Dispatch 2.11 2.indd - Logistics Association of Australia

Welcome to our
New Friends
Friend of the LAA Profile
Dowling is a boutique consulting firm that balances pragmatism
with innovation, to solve complex business problems. The firm was
established in 2001, by a group of seasoned consultants with big
five ability without the corresponding egos or pricing. Today, we
employ a team of over 30 senior consultants and service a global
portfolio of blue chip clients in the mining, metals, industrials, consumer goods, retail
and logistics industries. In the year 2006/07 we were recognised on the BRW Fast
Starters list as the 27th fastest growing firm in Australia.
Dowling’s supply-chain management expertise spans planning, sourcing,
procurement, manufacturing, distribution and logistics. An area of particular focus for
us is the commercial and technical issues relating to supply-chain collaboration and
logistics outsourcing. Too often, supply chain strategy exercises turn into expensive
paper exercises. We are unique in our ability to develop pragmatic strategies that
can be readily operationalised into process and technology change. This results in an
earlier benefit stream and a source of competitive advantage.
Our services include: • Strategy Formulation • Opportunity Diagnostics &
Benchmarking • Strategic Sourcing & Procurement • Logistics & Warehouse
Operations Transformation • Manufacturing Systems • Introduction of Lean Six
Sigma Practices • Collaborative Planning, Forecasting & Replenishment • Solution
Architecture (ERP, APS, WMS and E-commerce) • Trading Partner Enablement for B2B
Our clients have included: Australia Post and Post Logistics, ANL Logistics, AMCOR,
BlueScope Steel (Logistics), Repco, GUD, Pacific Brands, PMP, Zinifex, Nystar and
NYK Logistics.
Further information: www.dowlingconsulting.biz or contact Peter Leszinsky,
mobile 0411 577 707 or email peter.leszinsky@dowlingconsulting.biz
New Supply Chain Report
The Logistics Association of Australia Ltd (LAA) and leading international
supply chain and logistics consulting firm, Logistics Bureau, have signed a MOA
signalling the commencement of a definitive report on the state of the logistics
and supply chain industry in Australia. This report will be available free of
charge to LAA members as part of their benefit package.
Under the agreement, Logistics Bureau will provide research content and analysis
on its findings once a year. The first annual Supply Chain Report will comprise an
economic update and a market update; define market participants and review
Australian industry performance. It is anticipated that second annual report will also
include findings on employment and training and regulatory environment.
Logistics Bureau is a Friend of the LAA and has been instrumental in adding value
to the industry through its strong support of a number of the LAA’ s education and
research programs.
BOOK CLUB
Our Book Club will swing into action early in the new year. This
program gives members the opportunity to purchase the latest
publications on the Supply Chain industry at special member discount rates. As
well as keeping members up to date with the latest releases, it will include book
reviews and guest speaker presentations by prominent authors.