

MAYKalgoorlie 20th MayAlbany 21st MayBunbury 22nd MayPerth 23rd May Geraldton 26th MayKarratha 27th May

AUGUSTGold Coast 1st August Sydney 25th AugustWollongong 26th AugustNewcastle 27th AugustCoffs Harbour 28th August

SEPTEMBERTamworth 1st SeptemberOrange 2nd SeptemberHobart 11th SeptemberLaunceston 12th SeptemberWhyalla 17th SeptemberAdelaide 19th SeptemberDarwin 19th September

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STRAIGHT TALK WITH DAVID DOHERTY

At the 2013 Australian and Supply Chain and Logistics Awards last November I had the honour to publicly

announce that the long standing Future Leaders Award would now be dedicated to Vince Aisthorpe. I said, “Vince Aisthorpe is now perpetually recognised by SCLAA, and universally by industry, as an inspiring, challenging, courageous and tireless champion of young people and aspiring Future Leaders.”

The permanent tribute to Vince is well deserved. He has made a unique contribution to the Supply Chain and Logistics industry for more than twenty years. Of course he will be remembered as a genuine leader.

The definition of leadership often assumes an historical view of macho toughness, overconfidence, charismatic, and ultimate decision making in a driving pursuit for results. The Search Inside Yourself Leadership Institute suggests that, ”leaders might lead through official authority and power, yet just as often great leaders lead through inspiration, persuasion and personal connection.”

Bill Gates said,“ Leaders are those who empower others.” While Peter Drucker determinedly stated, “The only definition of a leader is someone who has followers.”

The findings and assessments from other studies indicate there are certain characteristics or traits that good leaders possess. Amongst others these include: Vision; Self and Social Awareness; Communication; Positivity; Drive.

How do you define leadership, and what characteristics do you see as necessary for a leader? The best leaders I have known were unselfish, empathetic, empowering of others, purposeful,

inspirational, learners, mentors, and respectful with unshakeable personal principles and integrity. I haven’t met too many people of that ilk but I learned lifelong lessons from those few great people.

I have just read a book titled ‘DRIVE’ authored by Daniel H. Pink. The cover promises the book will expose, “The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us”. It was recommended to me by David Parkin OAM, a tremendously successful and decorated AFL Coach. He said if he had read DRIVE before he started coaching he would have utilised significantly different strategies and attitudes. Pink debunks the long held business reliance on carrot and stick management and proposes that autonomy, purpose (a greater than yourself purpose), and mastery are key components of future leadership. I recommend you get the book now, study it, and share it with your colleagues.

The Supply Chain and Logistics Profession has many very effective leaders with years of experience. The challenge is to inspire and provide opportunities for aspiring Future Leaders who can embrace the new paradigm for leadership. The old ways will not suffice as we head into volatile uncharted waters in terms of technology and restructuring of industry, and perhaps capitalism and democracy. The SCLAA, and other associations Awards for Future Leaders are very valuable. We must build on and develop and support these Awards.

“ Tradition is what you resort to when you don’t have the time or money to do it right. ” (Kurt Adler)

Let me have your thoughts on leaders and leadership.

David Doherty OAMNational Director SCLAAdavdoh1@optusnet.com.au

Vince Aisthorpe

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The SCLAA, in conjunction with the UQ Business School, would like to call for nominations for the 2014 Supply Chain Optimisation Scholarship. This scholarship is a national program for all members

of the SCLAA.

SCHOLARSHIP VALUE• $5,400 includes tuition, course materials, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea each day and a formal dinner – flights, accommodation & incidentals to attend, should the winner be from interstate, will also be paid for by the SCLAA.• 1 x Delegate Ticket to the 2014 Queensland Supply Chain and Logistics Conference which will be held on the 4th and 5th of September at the Sofitel Hotel, Brisbane.

COURSE DATE:11th to the 14th of September 2014

VENUE: UQ BUSINESS SCHOOL EXECUTIVE VENUECentral Plaza One, 345 Queen Street, Brisbane

Key Benefits of the UQ Business School Supply Chain Optimisation Course;Through attending the Supply Chain Optimisation course you will be able to:• BUILD tools and frameworks to improve core business processes.• DELIVER superior managerial performance with significant business impact.• IMPROVE your organisation’s performance in international, as well as domestic markets.• FORMULATE practical ideas, models and tools of leadership and strategy, which will help you examine your

supply chain management system.• LEARN how successful leaders engage others in the supply chain process.

