Regional & Economic Development and Sustainability

The Research Challenge

Many Australian Supply Chains consist of a multitude of small businesses, which operate in and around the regions relying heavily on infrastructure, systems, and economic initiatives to support these businesses. Regional and Economic Strategies need to significantly address these supply chain challenges in this regard particularly as it relates to employment and business generated across these regions.

Research Topics

• Planning and Development Incentives for Sustainable Regions
• Policy and Regulatory Regimes for Regions Supply Chains
• Logistics Clusters/Cities
• Smart Cities; Industrial Clusters
• Cross Industry Value Add
• Impact of Free Trade Agreements on Supply Chain Sustainability
• Regional Market Integration (Technologies)
• Regional Logistics Infrastructure (Strategies)