Australasian Supply Chain and Logistics Association Ltd upcoming events

2026 ASCLA National Mentoring Program - Mentor Application (05 Mar 2026)

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 13:00:00 GMT

2026 ASCLA Mentoring Program

MENTOR
APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN

DO YOU WANT TO
MAKE A DIFFERENCE?

We are very excited to announce that applications are now open for the ASCLA National Mentoring Program which will run from May to November 2026. If you are looking to take the next step in your supply chain logistics career or ready to lead and inspire others in your field, look no further the ASCLA’s National Mentoring Program.

Registrations close on Sunday, 3 May 2026 at 5pm

Program Fees: Mentors - No charge

Please Note:

Click 'REGISTER' (on the left) to submit your application.
Please enter all information requested as it is used to match mentors with mentees. Upon completion of the full registration form, all applicants will be contacted by their local State Committee.

For more information please view the Mentoring page of the ASCLA website and the Mentoring Program Brochure.

2026 ASCLA National Mentoring Program - Mentee Application (05 Mar 2026)

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 13:00:00 GMT

2026 SCLAA MENTORING PROGRAM
MENTEE APPLICATION

Applications Now Open

DO YOU WANT TO
MAKE A DIFFERENCE?

We are very excited to announce that applications are now open for the annual ASCLA National Mentoring Program which will run from May to November 2026. If you are looking to take the next step in your supply chain logistics career or ready to lead and inspire others in your field, look no further the ASCLA’s National Mentoring Program.

Applications close on 3 May at 5pm.

Mentoring Program launch events will take place in each State in early May 2026.

Mentee Program Fees:

ASCLA Members	$ 159
ASCLA Student Members	$ 89
Non Members	$ 159
Non-Members - Students	$ 89
Corporate Members/National & Platinum Partners (Limited number available) - includes 5 Mentees (add as guests upon registration).	$ 599

Please Note:

MENTEES should pay upon registration. If anyone is not accepted onto the 2026 program, any registration fees will be fully refunded.
Click 'REGISTER' (on the left) to register your application and enter all information requested. This information will enable the Mentoring committee to match mentees with mentors.
All applicants will receive a confirmation of the receipt of their registration form and will thereafter be contacted by their local State Mentoring Committee.

For more information please view the Mentoring page of the ASCLA website and the Mentoring Program Brochure.

VIC: Site Visit to Fernhurst Logistics. 15 April 2026 (15 Apr 2026)

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 01:00:00 GMT

SITE VISIT TO FERNHURST LOGISTICS

ASCLA is pleased to invite members to an exclusive site visit to Fernhurst Logistics, a temperature-controlled cross-dock facility in Melbourne supporting major FMCG clients.

This visit provides a rare opportunity to step inside a high-performance logistics operation and see firsthand how disciplined processes, strong safety practices and digital tools combine to keep time-critical freight moving efficiently.

Date: Wednesday, 15 April 2026
Time: 11.00am - 12noon
Venue: Fernhurst Logistics, 25 National Drive, Truganina, VIC. Map It
Cost: Cost: Members - No charge / Non-members - $25

Registrations close at COB on Monday, 13 April 2026

ABOUT THIS EVENT

Join ASCLA for an exclusive site visit to Fernhurst Logistics, a temperature-controlled cross-dock facility in Melbourne supporting major FMCG clients as well as a number of Australian Manufacturers and strong import / export capabilities. This event provides a rare opportunity to see how a high-throughput logistics operation maintains precision, safety and flow in a time-critical environment.

Fernhurst Logistics operates on a tightly coordinated daily cycle, receiving inbound freight each morning and dispatching outbound loads in the afternoon. Managing this level of activity requires disciplined processes, strong compliance practices and digital tools to support visibility and coordination.