One of Australia’s leading institutions, the UQ Business School is ranked amongst the World’s Top 50 providers of Executive Education, according to the Financial Times. The MBA program has recently been ranked number 1 in Australia and Asia Pacific by The Economist.

COURSE FACILITATORSDr David Parker is a Senior Lecturer at UQ Business School specialising in project management, operations management, supply chains and lean systems. He has worked with numerous international firms and is the author of books including Managing Projects, Managing People (2008), Service operations management: The total experience (2012).

Liam Stitt is a supply chain, logistics and process improvement practitioner. His principal strengths are in developing strategic concepts and translating these visions into reality. His underlying expertise is in change management and business improvement.

SUBMITTING YOUR FORMTo access an application form please email secratary@sclaa.com.au or Ph: 1300 364 160.

NOMINATION CLOSING DATE:Friday the 4th of July 2014.

2014 SCLAA SCHOLARSHIP NOW OPEN

The winner of the 2013 UQ Scholarship Athol Carter, Transport Operations Coordinator, Ostwald Bros Transport

UQ BUSINESS SCHOOL EXECUTIVE EDUCATION Supply Chain Optimisation Course

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NEW MEMBERS

WHY DID YOU JOIN THE SCLAA?LC: As a trainer and assessor delivering accredited courses to the supply chain and logistics industry it is important that I stay up-to-date with industry information, trends, issues and needs. The SCLAA will help me to do this through access to current information and industry members, site visits and other events. I look forward to exploring the options in 2014. RVT: The SCLAA is a well-known and reputable industry association and being a member enables me to practice what I preach about being a mentor for industry. AN: I joined the SCLAA to receive up-to-date information about all available products, processes and to attend functions to network with like-minded professionals.

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN THE INDUSTRY AND WHAT ARE YOUR AREAS OF EXPERTISE?LC: I previously worked in a range of operational roles for several years – exporting, importing, depot and road transport. I have since moved into training and assessing role for a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) where I have worked now for two years, specialising in the design, delivery and assessment of a range of courses such as Chain of Responsibility, Fatigue Management and Load Restraint. RVT: I have been in the Logistics industry for over 16 years. Achieving my Certified Professional Logistician (CPL) accreditation in 2013 is my greatest achievement. I have expertise in people and project management, process implementation, coaching, change management and operational strategies. AN: I have been in the industry for over 25 years in design and construction of distribution and transport facilities.

WHAT IS YOUR CURRENT ROLE AND YOUR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY?LC: My current role is as the Transport Project Manager. My responsibilities include the design, delivery and assessment of a range of accredited courses for the industry. RVT: RT Innovative Logistics has been contracted for Austin Health Hospital, Pharmacy Department of Pharmaceutical Distribution and Stores Management. My responsibilities include change and project management, operational strategies, people management and operational management and implementations. AN: I am the Director and General Manager of Vaughans Constructions.

Lauren ConneelyTraining Project ManagerUrban Global

Ruben Vincente Tuans LogisticianRT Innovative Logistics

Andrew NobleGeneral ManagerVaughans Constructions

Please join with the SCLAA in welcoming new Members from across the country.

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In the road transport industry, new associations seem to spring up everywhere recently, making it hard to identify the difference between them. In an exclusive interview, Damian Cosgriff, incoming President of the SCLAA, told Prime Mover how his organisation can benefit the industry.

While the industry association he is about to helm may be unknown to some, the incoming President of the Victorian and Tasmanian division of the Supply Chain & Logistics Association of Australia (SCLAA) is definitely no shrinking violet when it comes to commercial road transport – in fact, Damian Cosgriff can draw on lots of experience in the industry. Originally hailing from Melbourne, the opportunity to head back after living in Queensland for 18 years has come at an opportune time for Damian Cosgriff, as his now grown up children live and study in the Victorian city as well.

“I have worked in the industry for over 35 years in various roles and my industry experience allows

me to understand the needs of the industry,” he says. “I have a broad network of people to engage in the SCLAA, which also helps me to keep up-to-date with hot topics and industry issues on a

daily basis.” According to Damian, becoming the State President of Victoria and Tasmania is a “wonderful opportunity” to ensure that the organisation offers its members the types of events that they would like to attend. But there is more work to be done, as he also wants to introduce the successful SCLAA Mentoring program in Victoria and improve the Future Leaders Group, as well the level of entrants for the VIC Supply Chain and Logistics Awards. Promoting the SCLAA Scholarship to members in Victoria and Tasmania is also high on his agenda.

