Australian Logistics Challenges and Ways to Overcome Them
Stewart, Neil (2011)
Stewart, Neil
Jyväskylän ammattikorkeakoulu
2011
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2011112114945
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2011112114945
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Logistics challenges are present around the world in many different areas ranging from transportation and legislation to weather phenomena and demographical issues. Obstacles that face logistics processes and functions result in the additional loss of resources, money and time. The country of Australia presents a unique logistics environment, and as a result, unique logistics challenges.
The method of qualitative research was used. The aims were to define the current logistics environment in Australia, identify the existing logistics challenges and present different solutions to overcome them.
The Internet was relied heavily upon in order to obtain information on the topic. Several practical examples further illustrate the challenges. An interview was also conducted with a courier from Australia’s largest city, Sydney, in order to give a special insight into the logistics challenges faced by an everyday Australian within the transportation industry.
Many different logistics challenges that are present in Australia were identified. The challenges range from the ‘tyranny of distance’ and the presence of wild animals on the road to increasing security risks and the pressures of sustainable development.
In response to the identified challenges, some potential solutions are presented. The solutions include ideas such as increased driver training, better forecasting and planning, improving transport networks and infrastructure and looking at different production methods.
The method of qualitative research was used. The aims were to define the current logistics environment in Australia, identify the existing logistics challenges and present different solutions to overcome them.
The Internet was relied heavily upon in order to obtain information on the topic. Several practical examples further illustrate the challenges. An interview was also conducted with a courier from Australia’s largest city, Sydney, in order to give a special insight into the logistics challenges faced by an everyday Australian within the transportation industry.
Many different logistics challenges that are present in Australia were identified. The challenges range from the ‘tyranny of distance’ and the presence of wild animals on the road to increasing security risks and the pressures of sustainable development.
In response to the identified challenges, some potential solutions are presented. The solutions include ideas such as increased driver training, better forecasting and planning, improving transport networks and infrastructure and looking at different production methods.