Research Program

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.