One third of Australian businesses are innovative
During 2006/07, over one-third (37%) of Australian businesses reported undertaking some form of innovation, according to figures released recently by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
More than three-quarters (76%) of innovative-active businesses claimed that the most common driver of innovation was profit-related.
Breakfast celebration for automation specialist
Celebrating its 10th anniversary in Australia, SSI Schaefer International is hosting a series of breakfasts for SCLAA members in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne this month.
The events offer the opportunity to exchange experiences, learn from others and investigate new and innovative ways of improving your distribution operation.
For more information: www.aipack.com.au/Content/Attachment/Schaefer_invite.pdf
Supply chain solutions for Australia
Australia’s definitive freight transport event, AusIntermodal, took place on Wednesday and Thursday this week at Hilton on the Park, Melbourne.
With Australia spending vast amounts on transport infrastructure to meet the growing freight task, the conference focused on the role of Infrastructure Australia, Auslink 2 and the federal government’s plans to improve freight logistics.
The conference brought together industry leaders to discuss supply chain solutions, the future of Australian road and rail, and how to combat climate change in the freight transport industry. Jean Trestour, Head of Maritime Transport Policy from the European Commission, delivered a keynote international address and discussed European intermodalism and potential applications in an Australian context.
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