National Consultation Workshop on SCLAA's Supply Chain Accreditation

NATIONAL CONSULTATION WORKSHOP ON SCLAA'S SUPPLY CHAIN ACCREDITATION

This is not a public event. Only a small group of leaders have been hand-picked to join this online session, and you are among them.

National Consultation Workshop for SCLAA's Supply Chain Accreditation Program is a one-hour exclusive online event designed to gather feedback on SCLAA's new accreditation program from key stakeholders, including recruiters, industry professionals, and educators, and to explore potential collaboration opportunities.

Registrations close at COB on 19 September.

ABOUT THIS EVENT 

The session will bring together supply chain recruitment experts, practitioners, and academic leaders to discuss the relevance and value of SCLAA’s Supply Chain Accreditation Program for its primary stakeholders. This workshop will serve as a collaborative forum to explore how the program can best be aligned with evolving talent development priorities, industry needs, and educational standards.

Participants will receive a detailed overview of the program’s structure, objectives, and intended outcomes. The session will include focused discussion groups to examine the practical benefits of a nationally recognised accreditation for employers, practitioners, and training providers.

The workshop will conclude with an outline of the next steps for the broader promotion of the program and opportunities for national collaboration ahead of its 2026 launch.

WHY ATTEND

The expertise and perspective of our selected invitees are highly valued. This invitation reflects both their standing in the field and the potential for meaningful collaboration with SCLAA. This is an invitation-only workshop where the input of selected invitees will directly shape the future of our Supply Chain Accreditation Program and open doors for potential collaboration opportunities.

• Shape the New Standard: Influence the development of the next-generation accreditation program
• Voice Your Needs: Ensure the program meets the current real-world standards and future industry needs.
• Drive Professional Excellence: Help create a benchmark that elevates skills and careers across the supply chain sector
  
  

FORMAT

One-hour online workshop, structured to engage recruitment professionals, supply chain practitioners and executives as well as supply chain educators in a focused consultation session.

• Welcome & Opening Remarks
• Overview of the Accreditation Program
• Recruitment Perspective: Relevance and Value
• Industry Perspective: Implementation and Benefits
• Academic Perspective: Involvement and Cooperation
• Live Q&A discussion
  
  

PANELISTS

	Prof Ben Fahimnia - Professor of Supply Chain Management, University of Sydney. Ben is a globally distinguished researcher and a renowned supply chain consultant with a diverse background in business/management, applied mathematics, engineering, and psychology. Ben leads multidisciplinary teams working on a range of projects related to supply chain digital transformation, resilience and risk management, sustainable operations, and human intuition in supply chain decision-making. He has helped practitioners and policymakers develop decision-making skills and tools to create and manage efficient, resilient and sustainable supply chains. He has led over 140 industry projects in different sectors, for which he has received numerous awards from professional associations, research organisations and government agencies.
	Elton Brown - Senior Consultant, Demand Management Systems (DMS) and Adjunct Lecturer, University of Sydney.   Elton is a passionate advocate for smarter, technology-driven supply chains. Hes recognised for cutting through the hype to show businesses exactly how AI can transform demand forecasting, inventory optimisation, and Saales & Operations Planing.Wth 28 years of experience around the globe, Elton's mission is clear: help organisations separate fact from fiction in AI, zeroing in on what genuinely delivers value.
	Sue Tomic - Non Executive Director, Board Advisor, Ex C Suite Professional. An experienced Board Director, Board Advisor and Ex C Suite Professional, with expertise in leading strategic transformation across complex and highly- regulated industries including Freight, Port and Landside Logistics, Automotive, Software technology, Retail. Sue is a collaborative leader in the Boardroom with the ability to transform vision into strategic action. Governance and strong financial and emotional intelligence are Sue’s key strengths.
	Anna Levchenko - Lecturer of Supply Chain Management, Logistics and Operations, Australian Institute of Business. With over 12 years of academic and industry experience, she has taught across three continents and developed more than 15 courses, including digital logistics, supply chain management, business planning and project management.  Anna has a rich interdisciplinary background in management, applied economics, and innovation capabilities. Her approach is distinguished by the integration of industry and research in sustainable supply chains, digital logistics that is highly supported by collaborations with global firms.
	Michael Farragher - Acting Head Teacher of Supply Chain and Logistics, TAFE NSW Michael is a passionte advocate of the Education and Training sector, with over 25 years of senior management experience in multi-million-dollar FMCG Supply Chain and Logistics operations across Europe and Australia. His industry expertise spans retail, wholesale, warehousing, manufacturing, importing, exporting, and logistics. Recognised as a VET Ambassador, Michael champions skills-based education as a pathway to workforce development and long-term economic resilience.  Michael delivers and coordinates nationally accredited qualifications from Certificate III to Advance Diploma level, both in Australia and internationally.
	Liam French - Supply Chain & Operations Manager, Roland Corporation Australia.  Liam French is the Supply Chain & Operations Manager at Roland Corporation Australia, where he’s spent nearly 20 years optimising global and local supply chains to deliver smarter, faster outcomes. He specialises in mapping operational processes to uncover digital solutions—across ERP and BI systems, as well as compliance—and has led major technology rollouts and risk management initiatives. Liam also lectures part-time at the University of Sydney and sits on the SCLAA education committee, helping shape the next generation of supply chain professionals.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Recruitment Professionals
Supply Chain Practitioners and Executives
Supply Chain Educators