“There are many successful initiatives and programs that we can bring to Victoria and I am looking forward to working with the members to offer them the best SCLAA we can be,” he says. Read the full interview in the March edition of Prime Mover, out soon! http://www.primemovermag.com.au/news/article/sclaa-to-introduce-mentoring-program-in-victoria?utm_source=CRT+News&utm_campaign=7e16c3627f-CRT_News_828_3_2011&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_e4236cba80-7e16c3627f-53729521

MEET THE NEW VIC STATE PRESIDENT

2014 VIC SCL AWARDS

2014

Written by Prime Mover Magazine

The Supply Chain & Logistics Association of Australia, Victorian Division, are proud to announce that they have started work on their VIC Supply Chain and Logistics Awards, which is the state feeder program into the ASCL Awards.

FUTURE LEADERS AWARDThe purpose of this award is to provide incentive and recognition to young professionals who are both currently working in and wish to continue their career path within the Supply Chain, Logistics and Transport Industry. This is a wonderful opportunity to showcase young professionals within our great industry. Finalists will be interviewed by a panel of judges the week leading up to the awards.

INDUSTRY EXCELLENCE AWARDThis prestigious award recognises and acknowledges the outstanding achievements and contribution by an individual currently working within the Supply Chain, Logistics and Transport Industry. The judges will be looking for individuals who have demonstrated vision and leadership, shows innovation and not afraid to take risks. Finalists will be interviewed by a panel of judges the week leading up to the awards.

TRAINING, EDUCATION & DEVELOPMENT AWARDTo be presented to the company or institution that best demonstrates a significant achievement in aspects such as recruitment process, training, HR Systems, formal education and development programs which is both relevant to and promotes the Supply Chain and Logistics Industry.

ENVIRONMENTAL EXCELLENCE AWARDThis award recognises corporate leadership contributing to the solution of environmental sustainability within our industry through performance and action.

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT AWARDThe aim of this award is to encourage and acknowledge the outstanding achievement of an organisation that has demonstrated significant achievement in managing the integration of Supply Chains. This could be functional integration within an organisational Supply Chain, or more widely across Supply Chains involving several organisations that have formed trading partnerships or alliances. Collaboration and added value across the Supply Chain, achievements gained through outsourcing and the development of new business models could also be demonstrated.

Stay tuned for more information and due date for submissions.

Damian CosgriffState President - Victorian Divisionvic@sclaa.com.au

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2014 NSW SCL AWARDS

NSW WELCOMES NEW TREASURER

The NSW Division is pleased to advise that Joshua Homes has taken on the role of Treasurer. Joshua has been an active member of the NSW committee for many years and we welcome him to this role. Joshua Holmes has been employed with Strategix Training Group for the past five years, initially Managing their unemployed training

division with their Transport and Logistics Academies in NSW and ACT. Joshua is currently assisting companies with the development of their staff with specialised industry training in Transport & Logistics, Manufacturing, Food Processing and Business. Also consulting with organisations in regards to Chain of Responsibility, OH&S, Fatigue Management and ECO driving innovations. Joshua gained his knowledge for the Transport & Logistics Industry and others due to his previous employment within these industries as well as four years in Vocational Rehabilitation Services which exposed him to Employers from many different organisations and their on-going concerns of their daily operating procedures. Joshua has a strong focus on promoting the Transport and Logistics Industry to the unemployed and the younger generation looking for a sustainable career choice.

Mark SkipperNSW Directornsw@sclaa.com.au

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The Supply Chain & Logistics Association of Australia, New South Wales Division, are proud to annonce that they have started work on their NSW Supply Chain and Logistics Awards, which is the state feeder program into the ASCL Awards.

FUTURE LEADERS AWARDThe purpose of this award is to provide incentive and recognition to young professionals who are both currently working in and wish to continue their career path within the Supply Chain, Logistics and Transport Industry. This is a wonderful opportunity to showcase young professionals within our great industry. Finalists will be interviewed by a panel of judges the week leading up to the awards.

