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Celebrating International Project Management Day: Insights from our National Project Manager
Thursday, 7 November marks International Project Management Day, a time to acknowledge the dedication and expertise of project managers worldwide. This day also encourages them to share insights and learn from each other’s experiences. In recognition, we did a quick Q&A with Jesse Palmer, our National Project Manager.
Raising money for Mental Health
In October NPSG Australia staff walked in solidarity for the 1 in 5 Australians who experience a mental illness each year.
Mental illness can be debilitating and can have a devastating impact on not only those living with it, but those around them.
NPSG Australia staff took part in the One Foot Forward campaign to raise funds for the Black Dog Institute, so that they can put ground-breaking new mental health treatment, education, and digital services into the hands of the people who need them most.
Well done to the 8 staff who walked a total of 1138kms raising $1122 for the Black Dog Institute.
Uncovering Recycling Service Mismanagement Ahead of National Recycling Week
Uncovering Recycling Service Mismanagement Ahead of National Recycling Week
BWU2: Taking care of business
In March 2021, NPSG Australia embarked on an ambitious project which culminated in the January 2022 launch of BWU2, the largest warehouse in the Southern Hemisphere. Spanning a colossal 200 thousand square meters and spanning four levels, BWU2 has redefined the logistics and storage landscape. However, as vast as its footprint is, the challenges of managing the fitout inventory required within such a massive structure have been almost as big.
World Cleanup Day 2024
Sustainable Supply Chain
Tracey Wester, Managing Director of NPSG Australia, attended MEGATRANS 2024 in Melbourne on Thursday 19 September, a pivotal event for the logistics and supply chain industries.
Making a Difference, One Sandwich at a Time
Tracey Wester, and a group of dedicated volunteers gathered at Amazon’s Melbourne office to support a cause close to their hearts: feeding hungry students. In collaboration with the Eat Up Foundation, the team participated in a high-energy sandwich-making sprint, preparing over 1,000 sandwiches in just one hour!
Mastering Complexity: Precision-Driven AutoStore Installation
In the fast-paced world of logistics, precision and efficiency are key. NPSG Australia has once again demonstrated its expertise with a complex AutoStore installation in Melbourne for a customer of Dematic.
World Photography Week
As a result of the unprecedented global popularity of World Photography Day, now having been celebrated for 33 years, World Photography Week was created to extend the celebration. It begins on August 12th, one week before World Photography Day, and concludes one week after it, on August 26th.
Celebrating Achievement: Staff Professional Development
At NPSG Australia, we are proud to highlight the accomplishments of our team members. Chris Coote and Travis Jemmeson have recently completed milestones in their professional journeys.
Navigating the Buzz: Plant and Pit putting safety first
Commercial fulfillment and delivery centre warehouses are bustling, dynamic hubs, but behind the scenes, there's a vital aspect that keeps everything running like clockwork: the ability to navigate around plant and pit safely and efficiently.
NPSG Australia Assistant Project Manager Chris Coote says plant and pit refers to any machinery that is used and operated by workers in the workplace.
Boplan safety barriers: A new standard in industrial safety
NPSG Australia have used the FLEX IMPACT® safety barriers extensively in a project at BWU6 in Sydney.
Travel is all part of the Job
Being part of a global company further expands our travel opportunities, allowing us to collaborate on projects worldwide.
Better Workstations, Better Workflow
Workstations are not just pieces of furniture — well designed ergonomic stations are vital for the success of any busy warehouse.
Brisbane Delivery Station
Congratulations to the NPSG Australia team on the successful completion of Phase One at DQD2, a Delivery Station in Brisbane.
Automation - rocket fuel for the future of warehouse operations
NPSG Australia is embracing the technological developments in automation as it meets growing client demand. The NPSG leadership team knows automation isn't a luxury, it's the rocket fuel propelling warehouse operations into hyperdrive.
World Environment Day
This year’s World Environment Day campaign focuses on land restoration, desertification and drought resilience under the slogan “Our land. Our future. We are #GenerationRestoration.” Drought and desertification are threatening essential ecosystems across the planet, including freshwater ecosystems and soil, the connective tissue that makes all life on Earth possible.
Lessons Learned
Delving into insights from NPSG Australia's National Project Manager, we uncover valuable lessons gleaned from years of working in the commercial warehouse fit-out domain. For NPSG Australia’s Jesse Palmer, working with one of the world’s biggest e-commerce retailers is proving to be hugely satisfying for the whole team.
Industrial Automation
Representatives from both Asahi and Dematic provided insight into how the ASRS has improved the efficiency of warehouse operations, reduced manual processes, and has enabled Asahi to better service its customers.
Health and Safety at Work - NPSG’s unique position
April 28 is the World Day for Safety and Health at Work and this year’s theme will focus on exploring the impacts of climate change on occupational safety and health.