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MHD Supply Chain News MHD Supply Chain News MHD Supply Chain Solutions magazine is Australia’s leading logistics and supply chain management title.

It offers readers the latest transport and logistics news and information on companies, government and industry, as well as access to white papers, industry associations, event listings and an international job search and placement service. With a home page of breaking news, MHD Supply Chain News includes easily searchable news archive sections organised by familiar industry themes. A free bi-weekly e-newsletter is also published, aimed at keeping industry personnel up-to-date with changes to their industry. For over 41 years, MHD Supply Chain Solutions magazine has been bringing its readers leading-edge supply chain management information from the world’s leading thinkers and practitioners, together with in-depth case studies and the latest innovations in equipment and software. MHD Supply Chain Solutions is published monthly.

Flexco is developing new conveyor solutions aimed at reducing jams, belt damage and maintenance time across high-volume ...
11/09/2026

Flexco is developing new conveyor solutions aimed at reducing jams, belt damage and maintenance time across high-volume logistics operations.

Recent innovations include Segmented Transfer Plates, Belt Edge Protectors and a Roller Conveyor Scraper Tool designed around issues identified directly with customers.

Read more: https://mhdsupplychain.com.au/2026/09/01/flexco-innovations-keep-logistics-conveyors-moving/

Flexco’s recent light-duty conveyor innovations have been shaped by direct feedbackfrom logistics customers, where jams, debris, damaged belts and manual maintenancetasks can quickly affect throughput and safety.

Hai Robotics says more than 10,000 HaiPick Climb robots have now been contracted for customer projects worldwide.Since l...
11/09/2026

Hai Robotics says more than 10,000 HaiPick Climb robots have now been contracted for customer projects worldwide.

Since launching globally in 2025, the system has been selected across 12 countries, with customers including ANTA, Panasonic, Arvato, ITOCHU, METTLER TOLEDO and True Protein.

Read more: https://mhdsupplychain.com.au/2026/09/01/haipick-climb-reaches-10000-robot-milestone-across-global-customer-projects/

Hai Robotics recently announced that more than 10,000 HaiClimber robots have been contracted for customer projects worldwide, marking a significant step in the solution’s commercial growth.

Delivering within two hours across more than 650 branches requires visibility and control at scale.Sam White, Strategy a...
04/09/2026

Delivering within two hours across more than 650 branches requires visibility and control at scale.

Sam White, Strategy and Network Leader, Supply Chain at Reece, explains how NowGo by Shippit is helping the company modernise routing, track drivers and protect its long-standing delivery promise.

👉 Read more: https://mhdsupplychain.com.au/2026/08/27/how-nowgo-by-shippit-enables-reeces-two-hour-delivery/

NowGo by Shippit is helping Reece modernise its last-mile operations, providing the visibility and control needed to uphold its two-hour delivery promise across more than 650 branches.

Supply chains generate vast amounts of data, but turning it into useful insight remains a challenge.Cario explains how i...
04/09/2026

Supply chains generate vast amounts of data, but turning it into useful insight remains a challenge.

Cario explains how its Executive AI Freight Podcast converts freight performance, costs, exceptions and trends into short, plain-English audio briefings for leadership teams.

👉 Read more: https://mhdsupplychain.com.au/2026/08/27/how-ai-is-helping-supply-chain-leaders-turn-freight-data-into-executive-insight/

Supply chain and freight operations generate significant volumes of data every day, but many organisations still face the challenge of transforming operational information into meaningful business insight.

European automation offers quality, while Asian equipment offers affordability. But Australian businesses may not need t...
04/09/2026

European automation offers quality, while Asian equipment offers affordability. But Australian businesses may not need to choose between them.

Jon Ferguson, Sales Director at Production Reality, explains how combining globally sourced equipment with Australian engineering, software and support can make reliable automation more accessible.

Read more: https://mhdsupplychain.com.au/2026/08/27/finding-the-right-automation-balance/

European automation systems have traditionally been associated with quality and reliability, while Asian equipment has competed on affordability. However, a hybrid approach may offer Australian warehouse operators the advantages of both.

