Australia's position and economic potential regarding trade within the Asia Pacific Region, particularly emphasises the importance of Logistics and Supply Chain Management knowledge to International Trade.
The Australian Government, through the Minister for Transport has an advisory council concerned with logistics but it is mainly focussed on transport infrastructure.
The Victorian Government has identified Logistics and Supply Chain Management as a crucial element in the overall ability of businesses to compete successfully in today's environment. Through the Victorian Supply Chain Consultative Group (VSCCG), several initiatives in this area have been launched.
A few Universities and TAFE colleges have provided award programs in Logistics but with one exception have not developed their activities into a Centre that is enabled to undertake a broader range of activities that assist industry and government.
Victoria University has inaugurated the Institute for Logistics and Supply Chain Management (ILSCM) to provide the required range of services to industry.
The Institute for Logistics and Supply Chain Management (ILSCM), addresses the needs of the Logistics sector regarding research, advice and education.
The concentration of Logistics related infrastructure in the western region of Melbourne, where the Institute is positioned such as Melbourne Airport, Melbourne Ports, the Hume Freeway and Western Ring Road, has assisted the growth of the Transport and Distribution sector
There are many challenges facing the Transport and Distribution sector and the Institute, through its Centre for Transport and Distribution, is available to make a valuable contribution.
