THE FUTURE OF SA’S DEFENCE SUPPLY CHAINS

Can SA supply chains handle AUKUS? Join ASCLA, BAE, REDARC, DTC & ICN to unpack how SMEs can break into Prime supply chains & balance sovereign with commercial realities.

The Australasian Supply Chain & Logistics Association (ASCLA) is proud to announce our upcoming flagship panel: Defence Supply Chains in a Changing Strategic Environment: Resilience, Capability, and Opportunity for South Australia.

Date:  Wednesday, 14 October 2028
Time:  5.00pm – 7.00pm
Venue:  Stone & Chalk at Lot 14, 374–380 North Terrace, Adelaide
Cost:  Members – $34  /  Non-members – $44
Closest Parking:  UPark Frome Street

Registrations close at COB on Monday, 12 October 2026
LIMITED PLACES AVAILABLE

ABOUT THIS EVENT

SA is at the centre of defence growth, but with programs like AUKUS comes immense pressure on local supply chains. Do we have the capacity, workforce, and resilience? ASCLA is proud to announce our upcoming flagship panel: Defence Supply Chains in a Changing Strategic Environment: Resilience, Capability, and Opportunity. We are bringing together a powerhouse group of industry leaders to unpack risks, practical opportunities, and barriers local SMEs face when trying to break into Prime supply chains.

Expect a hard-hitting discussion on balancing sovereign capability with commercial realities.

PANELLISTS

Juliane Muenster – Purchasing Manager, REDARC Electronics
Juliane Muenster is a Chartered Procurement and Supply Professional (MCIPS) with over 12 years of experience leading strategic procurement and global supply chain performance within the electronics sector, including Defence and Space programmes operating under AS9100 standards.
Operating at the intersection of commercial strategy, supply chain resilience and regulatory governance, designing procurement frameworks that deliver operational performance while meeting the rigorous compliance, traceability and quality requirements of electronics and aerospace and defence environments.
Juliane’s core expertise includes strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, contract negotiation, risk management, cost optimisation, governance, compliance, and performance management. Leading end-to-end global sourcing across Australia, the US and Europe, overseeing supplier qualification, audit readiness, counterfeit prevention and lifecycle traceability within AS9100-aligned systems.
As a procurement leader, she aligns cross-functional stakeholders across engineering, quality and operations, bringing structured decision-making, financial discipline and strong commercial oversight to complex programmes. Positioning procurement as a strategic enabler of innovation, operational excellence and sustainable growth.

Libby Day – CEO, Defence Teaming Centre (DTC)
Libby is the Chief Executive Officer of the Defence Teaming Centre, where she leads national efforts to strengthen Australia’s defence industry. With a strong background in strategic development, regulatory compliance and cross-sector collaboration, initially developed in the pharmaceutical and Med Tech sector, Libby works at the intersection of defence, advanced manufacturing and innovation. She is widely recognised for her ability to help businesses navigate complex regulatory requirements and for her leadership in advancing sovereign defence capabilities.
She is a member of the South Australian Defence and Space Defence and Space Technologies Industry Skills Council, and a governor on the South Australian AmCham Council. She recently served as the Deputy Chair of the Australian Cyber Collaboration Centre.
Libby has a Bachelor of Arts from UniSA, a Grad Diploma in Public Affairs from the University of Sydney and she studied an Executive Master of Science at the London School of Economics.

Jeremy Satchell – Head of Industry Capability, BAE Systems Australia
Jeremy Satchell has over 20 years’ experience across Australia’s defence ecosystem, spanning both military service and senior industry leadership roles.
During his service in the Australian Army, Jeremy held a range of operational, leadership and strategic planning appointments, including air and missile defence roles. These experiences underpin his understanding of capability delivery, workforce development, and the importance of resilient sovereign systems in support of national security.
In industry, Jeremy has worked as a supply chain consultant within State Government and now leads BAE Systems Australia’s Industry Capability function. In this role, he is responsible for strengthening Australian manufacturing and SME participation across BAE’s global supply chains, with a focus on supplier uplift, capability development, and long term competitiveness. His work directly supports economic growth, skills development and the sustainability of Australia’s industrial base.
Jeremy is a strong advocate for sovereign industrial capability and actively engages with defence and manufacturing stakeholders domestically and internationally.
He continues to serve as an Army Reservist with the 16th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery, and is a committed supporter of veteran affairs. Outside of formalities, Jeremy is an avid sports fan and married with two teenage children.

David Royle – Supply Chain Manager, Industry Capability Network (ICN)
David is the Acting Head of Industry Capability Network South Australia (ICN SA) within the South Australian Department of State Development and a Supply Chain Manager with extensive experience across the defence, mining, oil and gas, energy, construction, and manufacturing sectors. With over 20 years of experience in construction and manufacturing, he has developed a strong understanding of complex supply chains, Australian Industry Participation (AIP), and Local Industry Participation (LIP). David works closely with major projects, government, and industry to identify capability, strengthen supplier networks, and create local and global supply chain opportunities that deliver lasting economic and industry development outcomes.

André Dolphin – Global Logistics Solutions Executive, Customs Agency Services (CAS)
André Dolphin is a logistics and supply chain professional with more than 30 years of experience across international freight forwarding, commercial aviation, and the defence sector. Throughout his career, he has led complex logistics projects, managed customer and stakeholder relationships, and delivered supply chain solutions across a range of highly regulated environments.
His experience includes senior roles with a leading global heavyweight freight forwarder, an international airline, and Australia’s defence industry, where he was the Program Manager at a specialist surface metal finishing facility supporting the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) Program. In his current role with Customs Agency Services (CAS), André works closely with importers, exporters, defence contractors, and industry partners to deliver tailored freight, customs brokerage, and supply chain solutions.
With a broad understanding of both commercial and defence supply chains, André brings practical insight into supply chain resilience, industry capability, and the challenges of connecting Australian businesses with complex global logistics networks.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This event is highly relevant for professionals navigating South Australia’s defence manufacturing and procurement sectors. Specifically, the following groups should attend:

Local SME Owners and Leaders: Anyone trying to break into Prime defence supply chains, understand the practical barriers, and position their business for upcoming opportunities.

Supply Chain and Procurement Professionals: Those tasked with managing capacity, workforce, and resilience challenges brought on by AUKUS and rapid defence growth.

Current Defence Contractors and Manufacturers: Businesses looking for insights

EVENT REGISTRATIONS

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