Microlise, a global leader in transport management technology, has announced a new executive roadshow set to take place across Melbourne (19 August), Sydney (22 August), and Auckland (26 August).
Titled The Road Ahead, the exclusive event series signals a bold move by Microlise to lead industry conversations around digital transformation, safety, compliance and operational efficiency in the fleet and supply chain sectors. The timing is critical as the sector navigates increasing regulatory pressure, rising environmental expectations and growing customer service demands, all while contending with persistent gaps in safety communication and training.
According to the latest Heavy Vehicle Industry Safety Survey, just 50% of drivers agree that relevant safety training is provided on an ongoing basis, compared with 83% of managers. This signals a stark gap between the way drivers and fleet managers feel about safety in their organisations, highlighting the need for improved communication and training starting from the executive level.
The Road Ahead is aimed directly at decision-makers responsible for shaping the future of fleet operations, and will bring together senior leaders across transport and supply chain management. Attendees can expect a half-day program featuring panel discussions and insights from fleet safety experts, strategic networking opportunities, live product walkthroughs and more.
Participants will gain practical insights through real-world case studies that demonstrate how leading organisations are accelerating ROI and achieving measurable operational improvements. Live demonstrations led by Microlise’s Pre-Sales and Product teams will showcase the latest innovations in transport technology.
“We’re thrilled to connect directly with the senior leaders driving transformation across ANZ’s transport and logistics ecosystem,” says Luke Olsen, Managing Director of Microlise’s APAC operations.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.”
“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.”
The panel discussions and expert keynotes will address a range of key challenges facing the industry, such as the increasing time pressure on both drivers and fleet managers to transport goods faster. 27% of general freight workers report that work is not scheduled in a way that reduces time pressures and only 57% of drivers receive safety induction training. These challenges will be a key element of the events, focusing on the real-world pressures facing fleet operators and how the industry is working together to build safer, smarter and more resilient operations across ANZ.
Microlise is joined by a strong line-up of event partners and speakers, including representatives from Austroads, Logmaster and the Supply Chain & Logistics Association of Australia (SCLAA). Senior Microlise executives from the UK headquarters will also be in attendance to share their global perspectives.
The events will build on Microlise’s strong growth locally, with the ANZ region now ranking as the fastest-growing global market for the company. Furthermore, Microlise achieved triple-digit growth in professional services in FY2024 and recently secured major customers like Woolworths, Morco and Foodstuffs South Island.
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