MHD Supply Chain Solutions Podcast

In this episode of the MHD Supply Chain Solutions Podcast, Simon O'Hara, CEO of Road Freight NSW, discusses the ongoing impacts of the Victoria Pass closure on freight operators and the broader supply chain.

With one of New South Wales' key freight corridors disrupted, Simon examines the additional costs, delivery delays and regulatory challenges facing operators as they work to maintain essential freight movements between Greater Sydney and the Central West.

The conversation explores the industry's response to the closure, the importance of government engagement and infrastructure investment, and what the disruption reveals about Australia's broader freight resilience.

Simon also discusses the need for stronger contingency planning, greater industry involvement in policymaking and practical measures to support a more sustainable and resilient road freight sector.

Australia's reliance on imported fuel leaves its supply chains exposed to global disruption, rising costs and sudden shortages.

In this episode of the MHD Supply Chain Podcast, we speak with Dr Vinh Thai, Professor of Logistics and Supply Chain Management at RMIT University, about why fuel security should be treated as a systemic supply chain risk.

They discuss the flow-on effects of fuel shocks across transport, warehousing and the broader economy, as well as the practical steps businesses can take to strengthen resilience. From scenario planning and supply diversification to greater visibility and senior management preparedness, Dr Thai explains why organisations cannot afford to wait for the next crisis before reviewing their vulnerabilities.

In MHD Supply Chain's first podcast episode, we speak with Scott Edwards, Associate Director of Sustainability at Coca-Cola Europacific Partners, about the company's Richlands facility in Queensland.

The discussion explores how sustainability is being embedded into warehouse design and operations, from solar energy and rainwater capture to low-emission materials, indoor environmental quality and climate resilience. Scott also discusses what the project means for Coca-Cola Europacific Partners' broader network, and why practical, measurable sustainability initiatives are becoming increasingly important across the supply chain sector.