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Hayley Jarick, CEO at the Supply Chain Sustainability School, talks about its work informing the industry on sustainability practices through partnerships with organisations like ASCI.
Hayley Jarick, CEO at Supply Chain Sustainability School, says that the top two areas where Australia can up its game in supply chain sustainability are climate change and circular economy.
“In the absence of strong national government leadership on climate change in Australia, I think companies have already started to set climatebased targets and look for ways to reduce emissions,” Hayley says. “And it’s not just a matter of philanthropic enterprise or corporate social signalling. Businesses understand there are real market drivers at work, and if they don’t change and adapt to a realworld problem, the world is going to change around them.”
Hayley says that businesses must engage in sustainable practices to preserve the sustainability of their longterm business operations.. And if setting those targets and agendas are the first area for improvement, the second is closely related.
“I think there is a push towards returning to a circular economy,” she says. “In a way, it’s common-sense economics – don’t waste assets and see where unwanted assets can be onsold or recycled. Instead of only sourcing virgin raw material supplies, businesses should continue to explore ways to source recycled supplies. There is a clear financial opportunity for companies to onsell their unwanted resources to progressive organisations to use, preventing them from becoming waste.”
Hayley says the Supply Chain Sustainability School works for people in supply chains in Australia and New Zealand. Supported by organisational Fellows, the School researches in collaboration with industry to produce information and accessible educational materials – free for all – that enable better business practices and sustainable solutions towards social, environmental, and economic outcomes.
“We’ve got over 600 resources available to educate yourself and your business,” Hayley says. “The way we can offer this for free is that we have a membership model whereby our Fellows step up to pay annual fees to keep it going. Then, they collaborate with us to create resources that are industryrelevant. That means we stay relevant because it’s people from the industry asking for resources to be created.”
While the resources are free for all, she says that the School always welcomes more Fellows and Members, because there might be topics of importance that new perspectives can bring to the table and help educate the industry.
“And by having a single point of information, with educational experiences tailored to different learning stages and styles, it means organisations have to do less of the uphill work in educating industry themselves,” Hayley says. “And because we focus on topics that are in the best interests of industry – eliminating modern slavery from our supply chains, for example – our Fellows and Members want to contribute to an ecosystem that raises awareness. You don’t want potential supply chain partners not living up to best practice standards because, through the chain of responsibility, that can negatively affect your business.”
The Supply Chain Sustainability School has benefited from ASCI’s exposure, networks, and advocacy.
Hayley Jarick, CEO at Supply Chain Sustainability School.
“To take just one example, throughout COVID ASCI has done a great job boosting the profile of procurement as a viable profession,” she says. “ASCI’s accreditation programs are industry treasures, and by boosting the profile of procurement professionals, they’ve shone a light on an unjustly underpromoted yet essential profession for sustainability.
“There are immense sustainability opportunities in procurement, from procurement with a circulareconomy mindset through to social procurement – integrating a diverse range of suppliers into networks such as innovative eco-friendly businesses, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses, women-owned businesses and social enterprises.
“We’ve been proud to work with ASCI because ASCI’s work complements and amplifies our own.” ■
ASCI UPDATE
The latest information and updates from the Australasian Supply Chain Institute.
UPCOMING EVENTS AND PROGRAMS
• 20 October 2021
Leadership Series: Global Ethics Day | 1 CPD
Webinar | online
To address Global Ethics Day, ASCI is running an online panel discussion and corresponding luncheon events on the international theme which is in line with our annual theme
“Decade for Action”.
• 27 October 2021
ASCI Webinar: What is DDBRIX and DDMRO and why has DDMRO become so successful in the past 5 years to model, plan and manage supply chains? | 1 CPD
Webinar | online
This webinar will cover how DDMRO reduces the supply chain and manufacturing stress and how to start motivating your organisation to use DDBRIX • 3 November 2021
Impacts of Cyber Attacks of Supply
Chain Websites |1 CPD
Webinar | online
This webinar will cover real case studies from large organisations experiences at a 3PL and customer impacts level of cyber security attacks.
ASCI2022 Supply Chain Vision in the decade for Action | 20 CPD
• NEW DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED
SOON
Conference (hybrid format - face to face/virtual)
Program and tickets to be released soon www.asci-2021.com.au
For more information or to register for the above events visit www.asci. org.au/events
ASCI CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP
ASCI corporate membership is available for any group, organisation, industry body institution or business that wants to join ASCI and demonstrate its commitment to best practice and excellence, whilst ensuring its team’s proficiency in the supply chain industry.
