Improving Logistics Network in NSW: Challenges and Solutions

The NSW government should take responsibility to improve road conditions for heavy vehicles transporting goods. Intelligence Access Programs can be initiated to minimize risks and enhance efficiency. Employees must receive training on the new operational environment, including geographical, cultural, and business knowledge. A Department of Logistics Network Management should be formed to manage logistics operations and measure performance. Additionally, the development of rail and road infrastructure, as well as the involvement of NSW government in resolving problems, are crucial for enhancing the logistics network in NSW.

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Table of Contents
Introduction....................................................................................................................................2
Main Issues and Problems with Current Network of Logistics in NSW..................................3
Improper Ports and Freight..........................................................................................................3
Restrictions on Using Vehicles of High Productivity..................................................................4
Difficulties in Developing the Supply Chain Relationships........................................................4
Poor Analysis Process..................................................................................................................5
Poor Devoted Corridors over Most of the Key Line Corridors...................................................5
Strategies of Logistics Management for Resolving the Issues...................................................6
Modernization of Ports and Freight Strategy...............................................................................6
Using Large Vehicles in the NSW...............................................................................................6
Training the Employees about New Operational Environment...................................................7
Formation of Department of Logistics Network Management....................................................7
Expansion of Rail and Road Network Infrastructure...................................................................8
Involvement of NSW Government in Resolution of Problems..................................................8
Recommendations and Conclusion..............................................................................................9
References.....................................................................................................................................10

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Introduction
Strategies for logistics management are best phenomena of the organization for successfully
operating the business in the market and also fulfilling the wants and needs of customers,
investors and the country's government. Furthermore, the logistics management is considered as
a part of the management of supply chain which consistently transforms competitive landscape
as well as also assures key success factors of the business of the company for a longer period. In
other words, the management of logistics helps for planning, implementing and controlling the
forward, efficient and effective as well as reverse storage and flow of services and goods.
Management of logistics controls the linked information at the point of consumption and point of
origin in the context of meeting the requirements of customers (Blunden, et al., 2013). At the
other end, the paper is all about the organization’s management of logistics in NSW (New South
Wales). Thus, the organization which has few problems and issues with a present network of
logistics is QUBE and the other holding companies like Qube Strategic Assets, Qube Logistics,
Qube Ports and Bulk and Qube Holding Limited in NSW. Thus, Based on the background
material on the company as well as the significant case studies over the related organization, the
present paper will assess the problems and issues with a present network of logistics in NSW.
Also, this paper will discuss strategies for logistics management for resolving the issues. Also,
the paper will be helpful for all the other researchers and scholars for developing and increasing
their skills, understanding, and knowledge of this subject. This paper will also be helpful for all
other companies or understand significant issues regarding networks of logistics and the
solutions for managing the issues efficiently and effectively.

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Main Issues and Problems with Current Network of Logistics in NSW
The network of Logistics is concerned basically with supply chain as a unique organizational
system, resources, information, activities, and people for moving the services or products from
the supplier towards the customers. Furthermore, the NSW (New South Wales) of Australia
which is recognized as the most populated state in Australia is governed by the state government.
Various industries are there which are present where the Qube including its holding subsidiaries
run their businesses (CMCC, 2014). The present network of logistics of most of the
organizations is interrupted and disturbed in NSW due to various problems and issues. These
issues raise the cost of services and products of these organizations because of the interruptions
in logistics network. Thus, the main issues with present logistics network in the NSW are
discussed below:
Improper Ports and Intermodal Freight
This is considered as a significant issue in the New South Wales which raises the cost of services
and products due to increasing cost of the system of supply chain management. It is certainly
true that the Intermodal freight transport is relevant for each in the state for grabbing the
opportunity to reduce the cost of service and goods on a daily basis and also support the strength
and power of the export based trades and develop vivacious service. But, Inappropriate Ports and
Freight strategy of state-owned government often interrupt the movement and carriage of all
products and services (NSW Government, 2012). Avoidance of using weighty vehicles for
transportation lowers the opportunity of huge quantity of transportation of products.
Furthermore, the lack of efficiencies and consistency of network of transportation of NSW state
through ports, rail, and the road also develop problems in logistics network by increasing the

