Geoff Gwilym, CEO Transport and Logistics Industry Skills Council (T&LISC) has been invited to give his impressions on how and what T&L ISC, as an Industry Skills Council, has planned for 2010.  As the Transport and Logistics  sector  has great significance in connecting all industry sectors and hence, significant importance in the Australian economic effectiveness, VISTA would like  to be able to link the T&L ISC with those involved in Transport and Logistics and related VET delivery. Geoff will provide advice on the T&L environmental scan, work force analysis / development  tools and the challenges facing supply chain management within the current economic climate.

Event details:

Where?: New Location!! Just down the road from Dimattina's (closer to the city)

Santino’s Terrace,  166 Lygon St,  Carlton, VIC 3053 Ample street parking available
 (03) 9663 2246     

When?: 25th March, 2010

What time? : start at 6.30pm finish by 10 pm

Cost: VISTA members $50 (plus GST)  non members $75 (plus GST)

Includes 2 course set menu and coffee / tea.  Drinks are available at bar prices

For any special dietary requirements, please contact admin@vista.org.au or ring (03) 9328 8349

About Transport and Logistics Industry Skills Council
The Transport and Logistics sector which covers Road Transport, Rail, Warehouse & Storage, Maritime and Aviation in Australia employs an estimated 500,000 individuals. The sector contributes $90 Billion to the Australian economy annually (14.8% of GDP).
Notwithstanding a number of large national transport organisations the road transport sector is dominated by small to medium sized businesses, 65% with fewer than 100 employees.
In terms of future growth in the sector the Australian Bureau of Transport and Regional Economics (BTRE) anticipate the movement of bulk freight to increase 1.6 times over the next 20 years, interstate bulk freight to double in that time and the number of containers through Australian ports to triple.

Key challenges
Some Key challenges effecting workforce development, training and business growth in the industry include:
A shrinking local labor pool
Challenges around employee attraction and retention in some sectors
An older than average workforce with high numbers set to retire over the next decade
Increasing pressures on existing transport infrastructure
Growing demands on freight to movement to meet the needs of the supply chain

Enjoy an infomal discussion over dinner with Geoff regarding how the ISC will advise Government about meeting these challenges.