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BRISBANE, QLD — November 18, 2024 — Leading Australian fashion retail powerhouse The Sussan Group and digital freight forwarding innovator Explorate have been named joint winners of the prestigious Big Data, IT & Business Intelligence Award at the 62nd annual Australian Supply Chain and Logistics (ASCL) Awards.
The national accolade, celebrated as one of the most sought-after and influential honours across the domestic transport and logistics landscape, recognises organisations that successfully leverage cutting-edge technology to unlock extraordinary value and efficiency across complex networks. Combining the vast retail footprint of The Sussan Group—which encompasses iconic national brands Sussan, Sportsgirl, and Suzanne Grae—with Explorate’s data-driven logistics infrastructure, the joint project took top honours over a highly competitive field of elite enterprise finalists, including Coles Group, StarTrack, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners, and Team Global Express.
The award-winning project focuses on dismantling the structural communication silos and unpredictable data gaps that traditionally plague international retail shipping. By integrating Explorate's cloud-based logistics operating system, the partnership successfully automated manual workflows, established real-time multi-carrier container visibility, and handed complete data ownership back to the retailer.
The shift has fundamentally changed how the retail giant moves inventory globally, moving away from reactive logistics tracking to predictive cargo planning and optimized vendor allocation.
"We are incredibly honoured to receive this prestigious award in recognition of our transformative journey with Explorate," said Robyn Batson, Group People & Community Partnerships Manager at The Sussan Group. "Our collaborative partnership has fundamentally shifted how we operate, enhancing both capability and process efficiency across our supply chain. We are now better equipped to focus on proactive planning, enabling us to deploy our resources more effectively and add significant value to our group."
The project sets a critical benchmark for the wider retail landscape as economic shifts, global lane congestion, and cost-of-capital pressures continue to dictate market survival.
"Retailers manage incredibly complex supply chains, and logistics providers must simplify these processes for them," noted Conor Hagan, Co-CEO of Explorate. "This project is proof that retailers don't need to fear digitalisation or changing vendors—as long as they adopt a collaborative, data-driven approach. As the logistics industry evolves, technology and data-driven strategies are no longer exclusive to giants like Amazon, Coles, and Woolworths; they are accessible to all retailers, regardless of size."
The consecutive industry victory positions Explorate at the forefront of enterprise supply chain design, demonstrating how structural transparency and real-time intelligence allow modern corporate brands to thrive amidst rapid market disruptions.
About Explorate
Explorate is a leading digital freight ally providing a seamless, cloud-based operating system for global trade. Engineered by international logistics and technology experts, the platform streamlines end-to-end supply chain management by unifying automated quoting, multi-carrier container visibility, predictive lane analytics, and integrated carbon emission monitoring tools.
Bringing 10+ years of experience across international marketing, business administration, and strategic brand management, Explorate's media lead has directed corporate communications within competitive industrial and tech sectors to expertly navigate reputation across the digital supply chain landscape.
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