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At the event organized by our Faculty of Business Administration\u2019s Department of Logistics Management, Billur Barl\u0131n, Managing Director of Solmaz Logistics, shared her experiences with our students and discussed transformation in the logistics sector, technology, and human-centered leadership approaches.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Billur Barl\u0131n, Managing Director of Solmaz Logistics, was the guest speaker at the event titled \u201cSolmaz Logistics: Present and Future,\u201d organized by the Department of Logistics Management at our university\u2019s Faculty of Business Administration. The talk, held at the S\u00fctl\u00fcce Campus, was attended by the Dean of the Faculty of Business Administration, Prof. Dr. Elif G\u00fcneren Gen\u00e7, faculty members, and numerous students.<\/p>\n

SECTORAL TRANSFORMATION, TECHNOLOGY, AND SUSTAINABILITY<\/strong><\/p>\n

Beginning her remarks by saying, \u201cToday, we will talk not only about the sector but also about the future,\u201d Billur Barl\u0131n evaluated developments in the sector based on the history of Solmaz Logistics. Sharing the technological transformation process of the company, which has nearly 1,200 employees, as well as its innovative practices in sustainability, Barl\u0131n stated, \u201cThanks to developing digital technologies, logistics is no longer just about transportation. Using the right technology in the right place makes a difference.\u201d<\/p>\n

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EMPHASIS ON LEADERSHIP, PEOPLE, AND CULTURE<\/strong><\/p>\n

Addressing the concept of leadership in her speech, Barl\u0131n also emphasized the importance they attach to employee development. Stating, \u201cThe most important quality of a leader is the ability to place the right person in the right position,\u201d Barl\u0131n noted that they aim to continuously improve the employee experience through structures established within the company, such as the People and Culture Committee, the Employee Happiness Committee, and the Sustainability Committee.<\/p>\n

ADVICE TO STUDENTS: FOREIGN LANGUAGES, ENTREPRENEURSHIP, AND TEAMWORK<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sharing career advice in response to questions from students, Barl\u0131n emphasized that university education is important not only for providing technical knowledge but also for developing critical thinking and communication skills. Stating, \u201cKnowing a foreign language is not a preference but a necessity in the logistics sector,\u201d Barl\u0131n noted that individuals who are inclined toward teamwork, solution-oriented, and entrepreneurial always stand out in the sector. At the end of the event, a plaque was presented to Billur Barl\u0131n by the Dean of the Faculty of Business Administration, Prof. Dr. Elif G\u00fcneren Gen\u00e7, in recognition of her contributions.<\/p>\n

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