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Barloworld Supply Chain Software partners with Kinaxis as its strategic reseller of RapidResponse in Europe
26 February 2010
RapidResponse helps companies immediately respond to the changes in demand and supply that come from the volatility inherent in today’s increasingly unpredictable world.
Speedy France takes control over inventory with Barloworld Supply Chain Software
19 February 2010
Speedy France, part of the Kwik Fit group, is set to benefit from improved inventory management, following an agreement with Barloworld Supply Chain Software.
New agreement to drive global supply chain modelling at Nestlé
13 January 2010
Barloworld Supply Chain Software wins contract for global CAST implementation.
Barloworld Logistics continues its expansion.
01 December 2009
Supply Chain Management specialist, Barloworld Logistics, is today announcing a rebranding of its Barloworld Optimus division to Barloworld Supply Chain Software.
The future of freight transport in the UK
28 April 2009
The question might well be posed: What is the road ahead for the UK’s road freight industry? Battered by cost increases due to the oil price, falling trade volumes and now the announcement in Alastair...
If There Ever Was A Time To Smash A Few Taboos...
09 February 2009
Crisis... recession... depression... whatever word you use to describe the state of the global economy right now, the fact is that the world is a very different place to the one we lived in a year ago...
Carbon Emissions: Britain Set to Lead The Way?
22 January 2009
An up-beat picture of a cleaner and greener Britain in 20 years' time, with the rest of the world acknowledging the UK's championing role in carbon reduction initiatives, is being painted by field-lea...
Impact of Credit Crunch on your Forecast
22 December 2008
There is so much you can do to lessen the effects of a recession. The key is a highly flexible Forecasting Tool which has a major impact on your company's profitability.
Award Underlines No Excuse for not Going Green
10 December 2008
“Sustainability and cost-cutting do go hand-in-hand, and there’s no excuse now for using cost as a get-out for not going green...!”
Optimiza makes Kwik-Fit's Supply Chain Fitter
04 December 2008
In the year leading up to the supply chain redesign, the company identified opportunities to make its operation more effective, particularly in the areas of controlling supply into its retail centres ...
China Hears Carbon Message
27 November 2008
The Chinese government has heard the carbon message and is actively promoting a new responsibility towards climate change and the environment.
Global Downturn Sparks 'Era of Opportunity' For US Industry
03 November 2008
Chicago-based software developer and supply chain consultancy Barloworld Optimus reckons that US industry will emerge stronger and better equipped to face the future than if the recession had never ha...
Oil Prices & Credit Crunch Dominate Forum
29 October 2008
The escalating price of oil and the ferocity of the credit crunch dominated the 6th annual Supply Chain Planning Forum sponsored by software developers and consultants Barloworld Optimus this month.
Plan today, Survive for Tomorrow
23 October 2008
Supply chain consultants, Barloworld Optimus, reckon that companies can hedge themselves against a depressed economy and can even come out of it stronger and better equipped to face the future.
World's Top Companies Using Barloworld Optimus Tools
08 October 2008
One in five of the world’s top-performing companies uses supply chain planning or modelling tools designed and developed by UK-based Barloworld Optimus.
Managing Risk Set To Dominate Supply Chains
15 September 2008
Managing risk is likely to be the major topic of the supply chain industry in the 21st century.
US' TOP 100 Supply Chain Innovators
18 August 2008
An insight into the future of the supply chain industry made by UK-based software developers and consultants Barloworld Optimus has been included in one of the world’s most influential executive user ...
Big Switch to Technology and Consultants
18 August 2008
Carbon reduction and optimization, inventory optimization and risk management are set to be the major issues as supply chain professionals face up to escalating global pressures.
Supply Chain Planning can weather the economic storm
09 July 2008
Despite increasingly black pictures being painted about the economy, a new breed of supply chain professionals can lead companies out of the worst effects of the economic crisis.
Weldspares went ‘live’ with Optimiza
27 June 2008
New records were set when welding supplies market leader Weldspares went ‘live’ with Barloworld Optimus’ inventory optimization tool Optimiza.
Tour de France's relevance to Barloworld Optimus
18 June 2008
When the 95th Tour de France sets off on July 5th, one UK company will be following the action with more attention than most.
China's escalating supply chain awareness
02 May 2008
Escalating supply chain awareness is fuelling a major swing towards the latest software tools.
Focus on Carbon
14 April 2008
Measuring carbon footprints could also protect a company’s share price and create a long term competitive advantage.
Team Barloworld at the Tour de France 2008
25 March 2008
It’s official! Team Barloworld have received and accepted their wildcard invitation to the 2008 Tour de France in July.
