Transport and Logistics industry
For further information on any of the Transport and Logistics industry initiatives contact Bonnie Ryan – Industry Manager on 1300 366 033 or via email.
Background
The Australian transport and logistics industry is worth more than $57 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.
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.
- The Australian Logistics Council. The ALC 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.
- Victorian Transport Association. The VTA 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.
- Department of Innovation and Regional Development (covers the Industry Round Table, Victorian Supply Chain Consultative Group – VSCCG, and the now completed Business Activity Harmonisation Study group – BAHS). The various government departments that have a vested interest in the T&L sector have grown to five. They key minister(s) are currently Minister Pallas, Minister Theophanous and Minister Allen. Additionally there are Ministers Jennings and Kosky who have a link to the T&L sector.
- Tradegate ECA. Tradegate 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.
- Logistics Association Australia. The LAA 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.
- Victorian Freight and Logistics Council. The VFLC 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
More information
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Industry Initiatives
As previously mentioned, there are currently no GS1 led industry initiatives, however GS1 has participated in a number of Supply Chain/Transport and Logistics projects in recent months that truly highlight that value of collaboration and working together.
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.
More information on the project, the documented objectives, outcomes and learning's
Information gallery
To date, the following documents have been developed for the Transport and Logistics Industry:
Numbering and Barcoding
Transport and Logistics Industry guidelines
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[format: pdf - date: November 2006 - size:704kb]
eMessaging
Please contact GS1 Australia on 1300 366 033. There are a number of existing MIGs available for use; however there are also two standards you may want to implement, EANCOM or XML.
Call to Action
A call to action - Transport and Logistics
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[format: pdf - date: February 2006 - size: 2606kb]
Events
Past Events
- ALC Annual Forum - 14, 15 February 2008, Canberra
- Freight Week 2007 (run by Victorian Transport Association)
- TraceTech Id 07 (run by The Intermedia Group)
For information on past events, please contact Bonnie Ryan on 1300 366 033.
FAQ's
1. GS1 was actively working on an Industry Working Group. Is this still active?
The group that GS1 helped pull together is no longer actively meeting in its original form. A number of smaller, tactical projects, some under NDAs, are underway as a result of some of the initial discussions.
2. Where do I get more information about GS1 activities in Transport and Logistics?
If you need more information than is currently on the GS1 website, please contact Bonnie Ryan on 1300 366 033.
3. If I'm a Transport Provider, and need to allocate SSCC numbers to various logistics units, what should I do next?
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.
4. If I want to become a member of GS1 Australia, what do I have to do next?
Visit the GS1 Australia Barcodes website.
Case Studies
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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[format: pdf - date: February 2006 - size: 2606kb]
Useful links
- Port of Melbourne Corporation - www.portofmelbourne.com
- Australian Quarantine Inspection Service - www.daff.gov.au/aqis
- Australian Customs Service - www.customs.gov.au
- Australian Federation of International Forwarders - www.afif.asn.au
- Victorian Airfreight Council - www.australianairfreight.com/vac
- Australian Trucking Association - www.atatruck.net.au
- Charted Institute of Purchasing and Supply Australia - www.cips.org/membership/australia
- Charted Institute of Logistics and Transport Association - www.cilta.com.au
- Customs Brokers and Forwarders Council of Australia - www.cbfca.com.au
- Transport and Logistics Centre - www.talc.com.au
- Supply Chain and Logistics Association of Australia - www.sclaa.com.au
