Super Retail Group named finalist in supply chain awards

Australian Supply Chain and Logistics Awards are the longest-running national awards program in the industry.

Finalists for the 2011 Australian Supply Chain and Logistics Awards have been announced ahead of the event on November 11.

The ASCLA is the longest-running national awards program in the industry. Having served the industry for more than 50 years, they are the most-recognised and esteemed awards for an individual, or company to be awarded. With record submissions this year the quality of the finalists is outstanding.

Supply Chain Management Award
The aim of this award is to encourage and acknowledge the outstanding achievement of an organisation that has demonstrated significant achievement in managing the integration of supply chains. The trophy was first awarded in 1984 and is dedicated to Doug Beattie.

The finalists are:
Bestrane Group and Westfield Sydney
Bing Lee and Paperless Warehousing in partnership with InterDev and Gamma Solutions
Nestle Australia
Salad Fresh
Santos and Toll Energy
Schenker Australia
Super Retail Group
Waste Contractors & Recyclers Association of Queensland (WCRAQ)
Woodside Energy.

Training, Education & Development Award
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. The trophy was first awarded in 2002 and is dedicated to the late Professor Peter Gilmour.

The finalists are:
Department of Transport WA
Mt Gravatt Coach & Travel
Press Logistics Group
TDT Victoria
University of Wollongong-Sydney Business School
Women Take the Wheel–Department of Transport and Main Roads Alliance.

Storage & Handling of Materials Award
This 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. The trophy was first awarded in 1980 and is dedicated to Dexion’s founder, Demetrius Comino.

The finalists are:
COVS Parts
Nestle Australia.

Environmental Excellence Award
This award recognises corporate leadership contributing to the solution of environmental sustainability within our industry through performance and action. The trophy was first awarded in 1966 and is dedicated to Ken Pike.

The finalists are:
AWH Logistics
Central Queensland Intermodal Logistics Hub Lobby Group
Oxford Cold Storage
Schenker Australia
Strategix Training Group – Eco Drive
Waste Contractors & Recyclers Association of Queensland (WCRAQ). 

Information Management Award
This 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. The trophy was first awarded in 1994 and is dedicated to the late Len Smith.

The finalists are:
Grays Online
Fremantle Ports
The Just Group.

Industry Excellence Award
This prestigious 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, shows innovation and not afraid to take risks. This trophy was first awarded in 1987 and is dedicated to Mike Munns.

The finalists are:
Jason Barclay, Manager Supply Chain and Logistics Development, Bluescope Steel
Ian Cocup, Senior Inventory and Procurement Supervisor, Stanwell Corporation
Mary Goodwin, Strategic Procurement Specialist, Stanwell Corporation
Allan Jones, Member of Consulting Staff, Jacobs Australia
Ian Lovell, State President, Refrigerated Warehouse & Transport Association
Paul McHugh, Queensland Committee Member, Supply Chain & Logistics Association of Australia
Tony Nichols, Distribution Centre Manager, Toll in2store
David Pierce, Director, Helicopter Logistics, Defence Material Organisation
Rick Ralph, Executive Director, Waste Contractors & Recyclers Association of Queensland.

Future Leaders Award
The purpose of this award is to provide incentive and recognition to young professionals who are working in and wish to continue their career path within the transport, supply chain and logistics Industry.

The finalists are:
Daniel Bull, Branch Manager Kewdale Operations, Mitchell Corp Australia
Matthew Cameron-Gardner, General Manager Business Development, Innovation Interactive Asia Pacific
Ryan Falconer, Senior Transport Planner, Arup
Nikki Hasicevic, Procurement Coordinator, Snap Fresh
Megan Kelly, Business Engagement Coordinator – iMX Project, Woodside Energy
Tristan Marshall, Manager, Pack & Send East Perth
James Nash, Business Development Manager Toll Group
Karan Sikand, Supply Chain Logistics Analyst, Schweppes Australia
Amy Vassallo, Senior Service Planner, Public Transport Authority of WA.

The winners of the 2011 Australian Supply Chain and Logistics Awards will be announced at a gala dinner on Friday, November 11 at the Burswood Entertainment Complex, Western Australia.

Source: Australasian Transport News



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