Transport and Logistics industry
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Background |
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Industry Initiatives |
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Key Associations |
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Information Library |
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Events |
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FAQs |
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Case Studies / GS1 Working with Industry |
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Useful Links |
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Contact Information |
1. Background
The Australian transport and logistics industry is worth more than $150 billion dollars and represents in excess of 14% of Australia’s Gross Domestic Product, making this sector one of the most critical in Australia. It plays an important strategic role in the supply chain of all industry sectors from Grocery, to Steel, to Health, and its success is a key factor in the nation’s overall competitiveness and economic performance. The sector is the key link between trading partners nationwide.
GS1 Australia is working closely with many of the key associations, transport providers and Government to provide assistance in a wide range of activities. Where in the past GS1 worked towards facilitating an industry ‘working group’, currently greater emphasis is being placed on targeted project work that helps this sector deliver real value to all trading partners.
2. Industry Initiatives
Reverse Logistics
Stakeholders in the Transport and Consumer Electronics sectors are working together to review GS1 international messaging standards to capture returns in order to facilitate a standardized paperless process to conduct and monitor product returns from consumers back to the manufacturers.
For more information, please contact Bonnie Ryan or Lisa Caponio.
The National Demonstrator Extension Project
This project was the culmination of many months hard work by a consortium of companies and RMIT.
The project's focus was on the practical application of RFID on pallets in a live supply chain environment. A fully integrated process from all parties, including Linfox and Westgate, ensured that as pallets were moved throughout the network, full visibility was achieved and data was able to be shared in real time.
Click to find out more about The project, the documented objectives, outcomes and learning's.
3. Key Associations
The Logistics sector has many groups that are active in working to assist the wide variety of members in Australia. Listed below are some of them, however there are many others.
Australian Logistics Council (ALC)
The Australian Logistics Council is a government funded body working towards the development of a national agenda of improvements in the T&L industry across many different areas. The ALC draws on all areas within the T&L sector for input into its Strategy to ensure it remains relevant and implementable.
Click on the link to visit The Australian Logistics Council website.
Victorian Transport Association (VTA)
The Victorian Transport Association is a state member organisation that works on behalf of its members towards the continual improvement of industry related issues. The VTA is a very active body that has helped drive a huge number of projects within Victoria that have direct and quantifiable benefits to its members. The VTA also run Freight Week on an annual basis.
Click on the link to visit The Victorian Transport Association website.
Tradegate ECA
Tradegate ECA are a critical link to the standards body, UN/CEFACT. Tradegate have been working on the implementation of electronic messaging standards for a number of decades.
Click on the link to visit The Tradegate ECA website.
Logistics Association Australia (LAA)
The Logistics Association Australia is a not-for-profit industry association formed for the purpose of helping supply chain professionals by facilitating the exchange of knowledge and experience. The LAA attracts membership from the entire supply chain spectrum. Activities include industry workshops, exhibitions and conferences which are supported by regular communications to its membership via newsletters and emails.
Click on the link to visit The Logistics Association Australia website.
Victorian Freight and Logistics Council (VFLC)
The Victorian Freight and Logistics Council is an independent industry advisory body that provides advice to government on the development, planning, regulation and operation of freight and logistics transport, infrastructure and services in Victoria.
Click on the link to visit The Victorian Freight and Logistics Council website.
4. Information gallery
To date, the following documents have been developed for the Transport and Logistics Industry:
| Numbering & Barcoding Guidelines | |
| Transport and Logistics Industry guidelines |
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| eMessaging | |
| There are a number of existing Message Implementation Guidelines available for use. Please contact GS1 Australia on 1300 366 033 to determine which message guidelines best meet your business or industry requirements.. |
| Call to action | |
| A call to action - Transport and Logistics |
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5. Events
| Past events | |
| ALC Annual Forum | 21 & 22 February 2011, Melbourne |
Click on the link to visit GS1 Australia Events Calendar. .
6. FAQs
For general questions regarding the GS1 standards or membership please contact
GS1 Australia or Bonnie Ryan.
- Where do I get more information about GS1 activities in Transport and Logistics?
For further information contact Bonnie Ryan or call 1300 366 033.
- If I'm a Transport Provider and need to allocate SSCC numbers to various logistics units, what should I do?
It is recommended that you contact GS1 Australia so we can discuss with you your particular messaging and numbering needs. This way we can ensure you get the best solution for your businesses needs.
- If I want to become a member of GS1 Australia, what do I have to do?
Visit the GS1 Australia Barcode Express website.
7. Case Studies / GS1 Working with Industry
Practically all of the Case Studies found in the GS1 Australia Information Library contain an element of Transport and Logistics within them. The case studies below are specifically focused on the Transport and Logistics Sector.
Transport and Logistics Industry Case Study
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[format: pdf - date: March 2006 - size: 169kb]
EPC Network™ Australian Demonstrator Project Report
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GS1 Australia is constantly looking at opportunities for presenting new case studies. If you would like to contribute to a case study, please contact us on 1300 366 033 or via email.
8. Useful links
Below is a list of other links you may find helpful:
9. Contact Information
For further information on Transport and Logistics industry initiatives contact:
Bonnie Ryan
Industry Manager - GS1 Australia
P: 1300 BARCODE (1300 227 263)
E: bonnie.ryan@gs1au.org
