Supply Chain

supply chain agility

Mastering supply chain agility with SICK solutions

The very essence of a successful supply chain lies in its agility – the ability to swiftly adapt to and manage the constantly shifting customer demands and challenges of the global resource shortages. In this dynamic environment, companies such as SICK have emerged as indispensable allies, helping businesses achieve unmatched levels of flexibility and responsiveness. Read More
VTA Annual General Meeting

VTA Annual General Meeting sees leaders elected

At its 121st Annual General Meeting on Friday 10 November, the VTA Executive Council elected Murphy Transport Solutions CEO Cameron Murphy to the role of Vice President and re-elected President Mike Lean and Vice-President Dennis Ryan for further terms. Read More
lithium forklifts safety

Are lithium-ion forklifts really safe?

Safety is paramount in any workplace, especially in an environment bustling with heavy machinery. With the rise of lithium-ion forklifts, questions around their safety compared to traditional lead acid batteries have emerged. We discussed these concerns with Allan Spackman and Greg Wood from Linde Material Handling Australia.
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industrial make good

Cost to environment of make good and refurbishing lease clauses

TMX Transform flags that through industrial make good activities, Australia generates 30,000 tonnes of commercial furniture waste, with 95 per cent of that ending up in landfill.  The company’s Sophie Marshall – Sustainability Lead, and Stef Frawley – Director Portfolio Management, explain to MHD the current challenges in this space and what landlords can do to help. Read More
circular supply chain

What is a circular supply chain?

With the world facing environmental challenges, a shift from traditional linear supply chains to circular ones is becoming not just a trend but a necessity. Brendan O’Keeffe, Founder & CEO of Circular Supply Chain Advisory, explains circular supply chain, why it matters, and how the CSC Advisory team can help. Read More
AI and supply chain

Is AI the future of supply chain?

Peter Jones, Managing Director of Prological, discusses AI’s prospects for improving supply chains, how earlier technological predictions have panned out, and why AI might be less transformative than many of its current boosters think. Read More
DHL Supply Chain

DHL Supply Chain changes APAC management

DHL Supply Chain, the contract logistics arm of Deutsche Post DHL Group, has announced a change in its regional management as Terry Ryan, CEO DHL Supply Chain Asia Pacific, retires from the DHL Group after more than 40 years of valued contribution to the company. Read More
food visibility

Giving Food a Voice

When food spoils before it can even reach the customer, everybody suffers – especially suppliers who spend so much time, energy, and resources putting out the product to begin with. Luckily, Escavox’s food visibility solution is here to help. MHD caught up with CEO Luke Wood to learn more. Read More