ASCI membership provides access to professional pathways including complimentary practitioner registrations, global best practice knowledge, industry involvement and networks.
ASCI corporate members receive individual benefits for employees, including ASCI plus VIP prices for certifications, courses, complimentary tours and networking events and early bird releases.
For more information or to become a member visit ASCI website www.asci.org. au or contact enquiries@ asci.org.au.
Join ASCI and take the steps towards your professional career pathway now and for 2022. Membership starts at $275 with concessions available upon evidence of your employment situation or membership to another association. For more information on membership benefits please visit www.asci.org.au/join.
UPLIFTING OPPORTUNITIES
Samantha Martin-Williams, a Director for both the SCLAA and Newcastle Airport, discusses the success of Newcastle Airport, and how projected upgrades to it and the region will boost connectivity and the region’s supply chain capabilities.
As challenging as the conditions of the last couple of years have been, they have also served to prompt new thinking and tap into previously unrealised potential across the nation. Amid the tumult of the past 18 months, the resilience and diversification of Newcastle Airport’s is a shining example.
With a global pandemic continuing to wreak havoc on national and global economies, the aviation sector has been harder hit than most. Despite this, Newcastle Airport emerged with a best-in-class recovery in passenger numbers, and a stronger, more diversified, and more valuable business. Its aspirations are bolder and its influence greater, cementing its role as a regional leader that will shape the future growth of the Hunter and northern NSW, including in the freight and logistics sector.
Significantly, in May this year, the Prime Minister announced $66 million in funding to upgrade the airfield at Newcastle Airport, which is a Federal Defence asset. This upgrade, to be completed by late 2023 will see the airfield attain Code E status, allowing wide-bodied, long-haul aircraft to utilise the port.
Complementing this infrastructure upgrade is the development of a Special Activation Precinct (SAP) at Williamtown, which will have the airport at its core. This SAP is one of six in regional NSW and was announced after extensive advocacy from the airport in conjunction with key regional organisations. The SAP comes with significant government
Samantha Martin-Williams, Director for both the SCLAA and Newcastle Airport.
investment and a fast-tracked planning regime to drive economic outcomes for the state.
The NSW Government has committed to spending $1billion on the six SAPs it has announced across NSW. This indicates government investment in Williamtown in the order of $100million-plus over the course of the development. The Williamtown precinct is also expected to generate 5000-plus highly skilled jobs. While many of these will be in the Defence and aerospace sector, there is no doubt that demand for freight out of Newcastle Airport will lead to supply chain growth.
These significant government announcements are true game changers for northern NSW, unlocking huge potential and possibilities. Modelling undertaken by the airport indicates an economic benefit of $12.7 billion to the region over the 20-year life of the runway. Of this, $6.5billion will be derived from increased freight activity.
Investing in Williamtown and the upgraded runway also supports the NSW Government’s Hunter Regional Plan, which positions the Port of Newcastle and Newcastle Airport as global gateways, through improved interregional links and infrastructure for freight movements as a key goal.
The Federal Government’s funding commitment, coupled with the NSW State Government’s announcement of a Special Activation Precinct will see Williamtown well placed to drive the region’s evolution to one of our nation’s key freight and export hubs. Some of the export opportunities that will present themselves seem clear, given the proximity of the Port Stephens-based airport to aquaculture, beef, and mining technology industries – to name a few. However, it is the opportunities that are not yet apparent that harbour most potential.
In terms of freight projections, there is the potential, based on existing production levels, for a total of 20,519 tonnes of freight to be exported through Newcastle Airport annually, at a total value of approximately $2.1 billion. Considering the expected stimulation driven by international connectivity this is predicted to rise further to potentially 48,700 tonnes, valued at $4.7 billion, by 2039.
To further flesh out these opportunities and the catalytic growth that will come with international connectivity, Newcastle Airport has been a driving force behind the organisation of a regional Summit to be held in early 2022. A collaborative effort, this Summit will be driven by the 10 local Hunter Councils and draw on the skills of the University of Newcastle, Hunter Business Chamber, and Committee for the Hunter. It will connect key industry representatives along with Federal, State and Local Government agencies and development organisations. Its intent is to embed a united regional approach to driving practical outcomes on the back of the airport’s capacity enhancement. ■
Samantha (Sam) Martin-Williams is a Director of both the Supply Chain and Logistics Association of Australia (SCLAA) and Newcastle Airport (NAPL) and has previously worked as General Manager and Company Secretary of the Hunter Valley Coal Chain Coordinator.
