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Supply certainty is reshaping packaging procurement decisions
WML's message was straightforward: Australian manufacturers have a regional alternative to offshore paperboard sourcing.
Food fraud is rising but why aren’t Aussie retailers testing for it?
A new investigation suggests fraud is slipping through the gaps, and brands are footing the reputational bill.
The Iran war: What it means for Australia’s meat and poultry industry
The Iran conflict isn’t a passing disruption. It’s a stress test for global food supply chains.
Speed, stability and certainty drive FMCG packaging supply chain shift
WML Paperboard manufactures Formakote, a globally recognised paperboard brand first registered in 1981.
Insource or outsource: How FMCG companies should make the defining choice
“There is no right and no wrong answer,” explains Prological Consulting founder and MD Peter Jones.
How smart container solutions are strengthening Australia’s FMCG supply chains
A strategic approach to containers has the potential to dramatically increase the resilience of the FMCG supply chain.
Panic buying just makes shortages worse. Why do people do it anyway?
Panic buying is driven less by selfishness and more by how people perceive risk and decide what feels reasonable during ...
Cost-cutting rises to top priority in food and grocery supply chains
Consumers are voting with their wallets, demanding more organic, sustainable, and minimally processed products.
What’s causing Australia’s egg shortage? A shift to free-range and short winter
Australia is experiencing a national egg shortage. Prices are rising and supermarket stocks are patchy.
Can tech ease pressure on the global supply chain?
It’s been a difficult period for the global supply chain, with the impact being felt heavily in Australia, and across t...
Changes to isolation requirements for critical workers divide the industry
Essential workers that are deemed close contacts are now permitted to leave isolation if their employer deems it necessa...
Here’s why retailers are facing higher transport costs and shipping delays
Covid-19 is continuing to disrupt the global supply chain, and logistics experts warn that retailers need to get stock o...
How to spot the ‘red flags’ in retail supply chains
Aldi has become the first Australian member of Slave-Free Alliance but the retail industry, as a whole, has a long way t...
The missing link in the Australian food industry’s value chains
We need a new, enhanced approach that focuses more on value than on cost.
Look to nature to boost supply chain efficiency
Business can take a lesson from nature: elephants versus turtles.
How to ensure your business’ supply chain is ethical
Consumers are increasingly leaning towards ethical shopping choices. How can businesses meet expectations and run an eth...
Major supply chain issues dominate Coles AGM
Workers detail poor conditions in supply chain and shareholders raise concerns over BCA membership.
Coles partners with workers’ unions to improve supply chain standards
Coles Supply Chain Accord to protect the rights of all workers regardless of visa or employment status.
Truckers’ union exposes ‘disregard for safety’ in Aldi supply chain
TWU releases footage of what it alleges are "major safety problems at Aldi" ahead of protests around the country.
Coles partners with Accenture to cut costs
Coles expands relationship with Accenture aimed at driving new technologies in stores and supply chain to reduce costs.
