2009 Individual Award Winner

LINDSAY FOX AC, FOUNDER OF LINFOX WINS TOP AWARD

Lindsay Fox AC, MC Danielle Everett and Warwick Hughes

Lindsay Fox AC, founder of Linfox, has been awarded the Outstanding Contribution to Supply Chain Management in Australia accolade at this year’s Smart Awards.

Lindsay Fox was presented with the award by Warwick Hughes, Chairman Smart 2009 Organising Committee, at the Supply Chain Industry Dinner and Smart Awards night at Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, June 11, 2009 recognising his long term contributions to the logistics and supply chain industry in Australia and his ongoing leadership role within the transport and logistics community.

Lindsay Fox founded Linfox in 1956 with just one truck, and over 50 years has grown the company to be one of Australia’s largest transport and warehousing businesses with operations in 11 countries. He still maintains an active interest in the company and his son Peter Fox is the Executive Chairman.

“Lindsay Fox AC has revolutionised the supply chain industry in Australia and the region during his 50 years in the business. He was an obvious choice to be awarded this, the highest accolade within the industry,” said Warwick Hughes, Chairman, Smart 2009 Organising Committee.

Previous recipients of the Smart Award for Outstanding Contribution to Supply Chain Management in Australia include Roger Corbett AM; Chris Corrigan, CEO, Patrick Corporation; Dr John Gattorna, Professor in Supply Chain Management and Vice Chief of the Defence Force, Lieutenant General Des Mueller, AO.

Australasian Production & Inventory Control Society (apics)

"People responsible for implementing supply chain strategies are always in search of the edge that can improve their implementation and lead to sustained competitive advantage. By attending Smart 2011 Conference you will experience high quality, targeted education for service environments, operations and inventory management, process improvement, procurement, project and supply chain management."

John Ballantyne, National President, Australasian Production and Inventory Control Society (apics)

Logistics Association Australia (LAA)

Smart 2011 is the largest and premier event that will offer those involved in supply chain and logistics at both a strategic level and an operational level significant learning opportunities. By attending Smart it will assist with your understanding of how to attain greater efficiency and compliance throughout your supply chain networks while increasing the value added for your customers. Smart delivers leading national and international supply chain specialists and logisticians who offer best in class presentations, case studies and workshops. The site tours associated with Smart Conference also offer the opportunity to see leading edge solutions in practise. I encourage you to attend.

Brad Harrison, President, Logistics Association of Australia (LAA)

Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport in Australia (CILTA)

"Smart 2011 provides a real opportunity for people involved in transport and logistics to learn of the ongoing achievements occurring in the industry, and to participate in the future development of the industry. The bottom line is an improved performance in your own corporation."

Hal Morris, Executive Director, Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in Australia (CILTA)

Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply Australia (CIPSA)

"Smart 2011 will be an excellent opportunity for supply chain practitioners to learn more about professional procurement and for procurement professionals to get a broader perspective of their contribution to the overall supply chain process. In addition to the vast range of 'hot topics' covered by its extensive program, Smart Conference is also the largest networking event for supply chain professionals in the region."

Jonathan Dutton, Managing Director, Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply Australia (CIPSA)