Attendees will gain insight into how Fernhurst Logistics combines operational expertise with digital enablement, including the Mobiledock platform, to support scheduling and dock flow. The visit includes a guided facility walkthrough, a short presentation and Q&A with the Fernhurst Logistics team.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Supply Chain Managers and Directors
Transport and Fleet Managers
Distribution Centre and Warehouse Managers
Logistics Operations Leaders
Retail and FMCG Supply Chain Professionals
Continuous Improvement and Operational Excellence teams
Technology and Digital Transformation leaders within logistics

WEBINAR: Part 2: Designing Warehouses for Automation. 16 April 2026 (16 Apr 2026)

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 01:00:00 GMT

PART 2:

DESIGNING WAREHOUSES FOR AUTOMATION

Is your warehouse ready for automation? Join Prological's Sean Ledbury as he unpacks the six pillars of future-proof warehouse design. Register now!

Date: Thursday, 16 April 2026
Time: 11.00am to 12noon (AEST)
Venue: Online
Cost: No charge

Registrations close at COB on Wednesday, 15 April 2026

ABOUT THIS EVENT

The warehouse automation landscape has changed more in the past five years than in the previous 25, bringing significant challenges for those considering embarking on a warehouse automation journey. Whether you're facing a lease renewal, planning a facility expansion, or exploring automation for the first time, your building decisions could either enable your future or limit it.

Join Prological's Sean Ledbury as he draws on 35 years of hands-on experience with leading automation providers to break down what it takes to design an automation-ready warehouse. From structural requirements and power infrastructure, to connectivity, environmental controls, and workforce design, Sean will walk you through the pillars of automation-ready infrastructure and how to approach critical design decisions

This webinar is perfect for operations leaders, supply chain managers, and anyone facing a facility decision, whether you're just starting your automation journey or scaling up existing systems.

PRESENTERS

Sean Ledbury – Director, Prological
Sean Ledbury is a Director at Prological with over 35 years of logistics automation and supply chain expertise, including senior leadership experience at Swisslog, Packsize, and Dematic. He holds an MBA from the Australian Institute of Business and serves on their Operations & Supply Chain Strategy Industry Panel. Sean specialises in connecting businesses with optimal technology solutions tailored to their operational needs, translating complex automation concepts into commercially viable strategies. Sean was recently recognised with a Highly Commended award by the Australian Supply Chain and Logistics Awards.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This webinar is essential for warehouse operators, supply chain leaders and facility planners navigating lease renewals or facility investment decisions, particularly those exploring automation for the first time or scaling up existing systems. Whether you're years away from automating or actively evaluating solutions right now, this session will help you ask better questions, avoid expensive surprises, and make more confident decisions about your facility and your future.

WEBINAR Part 2: Borderless Planning in Practice: How AI Reduces Cycle Time and Improves Decisions (22 Apr 2026)

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 02:00:00 GMT

DMS Webinar Series - Part 2

Borderless Planning in Practice: How AI Reduces Cycle Time and Improves Decisions

AI won’t replace planners, but it can reduce decision latency.

This ASCLA webinar by DMS shows how borderless planning works in practice, using AI to speed decisions, improve visibility, and cut planning cycle time.

Date: Wednesday, 22 April 2026
Time: 12.00noon - 1.00pm (AEST)
Cost: No Charge

Registrations close at COB on Tuesday, 21 April 2026

ABOUT THIS EVENT

AI is changing supply chain planning, but not in the way most marketing suggests. The biggest opportunity is not replacing planners, but reducing decision latency by improving how work, information and accountability move across systems, teams and partners.

In this second ASCLA webinar delivered by DMS, we translate the idea of borderless planning into practical patterns you can apply immediately. This session builds directly on Session 1, moving from diagnosis to action.

We explore three high-value AI use cases that directly address planning friction:

Exception triage that prioritises what actually needs human attention
Scenario comparison that accelerates trade-off decisions
Workflow orchestration that routes decisions with context, visibility and auditability

We also cover the guardrails that matter, including data readiness, governance, explainability and decision rights, so AI strengthens trust rather than undermines it.

