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The Green Revolution

Posted by Barloworld Logisitics on 24 Jul 2018 10:00:00 AM

Now in its 15th consecutive year, supplychainforesight is a Barloworld Logistics initiated survey that provides much-needed insight into supply chain operations and strategic issues that South African companies are faced with. The latest edition reviews the opinions of local business leaders regarding the adoption of sustainable business practices within the Supply Chain, and business in general, to create a snapshot of the state of green Supply Chains in South Africa. 

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Topics: supplychainforesight

Can autonomous trucks and drivers exist in harmony?

Posted by Barloworld Logisitics on 19 Jul 2018 11:00:00 AM

Tesla’s all-electric semi-truck is said to be going into production in 2019, with numerous prototypes already being spotted driving in preparation for the final model. Although this reality may still be far off for our local market, deliberating its impending impact is vital to ensure local supply chains and the economy at large are prepared. As autonomous truck technology speedily progresses, concerns are being raised regarding the impact on the jobs of the more than four million South African truck drivers. This is not a purely local conversation however, with tens of millions of people employed as truck drivers more across the globe.

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Topics: Trends

Sustainably fuelling the supply chain

Posted by Barloworld Logisitics on 05 Jul 2018 12:00:00 PM

Two substantial fuel price increases in April and in May and a recent increase at the beginning of July according to the Automobile Association (AA) are said to be the largest South African motorists have seen within such a short period. The skyrocketing fuel prices have a significant impact on the cost of living, the cost of doing business and the economy in general. With its reliance on road transportation, such rapid cost escalation is leaving a marked impact on the local supply chain industry.

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Topics: Services

Dealing with extremes - Does your supply chain management strategy cater for climate change?

Posted by Barloworld Logisitics on 28 Jun 2018 10:00:00 AM

With the increasing frequency and severity of global weather events and the resulting negative impact on infrastructure, agriculture and the overall wellbeing of humanity, climate volatility effects the entire world, directly and indirectly. Businesses and industries are reliant on logistics networks to maintain market share, but thanks to extreme weather events these networks are at a considerably increased risk. Scientists are progressively cautioning businesses to keep climate change in mind when developing supply chain management strategies.

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Topics: Business, Trends

Data economy - creating connected supply chains

Posted by Barloworld Logisitics on 21 Jun 2018 11:00:00 AM

Collaboration and sharing of information are vital to supply chain success. It is well known that information sharing allows companies to make better decisions, leading to improved resource utilisation and ultimately lower supply chain costs. Furthermore, better management of information will enable companies to be more responsive to customer demands.

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Topics: Business, Trends