Integrated Transport Consultancy
Integrated supply chain and transport consultancy.
What are the biggest challenges in supply chain strategy?
Supply chains are complex, interconnected systems involving people, infrastructure and technology.
In today’s global economy, supply chains are more critical than ever. They underpin everything from food security to energy transition and are deeply influenced by geopolitical shifts, environmental concerns and evolving consumer expectations.
Supply chains are vital to food, energy and more, shaped by geopolitics, environment and shifting consumer expectations in today’s global economy.
A well-designed supply chain strategy considers multiple transport modes, road, rail, sea and integrates data and analytics to optimise performance. It also differentiates between the needs of public and private sectors. For governments, supply chain strategy often involves policy design, infrastructure planning and regulatory frameworks. Supply chains are faced with aging infrastructure and shifting trade flows, while governments need coordinated policies and investment pathways.
For businesses, it’s about cost-effective logistics, strategic asset placement and adapting to market demands, as they are under pressure to deliver greater value for customers with faster, more flexible operations while controlling cost.
Challenges in developing a supply chain strategy
Companies across sectors face a range of challenges when developing an effective supply chain strategy. These challenges are often interconnected and require a nuanced understanding of both global trends and local conditions.
For the public sector
We provide policy design services that help governments and agencies shape the infrastructure, regulations and investment environments that underpin national and regional supply chains. This includes:
- Developing freight and logistics strategies for existing or new commodities
- Enhancing connectivity between regions and global markets
- Advising on trade gateways and infrastructure investments
- Aligning supply chain policy with broader sustainability goals
For the private sector
Our team works with industry to design practical strategies that improve efficiency and resilience. Services include:
- Optimising transport across road, rail and sea
- Using advanced analytics and simulation modelling to reduce costs and emissions
- Identifying strategic port gateways for imports and exports
- Enhancing flexibility in volatile market conditions
Our work is grounded in real-world experience. For example, we developed a comprehensive supply chain strategy for the Port of Melbourne, using data mapping to understand trade flows and inform infrastructure planning. Another project involved creating a rail simulation model for NSW Ports, showcasing GHD’s capability in scenario-based planning and digital modelling.
By combining policy technical knowledge and digital tools, GHD helps clients navigate complexity and build supply chains that are fit for the future.
Want to go deeper?
To see how simulation modeling can optimise container port logistics and improve rail operations, read more about the NSW Ports project.
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