Category: Sales and Operations Planning

Survey reveals confidence in Australian economy

Prological has released findings from its annual survey, uncovering trends and future predictions from supply chain, property and manufacturing experts across Australia and New Zealand. The Prological Supply Chain Pulse Check Survey 2024 brings views from more than 200 professionals in supply chain, logistics, manufacturing, retail, property and operations and uncovers sentiments on supply chain uncertainty, sustainability, […]

Prological launches 2023/24 Supply Chain Pulse-Check survey

Prological has launched a new industry-wide report into the biggest challenges facing supply chains heading into 2024. The annual Supply Chain Pulse-Check Survey explores trends in supply chain and logistics, and its valuable insights will help shape future decision-making across the region. Following the success of last year’s survey, respondents will have the opportunity to have their […]

The cubic approach to warehouse design

Prological Managing Director Peter Jones discusses in MHD Supply Chain News how warehouse design has been hamstrung by focusing on square rather than cubic metres, at the cost of proper space utilisation and efficiency – and how to unlock benefits through the cubic approach. In the world of warehouse design, it is common practice to measure and plan using square […]

The real cost of free returns – Prological in Inside Retail magazine

As the market for e-commerce grows, so too does the rate of returns. Peter Jones, Founder and Managing Director at Prological writes in Inside Retail Australia that while retailers know that hyper convenience is essential to the e-commerce proposition, many continue to offer ‘free returns’ to remain competitive. However, the real cost of free returns is not sustainable – […]

Prological at CeMAT, Sydney

Prological’s Founder and Managing Director, Peter Jones will be speaking at this year’s CeMAT conference on ‘Next Generation Supply Chain Design’. If you’re attending CeMAT in Sydney, come along to Peter’s speech at 10AM on Wednesday 26 July, where he will be discussing the convergence of supply chain enablers.  To find out more and book your […]

Peter Jones, Prological Founder featured in CEO Magazine

Prological Founder and Managing Director sat down with CEO Magazine to discuss the consultancy’s unique blend of engineering and supply chain expertise and its highly innovative and collaborative nature. Peter also discusses his engineering background, his early passion for skiing and the recent growth of Prological’s team and service offering. To read the article in […]

Supply chain network decentralisation white paper released

Prological’s latest white paper – Supply chain network decentralisation: A practical guide to making it work – discusses decentralisation as one of several emerging trends, with key learnings from Apple, Amazon and Volkswagen. The paper offers three clear opportunities for businesses to consider as they create more flexible, agile and resilient supply chains.

Supply chain and logistics, it’s time for a pulse check!

What impacts will geopolitics, measures of visibility and reshoring have on the supply chain and logistics sector in 2023 and beyond? Prological is conducting a survey to uncover some of the key themes and challenges in the supply chain sector today. The Supply Chain Pulse Check Survey 2022/23 takes less than five minutes to complete […]

Thinking about women in supply chain

In Prological’s regular column, Michelle Powell and Kelly Borskjaer discuss the importance of attracting and keeping female talent in supply chain. Michelle and Kelly offer insights into their own experiences in the industry and also discuss what needs improving as well as what is already being done well. 

Finalists in the ASCLA AUSTRALIAN SUPPLY CHAIN & LOGISTICS – SCLAA AWARDS 2022

We’re absolutely delighted to be acknowledged as a finalist in the Supply Chain & Logistics Association of Australia (SCLAA) ASCL Awards. Alongside Prological client Oceania Glass, we have been recognised in the Supply Chain Management category. We look forward to celebrating with the industry in Melbourne next month!

Peter Jones key note speaker at MEGATRANS 2022

Peter Jones, Managing Director at Prological will be speaking on the rise of e-commerce at 11.20am on Thursday 25th August. MEGATRANS is one of the first trade expos in the post-COVID recovery phase and aims to re-establish face-to-face relationships, connecting people to people and business to business, while showcasing solutions that will help the supply chain adapt to […]