A Safety Management System (SMS) is the tool used by most organisations to satisfy their legal obligations under workplace health and safety (WHS) legislation. The recent changes to the Heavy...
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The buck stops with you if you are an executive of a company that uses heavy vehicles to move freight from A to B, whether your company owns the heavy...
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Just three years ago transport group McAleese were riding high: after winning a large contract to deliver fuel to 7/11 service stations, the firm was about to be listed on the stock exchange. But after an initial listing at more than $1.47/share, McAleese’s fortunes have plummeted, and the company recently went into liquidation. In August 2016 the share price dropped…
FM Global have released a useful tool to consider supply chain risk and resilience in the countries you either currently operate in or are considering going to. Read more here
The Internet of Things (IoT) offers great opportunities for manufacturers to create efficiencies in their supply chain. But like any significant change, there are risks that need to be managed… Read the full article here
How well does the agricultural industry understand their obligations in relation to the Australian Consumer Law?
How well do you manage your obligations for Chain of Responsibility in your dealings with your logistics providers?
With upcoming changes to your Grocery Supply Agreements have you considered how you can navigate the Food and Grocery Code of Conduct to successfully negotiate your terms with the retailers? The ACCC has recently instituted proceedings in the Federal Court against Woolworths limited. This is due to the retailer’s unconscionable conduct in dealing with its suppliers. Woolworth’s “Mind the Gap”…
Wonsoek Lee of Changshin International pleaded guilty of deliberately contravening Australia’s biosecurity requirements after illegally and knowingly importing dairy products into the country.
Recently, the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) released a report claiming the Food and Beverage industry is highly capable of managing their supply chain risk. Despite this statement by the AFGC, there is a serious possibility of complacency if we pat ourselves on the back with respect to supply chain risk. Ask yourself the following two questions: How good…
