Materials handling & storage and supply chain

Arnott's Group celebrates its suppliers at Sydney event

27 August, 2026

The Arnott's Group has celebrated the contributions of its supply partners across operations and supply chain, with awards handed out at its annual Supplier Forum.


When production outgrows storage: the food and beverage warehouse challenge

26 August, 2026 by Steve Dimitrovski, Director of Sales, Swisslog Australia and New Zealand | Supplied by: Swisslog Australia & New Zealand

Food and beverage manufacturers consistently prioritise production space over warehouse space, creating a compounding storage problem over time.


Top 6 impacts of robots, revealed in IFR position paper

21 August, 2026

The International Federation of Robotics' latest position paper reveals how robots can have a positive impact on employment, productivity and competitiveness.


AI is quietly reshaping retail and consumers may not even realise it

11 August, 2026 | Supplied by: Dematic Pty Ltd

Dematic says AI and automation are transforming how products are stocked, moved and delivered as customer expectations reach new heights.


Engineering a large-scale bulk handling system for a new production line

29 July, 2026 | Supplied by: Flexicon Australia Pty Ltd

Adding a new production line for snack food requires more than just installing new processing equipment.


Frog peptide could increase the shelf life of strawberries

24 July, 2026

This molecule could have potential for post-harvest treatment applications as a study shows it preserves the fruit's firmness without affecting its flavour.


Unilever Australia partners with New Energy Transport for its first EV commercial freight delivery

14 July, 2026 | Supplied by: Unilever Australia

As part of Unilever's transition towards net zero emissions across its value chain by 2039, an electric prime mover will be used for selected FMCG deliveries across Sydney.


Gentler processing could be key to better tasting honey

10 July, 2026

Research at The University of Queensland is determining whether the way honey is harvested and stored could impact the freshness of Australian honey.


Dematic brought intelligent automation to life at CeMAT Australia

01 July, 2026 | Supplied by: Dematic Pty Ltd

Dematic demonstrated its latest innovations shaping the future of supply chain operations last week in Melbourne at CeMAT Australia 2026.


ECI Deacom ERP solution

24 June, 2026 | Supplied by: ECI Solutions Pty Ltd

ECI Software Solutions has launched its Deacom ERP solution with practical AI for Australian batch and process manufacturers.


Maize miller reaps the benefit of gravity metal detectors

16 June, 2026 | Supplied by: Fortress Technology

At its remote Queensland site, Corson Grain Products installed a Fortress Technology gravity Stealth metal detector with local support.


Asahi Beverages invests $150m in new distribution centre in Qld

10 June, 2026

Asahi Beverages is modernising its supply chain network with the use of advanced robotics at the massive distribution centre being built in the City of Ipswich.


Avocado supply chain handling training program partners with Woollies

02 June, 2026

The Australian avocado industry has launched a virtual reality (VR) supply chain training program, partnering with Woolworths on retail components.


Next-generation automation on show at CeMAT 2026

01 June, 2026 | Supplied by: Swisslog Australia & New Zealand

Swisslog will be showcasing its new 4-way pallet shuttle and other intralogistics automation solutions at CeMAT 2026.


AFGC and Federal Government align: Inventory management improvements to weather the storm

01 June, 2026 | Supplied by: Fishbowl Inventory Asia Pacific

Many food processors still rely on systems that were never designed for manufacturing complexity.


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