Barloworld Logistics launched its benchmark supplychainforesight 2017 with a positive message that conveyed both optimism and excitement in the face of a rapidly changing world.
The demands of today’s working environment are vastly different to those of just five years ago. Fuelled by technological development, change in purchase behaviour and digital innovation, the pace of corporate life has accelerated – creating new challenges and opportunities for employees and leaders. With the way business is conducted undergoing massive transformation, so too are skills and expertise. This is leading the concept of lifelong learning to becoming a career necessity and not a discretionary aspiration.
Barloworld Logistics strongly believes that people form the foundation of a sustainable growth strategy and that education forms part of the foundation of a prosperous future. In keeping with our recent research into skills, unemployment and career choices of the youth, Barloworld Logistics has formed a long term partnership with The Love Trust, who we believe plays a vital role in empowering young people today, reaffirming our commitment to skills development and community upliftment.
South Africa is a water scarce country and whilst residents are urged to adhere to restrictions, companies also have a role to play by managing water footprint. A water footprint refers to the litres of freshwater used to produce and move a product through the supply chain. Without doubt, businesses ranging from manufacturers to IT companies and mining are either suffering from or at risk of water wastage in supply chains. From small but insidious water leaks to the overuse of water in manufacturing, some companies may be surprised to discover the extent of a product's water footprint.
Do you recall your first job that you may have accepted initially just to get your foot in the door filled with big dreams and the strong desire to achieve more? The steep learning curve while experiencing life lessons, developing your soft skills and over a period of time, carefully understanding your personal strengths, weaknesses and over time, establishing a great career?