To find out more contact: Peter Wych Executive Manager Property and Commercial pwych@newcastleairport.com.au 0431 380 507
DON’T BOX US IN – INDUSTRY NEEDS ROOM TO MOVE
Australia’s urban areas are growing, and so is the industry’s urban freight task. ALC explains why the preservation of prime industrial real estate is more important than ever.
Australia’s urban areas are growing, and so is the industry’s urban freight task. The future looks bright to some – with new homes, increased amenities, and everything from your shoes to the kitchen sink soon able to be ordered and delivered online (if they’re not already). But there is a storm on the horizon. And it takes the shape of a poorly planned, overdeveloped city brought to its knees by an inability to deliver its essential supply chain functions.
Australia’s national freight task is estimated to be 725 billion tonne-km, increasing by over four-fold in the last 45 years. Between 2018 and 2040, it is forecast to increase by 25 per cent to 962 billion tonne-km, meaning planning now will determine how that task is met.
The preservation of industrial land supply and locations is fundamental to the future communities aspire towards.
Tension between industry and government over the protection of industrial lands is not a new phenomenon. ALC has long advocated for the preservation of freight corridors and industrial land, resulting in the development and adoption of the National Urban Freight Planning Principles. These principles were endorsed by the Infrastructure Transport Ministers Meeting earlier this year. These principles form part of the National Freight and Supply Chain Strategy and are integral to ensure government planning properly considers the continuous movement of freight as our cities grow.
However, these principles are not mandatory, and industry regularly finds itself in the position of defending use of the very land it uses to service those communities surrounding it. This was recently exhibited by the Industrial Lands Policy Review by the Greater Sydney Commission, on whether the current ‘Retain and Manage’ policy for industrial lands should be changed to permit rezoning and more ‘flexible use’ of such lands. Such ‘flexible use’ might allow residential and other non-industrial services on current industrial zoned lands in Greater Sydney.
ALC CEO Brad Williams believes the protection and preservation of industrial lands in markets, both national and local, are fundamental to the future operating capabilities of supply chains.
“The assured supply of industrial land, close to population centres and separated from residences, is essential to managing the cost of moving freight and the efficiency and productivity of supply chains,” Brad says.
Long term thinking and common sense is needed to avoid poor planning decisions that will allow encroachment of residential areas on industrial lands, placing pressure on critical supply chains,” he says.
The preservation of industrial land supply and locations is fundamental to future-proof supply chain.
Land use planning and development approvals that inadequately consider noise, vibrations, and other amenity impacts of freight facilities, can ultimately see inappropriate zoning – placing industrial areas and transport corridors next to residential land. In addition, further restrictions that are sometimes imposed – such as delivery curfews, and limitations on areas of operation and vehicle types – further dampen sector productivity, decreasing economic competitiveness and increasing costs.
As a result, increased congestion in our cities restricts efficient access to freight facilities and impacts the predictability of deliveries. Last-mile delivery is already growing at a rapid pace, servicing consumer demand in metropolitan areas. Growth in business-to-customer, just-in-time, and on-demand delivery – driven by the continued rise in e-commerce and home delivery services – is resulting in increased pressure on kerb-side space and growing interaction between vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists.
Poor land use planning is contributing to congestion in our fast growing cities. Congestion impacts liveability and the economy. Australian congestion costs equalled $19 billion in 2016 and are expected to rise to $39 billion annually by 2031. The cost of congestion is lost productivity to business and individuals, environmental and health concerns from air and noise pollution, safety for pedestrians and cyclists, impact on footfall in retail precincts, and impacts on the public space available to communities.
If we take a common sense and long term approach, through adherence to and application of the National Planning Principles, we can avoid some of the problems we are seeing now as well as contribute to increasing the liveability of our cities. Getting the process right today – and educating the community of the need to co-exist with the supply chains that provide our food, groceries and consumer goods in a timely and efficient manner – might mean that storm brewing on the horizon doesn’t come to pass. ■
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