Microlise launches ANZ roadshow on safety & digital transformation
The event, named The Road Ahead, will visit Melbourne, Sydney, and Auckland, bringing together senior leaders and decision-makers from across the transport, logistics, and supply chain industries.
The programme is designed to address the disconnect between reported safety practices and perceptions among drivers and managers in the region.
The latest Heavy Vehicle Industry Safety Survey highlighted a significant disparity in ongoing safety training, with only 50% of drivers agreeing they receive relevant safety training on a continuing basis, compared with 83% of managers. This indicates a gap in communication and training approaches between different tiers of the workforce.
Additionally, one in four respondents in the sector report having little or no understanding of the Chain of Responsibility (CoR), a key legislative framework governing workplace safety for transport and logistics providers. The survey also noted that just 57% of drivers said they received safety induction training, despite increasing regulatory and public scrutiny across Australia and New Zealand.
Industry collaboration
The roadshow is structured as a half-day event featuring expert panel discussions, networking opportunities for C-suite and senior fleet leaders, live demonstrations of transport management technology, and case studies highlighting operational return on investment and efficiency improvements. Speakers and contributors will include representatives from Austroads, Logmaster, the Supply Chain & Logistics Association of Australia, and senior Microlise executives from both regional and global offices.
Microlise Managing Director for APAC operations, Luke Olsen, described the event as an opportunity to facilitate open discussion across the industry. Olsen stated, "We're thrilled to connect directly with the senior leaders driving transformation across ANZ's transport and logistics ecosystem. The roadshow is not just about showcasing our technology. It is about bringing people together to share ideas and talk about what really works when it comes to running safer, smarter fleets."
Olsen also drew attention to recent survey findings, adding, "This is especially relevant given recent Heavy Vehicle Industry Safety Survey findings, which reveal that one in four respondents have limited or no understanding of Chain of Responsibility. This is a critical gap that puts both businesses and frontline workers at risk." "At the same time, operators continue to face challenges such as driver shortages and change management, to the complexities of digital transformation, disconnected technology ecosystems and the need to embed consistent safety practices across diverse fleets."
Ongoing challenges
The events are also expected to address the increasing time constraints faced by drivers and fleet managers. According to the Heavy Vehicle Industry Safety Survey, 27% of general freight workers indicated that work is not scheduled in a way that minimises time pressures. These operational pressures, coupled with only 57% of drivers receiving safety induction training, point to the need for industry-wide dialogue and coordinated solutions.
In addition to discussions on safety and compliance, the roadshow will provide attendees with access to live product walkthroughs led by Microlise's Pre-Sales and Product teams. These sessions aim to demonstrate current trends and technological advances relevant to Australian and New Zealand fleets.
Growth in ANZ
The ANZ market is now Microlise's fastest-growing region globally. The company recently reported triple-digit growth in professional services for FY2024 and announced new customer agreements with organisations such as Woolworths, Morco, and Foodstuffs South Island. Senior executives from Microlise's UK headquarters will also participate in the events to provide an international perspective on fleet management challenges and responses.
Microlise's executive roadshow seeks to foster greater industry alignment on safety, technology, and operational standards as fleet operators navigate evolving demands in the ANZ region.
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