PRESENTERS

		Elton Brown - Senior Consultant, DMS (Demand Management Systems) and Adjunct Lecturer, University of Sydney Elton is a passionate advocate for smarter, technology-driven supply chains. He's recognised for cutting through the hype to show businesses exactly how AI can transform planning, design and optimisation to drive sustainable and resilient supply chains. With 29 years of experience across 3 continents, Elton’s mission is clear: to help organisations separate fact from fiction, out-compete and zero in on what genuinely delivers value.
		Alice Brimicombe - Business Development Director, DMS Alice Brimicombe, CPA, is the Business Development Director at DMS, bringing 25 years of expertise in finance, accounting, and supply chain. With over a decade dedicated to supply chain transformation, she partners with clients across the Asia Pacific to drive excellence through Integrated Business Planning (IBP), Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), Demand Planning, and Advanced Analytics. Passionate about best practices and operational efficiency, Alice is always open to discussions on supply chain innovation and process optimisation.

WHAT YOU WILL TAKE AWAY

A practical understanding of how AI can shorten planning cycles without adding risk
Real-world AI use cases focused on decision quality and speed, not automation theatre
Clear guardrails for AI-enabled planning, including governance and accountability
A framework for evaluating AI-enabled planning capabilities across vendors and platforms

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Senior supply chain and operations leaders looking to improve planning speed and confidence
Finance and executive leaders responsible for risk, governance and decision outcomes
Transformation and digital leaders evaluating AI-enabled planning solutions
Organisations that have diagnosed planning friction and want practical next steps
Teams seeking to move beyond dashboards toward faster, better decisions

For information on DMS Webinar Series, Part 1 - From Disjointed Decision Ecosystem to Decision Flow: How AI Can Simplify Supply Chain Planning, click here.

NSW: Let's Taco about Supply Chain! Great Networking Opportunity. (22 Apr 2026)

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Let's Taco about Supply Chain!

Looking for a chance to network in a relaxed environment? Join us at El Camino for "Let’s Taco About Supply Chain" – an evening of good food, great company, and insightful conversations.

Date: Wednesday, 22 April 2026
Time: 6.00pm  - 9.00pm
Venue:  El Camino, 18 Argyle St, The Rocks NSW
Cost:  Members - No charge / Non-members - $50

Registrations close at COB on Monday, 20 April 2026

ABOUT THIS EVENT

Are you interested in supply chain conversations and looking for a chance to network in a relaxed environment? Join us at El Camino for "Let’s Taco About Supply Chain" – an evening of good food, great company, and insightful conversations.

We’ll provide the tacos with drinks available for purchase. It’s the perfect chance to relax, network, and dive into supply chain topics in a casual setting.

Whether you’re an industry expert or just curious, come along and let’s taco about the future of supply chain!

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

SCLAA members, Supply Chain professionals and anyone interested in Supply Chain.

SA Networking Event with Special Presentation by Iz Baldago (24 Apr 2026)

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT

SA NETWORKING EVENT
with Special Presentation by Iz Baldago

It's time to come together for an exclusive evening of networking in the lively atmosphere of Roma Adelaide. Join us for great food, drinks and live music whilst connecting with other supply chain professionals.

Date: Friday, 24 April 2026
Time: 5.00pm to 8.00pm (Adelaide time)
Venue: 11 Waymouth St, Adelaide (Upper Piazza)
Cost: No charge

Drinks & Food available to purchase.
Registrations close at COB on Wednesday, 22 April 2026

ABOUT THIS EVENT

Included on the night is a special presentation from Iz Baldago. Iz brings 20 years of commercial enterprise experience across telco, media, digital advertising and professional services - now connecting that market depth to one of Australia's most established IT partners. Backed by Datacom's 60 years of engineering and delivery capability across AI, security, managed operations and infrastructure. Iz is the direct link between your business challenges and the specialists who solve them.

Iz Baldago
Business Development Executive
Datacom

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

South Australia Supply Chain Professionals.

VIC: High Performance Warehouse Site Visits - Headland Technology (30 Apr 2026)

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Inside a High-Performance Warehouse: How Headland Technology Scaled Without Expanding Footprint

Join us for an exclusive, behind-the-scenes site tours of Headland Technology, a multi-generation, family-owned business that has evolved into one of ANZ’s leading providers of advanced manufacturing machinery, automation, and industrial technology.

Please note: Attendance is limited to senior decision-makers and operational leaders to ensure relevant peer discussion and a high-value experience for all participants. Registrations from non-relevant roles may not be accepted.

