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Despite economic challenges, the worldwide supply chain management (SCM) software market grew 7.1 per cent to US$8.3 billion in 2012. The Australian supply chain management software market grew 17.9% to reach A$176.8 million in 2012, up from A$149.9 million in 2011. During 2012, IT budget decision makers remained highly cautious overall, but supply chain investments [...]
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Unions need to take the intellectual lead in spelling out a vision for the future of Australia, according to Transport Workers’ Union (TWU) national secretary Tony Sheldon. Mr Sheldon told delegates at the TWU National Council in Darwin that the labour movement risked losing the battle over the meaning of a good society because it [...]
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Coles has entered into a joint venture with ISPT, an Australian property fund manager, which will acquire a 75 per cent interest in an initial portfolio of 19 Coles-owned shopping centres. The initial portfolio is valued at approximately $532 million, and the transaction will deliver Coles’ owner Wesfarmers approximately $400 million. ISPT is one of [...]
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Supply chains will need to become more efficient and agile to minimise costs and maximise opportunities as the online retailing wave rolls on, according to Cameron Poolman, CEO of online retail and auction company GraysOnline. Mr Poolman will deliver one of the keynote presentations at Australia’s leading supply chain and logistics event, Smart 2013, sharing [...]
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Australians are demonstrating a less cautious approach to spending money, with more consumers planning to use their credit cards this quarter, while savings will be less of a focus. The Dun and Bradstreet Consumer Credit Expectations Survey of Q2 2013 shows that savings are set to decline as consumers look towards credit spending. Shrugging off [...]
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The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has issued a decision allowing the Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) to include the Southern Sydney Freight Line in its Interstate Access Undertaking. This means that negotiations between ARTC and parties wanting to run trains on the Southern Sydney Freight Line will be supported by the processes and principles [...]
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The LAA has opened nominations for the 2013 Leadership in Logistics Awards. There are seven LAA Leadership in Logistics Awards, of which six are named in honour of LAA life members Keith Campbell OAM, Malcolm Priestley, Larry Smith, Robert Lamb, Malcolm Walker and Kim Rothwell, and one additional LAA President’s award for outstanding services to [...]
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Spec 4 Distribution Drive, Truganina. This “A” grade distribution centre is located on Distribution Drive, a well-known and established thoroughfare in the heart of the Dexus Industrial Estate Laverton North.
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Industrial Solutions Victoria – A selection of quality industrial properties for sale or lease, land estates and pre commitment opportunities across Metropolitan Melbourne. If you require a new or existing industrial property to meet your transport and logistics or warehousing requirements, click on the link below to view our publication. Website: www.colliers.com.au/industrialsolutions For more information, [...]
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Ultra large container vessels (ULCV) are making large ships available for smaller trade routes.
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