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ASCLA Mag April 2026
The first edition of ASCLA Mag brings together perspectives, challenges, and developments shaping supply chain and logistics across Australasia right now. From AI-driven change and shifting retail dynamics to the operational pressures facing teams on the ground, it reflects what the industry is experiencing and how leaders are responding. Built from within the ASCLA community,…
The Panic Buying Trap
By Professor Ben Fahimnia Panic buying feels like self-protection. When people hear about war, rising fuel prices, or supply disruptions, the instinct is simple: buy more now before things run out or become more expensive. But panic buying rarely protects anyone. In fact, it often accelerates the very shortages people are trying to avoid. This…
JB Hi-Fi Group and FarEye Partner to Deliver the Future of Retail Logistics Across Australia
FarEye powers the delivery ecosystem for JB Hi-Fi and The Good Guys, orchestrating 350+ stores, multiple carriers, and millions of deliveries across Australia and New Zealand. JB Hi-Fi Group, one of Australia’s largest retail organisations and home to JB Hi-Fi and The Good Guys, has partnered with FarEye, the global leader in intelligent delivery orchestration,…
Industry Leaders Signal Rapid Acceleration in Logistics Automation Across New Zealand
Auckland, New Zealand — Warehousing and logistics are rapidly shifting from back‑office functions to strategic drivers of productivity, resilience and customer performance for New Zealand businesses. That momentum was on full display at the exclusive launch function celebrating the arrival of Logistics Automation New Zealand powered by CeMAT, where more than 100 industry professionals gathered…
From Industry Demand to Law: What the Fair Work Act Amendments Mean for Road Transport
By Steven Ballerini | CEO of Australasian Supply Chain & Logistics Association (ASCLA) Australia’s road transport sector has spent weeks absorbing one of the sharpest fuel price shocks in recent memory. Diesel exceeding $3 per litre in some regions, a wave of small trucking business collapses, and a worsening road safety toll have turned a…
From Crisis to Coordination: What the Fuel Emergency Means for Australia’s Supply Chains
By Steven Ballerini | CEO of Australasian Supply Chain & Logistics Association (ASCLA) Australia’s fuel supply chain was never designed to absorb three simultaneous shocks at once. The US-led military campaign against Iran, the partial closure of the Strait of Hormuz, and the domestic panic-buying wave that followed have combined to create conditions our logistics…
ASCLA Welcomes New Platinum Partner – Oracle Netsuite
NetSuite’s unified platform helps supply chain companies manage all aspects of their business, including financials, inventory, customers, procurement, staff scheduling, logistics, and point-of-sale operations. With over 25 years of experience and more than 43,000 customers across 219 countries, NetSuite has established itself as the #1 AI-powered cloud ERP solution. Key Features NetSuite offers built-in workflows…
From Reporting to Responsibility: What the Modern Slavery Reforms Mean for Australian Supply Chains
By Steven Ballerini | CEO of Australasian Supply Chain & Logistics Association (ASCLA) For years, Australia’s corporate response to modern slavery has been largely a paperwork exercise. Large businesses filed annual statements, ticked compliance boxes, and moved on. The Australian Anti-Slavery Commissioner’s initial position paper, published in January 2026, signals that era is coming to…
Rising Tension in the Middle East: What It Means for Global Shipping
By Steven Ballerini | CEO of Australasian Supply Chain & Logistics Association (ASCLA) Escalating military action in the Middle East has once again brought global trade routes into sharp focus. Following coordinated strikes on Iranian targets and Tehran’s subsequent response, the Strait of Hormuz has become the epicentre of concern for energy markets and maritime…
