Many organisations are moving towards a culture that nurtures free thinking sessions to foster innovation where employees are given time to pursue ideas outside of their usual scope of work. Google has a ‘20% policy’, Shutterstock hosts an annual 24 hour ‘hack-a-thon’ and employees at DreamWorks are able to work on movie ideas for a portion of their time within office hours.

Collaboration is the key to a Landmark Road to Rail Migration of Cargo

Barloworld Logistics, ArcelorMittal South Africa, Transnet Freight Rail, Newlyn Properties and Grindrod Terminals collaborate to launch a ground-breaking initiative to convert road traffic to rail.

Let’s recall some of the world’s greatest inventions from the wheel to the founder of electricity, Sir Thomas Edison, and more recently the continual exciting developments in digital technology to enhance client experiences and increase the ability for business to perform.   These discoveries and innovations were, and continue to be, inspired by creative thinking and we believe that being able to think of new ideas and rapidly adapt to change is a considerable benefit and necessity in every great organisation.

By the Foresight Team, Barloworld Logistics

Barloworld Logistics strongly believes that people form part of the foundation of a sustainable growth strategy. Forging connections between talented employees, clients and business goals is what makes really smart supply chains a reality. In the supplychainforesight 2016 report, the skills shortage was highlighted as a top concern for local business, and as an organisation reliant on skill and innovative thinking to service our industry, we researched this topic further to gain valuable insight and suggest solutions.

Highlighting its position as the leader in smart supply chain solutions in southern Africa, Barloworld Logistics took home the Gold Award and was named Overall Winner at the annual Logistics Achiever Awards. The award ceremony was held on 13th October at Montecasino in Johannesburg, and recognises achievements and innovations ‘that have created market advantage today for a strong, sustainable foundation into the future.’