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supply time of the products to customers. Similarly, the late decision was taken by the
government for improving the transport network of the state, and the infrastructure in the plan
raise the improper Ports and Intermodal freight strategy in NSW and lower the logistics network
value of the organization (Blunden, et al., 2013).
Restrictions on Using Vehicles of High Productivity
Many organizations have the vehicles of high productivity which help for sending and
transferring the huge amount of goods and products in just one round. The reason for restrictions
over using vehicles of high productivity is related to the poor infrastructure of the roads which
leads to many accidents in NSW. Also, the red tapes can be considered as the significant reason
for the unnecessary downtime and delays in vehicles of high productivity in NSW's network of
logistics at limited extent and degree (NSW Government, 2012). The activity of management of
the local administration of NSW lowers the maximum capabilities and business operations.
Difficulties in Developing the Supply Chain Relationships
Difficulties in developing the relationships of the supply chain in the new operational
environment can be considered as an issue in NSW which lowers the logistic network's value.
The issue which prohibits the development of the supply chain relationship is a barrier of various
ethnic groups, social class, culture and language of a community of supply chain. Designing of
the network of physical distribution in new operational environment take a lot of time as it
requires proper survey from marketing for collecting the correct information regarding
conditions of marketing which concerns the members of the supply chain in NSW.
Similarly, the lack of internal relationships, transactional relationship and tactical relationships
between the local authorities of NSW generate a delay in developing the proper network of
logistics in a new operational environment of companies (NSW Government, 2013). Thus, the
generation of relationships of the supply chain in the new operational environment for many

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organizations in NSW can be considered as a challenging task due to which the logistics network
is unable to deliver the products.
Poor Analysis Process
The present network of logistics in NSW may not be called as Profitable for the QUBE as well as
for many other organizations due to poor analysis of logistics performance measurement and
operation issues. Furthermore, the issue can impact the intermodal road freight transport
efficiently and effectively in NSW (Owens, et al., 2004). The performance management of a
present network of logistics in NSW is not properly established by the state-owned government.
Therefore, the real improvement in the logistics network in the NSW got misused, and the
making of profits decreases and lowers. Thus, it is also an issue with a present network of
logistics in NSW which impacts the operations of the business of companies along with
increased transportation cost of products.
Poor Devoted Corridors over Most of the Key Line Corridors
The rail and road infrastructure in the NSW can be considered as a significant issue which does
not provide the support to present networks of logistics for many organizations. Also, the Key
line corridors of the railway and the road in NSW are not properly extended with any other
devoted corridors by the state government which spoils money and time in supplying of services
and goods from origin to final destination like customers (Hensher, et al., 2001).
Also, it is well-thought-out that transportation of goods of corporations in NSW mostly spoils
many of the goods due to traveling for long distance from the factory to other regional market.
Thus, the need of corridors from the Main line may lower the increasing cost and time of
products efficiently and effectively when it will get improved by the state government.

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Strategies of Logistics Management for Resolving the Issues
The present network of logistics in the NSW has many issues which are required to be solved in
efficient ways for increasing the effectiveness of managing the supply chain. Thus, few strategies
for logistics management are needed for resolving these kinds of issues or problems in NSW for
maintaining the network of Logistics of QUBE Company as well as others in lucrative manner.
These strategies for logistics organization are as below:
Modernization of Ports and Intermodal Freight Strategy
For improving the present network of logistics in the NSW, modernization of ports and
Intermodal freights must be constructed and developed by the state government. This strategy for
logistic management will be helpful and advantageous for a large consignment of companies to
be sent in single go instead of many rounds. Involving new technology for improving port and
freight conditions will help for reducing the delivery time and cost of transportation from the
place of origin to final destination like consumers or markets.
Also, it is considered that modernization of ports and intermodal freights in NSW may help to
improve logistics network and also raise the revenue of NSW government. Thus, this strategy for
management of a network of logistics in NSW must be implemented at the earliest for removing
the issue of improper ports and intermodal freight system.