BURWOOD, VIC

Date: Thursday, 30 April 2026
Time: 8.00am to 10.00am
Venue: Headland Technology, 95 Highbury Road, Burwood VIC
Cost: No charge

Registrations close at COB on Monday, 27 April 2026

To register for the VIC Site Visit, click "Register" on left.

RYDALMERE, NSW

Date: Thursday, 7 May 2026
Time: 8.00am to 10.00am
Venue: Headland Technoloy, 23–25 Muriel Ave, Rydalmere, NSW
Cost: No charge

Registrations close at COB on Monday, 4 May 2026

To register for the NSW Site Visit, click here.

AGENDA

8:00am   – Arrival & breakfast
8:15am   – Headland story: scaling a modern industrial business
9:00am   – Site tour & operational walkthrough
10:00am – Close

ABOUT THIS EVENT

Supporting industries including agriculture, automotive, construction, aerospace, and industrial supply, Headland works with businesses managing complex inventory, high-value components, and growing operational demands.

You’ll step inside Headland’s facility to see firsthand how a growing wholesale and distribution business has tackled some of the most common challenges facing mid-sized organisations today:

Outgrowing warehouse space
Manual or paper-based processes limiting productivity
Labour constraints and safety considerations
Increasing complexity across inventory, parts, and service

WHAT YOU WILL SEE

High-density automated storage in action – ideal for businesses managing large volumes of small or high-value components
Digitised warehouse and inventory processes – reducing manual handling and improving accuracy
Safer, more controlled operations – separating people, forklifts, and workflows
Connected operations across inventory, service, and customers – including how field service teams (engineers and technicians) are supported with real-time access to parts, job data, and scheduling

This is a rare opportunity to learn from a business that has practically solved the growth and operational constraints many organisations are currently facing.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This session is designed for senior leaders in small to mid-sized wholesale, distribution, and industrial businesses who are responsible for operational performance, growth, and transformation.

Recommended attendees include:

Business Owners, Managing Directors, and General Managers
COO, Operations, and Supply Chain leaders
Senior leaders responsible for warehouse, inventory, or service operations

NSW: High Performance Warehouse Site Visit - Headland Technology (07 May 2026)

Wed, 06 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Inside a High-Performance Warehouse: How Headland Technology Scaled Without Expanding Footprint

Please note: Attendance is limited to senior decision-makers and operational leaders to ensure relevant peer discussion and a high-value experience for all participants. Registrations from non-relevant roles may not be accepted.

RYDALMERE, NSW

Date: Thursday, 7 May 2026
Time: 8.00am to 10.00am
Venue: Headland Technoloy, 23–25 Muriel Ave, Rydalmere, NSW
Cost: No charge

Registrations close at COB on Monday, 4 May 2026

To register for the NSW Site Visit, click "Register" on left.

BURWOOD, VIC

Date:  Thursday, 30 April 2026
Time:  8.00am to 10.00am
Venue:  Headland Technology, 95 Highbury Road, Burwood VIC
Cost:  No charge

Registrations close at COB on Monday, 27 April 2026

To register for the VIC Site Visit, click here.

AGENDA

8:00am   – Arrival & breakfast
8:15am   – Headland story: scaling a modern industrial business
9:00am   – Site tour & operational walkthrough
10:00am – Close

ABOUT THIS EVENT

You’ll step inside Headland’s facility to see firsthand how a growing wholesale and distribution business has tackled some of the most common challenges facing mid-sized organisations today:

Outgrowing warehouse space
Manual or paper-based processes limiting productivity
Labour constraints and safety considerations
Increasing complexity across inventory, parts, and service

WHAT YOU WILL SEE

High-density automated storage in action – ideal for businesses managing large volumes of small or high-value components
Digitised warehouse and inventory processes – reducing manual handling and improving accuracy
Safer, more controlled operations – separating people, forklifts, and workflows
Connected operations across inventory, service, and customers – including how field service teams (engineers and technicians) are supported with real-time access to parts, job data, and scheduling

This is a rare opportunity to learn from a business that has practically solved the growth and operational constraints many organisations are currently facing.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This session is designed for senior leaders in small to mid-sized wholesale, distribution, and industrial businesses who are responsible for operational performance, growth, and transformation.

