2012/13. Key points derived from this survey: What title best describes your job? %

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1 Logistics & Materials Handling magazine keeps the logistics industry informed of the latest news and developments that matter. This reader survey confirms that LMH remains a highly respected publication in which readers (industry decision makers) invest their valuable time in actively seeking information on the latest products and solutions that will benefit their business. Key points derived from this survey: l 93 of respondents find the advertising in LMH useful l 73 of readers have read 3-4 of the last 4 issues of LMH l Over 48 of respondents stated that their copy of LMH was read by 3 or more people in their company A combination of a high quality readership and highly regarded editorial content means LMH continues to be a powerful marketing tool that delivers results to companies looking to market their products to Australian supply chain professionals. The following results will provide a greater insight into who the LMH readers are and what s important to them. Q1 What title best describes your job? Senior Management General Logistics Project/ Technical Services Supply Chain Other* Purchasing Procurement Warehouse/ Distribution Operations Product/ Manufacturing OH&S IT Management * (Includes Training, Government and Education)

2 Q2 What is your company s main industry? Manufacturing Transport Wholesale/ Distribution Building & Construction Food & Beverage Other* Federal Government Mining General Logistics Retail Materials Handling State Government * (Includes Finance, Education, Software, and Warehousing) Q3 What is your range of purchasing authority? $1 $5,000 $5,001 $25,000 $25,001 $50,000 $50,001 $100,000 $100,001 $200,000 $200,001 $400,000 $400,001 $600,000 $600,001 $800,000 $800,

3 Q4 Please rank the following mediums in order of usefulness in sourcing new products: (1 = Least Useful, 5 = Most Useful) Magazines 3.2 Tradeshows 2.8 Online 3.6 E-newsletters 3.2 Direct mail 2.4 Least useful Most useful

4 Q5 Which of the following products or services categories do you plan to specify / authorise / purchase in the next 12 months? OH&S Warehousing Equipment Wrapping/Packaging/Palletising Barcoding/Labelling Solutions Storage Solutions Fleet/Freight Management Hand Held/ Mobile Devices Factory Materials Handling Forklifts Transport Equipment Bulk Handling Warehouse Management Systems Lifts/Hoists/Cranes Data Capture & Labelling Forklifts, Stackers & Trolleys Carbon/ Energy Reduction Equipment or Solutions Conveyors/Elevators RFID Technology Supply Chain Management Software (CRM/ERP etc) Inventory Management Pallet Handlers/Lifters Forecasting Technology Integrated Supply Chain Solution 2PL & 3PL Solutions Track and Trace/Data Capture Systems Waste Management System Pickings Systems Materials Flow or Modelling Systems Handling Hazardous Goods Loading Bay Solutions Weighing Systems Reverse Logistics System Training Other* Navigation Software Maintenance Slotting Systems * (Includes Education, Research, and Sales & Marketing)

5 Q6 What is your firm s approximate yearly turnover? Under $5 million $5 to $10 million $11 to $50 million $51 to $100 million $101 to $500 million $500 million+ Not sure Q7 How many other people in your company read YOUR copy of Logistics & Materials Handling? None 1 person 2 people 3 people 4 + people

6 Q8 How long do you typically spend reading an issue of Logistics & Materials Handling? Fewer than 10 mins mins mins 30+ mins Q9 Do you find the advertising in Logistics & Materials Handling useful? Yes No 93

7 Q10 How many issues of Logistics & Materials Handling have you read in 2012? 1 issue 2 issues 3 issues 4 or more issues Q If you could read only one of the following publications, which one would it be? Logistics & Materials Handling Manufacturers Monthly Supply Chain Review MHD Supply Chain Solution FEN Magazine Bulk Handling Review

8 Q12 Which of the following have you done as a result of reading Logistics & Materials Handling? Visited a website Referred an article to someone Saved the issue or article for future reference Discussed an article with a colleague Corresponded with a supplier Contacted an advertiser Contacted a company/person featured in an article Signed up to newsletter Attended a featured event I ve done none of the above Contacted editor/ editorial team