Melanie Stark

Understanding omnichannel outsourcing: Why your 3PL needs to be mobile

Australian retailers face significant operational challenges today. From having to address a challenging sales environment, rising commercial rents and the increasing demands of online shoppers – it is harder than ever to operate profitably. Claudio Bratovic, ANZ Regional Manager at Honeywell looks into outsourcing as a viable alternative. Read More

Last chance to register for 2019 Manhattan Exchange event

Exchange 2019 is taking place at the impressive Glasshouse conference centre Melbourne on October 31. This one-day event is a perfect opportunity to network with leaders in supply chain, logistics, retail technology and fulfilment solutions. New this year will be a dedicated Discovery Zone with interactive solution demonstrations. Read More

Global air freight demand in decline for the tenth consecutive month

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand declined by 3.9 per cent in August 2019, compared to the same period in 2018. This marks the tenth consecutive month of year-on-year decline in freight volumes, the longest period since the global financial crisis in 2008. Read More

New $560m site for Woolworths

Vaughan Constructions has successfully delivered Woolworths’ latest facility in Melbourne’s south, the distribution centre (DC) is the largest of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere. Read More

UPS adds 6,000 natural gas trucks to its fleet

UPS has announced plans to purchase more than 6,000 natural gas-powered trucks beginning in 2020 and running through 2022. This three-year commitment represents a $450M investment in expanding the company’s alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicle fleet as well as supporting infrastructure. Read More