Contributors
Logistics New Zealand has a number of primary Contributors that provide news, views and information to the LNZ community. These Contributors are considered Industry Experts and Thought Leaders in the logistics industry.
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Carl George, National Group Sales Manager, New Zealand – Mainfreight
Carl is responsible for the leadership and management of all sales teams across the Group in New Zealand. Carl has held a variety of roles since joining the Company as a graduate in 1995.
Mainfreight Limited is a global Supply Chain Logistics Provider, specialising in the handling of freight that is Less Than Container (LCL), with businesses operating in 165 branches throughout New Zealand, Australia, Asia, and the United States.
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Gary Hartley – General Manager, GS1 New Zealand
Gary Hartley is General Manager for Sector Development of GS1 New Zealand, New Zealand’s member of GS1, the global not-for-profit supply chain standards organisation. GS1 is the largest supply chain standards organisation in the world with 110 offices and more than 1.5 millon members. GS1 standards include barcodes, RFID, data synchronisation and supply chain enhancement. Gary is also the Secretary of the New Zealand RFID Pathfinder Group Inc; an incorporated society of local business seeking to drive the adoption of EPC/RFID technology in New Zealand.
Recent Posts: The 5c Tag, coming to a supply chain near you
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Brooke Anderson – Managing Director, XM Developments
Brooke Anderson is the Managing Director of XM Developments, NZ’s largest supplier of Integrated Commerce software. Users of their software include Coke, Nestlé, Pfizer, Shell, Cerebos Greggs, Mobil, Pernod Ricard and leading NZ based Third Party Logistics companies. Brooke started the company with business partner and head developer Blair Watkins in 2003 after Brooke was an account manager at DDB Advertising and successfully implementing new logistics software for his client at the time, McDonald’s.
Recent Posts: Cheaper than China, bigger than Texas, Do I need a Warehouse Management System ? Retail in 2015, the commoditization of everything
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Jim Coley - Business Manager , Online Distribution
Jim is a professional manager with specialization in the logistics & supply chain management fields. He has over 20 years experience providing 3rd party warehouse solutions for customers. During this period Jim has held senior positions at regional & country management level within the 3PL & freight forwarding industry. “It is my privilege to represent Online Distribution Services, a proud NZ company that is a market leader in best logistics practices say Jim Coley”
Recent Posts: 3rd Party Warehousing, Customer Apprehension
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Chris Blair – Managing Director, ImpEx Personnel
Chris is the Managing Director of ImpEx Personnel. ImpEx Personnel is New Zealand’s leading specialist in International Transport and Logistics Recruitment. Prior to starting ImpEx in 2004 Chris held senior positions in the International Courier and Freight Forwarding industry. Chris leads a team of consultants with first hand experience in the industries ImpEx services including importers, exporters, logistics, warehousing, transport, distribution, international freight forwarding, supply chain management, courier, aviation, third party logistics and associated industries.
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Aaron Young – Managing Director, Storepro
Aaron Young is the Managing Director of Storepro. Storepro are specialists when it comes to storage solutions (pallet racking through to light shelving and conveyors) and has worked with many companies from SME’s to Multinationals. Aaron has 13 years industry experience in New Zealand and Australia. Having started in the racking industry at Capital Racking / Dexion NZ in 1997 Aaron took the opportunity to start Storepro Solutions in 2004. Storepro offer the full one stop shop from consultancy through to installation. Speak with Aaron directly for honest and genuine advice and service.
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Keith Robinson – Managing Director, Creative Logistics Training
Keith has been working in the supply chain field for 25 years. For the last 8 years Keith has been an independent consultant and trainer in many aspects of supply chain. Keith has been training people in supply for the last 12 years and is involved in training at every level from contracting to NZIM to assessing Level Two NZQA registered qualifications in warehousing.
Keith is a “Fellow” of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport and is on their National Council.
Recent Posts: New Technology Allows Warehouse Staff to Train Online
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Glenn Ross – National Sales Manager, Loadlift Equipment
Glenn is responsible, for all aspects of the sales and marketing for the Nissan & Atlet branded forklifts and warehousing equipment. Loadlift Equipment is a leading Materials Handling equipment company and has been the Nissan Forklift distributor in New Zealand since 1975. Glenn has 15 years technical sales experience within the manufacturing and distribution environments, with a focus on providing solutions to these sectors.
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