Lactalis Australia has farm contracts with direct suppliers in specific regions (dairy zones) within most states around the nation. Due to our complex supply chain which is governed by our processing sites and their locations, the milk volume, prospect recruitment, climate conditions and transport destination are all variables that influence how we do business as a whole.

In sourcing our required milk, we want to see the maximum potential from our local communities by modelling and planning our dairy supply strategy. This is to supply our production plants that are scattered through the heart of our country to the four corners from Harvey in WA, Tamar Valley in Tasmania, Rockhampton, Darwin, Adelaide and more (only to mention a few).

In order to maintain this constant supply of milk pumping through our large network, we source from wherever possible and balance between sites by hauling the milk on a daily basis, which can at times create a web of logistical complexity and pressure.

This project will provide the foundations for Lactalis to not only recreate our milk supply by reducing distance between destinations and improve milk quality, but this offset will be given to support our Dairy farmers for their favourable farm locations to our factories.

This project will give students not just the ability to utilise their skills to support the Australian Dairy industry, but will also provide the opportunity to visit both farms and factories throughout Victoria, experiencing how we process and produce this valuable commodity.