- Author Babacan, H., Tremblay, P., McHugh, J.
- Publish date 7 October 2020
- Type Literature review
- ISBN 978-1-922437-11-2
- Documents
- Strategic policy development
- Supply chain development
Summary
This literature review is complementary to the CRCNA’s Reframing Smart Supply Chains in Northern Australia project and research report.
To support a renewed examination and reframing of agricultural supply chains in Northern Australia, a combination of stakeholder analysis, interviews and data analysis were undertaken prior to a major roundtable with selected stakeholders taking place in 2020.
The current review overviews literature research and policy work undertaken within and around Northern Australia to inform the roundtable itself about latest developments relevant to supply chain thinking, and to elicit policy, budgetary and regulatory measures backing the development of alternative models of supply chain management which are more efficient, effective, smart and agile. This work will also recognise potential partnerships for collaborative planning and implementation of supply chain initiatives across the North. The literature review was conducted in 2019-2020, using academic and grey literature. Key search words used included supply chains, agile and smart supply chains, Northern Australia and economic development.
Projects
Reframing smart supply chains in Northern Australia
Supply chains are fundamental to improving the competitiveness, prosperity, productivity and sustainability of northern Australia. This project aimed to renew and reframe the approach to agricultural supply chains in northern Australia by developing alternative models of supply chain management that are efficient, effective, smart and agile. It identified key policy and budgetary directions to support effective supply chains across the region and explored potential partnerships for collaborative planning and implementation of supply chain initiatives. The project also contributed to advancing supply chain thinking and analysis. A comprehensive report was produced, providing an overview of supply chain issues in northern Australia and outlining strategies to reframe options for effective market access and economic development. The report included : Support for informed decision-making regarding the future investments in infrastructure, technology and investment attraction. Guidance for reframing supply chain implementation to enhance domestic and export market growth and efficiency. Recommendations for government on renewed policy frameworks and budgetary initiatives to ensure effective supply chain management in northern Australia. Strategies to build and develop capacity and capability for supply chain research and management across sectors – including industry, government and researchers. Identification of future-focused research priorities to strengthen the evidence base and supply chain thinking and analysis by researchers. Recommendations for short-term and long-term on-ground actions relevant to industry, government and other stakeholders.