UK's sustainability drive
18 March 2008
The Great British Public is now the prime mover in the UK’s gathering sustainability drive – with the big supermarket chains pointing the way ahead.
Supply chains hold the key to survival
04 March 2008
The next eighteen months will see supply chain issues come under the microscope on an unprecedented scale.
Three New Barloworld Optimus Tools
21 February 2008
A ground-breaking new carbon optimization tool that has already resulted in a 28% reduction in carbon emissions coupled with a 9% decrease in costs in ‘real-life’ proving trials, is one of three new B...
'Softworld' debut for new tool that reduces CO2
20 February 2008
A major new carbon optimisation tool that has already resulted in a 28% reduction in carbon emissions coupled with a 9% decrease in costs in ‘real-life’ proving trials, is due to make its formal debut...
CAST v10 is the fastest version yet
20 February 2008
Significantly ramped-up speed enhancements and the inclusion of latest GIS data are poised to propel Barloworld Optimus’ market-leading network modelling application CAST into the ‘supersonic’ class.
Companies will turn to IT to reduce carbon emissions
11 February 2008
Ewan French, co-developer of the CAST-CO2 supply chain carbon footprint optimisation software, and chief operating officer of Solihull-based Barloworld Optimus, predicts that seven out of ten UK compa...
Plus ça change? Not any more!
13 December 2007
As the French put it: ‘plus ça change...’ – the more things change, the more they stay the same. Well, not any more.
Supply Chain Demand in China
20 November 2007
As China reveals increasingly ambitious manufacturing and commercial aspirations, supply chain consultant and CAST software developer Barloworld Optimus is poised to expand operations in the area.
Customers honoured at Awards Event
02 November 2007
Tarmac, Brammer and AgustaWestland emerged winners at Barloworld Optimus’ Customer Day awards event recently.
Global Trends in Supply Chain and Their Impact
25 October 2007
In a world marked by change on every front, the need for companies to accelerate their own pace of change increases exponentially – and nowhere is that more marked than in the critical area of supply ...
The Greatest Single Influence on Better Business
11 October 2007
"If you want a head-start in business, start reducing your carbon emissions TODAY!"
Barloworld Optimus appoints Dutch Partner
24 September 2007
As the demand for inventory optimisation software continues to increase, Barloworld Optimus this week appointed Zeist-based, TopLogic, to spearhead the company’s software and consultancy sales drive i...
60 new deals in under a year
18 October 2007
More than sixty new software and consultancy deals in under a year have dramatically underlined the spiralling need for greater supply chain planning and responsible carbon emission strategies.
Store giant’s sustainability blueprint is 'wake-up call'
31 August 2007
Wal-Mart’s Sustainability 360 initiative is set to be the ‘wake-up call’ for thousands of US companies to act on reducing carbon emissions after years of complacency over the issue.
Two wins in three days for Team Barloworld!
20 July 2007
Robert Hunter took away the first South African victory in the history of Tour de France on Thursday's stage in Montpellier.
M. Soler took stage 9 of the Tour de France
18 July 2007
Colombian Mauricio Soler (Team Barloworld) took stage 9 of the Tour de France on Tuesday in appalling conditions at the summit finish on Briançon.
Further rate-hike fears underline growing
05 July 2007
Today's interest rate rise to 5.75% is likely to hit companies hard.
Tour De France Sponsorship
26 June 2007
For a company that’s very much in the driving seat of helping companies to reduce their global carbon emissions, what could be more fitting than having your own bicycle racing team?
Carbon Labelling Scheme Is 'Potentially Flawed'
21 June 2007
The widely-publicised scheme to print labels on consumer product packaging indicating source-to-store carbon content is not only flawed but it also has the potential to become a source of conflict.
Green by Design
12 June 2007
Green is firmly on the agenda of many companies, from retailers and manufacturers to shipping lines and logistics providers, no-one is safe from the green agenda.
Time for Action on Carbon Emissions
30 May 2007
The World Wildlife Fund has hit it bang on the nose.
Strategic Factors for Logistics Network Design
22 May 2007
When designing a logistics network, strategic factors such as speed to market, infrastructure and network size are pivotal to determining a network that will deliver the intended level of customer ser...
Supply Chain impact on the environment
18 May 2007
Companies are ignoring the impact of their supply chain on the environment and missing significant opportunities to simultaneously reduce their carbon footprint and their supply chain costs.
Barloworld Optimus launched external newsletter
11 May 2007
Barloworld Optimus launched its electronic external newsletter, The Chair in March 2007 to our customers and prospects.
Enough of "green" headlines!
18 April 2007
There is currently a flood of news in the media about companies “going green”.