Recommended attendees include:

Business Owners, Managing Directors, and General Managers
COO, Operations, and Supply Chain leaders
Senior leaders responsible for warehouse, inventory, or service operations

QLD Site Visit - The Star, Queens Wharf, Brisbane (13 May 2026)

Wed, 13 May 2026 02:30:00 GMT

MOBILEDOCK SITE VISIT AT THE STAR QUEENS WHARF, BRISBANE

Join ASCLA for a behind-the-scenes site visit to The Star Queen’s Wharf. See how Mobiledock and Licence Plate Recognition (LPR) streamline supplier deliveries, vehicle access and dock operations in a complex hospitality precinct.

Date: 13 May 2026
Time: 12.30pm - 1.30pm (AEST)
Venue: The STAR Brisbane, 40 Queens Wharf Road
Cost: Members - No charge / Non-members - $25

Registrations close at COB on Monday, 11 May 2026
LIMITED PLACES AVAILABLE

ABOUT THIS EVENT

Join ASCLA for an exclusive site visit to The Star Queen’s Wharf, one of Australia’s most significant integrated resort developments and a landmark destination in Brisbane’s CBD.

This visit offers a unique opportunity to see how deliveries and supplier access are coordinated within a complex, high-profile hospitality and entertainment precinct. Attendees will gain insight into how operational teams manage scheduling, access control and compliance to maintain safe and efficient dock operations.

The Star Queen’s Wharf uses Mobiledock to manage delivery bookings and supplier coordination, supported by DDI Labs' Licence Plate Recognition (LPR) technology to streamline vehicle access and improve operational flow.

The visit includes a guided walkthrough of the loading dock and logistics areas, a short presentation from the operations team, and an opportunity to ask questions and connect with industry peers.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This event is ideal for professionals involved in logistics and site operations, including:

Supply Chain and Logistics Managers
Transport and Fleet Managers
Distribution Centre and Warehouse Leaders
Facilities and Precinct Operations Managers
Hospitality and Retail Operations Leaders
Technology and Digital Transformation teams

Anyone interested in delivery coordination, site access management, and digital dock operations in complex environments will gain valuable insights.

NSW: Sydney Fish Market Site Visit (17 Jun 2026)

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 01:00:00 GMT

NSW: SYDNEY FISH MARKET SITE VISIT

ASCLA site visit to the Sydney Fish Market. See how this high-tempo seafood hub manages flow, safety and coordination using Mobiledock for scheduling, visibility and digital operations.

Date: Wednesday, 17 June 2026
Time: 11.00am to 12.00noon (AEST)
Venue: 1 Bridge Road, Glebe
Cost: Members - No charge / Non-members - $25

Registrations close at COB on Monday, 15 June 2026

LIMITED PLACES AVAILABLE

ABOUT THIS EVENT

Join ASCLA for an exclusive site visit to the Sydney Fish Market, a nationally significant logistics and trading hub handling large volumes of fresh seafood daily.

Operating in a highly time-critical environment, the market coordinates inbound deliveries from fishing vessels and suppliers, followed by rapid auction, processing and outbound distribution to retailers, hospitality venues and export channels. Maintaining product quality, traceability and flow requires disciplined processes, strong safety practices and effective coordination across multiple stakeholders.

Attendees will gain insight into how this complex ecosystem is managed, including how scheduling, visibility and digital tools support more controlled and predictable dock operations. This includes the use of platforms such as Mobiledock to enhance coordination, improve flow and provide greater transparency.

The visit includes a guided walkthrough, presentation and Q&A with the operations team.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Supply Chain Managers and Directors
Transport and Fleet Managers
Distribution Centre and Warehouse Managers
Logistics Operations Leaders
Retail and FMCG Supply Chain Professionals

SCLAA Qld CEO Sleepout 2026: Uniting for Cause (18 Jun 2026)

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 08:00:00 GMT

JOIN THE SCLAA TEAM AT THE 2026
QLD VINNIES CEO SLEEP OUT

Make a real impact! Join SCLAA QLD at the Vinnies CEO Sleepout on June 18, 2026. Help us fund Vinnies' 500 Homes project and give people a safe place to call home.

