Welcome to the Logistics Managers Group (LMG) site. The LMG a special interest group of the Victorian Transport Association (VTA) that focuses on logistics practices. Its members include logistics managers from leading firms, as well as supplier members and sponsors.
Emissions trading, think tank, coastal shipping, rail reform, fuel sessions and truck blockades - a meeting with the lot! - 26th August from 2.30pm at the VTA
We cover off on:
- Emissions trading schemes - what are the measures?
- Think tank: what the VTA survey has told us
- Coastal shipping: is it sunk? A customers view of current issues
- Rail reform: what's needed to start a new era in rail
- Fuel: "tune your fleet" series launch
- Trucking blockades: what did they achieve?
This is a content-rich meeting. Some informed speakers and some great exchanges between LMG members. To attend, email or ring Rob on 0411 402 832. Logistics Managers guests are welcome
National transport policy, supply chain costs and a new freeway - next meeting - 2pm Tuesday 27th May at VTA
- National Transport Policy - what's happening?
Des Powell, former Deputy Commissioner of the NTC will outline the current political thinking within transport at the Federal and State levels. Not to be missed. An insight you will rarely get!
- Supply chain costs - what's the outlook?
Following on from the February presentation on truck cost model, the LMG is preparing a supply chain cost model to measure the impact of rising costs on goods being transported through the chain. A key tool for lobbying and also internal use, come and discuss this fundamental issue that drives logistics managers!
- New freeway - what EastLink is about to do to freight movement in Melbourne
The Eddington study has highlighted the issues. EastLink is about to add one of Melbourne's missing links when it opens in just over a month. Find out the facts and how you can benefit from this new 40km stretch of freeway
To attend: email or call Rob on 0411 402 832. Attendance is free and the afternoon tea is fantastic!
LMG Dinner 2008 - 8th April and 3rd June
They are a chance to meet fellow managers over dinner and to discuss industry issues around the table. Members can attend free of charge. We have invited some special guests to each one including Peter Bentley, COO of EastLink on the 8th April.
According to one attendee " The calibre of guests, and the openness with which they shared their knowledge, views and aspirations for our business and the nations success was outstanding"
Simply choose an evening that suits and send me an email () to confirm. When they are full, they are full!
Athenaeum Club, 87 Collins St
Tuesday 8th April and Tuesday 3rd June
6.30pm for drinks and 7pm for dinner
Transport costs up - results of discussions
Overall the picture is one of concern with a potential 30% increase in direct costs in the next two years.
This does not help our competitiveness one bit said LMG Chairman Andrew Bray. We intend working on some more modelling to further highlight these concerns so that Governments are well aware of the cost pressures that we face and the implications for employment and future competitiveness.
It will remain on our agenda throughout 2008
Next LMG meeting: Transport costs up - what can be done?
2.30 - 5pm
Lifesaving Victoria
Cnr Todd Road and The Boulevard,
Port Melbourne
Most inputs to transport are on the way up:
- Heavy vehicle charges
- Cost of capital
- Congestion costs
- Fuel prices
- Labour inputs
- General CPI increases
- Compliance - safety and others
- Environmental (green transport) costs
- Community expectations
- Security related costs
What does this mean for transport and can anything be done about it?
Hear two speakers who can shed some light on this topic: Meredith Sussex, Coordinator General, Infrastructure for Department of Infrastructure
Meredith is in charge of the congestion initiative for the Victorian Government and has some views on the role of infrastructure in the transport picture
Steve Manders, SKM Consultants
SKM put together the Logistics Cost Monitor that looks at relative costs in the logistics chain. Steve will put his views on the likely impact of rises in some of the variables above
If you are not interested in these factors then you are not interested in your bottom line! You may be surprised and even alarmed at the outcomes.
To attend, register with or ring Rob on 0411 402 832