Understanding the pitfalls of IOS contracts
23 March 2007
Companies that can demonstrate effective management procedures stand to reap the rewards of potentially lucrative contracts to supply the UK armed forces.
Sage Products Inc. select Optimiza
12 February 2007
Barloworld Optimus US announced the signing of a deal by Sage Products Inc. in Cary, Illinois for implementation of the Optimiza software.
MACRO Environment triggers best quarter
16 January 2007
Fuel prices, interest rates, carbon footprints and long, complex supply chains are all playing a part in a new trend that is seeing more companies turn their attention to supply chain inefficiencies. ...
China: ripe for supply chain optimisation
30 November 2006
China’s low manufacturing cost base has driven many western manufacturers to relocate their production, and retailers to switch their sourcing.
BMW improves demand forecasting in South Africa
14 November 2006
To improve vehicle servicing turn-around times across its dealerships in South Africa, BMW SA once again joined forces with Barloworld Optimus on an initiative that is proving a great success.
Inventory Management Support for the NHS Supply Chain
07 November 2006
Following the successful bid by DHL Exel Supply Chain to operate the NHS Logistics Authority in the UK, Barloworld Optimus is pleased to announce that the company will be providing the newly formed NH...
In 2005 Radical was acquired by Barloworld Optimus
05 November 2006
Barloworld Optimus has announced the acquisition of UK-based Radical Limited, a well-established, reputable and international specialist in supply chain network modelling.
Jewson optimises product availability
23 October 2006
Barloworld Optimus is pleased to announce the success of a recent project designed to optimise the supply chain and inventory management processes of UK builders merchant, Jewson.
The 4th UK Annual Supply Chain Modelling
11 July 2006
The 4th UK Annual Supply Chain Modelling Forum will be held on Wednesday, 8 November at Ansty Hall Hotel, near Coventry, UK.
New business development role for the Asia Pacific region
18 April 2006
Paul Drinkwater joined the company in March this year. He is based in Singapore and will assume a business development and consulting role for the Asia Pacific region.
CAST News: Deals made in the last 1.5 – 2 years
11 April 2006
Demand for global supply chain modelling is increasing with strong CAST licence sales in recent months.
Agusta Westland has extended their contract
21 March 2006
Agusta Westland Ltd has extended their management service contract.
Nampak Corrugated has signed a contract
21 March 2006
Barloworld Optimus SA will help Nampak Corrugated to develop a process of cascading forecasts from finished goods to raw paper requirements.
BMW extends the scope of the current implementation
14 February 2006
BMW, a long standing customer of Barloworld Optimus in South Africa, has decided to extend the scope of the current implementation of Optimiza.
Medisense choose Optimiza
17 January 2006
Barloworld Optimus UK are pleased to announce that Medisense has decided to implement Optimiza.
Axiom Telecoms implements Optimiza and ODP
16 January 2006
Barloworld Optimus Middle East is pleased to announce that they have just signed a contract with Axiom Telecoms to implement Optimiza Demand Planning and Store Replenishment System.
Optimiza deals 2005
20 December 2005
Barloworld Optimus UK are pleased to announce that Powertech, The Al Tayer Group, Swiss Arabian Perfumes, Network Rail, AC Delco, Victrex, Distrupol, CIC Holdings, Scottish and Southern Energy, Hi-Fi ...
Announced the acquisition of UK-based Radical Ltd
04 November 2004
Barloworld Optimus, the specialized inventory management business of diversified industrial company Barloworld Limited, has announced the acquisition of UK-based Radical Limited, a well-established, r...
The latest release of CAST
20 September 2005
Enhancements and improvements have been made in many areas, including Map Displays, the MIP Optimiser and Reallocate Excess.
Home delivery project bears fruit
19 July 2005
A 3 year involvement by Radical (acquired by Barloworld Optimus in November 2005) in a Government-funded initiative to improve home deliveries has delivered some exciting results.
CAST User of the Year announced
19 July 2005
The winner of the 2005 CAST User of the Year award has just been announced.
Barloworld acquired the remaining shareholding
21 June 2005
Barloworld Logistics, a division of Barloworld Ltd, a South African based global brand management company, recently acquired the remaining 50% shareholding in Inventory Optimization Company Barloworld...
CAST Licence sales 2005
15 February 2005
New CAST users Hanson and DALOG are further proof that supply chain modelling continues to grow in importance.
CAST User of the Year 2004
21 December 2004
At the recent North American User Forum, the CAST User of the Year award was presented to Brazilian user, Pedro Fernandes.
CAST Licence sales 2004
21 September 2004
In addition to enjoying a growing portfolio of modelling projects, we are pleased to welcome Accenture to the worldwide CAST user community.