Driving procurement value: An Article by The Purchaser

Posted by Barloworld Logistics on 04 Feb 2022 11:30:00 AM

Transformation, complexity, and procurement as a driver of sustainable value, according to Telkom’s Ben Van Zyl: An article by The Purchaser.

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Barloworld Logistics celebrates 18 years of being an innovative supply chain solutions' provider

Posted by Barloworld Logisitics on 03 Oct 2019 11:00:00 AM

Smart supply chain solutions’ provider, Barloworld Logistics celebrates 18 years of offering innovative and customised supply chain solutions 

Supply chains are the lifeblood of any successful business, and Barloworld Logistics is proud to have enabled the growth of its customers through vested partnership over the past 18 years.

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Your water footprint may be bigger than you think

Posted by Barloworld Logisitics on 28 Sep 2017 9:00:00 AM

In South Africa, water scarcity is a reality, and while residents are urged to adhere to restrictions, companies also have a role to play by managing their water footprint.  A water footprint refers to the litres of freshwater used to produce and move a product through the Supply Chain, from producing raw material right up to the point of consumption. Without a doubt, many businesses are either suffering from, or at risk of water wastage in their operation and greater 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.

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Smart threads need Smart Supply Chains

Posted by Barloworld Logisitics on 29 Aug 2017 11:00:00 AM

Power dressing as a concept began in the 1970’s and is considered as a style of dressing that establishes authority. Initially, the style was a direct reflection of male dressing – incorporating a pencil skirt or suit matched with more feminine accessories. Today the idea of power dressing has evolved to reflect personal style and to espouse the adage “Dress for the job you want, not the one you have”.

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The Coffee Connection

Posted by Barloworld Logisitics on 29 Jun 2017 3:00:00 PM

From Cherry to Cup

In 800 A.D., goats were the first to experience coffee when shepherds noticed that they appeared to “dance” after having eaten coffee berries. From then on coffee started energizing the world with the first coffee house opening in 1415 in Istanbul. Today, over 2.25 billion cups of coffee are consumed every day across the world. With this high rate of consumption and the average coffee drinker’s dependence on coffee, it is no surprise that coffee is the second most traded commodity in the world.

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