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Using Large Vehicles in the NSW
There are few restrictions in NSW in using high productivity vehicles or heavy vehicles in
logistics network of companies due to poor infrastructure of roads which are not able to bear the
pressure of heavy vehicles (Waters, C.D.J., 2003). Considering this, it is the sole responsibility
of NSW government for improving conditions of roads for using heavy vehicles for transporting
a huge amount of the goods. Large vehicles possess the capacity for loading products for a long
distance consistently even without filling the oil in the journey. Similarly, for minimizing the risk
and danger of the heavy vehicles which are used in networks of logistics for resolving the issue,
Intelligence Access Programs must be initiated in the NSW. Various authorities of road
regulation are intended for providing the guidelines to transport operators for enhancing the
access to public road framework. This program may enable the companies for significantly
improving the efficiency over major transport routes along with many needs which are related to
the road security and usage.
Training the Employees about New Operational Environment
The hurdles and issues in developing supply chain associations and links in the novel operational
environment have various outcomes, but this issue can easily be fixed by providing training to
employees regarding the new environment. Training is considered as a portion of the logistics
network for giving information and knowledge to employees regarding supply chain
relationships, especially for the new operational environment. Furthermore, it is mandatory for
all the responsible employees to keep knowledge regarding the geographical conditions about
market, language, business nature and culture.
At the other end, the new operational environment is filled with different challenges or risks for
finding the correct candidate for being part of supply chain system. Thus, for supply chain
relationship to be adapted to the new operational environment, the training is essential for

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reducing the effect of the hidden issues in logistics network which may occur in the form of
companies working the system and local problems.
Formation of Department of Logistics Network Management
For resolving the issues of finding the logistics operations and measuring the performance,
forming the Department of logistics system organization must be measured by NSW government
and the corporations to weaken the effect of difficulties on the logistics network. For this, the
department of logistics system organization will be efficient for managing the situation in the
NSW after the analysis of the situation. The department of logistics network management can
identify the origin of issues during the supply chain management. Currently, the department of
logistics system organization may analyze the logistics network's performance whether it is
unsuccessful or successful in the market on the security of products, benefits, time and delivery
cost. When some issues emerge after considering the overloading, unloading, loading and
material handling, department for logistics system organization may take action against a
accountable individual.
Development of Rail and Road Network Infrastructure
The growth of infrastructure of rail and road system in NSW will help to eliminate issues like
wastage of products, conveyance cost and traffic jam efficiently and effectively. Delivering the
goods can take place at the right time and there will be the possibility of saving the fuel because
of the better infrastructure of rail and road in NSW (Transport Compliance Services, 2012).
Furthermore, logistics network will also get enhanced along with high demand for services and
products in the market at all the new places.
The building of corridors over mainly the key line corridor at NSW may improve state's
economic circumstances at the time when the increase of commercial vehicles does take place,

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and all toll taxes will be gathered and collected. Thus, the advantages of the rail and road
network infrastructure will enhance the present logistics network in the NSW.
Involvement of NSW Government in Resolution of Problems
The significant participation of NSW government which should be there in the perseverance of
difficulties and issues is implementation and development of strategies related to ports, rail, and
road for supporting the success of logistics network (JobAccess, 2012). This must be done with a
commitment to resolution in NSW for providing more advantages to companies, people, and
NSW Economy. Furthermore, the strategy of logistics management must be conducted by NSW
government for controlling the network of logistics in NSW efficiently and effectively.
Recommendations and Conclusion
As per the above argument and debate regarding the solutions and problems through strategies of
logistics management, it is stated that more efforts should be there to improve the logistics
network in the NSW which are concerned with the policies and management. The government of
NSW must focus on the development of a system of supply chain management for bringing the
profits and the efficiency of gathering and collecting the revenues. As per this, the government at
NSW must form the local and regional authority for logistics network for checking each
movement of the transportation.

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