Date:	Thursday, 18 June 2026
Venue:	Brisbane - to be confirmed
Time:	6.00pm to 8.00am

ABOUT THIS EVENT

This is your year to make a difference! Join the SCLAA QLD committee at the Vinnies CEO Sleepout in Brisbane on June 18, 2026.

For the second year, we're stepping up to fight homelessness, and this time, we're inviting all SCLAA members to join us. By spending just one night out, you'll help fund Vinnies' 500 Homes project, a vital mission to provide stable, safe homes and critical support to those who need it most.

Let's use our collective influence to create real, lasting change. Join the movement and help build a future where everyone has a home.

WHO SHOULD REGISTER

All SCLAA Members Welcome

Intelligent Supply Chains: AI for Resilience & Sustainability (04 Aug 2026)

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT

The University of Sydney, Institute of Transport and Logistics Studies, in partnership with the Australasian Supply Chain and Logistics Association

ITLS is a renowned international centre for world-class education, training, and empirical research in transport, infrastructure, logistics, and supply chain management. ITLS plays an active role in enhancing Australia’s economic competitiveness, environmental sustainability, and social wellbeing, through informing management practices and guiding policy directions across industry and government.

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Intelligent Supply Chains: AI for Resilience & Sustainability

Designing and planning resilient and sustainable supply chains has become a strategic priority in today’s uncertain, interconnected, and data-rich environment. This microcredential is tailored for corporate managers and business owners who seek to build efficient and future-proof supply chains using artificial intelligence and digital technologies.

Course type: Microcredential
Delivery mode: Online
Start date: Tuesday, 4 August 2026
Duration : 1.5 months
Price: $2,095.00

ASCLA Member Discount

For ASCLA member discount, register below using the code ASCLA-2026.
Please note: Memberships will be checked prior to confirmation of your registration.

OVERVIEW

Developed by supply chain experts, the program covers the foundational elements of supply chain systems while placing strong emphasis on the application of AI-powered tools to support key design and planning decisions. Through case-based learning and real-world simulations, the participants will explore how to evaluate risk and sustainability trade-offs and apply AI for scenario-based planning of high-performing supply chains that can operate efficiently and sustainably in the face of disruptions.

By the end of the program, participants will have a robust understanding of how to integrate resilience and sustainability into supply chain design and planning, supported by cutting-edge technologies and AI-driven decision tools.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

In this microcredential, participants will:

Familiarise themselves with the foundations of logistics and supply chain, from design and management to transformation and digitalisation
Learn and work with emerging tools and technologies for managing supply chain operations, including Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Data Science.
Engage with new technologies designed to aid procurement, manufacturing, transportation, distribution, retail operations and integrated supply chain design and planning.

For detailed course information, click here.

ASCLA Training Course: Career-Ready Communications (04 Aug 2026)

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMT

CAREER-READY COMMUNICATION
Speak, write and present with confidence.

Are you a student preparing to enter the supply chain workforce and want to feel more confident communicating professionally?

This is an exclusive, high-engagement program structured around 10 focused, one-hour live online sessions. Designed for maximum learning retention, enrolment is limited to 12 participants to ensure personalised coaching and intensive practical application. Active participation is mandatory, attendees must join all sessions with video enabled and complete preparatory assignments before each session to maximise the return on this dedicated professional investment.

Effective communication is a key professional skill, especially in the fast-paced world of supply chain. This ten-session course, designed for tertiary students, blends practical training with real-world supply chain context to help participants communicate with clarity, confidence, and impact.

Commencement date: Tuesday, 4 August 2026
Time: 6pm to 7pm
Duration: 10 weekly sessions

For more information and course content, Click Here.

With small class sizes, engaging online sessions, and a focus on real workplace scenarios, participants will build practical communication skills, written and verbal, essential for transitioning from study to professional work.

Speak with confidence and deliver engaging presentations
Write clearly and professionally to make a strong impact
Build effective relationships through improved interpersonal communication
Present yourself with confidence and succeed in interviews

Additional courses will be arranged should registration numbers require this.