INDUSTRY EXCELLENCE AWARDThis prestigious award recognises and acknowledges the outstanding achievements and contribution by an individual currently working within the Supply Chain, Logistics and Transport Industry. The judges will be looking for individuals who have demonstrated vision and leadership, shows innovation and not afraid to take risks. Finalists will be interviewed by a panel of judges the week leading up to the awards.

ENVIRONMENTAL EXCELLENCE AWARDThis award recognises corporate leadership contributing to the solution of environmental sustainability within our industry through performance and action.

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT AWARDThe aim of this award is to encourage and acknowledge the outstanding achievement of an organisation that has demonstrated significant achievement in managing the integration of Supply Chains. This could be functional integration within an organisational Supply Chain, or more widely across Supply Chains involving several organisations that have formed trading partnerships or alliances. Collaboration and added value across the Supply Chain, achievements gained through outsourcing and the development of new business models could also be demonstrated.

TRAINING, EDUCATION & DEVELOPMENT AWARDTo be presented to the company or institution that best demonstrates a significant achievement in aspects such as recruitment process, training, HR Systems, formal education and development programs which is both relevant to and promotes the Supply Chain and Logistics Industry.

Stay tuned for more information and due date for submissions.

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2014 NSW SCL AWARDSThe WA Division is committed to providing a stimulating

and educational series of events for its members in 2014. A monthly breakfast event and site visit has been scheduled around the annual favourites; the Golf and

Awards Days. The vibrant Future Leaders’ Group has scheduled bi-monthly networking sundowners, generously sponsored by the HR Consortium. In addition the SCLAA is taking to the regions in partnership with the Federal Government with its running of six energy efficiency workshops. The association’s approach is to provide maximum value for money for its members, with its ‘not-for-profit’ approach to its activities keeping its event pricing competitive.

Diversity is very much a theme for the year with an initiative to promoting women in the industry gathering pace, accompanied by the on-going drive to encourage the development of young professionals. Also reflective of this diversity is the great effort is made to provide variety in the event program. Scheduled site visits span the Supply Chain & Logistics industry with excursions to Toll Intermodal, Rand Transport, St John Ambulance, AWH and the Kmart DC all planned.

Topics for breakfast seminars include the Chain of Responsibility, Brain Skills, Women in Logistics, 3PL and Procurement. The key focus for May will be the state-wide series of Energy Efficiency Workshops. Three hour educational sessions for Small and Medium Enterprises will be staged in Perth, Albany, Bunbury, Kalgoorlie, Geraldton and Karratha. Further information on what could be a significant financial event for your organisation is available on a dedicated page of the SCLAA website.

The association’s has made its prime location for non-site based events the Crown complex at Burswood, with its range of facilities and central location lending itself well to the association’s

needs. Breakfast activities will be held in its business complex and FLG sundowners at the Merrywell tavern.

The ever-successful Golf Day and Awards Days will be held in their regular time slots, in September and November respectively. This year’s events attracted substantial numbers and were widely regarded as great successes. An award nomination is an excellent means of providing recognition of the your business and your people’s achievements in the industry so start thinking now about prospective candidates. The Awards will be launched in August. Sponsorship packages are available for both Golf and Award’s days, and there are also opportunities for your company to be recognised through involvement with many of the associations other events. Contact the SCLAA secretariat or a local committee member for more details.

In keeping with the vibrant nature of its program, the WA Division will use a variety of social media to communicate with its members. All events will be promoted via the webpage and email. The SCLAA has Facebook and Linked In groups, and a Twitter feed. Events, significant happenings and other items of logistical or other general member interest will be broadcast via all of these channels. In this spirit, the first event of 2014, a briefing on the year’s program of the Logistics Training Council featured prominently on Facebook.

There has never been a better time to join!

WESTERN AUSTRALIAN UPDATE

Daniel Di Stasio State President - WA Divisionwa@sclaa.com.au

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THE KEY TO SUPPLY CHAIN

SUCCESS

24 & 25 MARCH 2014 - WOOLWORTHS IN-STORE AND IN-DC SHELF-FRIENDLY PACKAGING TRAINING• In-Store Shelf-Friendly Packaging Training - Monday 24

March, Chermside• In-DC Shelf-Friendly Packaging Training - Tuesday 25 March,

Larapinta DCTo find out more simply email info@aipack.com.au

4 & 5 SEPTEMBER 2014 - 2014 QUEENSLAND SUPPLY CHAIN & LOGISTICS CONFERENCETo find out more simply email info@qldscc.com

24 & 25 FEBRUARY 2014 - YELLOW BELT LEAN SUPPLY CHAIN TRAININGLEAN SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT YELLOW BELTLean Awareness and Knowledge for Process ImprovementTo find out more simply email qld@apicsau.org.au

START PLANNING YOUR 2014

The SCLAA Queensland Division is pleased to announce that it has started planning the event calendar for 2014 and with our many industry partners we have some wonderful events in store for next year. Start Planning your diary for 2014 with the following events.