A decade-long partnership between Shiploads and Toyota Material Handling Australia has supported the Tasmanian retailer’...
04/09/2026

A decade-long partnership between Shiploads and Toyota Material Handling Australia has supported the Tasmanian retailer’s growth from 15 material-handling machines to a fleet of 35 battery-electric units.

Dan Bryan and Tim French explain how long-term rental, local support and equipment selection are helping Shiploads expand its warehouse operations.

👉 Read more: https://mhdsupplychain.com.au/2026/08/25/shiploads-and-toyota-forklifts-delivering-a-decade-of-value-and-growth/

Shiploads’ decade-long partnership with Toyota Material Handling Australia has supported the retailer’s growth, fleet expansion and warehouse operations across Tasmania.

Many mid-market logistics operators find themselves caught between systems too limited to support their growth and enter...
27/08/2026

Many mid-market logistics operators find themselves caught between systems too limited to support their growth and enterprise platforms too complex to deploy.

CartonCloud CEO Shaun Hagen explains why operational sophistication, rather than revenue alone, is the clearest measure of the mid-market – and how spreadsheets, manual workarounds and technology-stack creep can signal that an operator has outgrown its systems.

He also discusses the hidden costs of lengthy implementations and the importance of choosing software that can adapt to changing warehouse and transport workflows.

Read more: https://mhdsupplychain.com.au/2026/08/13/cartoncloud-closes-the-mid-market-gap/

CartonCloud is helping mid-market logistics operators bridge the gap between lightweight systems and complex enterprise platforms with software designed around operational flexibility, scalability and fit.

Static, car-based routing systems are struggling to meet the demands of modern freight operations.Radaro Co-Founder and ...
27/08/2026

Static, car-based routing systems are struggling to meet the demands of modern freight operations.

Radaro Co-Founder and CTO Arie Spivak explains how truck-aware location intelligence is helping operators account for bridge heights, weight restrictions, hazardous-goods requirements and road-access limitations in real time.

The article also explores how dynamic routing delivered measurable results for Air Liquide and Nick Scali, including improved delivery visibility, narrower customer delivery windows and a 15 to 20 per cent reduction in fleet requirements.

Read more: https://mhdsupplychain.com.au/2026/08/04/from-static-routes-to-truck-aware-intelligence/

Freight operators are shifting from static routing to truck-aware intelligence, with Radaro enabling real-time, compliant, data-driven delivery optimisation.

TMX Transform has appointed Nick De Klerk as Managing Director of its new Centre of Excellence.Nick returns to Australia...
25/08/2026

TMX Transform has appointed Nick De Klerk as Managing Director of its new Centre of Excellence.

Nick returns to Australia after two and a half years expanding TMX’s North American supply chain practice, growing the team from one person to almost 30.

Powered by TMX’s XChange software platform, the new function will help connect the consultancy’s global expertise, tools and data across its international markets.

Read more: https://mhdsupplychain.com.au/2026/08/20/tmx-transform-appoints-nick-de-klerk-to-lead-new-global-centre-of-excellence/

De Klerk returns to Australia after two and a half years growing TMX Transform's North American business, to lead a new technology function built to scale solutions across global markets.

Adaptalift is supporting M3 Logistics’ transition from LPG forklifts to a national lithium-ion electric fleet.The projec...
25/08/2026

Adaptalift is supporting M3 Logistics’ transition from LPG forklifts to a national lithium-ion electric fleet.

The project involved an extended tender, data-led equipment trials and operator consultation, with the selected Hyster fleet designed to improve safety, comfort and operational flexibility.

The partnership could also support M3 Logistics’ future adoption of autonomous and semi-autonomous materials handling equipment.

Read more: https://mhdsupplychain.com.au/2026/08/20/adaptalift-supports-m3-logistics-with-national-electric-fleet-transition/

Adaptalift’s work with M3 Logistics highlights how a national materials handling fleet transition can support safety, flexibility and long-term operational growth.

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