<p>Australia’s big three retailers have signed a new code of conduct to improve supply chain safety and regulatory compliance.</p> <p>Woolworths, Coles Group and Metcash join transport giants Toll Group and Linfox as signatories to the <em>Retail Logistics Supply Chain Code of Conduct</em> .</p> <p>Facilitated by the Australian Logistics Council, the code covers road and vehicle safety, driver fatigue management and time slot management.</p> <p>ALC executive director Hal Morris said the code was a significant milestone in supply chain safety. </p> <p>“The development of the code reinforces the commitment of supply chain parties to on-road compliance at a time of increasing regulatory complexity under chain of responsibility laws,” he said. </p> <p>Toll Group managing director Paul Little said Toll backed the industry initiative. </p> <p>“Toll is committed to ensuring the safe and efficient operation of the supply chain and we will work closely with all parties to ensure this is the case,” Mr Little said. </p> <p>The ALC will administer the code and assist signatories to maintain compliance with the code over time. </p> <p>The code is fully funded by its signatories and will undergo a full review at least every three years.</p> <br />
