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Looking for a supply chain job? You need to know what people are looking for.

Supply Chain View from the Field

My experience is that some employers would prefer to find undergraduates for their open roles, and do some training themselves. 37% of employers wanted a supply chain manager with a professional certification. 72% of job listings included a Bachelor’s degree requirement. 17% preferred candidates with an MBA.

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Supply Chain Talent: Our Take on Deloitte’s Survey Report (part 2)

Demand Solutions

For most supply chain organizations, the question remains: what can we do to accelerate the development of our staff? Look, I’m no expert in human capital management. You’re looking at a way to trim training costs, improve your company’s image, and maybe even decrease employee turnover. .

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For supply chain managers to become a trusted advisor, talent management is key

Supply Chain View from the Field

I believe that there needs to be a closer relationship between HR and supply chain executives, and that they need to go about this challenge as a team. This will involve teaming to create a multi-generational plan for talent management that extends at least five to ten years into the future.

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Boston Procurement Leaders part 3: Talent Management Challenges

Supply Chain View from the Field

Instead, procurement became a training ground – and the idea was to get them in, get them up, and if they are good, promote them to another area. Contract Management Supplier Relationship Management Supply Chain Ethics Supply Chain Talent Supply Chain Talent Management'

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The Renewed Importance of Production Planning and Scheduling in the New Normal- The Talent Challenge

Supply Chain Matters

After three plus years of pandemic related business and supply chain disruptions, Some indicate burnout from the constant time and stress pressures brought about by multiple years of pandemic related challenges that impacted manufacturing operations.

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Teamsters Labor Union Ratifies UPS Labor Agreement

Supply Chain Matters

That includes the reality that workers and their skilled knowledge and experiences will continue to be backbone of supply chain performance and decision-making. This is not a transactional or automated electronic communication environment, but rather ongoing human to human interaction, guidance, mentoring, training and career support.

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Talent Management in Logistics: Why It’s More Important than Ever

Talking Logistics

The Talent Ecosystem. It used to be the norm for companies to hire young people out of college or technical schools, train them, and then nurture them over long careers with the company. That scenario is much less common today, especially with the high competition for talent.