SITE VISIT AT HARRIS FARM DISTRIBUTION CENTRE
Included in Conference Delegate registration
Date and Time: Wednesday, 21 May – 9.30am – 12.00pm
Transport: Bus transportation has been arranged to Harris Farm Distribution Centre. Pick up at the Western Sydney Conference Centre at 9:00am.
Please Note: Conference delegates are required to select a preferred site visit for 21 May. While there is no additional cost, registration is necessary to confirm your attendance. We will make every effort to accommodate your preference; however, it cannot be guaranteed.
Get an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at Harris Farm Distribution Centre operations as they open their doors for this Site Visit. Hear directly from family members about their unique challenges and successes, and gain insight into the systems and processes that have driven their growth and ongoing success.
Harris Farm Markets is a family-owned grocery retailer with over 50 years of experience. Operating 40 stores across New South Wales, Queensland, and the Australian Capital Territory, the company is committed to providing high-quality fresh produce, meat, dairy, and grocery items. Harris Farm remains dedicated to sustainability, innovation, and delivering the best quality to Australian families.
The Harris family invites you to take an exclusive look at their new, purpose-built distribution centre, designed to support the company’s continued expansion across Australia. This state-of-the-art facility is the most advanced independent distribution centre in the state, featuring cutting-edge technology and sustainability at its core.
As part of the tour, you’ll hear from both first and second-generation family members, who will share the company’s strengths in operating under the principles of a family business. They will also discuss their commitment to supporting local manufacturers and suppliers, as well as their decision to open the distribution centre as a key step in maximising efficiency and enhancing supply chain capabilities.
Dress: Casual wear, with covered-toe shoes.
Morning tea will be provided.
HARRIS FARM
Harris Farm Markets is a family-owned grocery retailer with over 50 years of experience. Operating 40 stores across New South Wales, Queensland, and the Australian Capital Territory, the company is committed to providing high-quality fresh produce, meat, dairy, and grocery items. Harris Farm remains dedicated to sustainability, innovation, and delivering the best quality to Australian families.
ALL SITE VISITS
Explore the range of Site Visits on offer at this year’s Family Business Conference. In all our Site Visits, local family businesses will open their doors to you, sharing their unique journeys and giving firsthand insights into their operations. Hear directly from family members about their experiences, from challenges and achievements to invaluable lessons learned. This is a rare opportunity to connect with family-owned business first-hand and learn their drivers for sustainable success.