Case Studies :
Targeted Cost Cutting, where declining sales have left resources underutilised? Why general cost takeout is often not enough. There is an 80% probability that you have recently experienced a reduction in variable, discretionary expenditure, contract or FTE reduction, the delay of investments/progra...
News : 19th August 2011
Melbourne, Australia - Bestrane uses Rapid Planning Methodology (RPM) to quickly plan newspaper deliveries in New Zealand for Express Couriers. Express Couriers in New Zealand required a way of planning the delivery of news papers to 18,000 subscribers in metropolian areas of New Zealand in order to...
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The Bestrane Team

Welcome to The Bestrane Group !!

Bestrane employ a balanced blend of multi-skilled individuals who possess the experience, technical, analytical skills with the project and change management experience to provide value and rigour, whilst reducing the time to deliver solutions to our clients.  Bestrane prides itself on having "walked the walk" ensuring that when we speak to our clients, we have an intimate understanding of the Supply Chain issues they are facing on day to day basis.

Our owners and employees have worked in a mix of operational and commercial roles in the types of businesses for whom we provide solutions whether is be a retail environment, the competitive world of manufacturing, the transport and logistics enviroment or in the financial sector, Bestrane believes it is important to understand the problem from a hands on perspective to ensure the best result for our clients

Feel free to take some time and get to know our Senior Team by browsing their profiles below.....

David Sanders

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B.Eng, MBA


Group Managing Director

David Sanders is an expert strategic management consultant with over 20 years experience in consulting services. He has held senior positions with AT Kearney (principal operations), Deloitte Consulting (Supply Chain Practice leader) and Dawson Consulting (Managing Partner). He has a Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical and Industrial) from the University of Melbourne and an MBA from the Melbourne Business School.

Geoff Southwell

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B.Sc MBA MAICD


Commercial Director

Geoff Southwell is an experienced executive with more than 25 years experience in technology. He has managed technology development and operations teams, and significant commercial experience in technology. He has held senior positions with Shell Australia, Linfox and Touch Networks as well as consulting experience. He has a Bachelor of Science from Monash University and an MBA from the Melbourne Business School.

Rebekah O'Hagan

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MBA, Grad. Dip. MIS, BA


Director of Operations

Rebekah has over 15 years consulting and project management experience in Consumer Business, FMCG, Education and Manufacturing industries. Rebekah is a retail and supply chain specialist focussed on transport & logistics optimisation, end-to-end retail system management, CRM, supply chain strategy and management. As Bestrane’s Project Manager Rebekah is responsible for managing project teams and successfully delivering Bestrane Solutions to its clients.

Scott Hancock


Director Group Technology

Having spent his entire career working with all aspects of information technology, Scott brings 30 years of technology experience to Bestrane. Consulting with software companies such as Dun & Bradstreet Software, GEAC, Oracle, and Descartes Systems Group in various locations around the globe has given Scott valuable exposure to a wide variety technologies and customer industries. Scott now applies this experience to architecting solutions for Bestrane customers in Australia.

Pete Cameron


Senior Supply Chain Consultant and Sales Manager

Pete has gained over ten years experience in the Logistics and Supply Chain industry in both commercial and operational roles whilst working for FCL Interstate Transport Services Pty Ltd and Linfox Austalia Pty Ltd. With a strong understanding of the Supply Chain structual issues and how the marriage of technology and improved Supply Chain processes can drive value into our clients Supply Chain. He acts as both a subject matter expert on transport and logistics in addition to heading up our Business Development Team.

Stuart Kennedy


Senior Consultant

Stuart has been with Bestrane since late 2008, and brings a depth of experience in logistics analysis and modelling. At Bestrane Stuart is focused on client facing engagements which involve the identification and transport and sales force effeciencies for major FMCG customers.