Harvey Norman faced a unique challenge on Black Friday – a surge in website traffic that led them to implement a virtual queue system, something nobody wants to do unless you are selling concert tickets with limited capacity. This incident sheds light on the increasing complexities of supply chain management, order management and website development emphasising the need for robust strategies to handle unforeseen challenges.

Amazon Australia has begun construction on its second Robotics fulfilment centre (FC) located in Craigieburn, north Melbourne. Once complete, the FC will span around 209,000 square metres across four levels – that’s equivalent to 11 Melbourne Cricket Grounds, or five times the size of Federation Square, making it the largest warehouse ever built in Australia

Food, fabric, even fence posts have the ability to be made from industrial hemp – and it captures a staggering four times more carbon than trees.

The logistics industry in Australia plays a pivotal role in facilitating domestic and international trade. With its vast geographical expanse and thriving economy, Australia heavily relies on efficient logistics operations to ensure the smooth flow of goods. However, like any other industry, logistics in Australia faces its fair share of challenges.