Finalists have been announced for the the Australian Supply Chain & Logistics Awards, the longest running national awards program in the supply chain, logistics and transport industry.
Having served the industry for over fifty years, the Australian Supply Chain & Logistics Awards, which are run by the SCLAA, are the most recognised and esteemed awards for an individual or company to be awarded in the industry, with winners announced during a gala dinner on Thursday, November 27 at the MCG, Victoria.
2014 ASCL Future Leaders Award
The purpose of the Future Leaders Award is to provide incentive and recognition to young professionals who are both currently working in and wish to continue their career path within the transport, supply chain and logistics industry.
The winner of the 2014 Future Leaders Award will be awarded an enrolment into Leadership Management Australia’s ‘The Performance Edge’ ten-week development program valued at $5000. The program assists participants to improve their personal performance and productivity as well as that of their team. The prize includes consultation in the workplace, assistance in the development of some professional goals, all course material, attendance at ten interactive workshops, facilitation and course coaching and access to LMA’s unique on-line feedback system.
Finalists are: Jasmin Caplin, national logistics coordinator, Australian Red Cross Blood Service; James Crafter, logistics analyst, TOLL Holdings; Renee Cunningham, implementation manager, Aurizon; Ryan Jackson, director, Resource2Source; Christopher Krause, supply chain project manager, Mecca Brands; Niall Lucas, project manager, Westlink Logistics; Yit Ming Ng, vehicle scheduling & plant liaison coordinator, GM Holden; Matthew Pope, procurement support and data officer, Energex Limited; Alexander Prizeman, inventory team manager, Polar Fresh Cold Chain Services; and Maria Sarubin, asset manager – Kimberley Region, Main Roads WA.
2014 ASCL Industry Excellence Award
The Industry Excellence Award recognises and acknowledges the outstanding achievements and contribution by an individual currently working within the transport, supply chain and logistics industry. The judges will be looking for individuals who have demonstrated vision and leadership, show innovation and are not afraid to take risks.
The winner of the 2014 Industry Excellence Award will receive entry to the Graduate Certificate of Business Management valued at $9,480 from Swinburne University. The Graduate Certificate of Business Management (SCM) is a postgraduate qualification in the specialist field of supply chain and logistics. The course enables students to develop advanced skills and knowledge in the development, implementation and maintenance of supply chain systems using key principles and practices.
Finalists are: Nikki Barbi, GM Fleet & Logistics, Ergon Energy; Andrew Bennett, director, ICT Capital Management, Corporate Procurement Branch, Department of Employment, Education and Training; Mark Brommeyer, manager supply chain, nehta - National E-Health Transition Authority; Tycho Buningh, director, Tycho Buningh & Associates; Nev Burton, senior advisor, STEP Supply Chain; John Lee, director of procurement & contract management Health Support Queensland Department of Health; Julie McCormack, strategy procurement manager, Stanwell Corporation; Phil Nahrung, senior strategic sourcing specialist, Stanwell Corporation; and Allan Twomey, satellite & warehouse operations manager, Distribution Services, Sandvik Mining.
2014 ASCL Training, Education & Development Award
The Training, Education & Development Award is to be presented to the company or institution that best demonstrates a significant achievement in aspects such as recruitment process, training, HR Systems, formal education and development programs which is both relevant to and promotes the supply chain and logistics industry.
Finalists are: CoR Australia (Urban Global); GenR8 Employment Pathway for Youth -Metropolitan Region, Department of Education, Training and Employment; Kmart – Lytton Distribution Centre; Labourforce; Impex; Solid Plus & Tyres4U Training Academy and UQ Business School Executive Education.
2014 ASCL Information Management Award
The Information Management Award will go to the business that can best demonstrate it has made a significant achievement in the application of information technology within its supply chain.
Finalists are: BCDS Solutions, RedEye Apps and Santos Limited.
2014 ASCL Environmental Excellence Award
The Environmental Excellence Award recognises corporate leadership contributing to the solution of environmental sustainability through performance and action.
Finalists are Strategix and Thiess.
2014 Storage & Handling of Materials Award
The Storage & Handling of Materials Award recognises the significant achievements in the techniques and technology of materials storage and handling at any stage of the supply chain. Technology covers equipment and design techniques, including facilities design, and associated information and control systems.
Finalists are: Blackwoods and Hill Tankers & Freight Cost Index.
2014 ASCL Supply Chain Management Award
The aim of the Supply Chain Management Award is to encourage and acknowledge the outstanding achievement of an organisation that has demonstrated significant achievement in managing the integration of supply chains. This could be functional integration within an organisational supply chain or more widely across supply chains involving several organisations that have formed trading partnerships or alliances. Collaboration and added value across the supply chain, achievements gained through outsourcing and the development of new business models could also be demonstrated.
Finalists are: Asixa; Blackwoods; Procurement Transformation Division – Department of Housing and Public Works; Downer EDI Mining & Stanwell Corporation; Hill Tankers; Freight Cost Index; and UGL Engineering & Stanwell Corporation.
The 2014 ASCL Awards are proudly sponsored by EEIG, Swinburne University, Dematic, Dexion, LMA, Telstra, Amcap, Epicor, Rand and Extreme Freight.
To book your tickets to attend the 2014 Australian Supply Chain and Logistics Awards simply log on to www.sclaa.com.au or email secretary@sclaa.com.au