Logistics Management
DOMESTIC & GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN COMPETITIVENESS AND RESILIENCE
Managing supply chain complexity; Supporting the development of demand-led innovation and critical infrastructure; Multimodal responsiveness; Data and data analytics; Cross-border efficiency (domestic and international); Aggregation and consolidation of freight; Domestic and export freight transport optimisation.
LOGISTCS SUSTAINABILITY
Decarbonisation, circular economy, EDI
END-TO-END SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION & COLLABORATION
Standardised data-sharing platforms; Integrated technology; Global data standards; Proof of provenance; Real-time monitoring and tracking; Information visibility; First and last-mile challenges; End-user experience and preferences; Urban and regional logistics planning; Freight land-use and future infrastructure requirements; Innovation in end-to-end supply chain business cultures.
Supply Chain Management
SUPPLY CHAIN OPTIMISATION
Supply chain agility and responsiveness; Production scheduling and accurate forecasting; Warehouse optimisation; Cost efficiency and quality control; Logistics and freight transport; Freight rate assessments for an island nation in the pandemic era; Route design; Supply chain innovation and critical infrastructure.
MINIMISING SUPPLY CHAIN RISK
Long-term end-to-end supply chain planning; Supply and demand forecasting; Supply disconnects; Critical component manufacturing and sourcing; Ethical and responsible supply chains; Critical event mapping along the chain; Cyber security; Scenario planning.
SUPPLY CHAIN SUSTAINABILITY
Clean energy for business and national competitiveness and sustainability; Decarbonisation; Circular economy; Waste minimisation; Value-adding innovation – products, technologies, packaging, post-harvest and cool chain. Safety and security.
IT Management
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Big data and data analytics; Smart warehousing; IoT, AI and security; Automation; Robotics; Virtual platforms – digital twin; Integrated technology; Global best practice.
REGULATION & POLICY
Pandemic-era review of policy and regulation; Design to support compliance; Industry and government alignment; Cross border disconnects (national, state, local and other government instrumentalities); National coordination of policy and regulation; Globalisation and regionalisation impact assessments.
INDUSTRY INNOVATION
Pandemic-era review of policy and regulation; Design to support compliance; Industry and government alignment; Cross border disconnects (national, state, local and other government instrumentalities); National coordination of policy and regulation; Globalisation and regionalisation impact assessments.
INDUSTRY INNOVATION
Value-adding manufacturing to reduce product perishability; End-to-end logistics chain innovation; Cold Chain and packaging innovation; Risk minimisation; Clean energy; Retail supply chain innovation strengthening domestic supply chains; Enhancing supply chain efficiency and productivity.
Supply Chain Workforce
PEOPLE
Talent and capability; Diversity and inclusion; Safety, health and wellbeing; Sovereign capability; Protecting businesses, workers and the community.
WORKFORCE CAPACITY, CAPABILITY & TALENT
Current and future workforce assessment for industry and government; Capability building to support small, medium and corporate enterprises; Embedding operations knowledge and skill into education and training programs; Diversity and inclusion programs; Pipeline creation; Comprehensive education and training from Cert IV to PhD; Award courses and credentials; Pilot training facility.