WA Site Visit - Distribution Centre Automation in WA

  • 14 May 2026
  • 7:00 AM - 9:30 AM
  • Toyota WA, 31 Miles Rd, Kewdale WA

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Distribution Centre Automation in Western Australia
- a Business Transformation Case Study

The Toyota WA Parts Distributor Operation in Kewdale has long been a shining example of operational excellence. Join ASCLA WA, Toyota WA Parts Distributor and their implementation partner Toyota Automated Logistics (formerly Vanderlande) for a morning site visit to the shiny new Perth facility and to hear about how the project was conceived and delivered.

   Date: Thursday, 14 May 2026
   Time: 07.00am - Registrations

07.30am - Start
9.30am - Completion
   Venue: Toyota WA, 31 Miles Rd, Kewdale WA
   Cost:

Members - No charge  /  Non-Members - $30
   Parking: Available on site. 
   PPE:

Steel toecap footwear is required to visit the ground level of the facility. Visitors should also bring a high visibility vest if possible.


Registrations close at COB on Tuesday, 12 May 2026
LIMITED PLACES AVAILABLE

ABOUT THIS EVENT

Hear from Toyota WA Parts Distributor General Manager Gary Nettle and Roald De Groot, Director of Sales - Warehousing APAC to hear the fascinating story of the project's journey from inception and design to delivery and operation

Light refreshments will be provided, and there will be ample opportunities for networking.

PRESENTERS

  Gary Nettle - Executive Director Toyota WA Parts Distribution and Director Toyota WA Vehicle Distribution
Gary has been involved with Toyota WA for more than twenty years. He is also a Director of Prestige Motors, the vehicle arm of Toyota's distribution operation in Western Australia. Gary has been a long time supporter of the ASCLA.
 

Roald de Groot - Director of Sales, Toyota Automated Logistics 
Roald de Groot has led the expansion of Vanderlande Industries Australia (rebranded to Toyota Automated Logistics since April 1st)  across Australia and New Zealand since relocating from the Netherlands in 2012. With 20+ years’ experience in the warehousing industry, he has secured major automation projects and remains focused on customer partnerships, project delivery, and sustainable growth.

 

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Anyone interested in seeing a state-of-the-art automated modern Supply Chain facility.