Winners of the longest running national awards program in the supply chain, logistics and transport industry have been announced.
The Australian Supply Chain & Logistics Awards, run by the SCLAA, have been serving the industry for over fifty years.
2014 ASCL Future Leaders Award
The purpose of the Future Leaders Award is to provide incentive and recognition to young professionals who are both currently working in and wish to continue their career path within the transport, supply chain and logistics industry. This is a wonderful opportunity to showcase young professionals within our great industry.
The winner of the 2014 Future Leaders Award is awarded an enrolment into the Leadership Management Australia’s ‘The Performance Edge’ 10 week development program valued at $5000. The program assists participants to improve their personal performance and productivity as well as that of their team. The prize includes consultation in the workplace, assistance in the development of some professional goals, all course material, attendance at 10 interactive workshops, facilitation and course coaching and access to LMA’s unique online feedback system.
Finalists were: Jasmin Caplin, national logistics coordinator, Australian Red Cross Blood Service; James Crafter, logistics analyst, TOLL Holdings; Renee Cunningham, implementation manager, Aurizon; Ryan Jackson, director, Resource2Source; Christopher Krause, supply chain project manager, Mecca Brands; Niall Lucas, project manager, Westlink Logistics; Yit Ming Ng, vehicle scheduling & plant liaison coordinator, GM Holden; Matthew Pope, procurement support and data officer, Energex Limited; Alexander Prizeman, inventory team manager, Polar Fresh Cold Chain Services; and Maria Sarubin, asset manager – Kimberley Region, Main Roads WA.
A High Commendation was awarded to Jasmin Caplin, national logistics coordinator, Australian Red Cross Blood Service and Niall Lucas, project manager, Westlink Logistics.
The winner of the 2014 Future Leaders Award is Renee Cunningham, implementation manager, Aurizon.
2014 ASCL Industry Excellence Award
The Industry Excellence Award is the most prestigious award and recognises and acknowledges the outstanding achievements and contribution by an individual currently working within the transport, supply chain and logistics industry. The judges were looking for individuals who have demonstrated vision and leadership, shows innovation and not afraid to take risks.
The winner of the 2014 Industry Excellence Award receives entry to the Graduate Certificate of Business Management valued at $9,480.00 from Swinburne University. The Graduate Certificate of Business Management (SCM) is a postgraduate qualification in the specialist field of supply chain and logistics. The course enables students to develop advanced skills and knowledge in the development, implementation and maintenance of supply chain systems using key principles and practices.
Finalists were: Nikki Barbi, GM Fleet & Logistics, Ergon Energy; Andrew Bennett, director, ICT Capital Management, Corporate Procurement Branch, Department of Employment, Education and Training; Mark Brommeyer, manager supply chain, nehta – National E-Health Transition Authority; Tycho Buningh, director, Tycho Buningh & Associates; Nev Burton, senior advisor, STEP Supply Chain; John Lee, director of procurement & contract management, health support, Queensland Department of Health; Julie McCormack, strategy procurement manager, Stanwell Corporation; Phil Nahrung, senior strategic sourcing specialist, Stanwell Corporation; and Allan Twomey, satellite & warehouse operations manager distribution services, Sandvik Mining.
A High Commendation was awarded to Tycho Buningh, director, Tycho Buningh & Associates.
There were joint winners this year, Nev Burton, senior advisor, STEP Supply Chain; and John Lee, director of procurement & contract management health support, Queensland Department of Health.
2014 ASCL Training, Education & Development Award
The Training, Education & Development Award is 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.
Finalists were CoR Australia (Urban Global), GenR8 Employment Pathway for Youth – Metropolitan Region, Department of Education, Training and Employment, Kmart – Lytton Distribution Centre, Labourforce Impex, Solid Plus & Tyres4U Training Academy, and UQ Business School Executive Education.
A High Commendation was awarded to UQ Business School Executive Education.
The winner of the 2014 Training, Education and Development Award is GenR8 Employment Pathway for Youth – Metropolitan Region, Department of Education, Training and Employment.
2014 ASCL Information Management Award
The Information Management Award went to the business that can best demonstrate it has made a significant achievement in the application of information technology within its supply chain.
Finalists were: BCDS Solutions, RedEye Apps and Santos Limited.
A High Commendation was awarded to BCDS Solutions.
The winner of the 2014 Information Management Award is Santos Limited.
2014 ASCL Environmental Excellence Award
The Environmental Excellence Award recognises corporate leadership contributing to the solution of environmental sustainability within our industry through performance and action.
Finalists are South East Councils Climate Change Alliance (SECCCA) & Strategix Training Group and Thiess.
The winner of the 2014 Environmental Excellence Award is South East Councils Climate Change Alliance (SECCCA) & Strategix Training Group.
2014 Storage & Handling of Materials Award
The Storage & Handling of Materials 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.
Finalists were: Blackwoods and Hill Tankers & Freight Cost Index.
The winner of the 2014 Storage & Handling of Materials Award is Blackwoods.
2014 ASCL Supply Chain Management Award
The aim of the Supply Chain Management Award is to encourage and acknowledge the outstanding achievement of an organisation that has demonstrated significant achievement in managing the integration of supply chains. This could be functional integration within an organisational supply chain or more widely across supply chains involving several organisations that have formed trading partnerships or alliances. Collaboration and added value across the supply chain, achievements gained through outsourcing and the development of new business models could also be demonstrated.
Finalists were: Asixa, Blackwoods, Procurement Transformation Division – Department of Housing and Public Works, Downer EDI Mining & Stanwell Corporation, Hill Tankers and Freight Cost Index, Interactive Freight Systems and UGL Engineering & Stanwell Corporation.
A High Commendation was awarded to Hills Tankers and Freight Cost Index.
The winner of the 2014 Supply Chain Management Award is Asixa.
2014 Small/Medium Business Energy Efficiency Award
The award is designed for the best implementation and results of an Energy Efficient measure in warehouse or transport by a small/medium business in Australia, who attended the SCLAA’s Energy Efficiency workshops or webinars.
Finalists were: South East Councils Climate Change Alliance (SECCCA) & Strategix Training Group and Xtreme Freight.
A High Commendation has been awarded to South East Councils Climate Change Alliance (SECCCA) & Strategix Training Group.
The winner of the 2014 Small/Medium Business Energy Efficiency Award is Xtreme Freight.
The 2014 ASCL Awards were proudly sponsored by are proudly sponsored by Department of Industry and the SCLAA Energy Efficiency Project, Dematic, Swinburne University, Dexion, LMA, Telstra, Yusen Logistics, Amcap, Epicor, Rand, RMIT University, Transport and Logistics Industry Skills Council and Xtreme Freight.