2014 Queensland

Vince AisthorpeState President - Queensland Divisionqld@sclaa.com.au

THE KEY TO SUPPLY SUCCESS TO BE DISCUSSED AT THE 15TH ANNUAL SUPPLY CHAIN & LOGISTICS CONFERENCE

The dates have been set for the fifteenth annual Queensland Supply Chain and Logistics Conference for 2014.

To be held on the 4th and 5th of September 2014 at the Sofitel Hotel Brisbane, the 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. Over 4500 professionals and practitioners have attended the conference in its 15 year history.

A uniquely-styled educational event, the conference is designed for both professional and personal development in a most-relaxed environment. With a theme of ‘The Key to Supply Chain Success’, the 2014 Queensland Supply Chain & Logistics Conference is an event not-to-be-missed!

The 15th Annual Conference will include a program of presentations from highly distinguished Australian and overseas speakers, advanced workshops on day two, interactive sessions to gauge participants views and issues, the 2014 QLD Supply Chain and Logistics Awards and the annual charity dinner on the Thursday evening.

WHO WILL ATTEND AND BENEFIT? The Queensland Supply Chain & Logistics Conference will attract delegates from all over Australia through the newly extended program. A large proportion of the delegates will be key decision-makers, capable of influencing debate and decision. Delegates will include chief executive officers, senior executives and management who are involved at all levels of procurement, manufacturing and materials management, and the people responsible for contracting, outsourcing, warehousing and logistics and other supply chain activities in the private enterprise, government (state, local) or public sector business enterprises.

The Queensland Supply Chain & Logistics Conference is organised by leading industry associations including the Supply Chain & Logistics Association of Australia, (SCLAA) the Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP), QUT School of International Business, CIPS Australia, the Australasian Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS) and the South East Queensland Procurement Network group. For further information about exhibiting or registering for this conference please email info@qldscc.com or visit www.qldscc.com today.

2014 Queensland

SITE VISIT AWHWHEN: Monday 12th of May WHERE: 123 Boundary Road Rocklea 4106 QLD

SITE VISIT BANDAGWHEN: Wednesday 9th of April WHERE: 70 Industrial Ave Wacol QLD 4076

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The purpose of this award is to provide incentive and recognition to young professionals who are both currently working in and wish to continue their career path within the Supply Chain, Logistics and Transport Industry. This is a wonderful opportunity to showcase young professionals within our great industry. Finalists will be interviewed by a panel of judges the week leading up to the awards.

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This prestigious award recognises and acknowledges the outstanding achievements and contribution by an individual currently working within the Supply Chain, Logistics and Transport Industry. The judges will be looking for individuals who have demonstrated vision and leadership, shows innovation and not afraid to take risks. Finalists will be interviewed by a panel of judges the week leading up to the awards.

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More than 4500 delegates from across Australasia have attended the Queensland Supply Chain & Logistics Conference in its 15 year history. We invite you to be part of this history. The Queensland Supply Chain & Logistics Conference aims for professional and personal development in a relaxed environment. The theme of The Key to Supply Chain Success continues a conference tradition of focus on relevant practical challenges for the practitioner in today’s market. This conference is a national event for everyone in the industry to attend.

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The Supply Chain & Logistics Association of Australia (SCLAA) is pleased to announce that the 2014 Australian Supply Chain and Logistics (ASCL) Awards will be held on Thursday 27th of November, at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).

The SCLAA has been running these proud and historic awards for over fifty years, making them the most prestigious and influential in the Supply Chain, Logistics and Transport industries. This is a not-to-be-missed event in the industry calendar. Nominate yourself, your company or a colleague and be recognised by your peers in this historic award program.

To book your tickets please contact: secretary@sclaa.com.au or phone 1300 364 160 PH: 1300 364 160 ascla@sclaa.com.au www.sclaa.com.au

Thursday 27th of November 2014Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)

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