Lindsay Morton, leads the recently signed Defence Clothing Services contract for Ventia understands Defence requirements well.
Representatives from Linfox, Workwear Group at the Defence Clothing Services Subcontractor Contract Signing with Ventia.
“As a Defence Veteran myself, I understand the critical nature of a uniform. Australia’s national identity and heritage are reflected in the uniforms worn by Defence personnel and are a source of immense pride,” says Lindsay.
As a Defence Veteran myself, I understand the critical nature of a uniform. Australia’s national identity and heritage are reflected in the uniforms worn by Defence personnel and are a source of immense pride
“Uniforms are not just identity. Clothing impacts physical performance and capability and that evokes emotion and carries expectation. Ventia brings to this service a deep understanding of the Defence operating environment from working at the heart of Defence capability for close to four decades.”
Under the new Defence Clothing Services Contract (DCS) Ventia will play a pivotal role as the single industry partner accountable to Defence for the ADF Clothing Supply Chain- overseeing a complex network of subcontractors, suppliers and manufacturers to deliver high-quality clothing solutions to Defence personnel.
As the Prime, Ventia is responsible for the integration, governance, and end-to-end management of Defence Clothing Services, including the operation of 32 clothing stores located on Defence bases across Australia. Ventia will also manage inventory levels and optimise stock holdings to ensure efficiency across the network.
Ventia is proud to continue its commitment to fostering genuine Australian industry capability by supporting local procurement, manufacturing, and supply of clothing products into the future.
Prashant Billimoria EGM Workwear Group and John Rogers EGM Ventia Defence.
At National Clothing Stores across Australia, Linfox and Workwear Group (WWG) work alongside Ventia and play an equally critical role in delivering sovereign clothing capability for Defence. Linfox and WWG also have long histories supporting Defence. Under the new Defence Clothing Services contract, a closer alignment of all three companies through communication, collaboration and transparency will enhance the customer experience and offer better solutions for Defence.
Lindsay shares, “Ventia recognises that a collaborative relationship with all-Australian companies like Linfox and Workwear Group (WWG) leverages the experience and core capabilities of the three leading organisations.”
“Linfox and WWG are aligned with our commitment to delivering a contemporary customer experience, combined with sovereign capability, and helping Defence revolutionise their clothing capability. Unique relationships such as these require an understanding of the role we each play and how we can support each other through resolving challenges,” Lindsay says.
Mark Mazurek CEO Linfox with John Rogers EGM Ventia Defence.
In close collaboration with Defence, the team will engage in strategic planning to meet future requirements, introduce new products, and respond swiftly to surge demands. Ventia will work with partners to drive innovation across the supply chain, enhancing service delivery and supporting the operational readiness of the Australian Defence Force.
Workwear Group is the leading uniform provider in Australia, and their bespoke uniform solutions procure their largest volume of uniform items from Australian entities. They support the uniform needs of Australian companies such as Qantas, ANZ, Westpac and Victoria Police, and own iconic Australian workwear brands Hard Yakka, King Gee and NNT Uniforms.
Workwear Group have also been at the forefront of delivering innovative digital solutions to improve their online ordering capability and customer experience.
“We are excited to leverage our design, quality and functional expertise to allow the personnel of the Australian Defence Force to perform their roles well, and to support that with our leading ordering platform enabling seamless engagement and elevated user experience,” says Prashant Billimoria, Executive General Manager of WWG.
We’re proud to partner with Ventia as they are always looking for ways to align Defence life with community life. It’s ultimately very rewarding to collaboratively support Defence in this way.
Linfox handles the logistics of Ventia’s stock holdings, situated within the Primary Storage Unit at Wadsworth Barracks, Bandiana, Victoria. Distribution services are provided from Bandiana into various retail stores, direct to units posted within Australia and internationally, as well as the future opportunity for the delivery of goods direct to Defence members via an online order platform. Australian-owned since 1956, they lead the way as Asia Pacific’s largest privately-owned logistics company, with more than 24,000 team members across their business.
“Our contribution to Ventia’s vision of a contemporary retail experience is providing Defence with a modern warehousing and distribution service,” says Clark Whelan, General Manager Finance & Commercial, Linfox Government & Defence.
Through continued collaboration, the application of innovations through technology and data, and a focus on delivering customer service excellence, our Australian Defence Force clients can be assured their uniform needs are in good hands today and into the future.