Brisbane, Queensland, November 29, 2024 – The Sussan Group, a leading Australian fashion retailer, and Explorate, a dynamic digital freight forwarding company, have won the Australian Supply Chain and Logistics (ASCL) Big Data, IT & Business Intelligence Award. This prestigious award recognizes excellence in the industry.
Their collaboration, which began in 2023, has significantly improved supply chain efficiency by leveraging digital technology, data analytics, and business intelligence. This achievement has positioned them as a leader in innovative supply chain management, surpassing other finalists including industry giants like Adiona, StarTrack, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners, Coles Group Ltd, and Team Global Express.
“We are incredibly honored to receive this award,” said Robyn Batson, Group People & Community Partnerships Manager at The Sussan Group. “Our partnership with Explorate has fundamentally changed our operations, boosting efficiency and capability within our supply chain. This allows for more effective resource allocation and significant value creation for our group.”
Conor Hagan, Co-CEO of Explorate, emphasized the project’s impact on the retail sector: “Retailers navigate extremely complex supply chains. Logistics providers need to streamline these processes. This project demonstrates that retailers needn’t fear digitalization or changing suppliers—a collaborative, data-driven approach is key. Technological and data-driven strategies, once exclusive to large companies, are now accessible to all retailers, regardless of size.”
“This award highlights technology’s potential to redefine retail supply chain management. By addressing challenges such as data ownership, visibility, and sustainability, our partnership with The Sussan Group showcases how businesses can thrive amidst rapid industry change, setting a new standard of excellence for the entire market,” added Mr. Hagan.
About the ASCL Awards: Celebrating its 62nd year, the ASCL Awards recognize the achievements of Australia’s leading supply chain and logistics professionals and organizations. The awards highlight industry excellence, promoting collaboration, innovation, and success within the supply chain sector.
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